New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-31

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Hearst papers, Mayor Dunno is denounced as
a visionary who seeks to lead the city INTO d
quagmire Of litigation The Hearst papers, on
the other hand, while not on the best terms win
me democratic organization, have been BUSY
eNclaiming that the plans OF the RepuDhcaAS
for settlement OF the traction question are
plans to betTayfthe city into the hands OF wan
street stock brokers. and that this fearsonle
prospect may be brought home convlnclngly "
the Chicago public, William Randolph Hearst
mas deserted New York for Chicago accom-
panied Dy Arthur Brisbane, his cher eulto[i,ti
murderer. and a cartOonist. the business OF the
latter being to picture Morgan, Ryan anu
Rockefeller as leaders Of the ''Mazuma Guards,
marching on this city, with the most sinister IN
tentions on local streetcar strap hangers. one
feature Of this newspaper battle has been IIle 9
institution by Hearst of several suits Tor hpe'
against THE Chicago Tribune for having re-
printed certain statements regarding the New
2 orK newspaper man by secretary fool W. 10 9
me dughes-t1earst campaign IN new ~
State recently. the tots amount OF dalnaSeS
asked in these suits being S2.JOOOOO The gay
aIter these suits were filed THE TRIBUNE re
printed the offending statements on the fronI
page, under the caption Hearst Sues for LlpS''
Wouldn't II Jar Your"
Never before in any municipal campaign nave
either the Republican Democratic forces or
ganiZed such elaborate speechmaking cam
paigns. each holding forty fifty mass meet
lngs night throughout the city. Not Only nav nav.
both parties evoked the services of all their
legislative and legal talent for oratorlcaI puI-
poses, Governor Deneen taking an active ptII
in the Republican speechmaking, but CLERGY
men of all religious denominations have pracu-
cally forsaken their parish work Temporarily 70
talk politics from the platform. For the DeNl0-
Gratis Mayor Dunno himself has nightly made
addresses in all parts of the city, speeding from
one mass meeting to another in an autonoDhe,
another being provided for representative ot
the trust press" in spite of their unfriendly
attitude toward his political aspirations
STRAP hangers 'non-partisan. business
mems" and host of other leagues and CLUBS
have been organized to further the efforts OF
both parties to educate the public on the ques-
zion, p tho ,,afl- aTa
pamphlets. postal cards and straw baIiotS III 4
way TO remind letter carriers Of Christmas or
s.. Valentines Lay: the citizen VINO ooes mo- no?
wear Dunno button or a Busse puttoH II ms
coat lapel is almost an oddly; billDoards are
pastered with pictures of broken down street,
cars. with printed instructions as TO now an
citizens shall vote to make the traction service
OF Chicago a JOY forever. Every saloon ana
cigar store has its political debating society
with debateTs profane but enthusiastic VINO
start work when the place opens up in the morn
ing and quit when the lights so out. The indi-
cations are thas the vote cast on Tuesuay WIN
be the record breaker of municipal campaign
voting here.
Withal, no one can hazard more than guess
as to the outcome Of the struggle. although the
chances seem 10 favor a Republican victory. II
is admitted generally that the Republican forces
are better organized. and that the general dis
satisfaction with the procrastinating tactlcS OF
Mayor Dunne-the desire for immediate inn
pruvement In the traction service-Wlll LEAD
many Democrats to vote for the ordinances,
while at the same time party loyalty may lead
them to vote for the Mayors reelection. Re-
suits of straw ballots taken by newspapers in
dicatc the election of Busse and the indorse-
ment of the traction plans of the Republicans.
CAMPAIGN ESTIMATES.
Campaign managers tonight gave out formal
statements Of the estimated vote for the leading
candidates for Mayor. TO be elected on Tuesday,
April . Postmaster Fred A. Busse Republican
and Mayor Edward F. Dunno. Democrat. both
received promises Of the office of Mayor for the
next four years from their respective campaign
managers. James Re6dick. chairman OF the
Republican County Central Committee said
All indications are most favorable for the cleo
tion of Fred A Busse Mayor and all the
other candidates on the Republican ticket. The
Republican organization has made a clean CAM
paign, appealing TO the people on local issues
and the signs all point 10 an Endorsement or
that policy by the voters. All factions of the
party have united in giving loyal support TO tho
ticket II IS my judgment that the total vote
OF the city will be in the neighborhood OF
345 600 On that basis 1 estimate the MayOralty
vote will be divided as follows: Busse. $4,000;
Dunno, 100000; Socialists and Prohibitionists,
10000 This would give Busse plurality OF
80 600 over Dunno which is conservative.
w. L. o'Connell. chairman of the Democratic
County Central Committee. said:
Mayor Dunno will be reelected by from $4,000
70 $4,000 plurality. We have been gaining rap
idly in the last week. Mayor Dunno is strong
because of the enemies he has made. All good
Democrats will rally 10 his support and he win
get an immense Independent vote from persons
who believe in honesty and integrity in public
Office.