Evening journal., 1908-10-31
Saturday, October 81, 1908
ELEcTIoN INDICATIONS.

IF THE observations of men who are supposed
4 to be able to measure public sentiment accu-
rately count for anything far the election is
concerned. all is over but the shouting. The
friends of Judge Taft are confident of his cleo
ton The betting, although betting Is not always
a trustworthy and neither is it ever desirable
guide. is largely in favor of Judge Taft, and the
air of confidence that surrounds the national
committcc-a indicate that the Republican
ticket will win. For a while there seemed 10 be
some doubt owing TO the rapidity OF the move
ments Of Mr.. Bryan and the large crowds that
gathered to hear him speak But IL was remem-
bered that during previous campaigns the Demo
cratic candidate was greeted by throngs OF peo-
pie who evidently did not vote as they cheered,
Then Judge Taft took the stump, made him
self known to the people. drew immense gather
ings OF voters to hear him. and any supposed adj
vantage that Mr.. Bryan had gained rapidly dis
Appealed when the Taft candidacy was presented
BY the nominee himself. The Republican cand-
date has been frank and open. He has plainly
presented his arguments for the consideration OF
the voters and he has disclosed himself as a care
full. conscientious man.
After all the entire matter is summed up in the
one question Of whether the election OF TAFT or
Bryan would be for the best interest OF the peo-
pic. whether times would become better more
rapidly under Taft than under Bryan And as
that phase Of il is considered, the answer comes
back in favor Of the Republican ticket
Here in Delaware there is every reason to be-
Eevc that TAFT will carry the State by large ma
rority The Democrats have been making
more active fight than usual, but there arc no
visible evidences Of a large drift Of voters from
their Republican mooTings The voters are look
ing at the records OF the two parties and not
merely al the conditions of the moment
The chances are Overwhelmingly IN favor oi
the election Of the Republican State ticket This
ticket has been particularly assailed by the
Democratic opposition, which is 'trying TO eleot
It's candidate for governor especially so that the
Democrats may appoint the Judges. The Demo-
Gratis care--that is, their leaders care-litue TOR
Bryan but they do want 10 elect their State
ticket They have brought Bryan to the front
no more than IS absolutely necessary. a cam
paign OF abuse has been conducted against the
Republican State ticket, but the field is sur
vevcd il seems probable that there will be but
little departure from the normal Republican ma
iority Republican State leaders have no doubt
as to the result
The voters in Delaware remember the old days
OF Democratic rule here, the days Of a suppressed
ballot, of absolutely one-sided representation IN
the Legislature. Of determinations in taxing OF
appointments BY the governor OF all county off
cisis the extent Of whose remunerations was
never known; Of partisanship run mad OF violent
method to which the Democrats have given
evidence of again resorting during the present
campaign and of many other things. The rec
ords are looked at during the present campaign
as well as the nominees Of the moment
In this county IL should go without saying that
the Republicans will win by a large majority for
the party has nominated strong ticket has
given clean administration of the county affairs
- ami in every way deserves 70 be successful