The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-10-31
ON THE Ekl IF ELECTION.

Next tuesday an election will take
place in eleven states. We believe
that these elections will show that
the political 6end is toward the posi-
ton held by: the two great parties
prior to 1896. Perhaps, the most in.
teresting situation is presented in
Maryland. This state was up to ten
years ago as reliably Democratic as
any southern state. The money ques-
ton was responsible for it's loss to
Democracy. Mckinley carried the
state in 1896 by $4,000, and again in
1900 by $4,000, but it has twice gone
Democratic since 1896 in off-years.
The Republicans profess to believe
that immigration into the state from
the north has changed the political
complexion of the state. The contest
this year in Maryland affords good
opportunity to test the strength Of the
parties. There is some dssension on
both sides, and neither party can be
said to have the advantage on that
score. President Roosevelt has direct,
ly interested himself in the Republican
campaign, and Senator German has
taken the stump on behalf of the Dem
ocrats. Both candidates for governor
are good men. The result, therefore,
will reflect quite accurately the poll
teal thought of the state. If there is
decisive change toward the Demo-
cratic ticket in that state, it may be
taken for granted that the same condi-
lions prevail in Delaware and West
Virginia, and to less extent also in
New Jersey and Connecticut. Presi
dent Ioosevclt's administration is on
trial in Maryland more than any other
state. The race question is the lead
ing issue, and the political scandals
in the different departments is more
prominent in that campaign than any
where in the country The Democrats
appear to be confident of carrying the
state. The Republicans express con-
iidcnce in their ability to elect their
state ticket. but express fear of losing
the Legislature.
The most remarkable situation is
presented by Massachusetts. The Re
publcans have been forced to fight to
retain the control. and on the eve of
election it appears that the Demo-
Gratis have a good chance to carry the
state. All differences between Demo-
Gratis have been laid aside, and the
campaign is conducted without any
reference to the last two presidential
fights EX-Secretary Olney has inter-
.estcd himself in behalf of the Demo
cratic ticket. and he undoubtedly has
great influence with the Independent
voters. While it is almost too much
to expect victory in Massachusetts,,
yet that state has Il habit of electing
Democratic governors once in Il long
while. Should the Democrats succeed
in that state, it would indicate that
Democrats in the east are again
united.
The Republicans are almost certain
to succeed in Ohio and the same is
true of the Democrats in Kentucky.
In Rhode Island the chances appear to
he about even. In New York city the
campaign has developed into whirl-
wind OH both sides. The Republican
machine Of the state is trying to main
tain control Of the great city on the
plea of non-partisanship in municipal
affairs, while Tammany, the regular
Democratic organization, is opposed
by independent Democratic organiza-
tons and by the regular Democratic
organization of Brooklyn. Polls made
by the New York World and Brook
Ign Eagle, both anti-Tammany indi-
cate McClellan's election, but by n
small majority. Low was elected two
years ago by about $4,000 majority.