The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-23
REPUBLICANS SHOW
CHAST[N[D SPIRIT
Fairbanks Paper and Secretary
Shaw Admit the Election
Outcome Is in Doubt
Globe Special Washington Service
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WASHINGTON, July 22.-Several
recent signs point clearly to dimin-
Ican campaign managers. A month
ago they We're talking bravely; the
tremendous popularity of Roosevelt
was being Haunted before the country,
even by those Republicans, conspicu-
Gus in the party, who don't like Roose-
yelt at all; and a walkover in the COM
ing election was being predicted
There was rude awakening when
Judge Parker sent his now famous tel
egram to the ST. Louis convention, and
good deal less is haard among the Re-
publican managers about an easy cam
paign and sure victory at the polls
next November. The leaders realize
that the Democrats are getting to-
gether, and that the hoped-for Bryan
disaffection is destined not to become
a reality.
Indiana Is Doubtful
A few days ago much attention was
attracted by an editorial in the In
dianapolis newspaper of which Senator
Fairbanks is a part owner and which
is recognized as the senator's personal
organ. This editorial, not only made
the important admission that Indiana
is doubtful state in this campaign,
but that the Democratic party has
more than fighting chance in the
country" at large. This editorial was
read with a lively interest by certain
eminent Republican politicians in
Washington and it has been much
talked about. Several of them have
discovered that they entertained pre-
cisely these views themselves, although
they were not speaking of them above
a whisper
Chairman Cortelyou, of the Repub-
lican national committee, is keeping a
discreet silence, although he has been
in conference with such leaders as
Senator Scott, of West Virginia, and
other war horses of the party during
: the last few days. Mr.. Scott threw
some light on the situation in his state,
and although he talks with much as
surance according to the most ap-
proved policy of partisan optimism, it
is apparent that he is worried over the
situation, and is by no means satisfied
that the state will be found in the Re-
publican column next November. West
Virginia is doubtful at best, but it is
certain that the candidacy of Henry
G. Davis will draw many votes from
the Republicans.
Shaw Gives Up Doubtful States
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M.
Shaw made a remark the other day
which serves as straw to show which
way the wind blows among the Repub-
lican party leaders. Asked about the
prospects for Republican success. he
replied:
We are going to win, for two. rea-
sons: First, we shall carry Indiana,
and, second, we shall carry Illinois,
What about New York 2"
.I said we were going to win be-
cause we were going to carry Indiana
and Illinois" replied Mr. Shaw, with
emphasis. He added that the Repub-
licans might give up every other doubt
full state. From this it is presumed
that the secretary regards New York
as a doubtful state although he did
not say SO, except by implication; and
he declined to name the other ad-
mittedly doubtful states.
President Roosevelt will return to
Washington next week, and will take
personal charge of the preliminary ar
rangements for the campaign. This is
putting the matter bluntly, but it is
not denied that Mr. Roosevelt's return
to Washington in midsummer is caused
by his desire to receive political lead
efs of his party.
Walter E. Clark.