The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-01
OUTLOOK GLOOMY
FOR REPUBLICANS
Continued from Page One.

following the example of Maine. are
promising 70 do the same thing. The
election Of Foss in Massachusetts,, Bald
win in Connecticut. and Woodrow Wilson
in New Jersey is to-day counted among
the probabilities, and in all three of these
States the Democrats stand a chance. at
least, of gaining seats in the United
States Senate.
Pennsylvania may or may not elect a
Republican governor. The party in the
| keystone State is In worse condition than
at any time since Pattison DemOcraU
tTiumDhed years ago. But If there be an
Upheaval next Tuesday. il will mean the
election Of the Independent candidate for
governor. 10 whom both parties are turn
ing on account of weak nominations Of
their own
In Ohio Gov. Harmon. for months d
. full-fiedged Democratic candidate for
President IN 1872 with a weIl-equipped
organization behind him. probably will
De- reelected. I'm spite of many handi-
caps, however. the Republicans in the
Presidents state are making "A strong
and consistent campaign, and are by no
means ready To- concede Harmon's re-
election OF the loss OF a Senatorial tOga,
which Is also al stake.
Indiana Puzzle,
Indiana is the puzzle Of the campaign
Thirty days ago Beverage. who broke
with the administration and voted
against the tariff bill was believed 10 bee
in difficulties from which he could not
possibly eXtTicate himself. but by max
ing himself the issue and conducting
n0upartisan campaign Of eloquent per
sonal appeal he has awakened the State
as n has seldom been awakened before.
and nobody can now tell what Is going
TO happen Republicans and Democrats
who a month ago said he would be
Overwhelmingly defeated are now frankly
saying that they viii not bee surprised II
ht should win. I'm fact, the Indiana SIT
uation is SO extraordinary that rational
analysis of 80 is out Of the question.
Bever.dges success undoubtedly would
rebound 90 the glory of Roosevelt. since
Roosevelt went into the state and cham
pioned his cause, but IL will always be- a
mpoted question whether his trip was
really beneficial or harmful.
Illinois apparently is standpat IN its
Repubiicanism, and Uncle Joe Cannon.
who is derotng tie whole of the cam
palsu 10 his own bailiWiCk. is expected
TO be returned hy comfortable ma
jority. If not 10y one whose size viii be
a complete local yindiCat0n.
Minnesota IS progressively Republican,
and viii no doubt elect a legislature that
viii insure the return Of Clapp 10 the
Senate
Michigan IL StnndpHt.
Michigan is standpat Republican and is
counted upon TO elect the Republican
ticket by reduced majority.
Iowa has a Republican party torn by
disseusioHs. but mainly loyal 10 Cum
minis, one OF the progressive leaders. The
goveruorship, however. is said 10 be in
doubt and according 10 recent reports
there is even a bare possibility that the
legislature may have q slender Demo
cratic majority, which would mean a
Democratic successor TO the lameuted
DoIliver.
Wisconsin is behind La Toilette solidlv
as shown by The recent primaries, and
the Democrats Will make but a feeble
showing IN that State.
Kansas ana Nebraska are not expected
10 furnish any startling news election
night.
Wyoming has hot Senatorial fsht be
tween the incumbent Clark. and former
Senator Carey. who is standing for the
Initiative and referendum. direct nomlna-
tons. and progressive politics generally
and who is said 20 have the brightest
sort Of prospect OF winning the loga.
Carter Has Hard Fight.
Montana also has a Senatorial contest,
in which Thomas II. Carter a resource
ful politician and one Of the administra-
ton leaders in the Senate, is having the
fight Of his life.
Utah. heretofore classed as safely Re
publican is now said to be in doubt as
10 the legislature, and Sutherland may
possibly be succeeded by a Democrat
Oregon Washington, and California are
Republican. or understood
10 be-
The Southern States are not expected 10
show any radical changes along political
lines. but the personnel of the South's
certainly be more progressive than Il has
been in the last twenty years.
Summing up the situation generally. a
week before the election, il seems that
the Democrats are assured control of the
House have a possible chance TO over
come the Republican majority in the
Senate. and will probably elect governors /
m at least five States that under normal /
conditions are soldly Republican.
The effect OF all this, if it happens. I
upon Presidential politics will command /
the attention Of party men Of both sides !.
and be of consuming public interest for /
two wears To come