Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-08

outcome with complacency. These ad-
vices were supplemented by the favor
able comment Of local banking and in
dustrial interests. Over all was a feel
ing Of relief that henceforth politics
would cease to be a paramount factor
The British attitude in the Balkan
situation was explained last Tuesday
in the house of commons by Sir Ed
ward Grey, the foreign secretary, who
was loudly cheered when, in reply to
a question, he said: mo one, in view
Of the result of the war up to date will
be disposed to dispute the rights of the
Balkan states to formulate the terms
on which they are prepared to conclude
peace Do not think that the great
Powers are more slow than other peo-
pie to adjust their known views to the
march of events. The Powers are eX-
changing views in regard to the posi-
tion in the near east, but 1t must be
very delicate matter for them to inter-
fere between two Powers unless they do
so at the request of BOTH" Asked wheth-
er Great Britain could not follow the
precedent Of Mr.. Roosevelt in the Rus
so-Japanese war, Sir Edward Grey did
not reply. Referring again to the war
he said nothing untoward had yet hap
pened at Constantinople. Sir Edward
denied that Great Britain had given a
warning of any kind to Bulgaria. The
movement of British ships and their
intentions were precisely similar to
those Of the other Powers, namely, to
protect lives. The steps had been TAX
en- as a result of communications which
had passed between the Powers.
THAT the Democratic party would
control the United States senate be-
came almost a certainty late Wednes-
day night, when the possible loss or
West Virginia seemed only to stand In
the way of success. Of the nineteen
seats held by Republicans which were
at stake in the election, 1t became ne
cessary for the Democrats to elect six
to secure a majority in the senate, pro-
viding they were able at the same time
to retain possession Of their own. Re-
turns up to Wednesday night gave
them the following in Republican
strongholds: Two in Colorado, where
John F. Shrafroth, Democrat, for the
full term, and c. S. Thomas, Democrat,
for the short term will be elected by a
Democratic legislature. One in Mon
tana, where Republicans and Progress
sives conceded the election of I. j.
Walsh, Democrat. One In Kansas
where w. r. Stubs, Republican, con-
ceded the election Of his opponent Will
-
Delaware, a Democratic legislature as
suring the return of a Democrat to
succeed Richardson. Republican, retir-
ed. One in New Jersey, where William
Hughes, Democrat will succeed Briggs,
Republican. The uncertainty as to
West, Virginia, indicated in earlier re-
ports, seemed apparently the only OBJ
stacle to a Democratic majority. Dem
mite returns are still lacking from Ore
gon, Wyoming, Tennessee. New Hamp-
shire, Illinois, Iowa and South Dakota.
Late figures from Nevada indicate
Pittman, Democrat, is leading and
probably Is elected.
London, November s: Bulgaria is
giving the broken Turkish army no
ume to recuperate and is following up
the retreating Turks with extraordl-
nary energy. Flying columns are
pushing along the seacoast toward the
rchatalja lines, and 1t Is believed the
main attack will be delivered tomor-
row or Friday. Constantinople ap-
pears to have lost hope of stemming
the victorious advance even at Tcha-
talja and the court Is ready to cross
into Asia. Apparently, however, the
Bulgarian government has no design
on IonsIantinople itself and would be
ready to conclude peace provided
turkey agrees to surrender Adrianople
and some other positions in the west
ern theatre of war and give a guar
antee to bring no more reinforcements
from Asia. The porte shows no dis
position as yet to treat for peace di-
rectly with the allies and until the
big Tchatalja battle has been fought
the diplomatic situation is not likely
to be changed. What will happen
then it is impossible to foresee, the
only thing certain being that the
European concert, which is not too
harmonious, will be forced to the
...Ost difficult and thorny test of set
tling the rival claims of the many as
pirants for Turkish tribute. Albania
forms the cruX of the position. 1t is
stated that any attempt by Servia to
encroach on Alabina will be regarded
by Austria as a casuS belli. On the
other hand Servia declares that a
port on the Adriatic is a matter of
life and death to her, and she fails
to see why her presence there should
be detrimental to the interests of any
other power Further, Servia argues
that she would only be regaining
possession of what belonged to her
before the downfall of the Servian en-
pire, when the Adriatic seaports were
flourishing Servian towns. Nothing
is known of Roumania's position in
the new deal. The British minister
at Bucharest had a three hour con-
ference with the Russian minister
today. The fall of Monastir is not
confirmed. but is considered probable
The Greeks are crossing the Vardra
river and the fall of Saloniki is re-
ported imminent.
Cabinet makers already are busy
conjuring with names of those who
will share with Wilson in shaping the
policy of the next administration. Nee
essarily this is purely gossip, but the
cabinet builders are none the less ac-
tive in pointing out the persons and
the elements available as cabinet mate
rial. One Of the available elements en-
braces those who were conspicuous
party figures at the Baltimore conven-
tion, including Speaker Clark, Chair
man Underwood, of the ways and
means committee; William ]. Bryan,
Gov. Foss, of Massachusetts,; Gov. Har-
mon, of Ohio. and some others. 1t is
generally assumed however, that
Speaker Clark and Chairman Under
wood would prefer to continue their
work in congress especially now that
the legislative programme on the tariff
and other questions is likely to meet
with fewer obstacles. AS to Mr.. Bry-
an, one of the Democratic senators
was quoted during the campaign as
definitely assigning Mr.. Bryan to a
cabinet place in case of Wilson's cleo
ton, although the latter stated about
the same time that no consideration
had been given to the personnel of the
cabinet. Another element from which
cabinet material is being suggested
embraces those who have been promi-
nently identified with the Wilson cam
paign, notably Chairman McCombs, of
the Democratic national committee;
Representatives Burleson and Henry,
of Texas; Palmer. of Pennsylvania; /;
Assistant Chairman McAdoo and a
number of others who bore the brunt
of the conflict at Baltimore during the
campaign. Still another available ele-
ment is made up of prominent party
figures in the various states who were
not conspicuously identified with the
recent national convention and cam
paign, while another includes some of
the veterans of the last Democratic
administration. Outside of these usu-
al elements from which cabinets are
constructed. many foresee the entry of
a considerable new element in public
affairs. made up of men like Mr.. Will.
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