The Washington times., 1910-04-01

the insurgents again renewed their fight.
this time directing their attention es-
pecially to members Of the Legislature in
order that they might bring about re
forms in the State laws Much was
| accomplished-much yet remains TO be
done.
This years a candidate for the Legisla-
ture will have TO come out into the open
before the primaries He will have to
announce himself as an organization
Republican. an insuTgent or a Demo-
crat As an organization man nc will
have the support of the State machine
and the Boston and Maine Railroad.
.. Reform Wave Sweeps State.
As an insurgent he will have the adj
vantage Of the reform wave which is
sweeping over the State The Demo-
Gratis are working energeticaly and har-
moniously. and the general expectation
is that they will make gains. The in
surgents also expect material increases
in their ranks, so that the next Legisla-
ture seems certain to be one which will
carry on the reform movement.
The insurgents do not seem quite
ready to carry their fight TO the mem
bers of Congress, all OF whom are Or
s,anizatiOn men. There seems to be a
general disposition 10 make an effective
job of housekeeping at the StatehOuse
before tackling the Congressional field.
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"Cy'' SullOway and Frank Currier Will
20 back 10 Congress with their present
comfortable majOrltes- On the con-
traTy both gcrtiement are known to be
worried because Of the present state Of
political unrest.
Cannomsm Is not popular in New
Hampshire and Sulloway and Currier
are looked upon as hearty supporters of
the Cannon organization. At the pres
ent time. however. there is no definite
move on the part of the insurgents to
place candidates IN the field in Opposi-
ton 10 the two Representatives in the
National House.
Democrats Become Active.
The Democrats seem 10 be the greatest
source of danger TO Currier and Sullo-
way. The party leaders are canvassing
the situation with extreme care, with a
view 10 nominating two Democrats who
will command the votes OF independent
Republicans. If the right men are
found and will accept the nominations,
the insurEent leaders will not hesitate
to urge their followers to vote for the
Democrats in preference 10 the Repub-
iicans-
New Hampshire will have not Sen
atorial contest until 1913. when Senator
Burnhams term will expire. Senator
GaIlinger mas six years ahead Of him.
He is not in sympathy with the lnSur-
gent movement, but there was little Op-
position 10 his return for another six
year term
This apparent weakening or the inSUr-
! gents was due to the personal popular
~ of the Senator. He keeps in close
touch With his district. has A most eX-
tensive acquaintance and has a bigger
personal following than any man In the
State.
The Democrats expect to show the
! Democratic Congressional committee
that New Hampshire Is fertile ground
in the next campaign. There is more
/ complaint in New Hampshire Of the in
| creased cost OF living than in any OF
the other States north Of the Massachu-
setts border line. The Democrats are
| taking advantage Of this sentiment,
land are quietly making preparations
for a strenuous campaign. That they
/ are making some Roadway IS indicated
| by the anxiety Of Currier and Sulloway.
/ both Of whom have found IL necessary
| to return TO their districts and look
after their political fences.
Republicans Not Sanguine.
| Republican leaders are not at all SAN
| guine about the outlook for the fall
elections President Taft carried the
State by a majority Of about 2o.ooD,
while Governor Quimby's majority wss