Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-27
Raymond" Says New York Has
Swung Back Into Repub-
lican Column
THE PLURALITY WILL BE 100000
Governor Hughes Will Be Re elected,
His Former Foes Lining Up for Him
Democrats Have Been Able to Fool
MISUNDERSTANDING Fund 10
Growing.
Raymond in Chicago Tribune)
Growing.

Uaaymond in Chicago Tribune)
time man will run for the presi-
dency on his windpipe alone said
entrance of the republican national
committee rooms, talking to Charles
p. Taft and The Tribune correspond
emit Never again will any man try
to talk himself into the presidency. The
didate who is able to show some good
reason why he should be elected pres
ident. The tide has set in strongly
for Mr. Taft and he will be elected by
an overwhelming majority"
This epigrammatic interview ex-
presses clearly the changed atmos-
phere which is so apparent in New
York as compared with that which
was observable when l was last here,
more than month ago. Almost every
one now admits New York state is
absolutely certain for Taft and that
it is almost equally sure for Hughes
The tide has turned strongly in favor
of the governor of late and men who
were loud in their denunciation of him
month ago or six weeks ago, now
say they will cast their ballots for
the straight republican ticket
Expect 100000 for Taft.
People who are posted are looking
for majority of over 100000 for Taft
in the Empire state. They expect less
for Hughes, but are confident of his
victory The democratic leaders, in
fact. now admit that New York is
gone beyond hope of recovery. They
thought for awhile that they could
elect Chanler but even that hope has
disappeared.
Governor Hughes has made splen-
did campaigning tour. and he has won
votes up the state in most remarkable
fashion. 1t is now conceded, there
fore, that he will come down to the
Bronx with such a swinging majority
that even the utmost efforts of Tam
many hall. supplemented by the work
of Pat McCarren over in Brooklyn, will
not come anywhere near beating him.
1t is now nothing more nor less in
New York state but question of ma
jority.
All this may seem eXtravagant to
those who are not acquainted with
the extraordinary revision of public
sentiment which has taken place in
this city and state within the last two
or three weeks. Only this, week word
was received from the White House
that President Roosevelt expected New
York to give Taft almost as much of
a plurality as it gave to the president
four years ago, which was 49,
900 in round numbers.
Hughes Close Behind Taft.
The reports sent by the local leaders
in every county. and conveyed direct
to the president, are to the effect that
Hughes will run closer to Taft than
most people have imagined, and the
president, who is admitted to be the
best politician in the country, asserts
that the governor will come down to
the Bronx with a record breaking
majority.
For long time it looked as if Chan
Ter might win. The racetrack issue was
used against the governor with great
effect among the sporting element. A
large fund was subscribed by the pro-
fessional horsemen, the gamblers, and
the liquor interests At first they made
a good deal of noise, and it really
seemed as if Hughes would be beaten.
Then the reaction came. The activity
of the liquor interests in the cities and
of the betting men everywhere was re-
", g., cfo ~
by the substantial business men in the
cities. The result is that the opinion
is expressed in some quarters now that
the racing issue has done Hughes more
good than harm.
The governor unquestionably has
made a spectacular campaign. He has
crossed over the state again and again,
and has hammered Chanler and Bryan
alike to the evident relish of his audi
ences: as
Hughes Learns Game Quickly.
When he ran against Hearst in 1906
Governor Hughes was green at the
political game. He had been success
full lawyer and a patient investigator.
but he was not a practiced stump
speaker. At first he did not know how
to get at his audience, but toward the
end of the campaign he had learned
the game thoroughly. Today he is pos
sibly the best campaigner in America.
MIR. Bryan himself not excepted, be-
cause Governor Hughes has an ana
lytical turn of mind and drives home
his points with simple logic devoid of
all oratorical effort.
They are making a whirlwind finish
in New York this week. Both candi
lates for president are in the state att
The same time. and, in fact, have been
IN and about New York city all day.
The governor spoke in Gloversville.
Johnstown, and Amsterdam, and
Lieutenant Governor Chanler, who
wants to fill his place, was heard in
kingston.
Mr. Bryan demonstrated his capacity
is a campaigner by making something
ike fifteen speeches today, beginning