The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
HERALD MEN SAY
 


 OHIO IS FOR TAFT. Columbus, O., Oct. 31.-(Special J. Returns from the secondary polled ohio vote indicates that the plurality for William H. Taft. predicted upon the first set of figures, will not be as large as thought.
 Comprehensive forecasts based upon final registration in the large cities. and comparison with party polls of county and State. indicate that Taft will have about 25,000 as compared with the estimates made ten days ago These ranged from a minimum of 33,00O to a maximum of 44.00O.
 The same figures show that Andrew L. Harris for Governor, has a lead over 15.000.
 The complexion of the Congressional delegation. according $ to, thso forecasts. Will be; Republican Sz pDem ocrats. q; In the event that the forecasts prove reliable. the original claim of the Dem ocrats of nine Representatives will be sustained and perhaps exceeded.
 It may be said with great truth that the result depends entirely upon the labor vote. Ten days ago the straw votes and other tests indicated that this element of the voting population was stronger toward Bryan. or at least, was hostile to Judge Taft. The trend is still in that direction. That 1t Is not as strong as 1t was Is also true. That a check has been delivered to 1t Is as likewise apparent
 variety of reasons have been as- signed for this slowing down of the movement, the foremost being. the CO., ercion of employers and 8 sobering of the workingmen upon coming close to the time for taking final action in the premises.
 There has been corresponding in- crease of activity upon the part of the corporate interests and the wealthy class in favor of Taft which. until ten days ago, were seemingly-4 quiescent and indifferent to the results. The campaign of the Republicans. which had been languishing, has been brislly revived, and the party managers are apparently supplied with peedful funds to carry on large enterprises between now and election day.
 Because of the activity of both sides In fighting for the vote of the work. ingman 1t has been practically impos- sible to measure the result of the vast amount of work done. Nor will it be known what has been accomplished until election day.
 For that reason the narrow margin of 25,000 plurality which the figures
 
 him a victory in the State. It simply indicates that he has the lead. By the same token it is shown that the ex- pected plurality of 100000 for Cover. nor Harris is a myth. Not only will he not lead Judge Taft in the total vote, but his own election Is seriously jeopardized.
 If the liberal element makes good it's promises of heavy pluralities in Cincinnati. in Cleveland. Toledo and Dayton, his estimated plurality will be wiped out and Judge Harmon will be elected.
 The forecast results do not, agree with the estimates prepared by the party managers. ....t
 The Republicans cling to the state- ment that Taft will have not less than 5o.oOO and say that 1t will go to 75.OoO The Democrats will make no figures but enough Is known to make the statement semi officially that their fig- uFes indicate a minimum of $500
 Governor James E. Campbell, the party nominee for United States Sem atoC, who has toured the State, says the plurality will be 10000