Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-10-05
Unless Serious Mistakes Are
Made That Party VIII
Win.
Louisville and Kentucky Are
Not Longer DebateabIe
Ground.
HARMONY IN LOCAL CIRCLES

There is less excitement or discus
sion in the present campaign than
ever before. Louisville and Ken
lucky is usually a hot bed of
politics, but in this Presidential year
the campaign seems to be running on
educational lines. In other words.
the voters are reading much and say
ing little. That there is interest in
the Presidential contest is evidenced
by the fact that the registration of
voters in the city of Louisville this
year was nearly the greatest on
record. From outward signs the reg
lstration was altogether favorable to
Democrats. The results, briefly sum
married., we're: Democratic, 24,471;
Republican, 9,947; Progressive Cor
Roosevelt), 1913; Independent,
5,993; Socialist, 144; Total, 4S,36S.
A feature of the present registra-
tion was the fact that women were
at the polls, and registered in order
to be eligible at the November cleo
tion to vote on school questions. A
total OF 11,736 women registered.
Although there was an active cam
paign for women to register the
question of suffrage for the gentler
sex did not seem to appeal to the
generality of women in Louisville,
and 1t may be said, without disre-
spect to those who are advocating the
franchise for women, that the So
called "women's rights" does not ap-
peal to the generality of women in
this city. Society and club women
seem to have had the call on the
women voters. However, there is
no denying that 11,736 is a good
showing for the beginning of women
voters.
AS things now look on the surface
1t is hard to figure how Gov. Wilson
can be beaten in this Presidential
contest. But the caf1psgn rs ro5sss
yet over Presiednt Taft seems to
be gaining ground and Roosevelt
losing at this writing. President
Taft has the advantage Of having the
monied interest in his favor. He
also has the army of office holders
at his disposal. Those who imagine
that Taft is a quitter will be griev-
iously disappointed on election day.
The trend, however, is in favor of
the election of Gov. Wilson. The
common people seem anxious for a
change, and when this condition pre-
walls money nor anything else can
change the trend. History demon
strates this. OF course Louisville and
Kentucky are not considered de-
batable ground in this Presidential
contest by any Of the campaign man
ayers. Kentucky will give its cleo
toral vote to Wilson and Marshall.
In the city Of Louisville the Demo-
cratic political situation was never
better. Under the wise direction of
Chairman Frank McGrath and his CO.
laborers the utmost harmony pre-
walls. The committee is working in
harmony with the State Committee
and there is every indication that
Kentucky will roS up the largest
majority in its history for the Demo-
cratic nominees.
Unless the Democrats make some
serious mistake there is no doubt of
the election Of Wilson and Marshall.
tended.
II is being rumored that President
Taft will depose Postmaster Woods
In the next week or two and appoint
eX-Sheritt Cnarles Scnoll IN oruer 10
strengthen his local organization,
Mr.. Scholl being very strong with the
old-line Republicans and has never
been identified with the A. p. A.
element in the G. o. P. ranks. Strong
pressure is being brought to bear on
Taft to carry out this programme be-
fore election.
The announcement of DIR. ]. H.
Buschemeyer for Mayor, although a
little early, is only a forerunner Of
the many to be made in the near
future, and from present reports
there will be at least three candi-
dates in the field, DR.. Buschemeyer,
owen Tyler and w. ]. Baird, all
strong men with large individual
followings.