The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-11


get together, and II may be said that
tho prospects OF their doing so arc no
better now than they were Immediately
after tho Chicago conventions Not only /
arc there factions IN Republican ranks
In nearly all tho doubtful States, but
In two or thrco OF those heretofore re-
gnrded as safely Republican there Is
Republican intcrnecinc war, which. Willie
It Is not expected TO change tho general
result. will unuucstionably Increase tic
Democratic vote.
There Is nothing know, at Democratic
headquarters In this city that warrants
tho belief that tho wipgs OF tho Demo-
cratic party have not como together IN
all the States. Indeed, / should say Tint
palgn. perhaps. Is the unity OF tho Demo
cratic party. 1t las forgotten old diff
ferenccs ii, n way that has surprised
friends and disgruntled foes Tho inde-
pcndenco OF the average Democrat and
his tendency to do his own thinking, no
less than the ability OF Republicans to
heal all differences aud show united
front on election day, have been churac-
tcrlstics OF tho two great parties for
forty Scnts. But this year tho conditions
arc reversed, ana It Is the Republicans
who arc worried BY fractional lighting.
and Democrats who have agreed to forgrt
their differences and make common cause
against q common foe.
Needn't Cross the Mississippi.
II Judge Parker gets the Isl electoral
votes OF the SoMth, and In addition car
rise tho States or Maryland, West Nlr-
gina Indiana, New York Now Jersey
and Connecticut, he Will have just ex-
actly enough votes to win. Hc9need not
carry single one OF the trans-Niissls-
sippi States, though IT Is almost certain
that he will get three or foureof those.
There is no doubt In the minds or the
Democratic managers OF the campaign
that Judge Hcrrick. the Democratic can
didatc for Governor of New York, will
will sweep the State, while Judge Park
er's vote in the Empire State will not
be so heavy fractional differences in
the Republican party make the Demo-
Gratis confidently OF the election OF The
State ticket. and the tendency OF the voter.
to vote n strai light ticket instead OF under
taking to scratch the names OF objec-
tionable candidates., makes II probable
that Parker will also receive the sup
port OF a majority OF the voters Of the
Imperial sg Commonwealth. Tho Demo-
cratic victory IN the State will be Intended
as II rebuka to Odcllsm. In other words,
nc tho Democrats carry the State. twill
be through the help OF Republicans who
are tired or tho methods used by Gov
the affairs OF the State.
Economy and Lover Taxes.
In New Jersey. where Black, the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, Is almost
certain to win. no matter how the cleo
3toral vote Of the state goes. It is hoped
that the State Tickle Will pull the nA tionnl
ticket through. Black is making his fight
on a platform which declares Tor equal
taxation. md declares fora hcay Ter aa- !
scssment OF railroad property. -e5i |
Robertson tho Democratic candidate ,for |
tho governorshjp OF Connccticut.3is wtgE
ing campaign for economy In the adj |
ulinistration OF tho affairs OF the State. !
and for a reduction OF the rate OF taxa
Etior. He Is making such q strong fight |
that within the past week the Rcpubli-
cans have awakened to the fact that
they are In danger OF losing the State.
is certain that Pnrker's chances Of cap-
turing the seven electoral votes Or Con-
ynecticut depend upon Rohertsons carry
ing the state. Again, astrong State tick
OF, with united party behind It. makes
tho Democrats hope.
The Battle Ground.
In Indiana 1t is not alone the fact that
tho 1lerp4erAts have q strong Eubernato- |
rial candidate in the person OF Kern. ana
that the pdrtyis united that makes them
in bad shape, owing to the fight for the
control Of the party machinery, which ~
now iii the hands of Senator Fairbanks. |
The latter wants Hemmenways to succeed |
him in the Senate II the Republican ma
itional ticket should be elected, and this
has caused tho anti-machine Republicans
to take up tho fight even against the
national ticket And, .as in New York,
thousands OF Republicans Will vote for |
Kern as n rcbuke TO the Republican State
machine and Its me thOds. Indiana Demo- |
Gratis appear to be much OF the mind OF |
the Democrats Of New York. Nhetner
or not tho State be for Parker It; Is be
ilieved 10 be safely for the Democratic
State ticket and here. again, n strong
llocnLticket As expected TO prove of great
benefit. to the national ticket.
10 In West Virginia. the Democrats nomi-
mated Colnwel for the govcrnorship. q |
young man Of ability, with a clean record
and altogcthcr one OF tho strongest men I
in the1party, while the Republicans put
up W, NJ Q. Dawson. who has been sec
retary of State for years the head ana
front of the political machine which has
dominated West Virginia ,Republicnnisnl
for decade. and who's charged by quon-
dam party friends with many things
which a fleet his character and candidacy, |
Tho strength Of the Democratic State
ticket. us we'll as the popularity Of The
most distinguished citizen Of INC s s.la
Horny G. Davis, and his brother. Col
onel Tom" make West Virginia almost
surely Democratic.
tt. las never been seriously doubted
that Maryland would so Democratic,
Sporting Chance in Illinois,
NJ In Illinois the Republican machine, near
tho head of which was Speaker Cannon
himself was defeated III the memorable
STATE CON Vcnt inn which was lendlOCkcd |
Tor days, and IA compromise candidate
for tho governorship was put up, There
were the Harrison and Hopkins factions
In the Democracy, but It Is said they
have completely AFFILIATED, and tfatfthe
party Is as well united as eyerBit has
been In Its history. Duneen the Re-
publican candidate for the governorship,
IT, am Ii nl