The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-27
BRYAN LANDSLIDE.
Confidently Claimed That Democratic
Nominee Will Get 301 Electoral
Votes-Sure of Doubtful
States.

New York, OcC. zt-N dtloudl
Chairman Mack authorized a state
ment today in which he claimed the
election of VIM. J. Bryan by land
slide. Mr.. Mack announced that his
reports showed that Mr.. Bryan would
receive at least 3O1 electoral votes or
SO more than is necessary for a
choice, Mr.. Maek's forecast Of the
election follows:
tsThe rumblings and thunder Of the
BRYAN landslide in the West are al
ready heard in the Eastern States,
and today can confidently predict
the election Of Mr.. Bryan. The land
slide in the west Will extend to the
shores Of the Atlantic. It means the
Democratic national tickets Will carry
every doubtful State in this section,
and in rockribbed Republican dis
tricts, the maiorities Of that party IN
recent wears will be reduced to a
minimum. Basing my forecast on the
most conservative lines in view Of the
! optimistic reports I have received
=. from all sections of the country. |
figure that Mr.. Bryan will have at
least 3Ol electoral votes, or SO more
than is necessary for choice. This
comfortable majority will be increas-
4 rathcr than decreased when the
ote is counted.
''sIn addition to the 166 votes of
e Solid Southland in this [ IN
de Maryland-I am confident that
Bryan will carry New York, New
csey, Connecticut, Idaho. Montana,
dorado, Nebraska, Nevada, Indiana,
10. Delaware, Kansas and South
sota-a total Of 301 votes. All
the country there is change OF
to so per cent. from the Roosevelt
Eote of 1904 to Mr.. Bryan.
"The result is no longer in doubt
in New York. The 80 votes Of the
State are assured for Mr.. Bryan. He
will win by substantial plurality.
The empire State can no longer be
included in that territory called the
! enemy's country. I speak from in
formation gained from a thorough
canvass and reports from every eoun-
ty in the State.
"From Connecticut I have received
very encouraging reports. Judge
Robertson. the Democratic candidate
for governor, will carry the State by
about 2O,OOO.plurality and the nation
al ticket, backed by united party,
has the best chance in years for viii
ming. the seven electoral! votes.
HMr. Bryan's tour Of the State on
Friday last and the ovation. he re-
ceived spelled victory to my mind.
The internal dissensior in the Repub-
lican party in West Vrgioia and the
swing Of the labor vote in that State
to Mr.. Bryan are powerful factors ter
his success.
"Deiaware we expect to win. The
people are hot with resentment
against party branded with Dupont
ism. Thousands Of Republicans there
will either vote for Bryan or not vote
at all.
"In Ohio and Indiana every ele-
ment is working for our success and
Idespite the great Republican MAORI
ties of previous years, am confident
that both States will be in the Demo
cratic column. They are for Bryan
TODAY and there is no reason for. be-
lieving that the next 1eek will wit
ness a change Of sentiment. Eighty
Der cent. of the labor vote in both
States and fully as large percen-
age Of the German population are for
dr. Bryan.
"Iinois is doubtful with the chan
Is in favor of Mr.. Taft. but if he
tns. it will be by a greatly reduced
urality.
'"The Pacific coast States all show
Bryan trend and disgust Of the
Etravagant, destructive policies of
r. Roosevelt. In each, particularly
Oregon, State issues are an i'm
tant factor.
The mountain States, from infor-
on + have received within 48
will. am confident. be count
the Democratic column.
fine. I figure at the present
l.6e. Mr.. Bryan will have at least
hree hundred electoral votes. In
lude in my estimate the following
| States:
Solid South .. :. .. ..le6
Idaho >. =. ........ 8