The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

Boston, March 22.-Eugene N
Foss, brother of Representative
Foss, of Illinois, was elected tc
Congress as a Democrat in the
Fourteenth Massachusetts district
to-day by a plurality of 500 over
William r. Buchanan, running as
a Republican. 1t was an over
whelming victory.
With few exceptions, every pre-
cinct in this district reversed the
vote of 1908, when the late Repre-
sentative Lowering carried it by
more than 1900. Foss received
1890 votes and Buchanan 0,34O.
WHOLESALE REPUTATION.
The district was considered the strong
est in the state. but from the day of the
party convention which nominated Buch-
anan, prominent Republicans have Sc
eretly expressed their fears of a Bemo-
cratic victory.
From every town came reports of
wholesale reputation OF the Republican
nominee. Committee chairman were re-
signing because they could not support
Buchanan. and from every hand came
word that lifelong Republicans were go
ing to vote for a Democrat for, the first
time.
It was the first Congressional election
since the Payne-Aldrich tariff bin went
into effect, and while the outcome may
be construed as d rebuke to that meas
ure, there are other reasons for the
Democratic landslide. Foss made his
campaign chiefly on the high cost OF Iiv-
ing. putting the blame upon the new
tariff. with a little Canadian reciprocity
mixed in. Every voter in the district,
some 5000. received by mail four-page
circular setting forth the issues, and the
appeal made votes.
Buchanan Really Democrat.
The Republican nominee was regarded
as more Of a Democrat than Foss. He
was manager of Gov. Douglas campaign
and acted as the lRtters private secretary
at the State-house. where he earned the
title OF Assistant Governor" Foss was
q Republican up TO last fall, when he
accepted the Democratic nomination for
lieutenant governor, and cut Frothing-
hams plurality of 5000 to almost moth
ing. Twice before he has been a can
didate for Congress. running on the Re-
publican ticket in the Eleventh district,
Democrat winning on each occasion.
Former Cows. Long. Bates, and Guild
did not support Buchanan because of his
activities on behalf of Gov Douglas.
Mr.. Foss was elected for CONGRESSMAN
Coverings unexpired term. and an
nounced that he would not be a candidate
for reelection next fall.
Mr.. Foss made this statement.
The result is no personal victory. II |
Is a vindication Of the principles for
which I have fought so long. It is a |
demand by the people that the Republi-
can party fulfill its pledge for an honest
reduction OF the tariff It is a demand |
for the immediate repeal Of section > Of /
the Payne-Aldrich act, which substitutes |
retaliation for reciprocity and threatens
commercial warfare with our best Gus
toners. 1t is a demand that Canada be
treated decently."
"Resentment Is UndeniabIe."
Mr.. Buchanan said:
I am still Republican and believe in
policies. An analysis OF the /
election figures from all parts Of the
district shows an undeniable state of
against existing conditions on
the part of those constituting the Re-
publican party.
Il do not consider 1t personal defeat
If the result viii serve TO convince the
leaders at Washington that
must be speedily accomplished
in the way Of lowering the cost of living
I shall feel that my defeat has not been
without value"