The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-26
SURE OF THE HOUSE
Strong Hopes of New York
and Pennsylvania.
Democrats Expsct Heavy Gains in New Jersey
May Secure Half Del CATION of The
Trust-Riddsn State,
Especial to News and Observer. }

approaches political calculators are more
cautious as to claims on particular States,
though l do not see that the Democrats
are whit less confident than they were
a week ago. On the contrary, they feel
absolutely sure of getting The House and
hope to elect the ticket, or at least the
heads of it in each of the great Eastern
States, New York and Pennsylvania. Mr.
German and Judge Griggs say that the
House of Representatives will certainly
be Democratic. and the latter looks or
Patterson's election in the keystone
State. Just before he left here for Now
York the head of the campaign commit
tee thought that the 18th, the 18th and
the 2Sth districts of Pennsylvania, per-
haps several others, would be gained. If
Patterson is chosen over Pennypacker. it
would help elect a number of additional
Congressman. Judge Griggs was in the
happiest frame of mind At the head
quarters Secretary Edwards remarked
that while the election might be close
nine to forty majority giving the Repub-
heans ali the States claimed as GER
tain by the Herald and Tribune, it might
be tidal wave and the majority ran
far above the latter figures. He felt that
the Republicans We're not in any shape
to win. Democratic success now meant
Democratic triumph as a certainty in
1904.
AS for North Carolina Mr. Edwards
thought Senator Simmons forecast of
nine certain and ten probable Democratic
districts, the whole delegation was one
that was reliable. But" he added, 1.-The
editor of the News and Observer knows
better than any of us here about that"
1The Democrats are sure to elect all
ten.-Editor.1
Among the heaviest gains expected in
the East are those looked for u New
Jersey. 1t is thought that four districts,
gain of two. or more. that is, the two
Hudson county districts, the Third or
New brunswick, and the Fifth or Eliza
beth district, which would mean the de-
feat of Fowler. the banking and cur
rency chairman. 1t is also said that
the Democrats have the best show in tho
Fourth or Trenton district. This would
give the Democracy half the delegation
of this trust-ridden State.
The brilliant General Hooker, of Mis-
sissippi. so long a distinguished member
of the House of Representatives, is here
and confident of victory He takes no
stock in the talk of not choosing
Democratic House because have
neither the Senate nor the Presidency.
He SAYS that we must use every means
to final victorv and improve each oppor-
tunity that offers. This advice of a wise
and experienced leader should be an in
centive to all Democrats and others de-
sirous of accomplishing governmental
reforms.
Democrats. have been much pleased with
the spectacle of union presented By David
B. Hill addressing a Tammany audience
for the first time in ten years. 1t is
said that it signifies a great majority in
the city, and therefore a majority in the
State next month. If Roosevelt could
just after the Spanish war. only sue
coed liz getting a bare majority of 1900,
the Democratic party not being united,
how can Odell, a mere machine candidate,
his party not being in a perfectly har-
monious condition while the Democrats
now are, hope to secure any majority at
an2
But better perhaps than any thing else
the omen of victory appears in the fact
that already there is a discussion here
and elsewhere of the claim of candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
I feel disposed to allude to two names,
possibly three, only: These are Olney
for President and Griggs and Johnson for
Vice president. This is not because in
dividually ] think these men are in the
Lead do not know that any one is. for
either place. But it is because, there
seems more news in the mention. Olney-
pronounced Oney-long o-is favored by
MANY who expect to unite the Bryan and
anti-Bryan elements on candidate popu-
lar among the business and wealthy
Democrats and among the strenuous fell
lows who remember with pleasure the
Venezuelan episode in his career as
Secretary of State. One thing bears
against Olney: Some of those who got
angry with him and with President
Cleveland for interference in the mat
ter of the Pullman (Chicago) riots do
not forgive him for his desire to enforce
the laws against the strikers. But hear
from excellent authority that the inner
circle of Mr.. Bryans friends prefer
OIney to any other candidate. and that
Mr.. Bryan llmSeIl Is idNOIdulS " HIS
candidacy.
This might mean that Tom Johnson in
a certain contingency,-hi success in
Ohio-would be the choice Of Mr.. Bryan 5
friends for Vice President. Judge GIiggs,
it is reported. if chosen Speaker of the
House by the 5Sth Congress. might loom
UP as the party's candidate for Vice
president in 1904.
New York Democrat, who went
home to register, tells me that
he found his fellow Democrats in
the city greatly encouraged at
the prospect. The expectation is that
Coler will be elected and several members
of Congress gained. The betting in the
city was still in favor of Odell, but this
was easily accounted for. The bettors
of the gaming fraternity We're largely
Republicans or held the money OF rich
Republicans or party leaders who were
anxious to bolster that party's failing
fortunes
The news from Iowa and OHIO SHOWS
probability of Democratic gains in Con-
gress. Oyerstreet. of financial bill fame