New-York tribune., 1904-09-02
BRYAN is 0IIT-BRYANED.
Republican Success Assured by
Timely Democratic Blunder.
fFRoM THE TRIBuNE BUREAu.l ]

In the Republican column this year even the most
enthusiastic Democratic shouters are now forced TO
admit Ali OF the well laid plans by which Demo-
cratic control of the State was 10 be regained nave
gone awry and the party finds itself at this early
stage OF the campaign hopelessly disorganized
discouraged and beaten
Fusion between the Democrats and Populists
was proclaimed as the advance guard OF certain
victory. and to effect a working coalition W j
Bryan devoted his hsst energies and succeeded
through sheer force or his dominating personality
and vigorous and aggressive political methods
He persuaded his followers that his plan was the
only one by which Nebraska could be redeemed"
from Republican ''nisrule' and incidentally sug
Sested that a fusion candidate, in the person Of
the late lamented peerless leader might as
result represent the State IN the United States
Senate
Bryans plea and assurances were not considered
by any means extravagant in view OF the oondi
tions which that time confronted the Repub-
ucan party in Nebraska Governor Mickey had
been renominated by the Republicans. not because
OF his popularity the confidence his admin Stra
ton had inspired but for the reason that, accord
ing to an anwrttten rule OF the party, the holder
OF the Office was entitled a second nomination
HIS selection was not enthusiastically indorsed
and as the convention which nominated him
named Elmer J. Burkett, now representing the
Ist Nebraska District, for United States Senator,
subject Of course to ratification by Legislature
further annoyance was felt and openly expressed
In this there absolutely nothing against the
availability or fitness OF Representative Burketl
for the position. but the action was regarded a
un wise end npolitic l. effectuaHy disposed Of
Senatorial aspirations of John l. Webster.
Senator Manderson. Edward Rosewater and a
number Of other prominent Republican leaders
who believed that their services the party cnti-
lied them 10 this recognition
REPUBLICAN APATHY.
The last Nebraska Legislature had Republican
majority OF e. but % OF these were elected from
districts where the pluralites were less lO0
Of viii at hal m
greeted the Endorsement OF Representative Burkett
was taken as an indication thai Republican
apathy and Democratic aggressiveness could easily
overturn those meagre pluralities and make
serious inroads in districts carried by the Repuo-
leans by far more comfortable hgures. In addi-
ton 10 this the gold Democrats were apparently
ready to return to their former allegiance. and
altogether. The situation was resaroso as teho4hs
TOW ara Democratic supremacy; ...-. -,
fusion plans and had his arrangements al made
on paper 10 sweep the State Fusion became men an
leans and conservative Democrats began % 81;
10 and take notice The fusionists nominated
clared regards all Incorporated enterprises as
prey believes N t even TeSraska
Organism 70 blush This move enectuauy queIIed |
ali Democratic enthusiasm and lined up the Re
publicans sodly and aggressively for their ticket
It's effect was sta tling deInonstFauon OF b ths
ability Of the Democracy 10 DO the wrong tning |
at the right time.
Ne5Tasa 1 Is es5 rar9ao e2e 9et Sc enacea By
The fusion movement that all OF their vast Inhu-
brown for The Republican cardidates legislative. I
State and national This in addition to ine rssto
ton Of the Democracy. because OF tusion rehdeTrs
ihe success OF ths Republican ticket absolutely |
NoJWithstandizg Chairman Cowherd's roseate
PTXi6 Congress rom Nebraska Democratic Lead
q that STATE es9dy dg. ADMIT G euaT rha nv n Ss
Republican membership and are fearful that they
1t septed "a BY Gilbert II Hitchcock He was elected
in he
bitter feeling existing between the supporters OF
Edward Rosewater His election was pleasant /
little surprise 10 the democrats OF mar ma sflfe s
4 victory due solely 70 returning popularlty OF /
% 1tS tot care TO examine too infinitely into the
.onditions responsible for Republican defeat
DEMOCRATS DEspoNDENT.
In the Ist District Elmer J. Burkett carried the |
election by the comfortable plurality Of $500 two
years ago. He will doubtless be named 10 sue
,eed Charles H. Dietrich in the United States Sen
ate, but even the Democrats OF the district admit
The hopelessness OF electing a fusion successor. |
The next Representative from the Ist VIII be
Republican. who with be returned by rousing |
The lid and Ivth Districts are now represented
Dy Republicans whose pluraities ranged from loo0 |
10 ZOO AT the last election Because OF the har-
~ Re an,ifusicn ~ sentiment among the Democrats
both OF these districts are regarded reliably |
In the Nth District. Ashton c. shanenberser. the
ost popIIsr una SsrSbo OF Brysn and has declared
hst be VIII not accept nomination for Congress
nent M inspfeS by the erstWhie Peerless Leader
the main reliance OF the fusion
sts In The Nth District. and his disaffection mas
thrown thern Into state OF panicSy alarm di1ncult
nd by declining 10 partcipate In TIE BRYAN side
show, he has dealt staggering blow 10 the as
Jirat.ons OF tie Deruopops.
NJ p KInkaid carried the With District over Cen
aral p r Barry fusionist by 2 so majority AZ the
asst election. ard is me first Republican TO rep
-eseat that district IN the House No anxiety Is
elt over tho possibility Of q fusion triumph this
an for the district is now regarded as reliably
Z republican
-epresent Nebraska in the Senate said BY Re- |
3ublicaus nad Democrats alike 10 be pFedestincd |
70 defeat and equal confidence Is expressed in the
Euccess of the Republican State and national tick