The Washington times., 1914-11-01

In SENATE.
turning two-Congressmen Langley and
Caleb Powers.
Michigan now sends nine Republicans
two Democrats and two Progressives
The next delegation is expected to stand
twelve Republicans and one Democrat
(poremus, Of the Detroit district).
An increase Of one in Minnesota ap-
pears to be in store for the G. o. p,
with An increase of one in Nebraska.
Changes in West.
Farther West the washington delega-
ton probably will stand five Republi-
cans. There are now three Republicans
and two Progressives. Wisconsin is
listed to produce a solid Republican dele
cation, less one. There are now three
Democrats, but Congressman Burke is
regarded as the only sure thing. Oregon
North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming will
remain in the Republican column.
The Republicans apparently will gain
at least one in California, returning for
mer Congressman Neeham. In Colorado
a Republican increase Of one is likely
New York presents a political puzzle
with the Congressional campaign over
shadowed by State issues. The Tam
many Congressman are expected to have
a walkaway for another term, but Re-
publican increases are expected up
State and in city districts not so closely
affiliated with Tammany. 1t looks like
the net Republican gains in the Empire
State will be ten.
Especial interest attaches to the cam
paign In the Presidents home State
New Jersey. While II is claimed that
the Democratic tariff has hit certain
New Jersey industries, the Democrats
have the advantage in the argument
hot fbn
uphold the hands of the party's great
leader.
The New Jersey delegation comprises
ten Democrats and two Republicans in
the present House. 1t now appears that
the next House will record from New
Jersey seven Democrats and five Re
publicans. The Republicans count con-
fidently upon winning the Tuttle, Nc
Coy, and Hart districts. and Congress-
man Baker. Democrat. may also be de-
feated notwithstanding the recent visit
of Speaker Clark to make rousing
City
In the Mccoy district an old Republi-
can war horse, Richard Wayne Parker,
former chairman of the Judiciary Com
mittee; is running. Mccoy was nomi-
mated by the Democrats, but he has re-
Gently been appointed to the Supreme
Court Of the District, and the Demo-
cratic candidate goes on the ticket by
petition. At this time reports from New
Jersey indicate that Parker has the best
Of the running.
Outlook Bright in Illinois.
The outlook for the G. o. P. is also
good in Illinois. The party now has
but four Republicans in the House, one
Of these being the minority leader,
James r. Mann, who will be returned.
A Republican membership Of II to 15
Among the old-timers whom chances
favor are Cannon, Mckinley, Roden-
berg. Sterling. and Fuller. Former Con-
gressman Foss, chairman of the Naval
Affairs Committee, under the last Re-
publican House, has a fighting show
against Congressman Thompson, Pro-
gressive. Former Congressman Wilson
Is also campaigning hard. and Fred
Coyne, Republican. is waging a prob
ably successful campaign in the old
Republican stronghold, the Sixth dis
trict. That Messrs.. Mann. Madden.
Britten. and Mckenzie. now members,
will come back seems certain.
Democratic. with just chance that
the Republicans or Progressives may
get one member from Louisiana, where
there is dissatisfaction over the sugar
tariff. Changes in other States not men
toned are doubtful. with no definite
forecast at hand.
Altogether, there promises to be a
Tightening up of the party lines in the
next House, and close observers say 1t
will be better from the legislative
heavy majority, the Democrats are
prone to absenteeism, and the minority
members do not stay on the job as
strictly as they would were there oppor-
tunities to shape legislation by parlia-
mentary moves or combinations with
90 ha oft 1,n
Democrats have majority of only
thirty, the whips" of the various par
ties will keep their members on hand
for the next two years, and the interest
in proceedings on Capitol Hill will in
crease materially. Narrow ma jorities
always tend to make trouble for the
legislators, and fun and entertainment
for the watchfully waiting public.
II Is conceded that the Bull Moose
party will lose strength in the next
House The falling OFF OF the Progress
sive vote in the primaries presaged this.
but the third party will still have suf-
ficient votes to make 1t troublesome for
the Democrats and Republicans II the
two old parties run neck and neck dur
ing the campaign. 1t Is possible. though
might hold the balance Of power. but II
this comes about 1t will upset present
dope" that the Democrats will have a
workable although not a comfortable,
majority in the Sixty-fourth Congress.
The Progressives are expected to lose
two seats In Washington, at least two
in Pennsylvania, one in California and
one in Michigan. They may also lose
one each in Illinois and New York.
In the majority of instances where the
Progressives lose the Republicans are
expected to gain, because any district
which failed TO go Democratic on the
landslide two years ago cannot be ex-
pected to come into the Democratic list