Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-08
EFFECT OF ELECTION
McClellan's Political Fortunes
Not Benefited.
M AY BE INJU R D
HEARST IS LIKELY no REMAIN
IN THE FOREGROUND.
Believed by Many That German Can
not but Lose Much Prestige a.
Party Leader.

The effect OF the elections yesterdav on
the personal ambitions OF various po,itical
leaders was a favorite subject for CONVEX
sation among politicians in this city to-
day The New York and Maryland cleo
lions in this respect are regarded as the
most important. that OF New York
makes necessary an entire readjustment
Of the standing OF the bosses. while that
of Maryland has important bearing
the future of Senator German.
The effect OF the close election on the
future of Mayor Mcclellan is calling forth
much comment. especially among those
democrats who were looking to Mr.. Nc
Clellan to carry Greater New York by such
a large majority to set the politicians
at once to talking of him for the demo-
cratic nomination for the presidency.
The democratic party is looked upon as
badly In need of Moses. or at least OF
some young man OF high standing among
the people who could be relied upon TO
call out the full strength OF the party In
a national election. Mr. McClelan's friends
have been pleased to regard him as avail
able presidential timber IL 1t could be
shown that he would be likely to carry
New York state they believe they could
readily go before the convention and de-
mand his nomination. They were espe-
cialiy hopeful OF success. because OF the In
dependent stand that Mr.. Mcclellan has
been supposed to have taken in relation to
Tammany. Tammany itself has always
proved TO be a handicap to any candidate
when he reaches a national convention. but
Mr.. Mcclellan was thought to be In the
happy position OF having the support OF
Tammany without the odium attached to
a tool of Tammany.
1t was also supposed that the memories
OF his father would be q wonderful assist
ance In commencing him to the southern
democracy. while his life spent In the north
would efYectually identify him with that
section.
Mcclellan Not Benefited.
But now that he has won by a bare ma
jority OF a few thousand and being IN the
unpleasant position of having to face all
sorts of charges from the Hearst forces.
his prospects do not seem so attractive. 1t
is taken for granted that Hearst people will
produce mass of testimony to show fraud
In the election and that they will not let
the public forget about II. They are
pected to have recourse to the courts Just
as long as attorneys can keep the fight
going. Mcclellan may show fraud on the
other side X is said, and yet many people
believe he is likely to be injured in the
public estimation by having the honesty OF
his election called into question. AT any
rate, the prospects for united democracy
In New York seem to be far off
Effect on Hearst's Future
The fortunes of Mr. Hearst are also re-
SarQeu as Delng greatly aHecteU. IL Is be-
Heved by many here that Mr. Hearsts large
vote will result at least in keeping him to
the front in New York politics. There are
some democrats who believe that Mr. Hearst
is likely to be made something OF a martyr
of by people who have voted for him
the ground that he has been deprived OF a
square deal.
The result of future proceedings may do
much to clear up the political atmosphere in
relation to these leaders In New York, and
of course. If the public mind is satisfied
that Mr.. McClellan's election was fairly
complished the effect on his fortunes OF the
events of yesterday will be far less dam
aging.
According TO the view of politicians In this
city. the future of Mr. Jerome is fraught
with many doubts. because while his posi-
ton in New York city has been shown. his
attitude toward all the parties is such as TO
make 1t difficult to see how he will proceed
to secure future advancement. Mr.. Isrores
popularity fully demonstrated Will make
a demand for him. but 1t is not plain how
his advancement can be secured unless he
obtains some party recognition.
German May Lose Prestige.
The effect OF the democratic defeat in
Maryland on the political future Of Senator
German is regarded by many as one of the
most important results of the election. It is
declared by many that Senator German
cannot possibly evade the loss Of personal
prestige in his party resulting from his fall
ure TO marshal his forces so as to rally tae
full democratic vote on issues that he had
approved as proper for his party to put
forth In Maryland.
Mr.. Germans friends say that he is still
at the head of the democratic organization.
and they assert that no one OF the men who
figured prominently In the revolt against
Mr.. Germans rule has the experience ard
qualifications TO take his place at the head
of the machine were they to have an on
portunity TO do so.
Mr.. Germans friends also contend that
joint ballot the Maryland legislature is
still democratic. and they claim that with
the lapse of time conditions will resume
their former aspects In Maryland and that
Mr.. German will be relied upon as the state
leader of his party.
Democratic Factions.
While Mr.. Germans friends take that
view of the situation. there are many
democrats who fear that their party is so
split that II will not be able to bring the
various factions together. at least not In
time for the next national election. IL they
are ever able to do They claim that
the bitterness OF feeling that has been
aroused in Maryland in the past rev.
months will not easily down. Especially
with Mr. German remaining at the head
of the party in the state, they DO not SEE
how the Warield-Rayner- Bryan bonsai
factions can ever get together again.
Those who view the situation In Maryland
are inclined to believe that the future will
see realignment of party affiliations II
there is another attempt 10 bring forward
the issue of Acknowledgement they see
trouble in store for the party. and they do
not see Just how that issue can be dropped
consistently by men OF the several factions
who have declared that they favored such
legislation while they did not like the pro-
visions of the Poe amendment.