The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
Democrats Deny Charge of
Getting 100000
From Brewers.
is WEAK
IN MANY LOCALITIES
Efforts Will Be, Made TO
Elect State Ticket-NationaI
Nominees Appear Safe.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. s.-Men
high up in the councils of the Republi-
can party have announced that the
campaign in Indiana this fall is to be
fight to the finish on the liquor propO-
sition. This is the attitude OF the Re
publican state committee. ana this
stand was taken only after careful
consideration of all conditions. II is
understood the State committee reached
it's conclusions the latter part Of this
week.
The fight on the liquor question seems
to be the only alternative OF the Indiana
Republicans. The fact is. prospects
look exceedingly bright for the Demo-
Gratis. It is conceded that their chances
are better than they have been in any
previous campaign. To carry out their
plans. the Republicans will do every
thing possible to give the voters the
idea that the election OF the Republi-
can State ticket means control OF the
breweries and saloons. while the sue
cess of the Democratic party means
the opposite. Already the Republican
newspapers have published articles say
ing that the campaign fund raised by
the brewers for the Democrats Will
reach 100000.
Deny League With Brewers.
The Democratic leaders deny there IS
An alliance between the party and the
brewers. The Democratic platform
stands for local option by townships
and city wards. The Republican plat
form goes little stronger. and stands
for local option by counties. The Re
publicans are making much Of this dif-
ference. and are declaring that their
platform is the only genuine dyed-in-
the-wool anti-lquor declaration.
There is no doubt that emphasis OF
this difference in the two platforms
will bring some votes to the Repubii-
cans, but on the other hand there is
a widespread feeling over the State
that Thomas r. Marshall. the Demo-
cratic candidate for governor. would be
a safer man in the executive chair than
Representative James E. Watson. the
candidate on the Republican ticket Mr.
Watson is weak in many parts Of the
State, and in many sect ons Of his own
district it is asserted Re will run far
behind his ticket.
Watson Against Saloon.
Mr. Watson is already making strong
statements in his stump speeches
against the bre9ery-controlled saloon.
At Muncie. Ind, this week he declared
that the brewery saloon must go.
The Republicans will make the fight
OF their lives 10 save the state ticket.
I'VE arc not much worried about the
national ticket" said one OF the Re
publican State committee. unless there
should be an awful slump toward the
State Democratic ticket. In that in
stance I fear the State might also 80
20 the Democratic national ticket"
AS a matter OF fact, national politics
have hardly shaped themselves in IN
diana vet. but the sentiment on ma
tionaI and State affairs, Of course, will
be closely interviewer. 1t might be
noted that John W. Kern, the Democrat
ic candidate for Vice President, will be
on the Job. Mr. Kern's health is now
In good condition, and he is taking
rest preparatory TO the strenuous work
which he expects TO do this fall
Democrats May Get Majority.
In Congressional politics. affairs also
look gloomy for the Republicans. It is.
admitted by the conservative Republic
an leaders that there are chances that
Indiana's balance Of power in Congress
will change from the Republicans TO
the Democrats. At present there are
eight Republican Congressman end five
Democratic Congressman. Just now
there are strong reasons for believing
that the figures will be reversed. But
OF course. this kind OF talk is not being
INDUCED IN openly by the Republicans.
There is little doubt it seems that
Representative Adaiv. of the Eighth
district. will be returned His opponent.
Nathan Hawkins, is not popular in his
district, and even the Republican news
papers, IT is said. are refusing to IN
doTse Hawkins. On the other hand,
Adair has made a good record and is
popular.
There is also a strong belief that W.
CSIlloD. Democrat Of Vincennes, will
be elected in the Second district. Nfr.
Cullop IS one of the most popular Dem
ocrats of the district, and IS q hard
worker. Representative CLANCY now
represents the Second district. He Is
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