Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-05

New York Nov 3.-Sweeulng repuDll-
can gains throughout the country which
reached a climax in this State by the
overwhelming victory of Charles S Whit
man for governor, and James :. Wads-
worth to succeed Elihu Root In the United
states Senate. We're indicated Tonight in
carly returns of the general elections.
Heavy falling off of the progressive vote
in many States, the return to Congress Of
former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, de-
cisive republican gains in New York and
illinois in the House membership and the
overwhelming defeat Of Representative a.
Mitchell Palmer by Senator Penrose in
Pennsylvania. Were features of the early
returns The democratic leaders, how
ever, were pleased by n triumph in Mas
sachusetts. where former Representative
Samuel W. Mccall was defeated for the
governorship by Governor Walsh.
DEMOCRATS CONTROL CONGRESS.
Early returns indicated that the demo
Gratis would retain control II Congress
with approximately no change IN the SEN
ate majority. but by reduced majority
in the House. At late hour results in
Illinois. indiana. California and Colorado
as to the senatorship were in doubt.
In Illinois Roger c. sullivan. who
had the Endorsement of most admins
ration leaders Secretary of State
Bryan excepted was leading I'm Chi
cago and Cook county by a large
plurality over Senator l. V. Sherman
republican, and Raymond Robin, pro
Sressive but Senator sherman was
running ahead in the country districts
and was claiming the election.
Senator Shively. democrat. found In
The Indiana election early returns a
strong opponent in Hugh Miller. thu
republican candidate. with former Sen
ator Beveridge. the progressive candi
date, polling a smaller vote than had
been expected.
In Colorado. Senator Charles s
Thomas. democrat. was being hard
pressed by Hubert Works. the repub-
lican candidate.
The triumph of Senator Penrose in
Pennsylvania over A. Mitchell Palmer
democrat who was one OF the original
supporters Of Woodrow Wilson and
clifford Pinchot. progressive. was over
whelnling
The senatorial light in Kansas also
was uncertain, according TO early re-
turns. Charles curtis, former repub-
lican senator, Congressman George A.
NeeleN. democrat, and Representative
Victor Murdock. progressive. engaged
in a spirited contest for the seat Of
Joseph /. Bristow
SENATORS RE-ELEETEp
Senators reelected We're Frank D.
Brandegee. republican. OF Connecticut
who was opposed 10y Governor Simeon
f.. Baldwin; Albert T.. Cummns who
defeated Representative Maurice con-
nell; John Walter Smith, democrat OF
Maryland; William j. stone democrat
If Missouri; Jacob ~. Gal!ing-r republi-
can of New Hampsh!rc, who was op-
posed by Representative X. +. Stevens
Democratic senators in the South We,
reelected without difficulty. new sena
tors from southern States chosen bein.
! Representative Oscar w. Underwood
from Alabama and Representative
Thomas W Hardwick of Georgia form
er Governor j. w Beckham. democrat
Of Kentucky was chosen for the lon!
term.
Francis f. McGovern, republican. wa
elected. according TO the early returns
can from Wisconsin.
The triumph Of former Speaker JOSEPH
&. Cannon. republican. over Frank j
| O'Fair for representative from the 1871
| Illinois district seemed certain on tn.
early returns Other Illinois republican,
| who were turned ont of the House II