Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-17
DEMOCRATS SERENE.
CONFIDENT OF WINNING NEXT
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
REPUBLICANS ARE Ratified.
Their Tariff squnhb1c. Arc Impress
ing Them with the PrccnrioHsncss
of Their situation Democratic
Gain i'm West Virginia.
Z OF WINNING NEXT
House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
REPUBLICANS ARE Ratified
Their Tariff squanblc. Arc Impress
ing Them with the Prccnriousnes'

WASHINGTON. D. c., October 10
(speciaL)-If absolute confidence in the
outcome OF the November elections heto-
kens success. then the Democrats VIII
easily carry the next House Of Represen-
tatives Unlimited confidence is the rule
at Democratic headquarters here. Chair
man Griggs is not putting himself on
record in claiming what the Democrats
are going to do. or believe they will have
Gone to them. but the air of absolute con-
fdence is inspiring. This was not the case
three or four weeks ago. and there was
more or less feeling OF disgust. with
the apparent lack OF interest. that per-
vaded Democratic ranks all over the
country. Money was short and speakers
were short. but Chairman Grisss never
gave up hope of sufficient financial as
.sistance. and spent much time in New
York In fact, his absence from Wash
inston was noticeable 1t is now said
that Mr.. GrigGs was looking out Tor
sinews of war. and that he received much
,lelp. He still makes it appear that he is
poor. but in the last weeks of the cam
paign the committee is sending out speak
crs that it never expected to be able to
have the money to place in the field.
The careful silence being preserved by
Mr. Griggs is considered an indication
Of able management The much-claimfnS
might arouse Republicans everywhere.
aul Mr.. Griggs does not want 10 aid IN
tits. He hope TO give the Republicans
such a thrashing that the moral effect
on the presidential election two years
from now will be great
Chairman Babcock of the Republican
Congressional Committee. came On mere
yesterday, and talked long and earnestly
with the President He did some claim
ing for the first time. but never pretended
10 back up the claims with figures.
TARIFF SoUABBLES.
The tariff sauabbes of the Republicans
in the Northwestern States and in New
England have not failed TO impress the
Republican manager of many fights with
the precarious situation of his party.
In California, the Republicans are in bad
shape and all around the Democrats
are posing their heads up over the breast
works and showing an inclination to
charge The enemy and rout them in good,
old-time fashion. The confidence OF the
Democratic managers here amounts to
jub;lation.
West Virginia Democrats are elated,
and the Republican bosses there are
known to be greatly worried over the
situation One gain of a congressman
is sure in West Virginia, it is stated, with
prospects of others. Senators Elkins and
Scott are working night and day to keep
the party in good shape, as a senatorship
may hang on the outcome. Mr.. Cleve-
lands letter is going to help the Demo-
Gratis in all directions.
The Republicans are now relying on
the settlement Of the coal strike to pull
them OUT of a dark-looking hole. They
believe this settlement will cause the Ia
boring men to flock back to that party,
out they do not reckon on the high prices
of goods and other things as influencing
men who labor for their living.