New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-24
WAKD SURE OF STATE
GIVES 10000 TO TAFT.
Hughes U7W Get $1,000 to $4,000,
.SQys WcstckeSter Leader

Taft by 100000; Hughes by from $4,000 to
! $4,000
This is the tentative estimate on New York
by William L. Ward Republican national
n2itteeman, after getting reports from all over
the state Mr.. Ward says that it is likely that
Governor Hughes. on account OF the rapid gains
he is making, will pull up to about even terms
with Judge Taft Lucius n. Littauer, former
Congressman. who has been assisting in the
canvass said last night that Governor Hughes
up the state would run even with Taft
All the people at national headquarters are
greatly pleased at the result OF Mr.. Wards cam
vass. Three weeks ago the managers figured
about 10000 to 10000 for Taft and half that
for Hughes In the last week the reports
ceived from around the state indicate a larger
plurality for the national and state tickets
Mr.. Ward said yesterday that his returns
not complete, and would not be until the middle
of next week On Friday next he will be ready
to give convincing reasons for his estimate. In
discussing his yesterday Mr.. Ward
said
Although still incomplete. the result of our
canvass is very satisfactory, indicating the cleo
ton Of Taft and Hughes IN this state by large
pluralites. I will have the figures ready by
Friday next. Judge Taft is running ahead of
Governor Hughes some. but his lead over the
ernor has been making remarkable gains within
the last two weeks and is pulling up in the
race. The optimistic reports issued by the
Democratic managers are without solid founda-
ton The Governors gains are general all over
the state Many Republicans who at first
inclined to vote for ChanIer have thought better
of it and are for the straight ticket.
1t is not surprising that Chanler is losing
when all the circumstances are considered. He
nominated by Tammany Hall He would
not have been nominated if Tanmany had not
been assured that he would be all right The
right thinking people of the state, without re-
gard TO party lines, putting principle above
personal dislike craftsmanship They are
going TO vote for Hughes because he is great,
big man. and viii perform the duties of Gov
ernor in the next two years he has performed
them for the last two years. The interests OF
this state are tremendous. Governor who
performs his duties with conspicuous ability and
integrity always Will attract the support Of
thousands of independent voters Governor
Hughes will have the support Of these voters,
and that is why he will win
Henry A. Williams. chairman Of the Repub
lican State Executive Committee Of Ohio, and
Walter s. Guubert, State Auditor of Ohio, were
at headquarters of the Republican National
Committee yesterday to consult with Chairman
Hitchcock about the campaign in Ohio. They
held a conference just before the chairman
started for Chicago.
After talking with Chairman Hitchcock M
Williams said: The only place where there
seems to be any doubt about Ohio are places
outside of Ohio. The people of Ohio have no
doubt about 1t. They are ready to vote, and
to vote right. I see reason to doubt that
Taft will carry the state by at least 1900 The
entire Republican ticket will be elected by
about the same plurality. The Legislature will
be safely Republican and the Republican Con
gressonaI delegation from Ohio should be In
creased by at least one"
National Chairman Hitchcock started for Chi
cago on the Twentieth Century Limited at 800
in the afternoon.
EIihu Root will speak in Cincinnati October
2S and in Toledo October %. This arrange /
ment has been made at the request Of the state
committee of Ohio through Congressman ". 5. /
Bennett chairman Of the speakers bureau Of
the Republican National Committee, and the
was made by Mr.. Bennett yes
terday after he had conferred with Secretary
Root