Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-02

predicts no loss, ana possible gain,
flor the democrats.
1t is conceded that the democratic
majority in the house of represents
|tives may be materially reduced, but
"a landslide to the republicans is not
Figured on today.
In New Hampshire, Gallinger is
making a fierce fight for his return
10 the senate. Raymond B. Stevens
mis- democratic opponent, is live wire
land is popular. In Massachusetts, the
republicans may gain one seat in con
lgress, to fill the shoes of Hon. An
drew ]. Peters, now assistant secre
tary of the treasury Dillingham; is
meeting hard fight for the senate in
Vermont, being opposed by Judge
Prouty Rhode Island takes little IN
Interest and has no big battles to-
morrow. In Connecticut, the republi
cans are claiming they will break the
lsoljd democratic representation in con
gress. In Jersey, the democrats are
depending on the popularity Of the
president Pennsylvania is seetn-
ing hot bed, Senator Boies Penrose
getting the fight of his life for re-
election, with Palmer and Pinchct as
opponents. Ohio is in the throcs #
y liquor agitation, which centers il
the fight of Governor Cox for re-elec-
ton Nick Longworth is likely to- re-
gain his seat in congress, and the re
Iublicans claim other gains in the
Ihcuse. Indiana corcedes Senator
Shively will win, but the republicans
predict gain Of three seats in con
gress.
In Illinois a great campaign las
been made for the senate by Roger
Sullivan and the present incumbent.
Senator Lawrence X. Sherman. Sui.
livan is an old enemy of Bryan, ard
lae latter skipped Illinois in his re-
cent tour. The democrats expect to
lose some seats in congress, and the
veteran Joe Cannon is likely to regain
his seat. Michigan republicans are in
hopeful mood, for they absorbed
lnneh Of the progressive vote, and are
confident of sending an almost solid
republican contingent to congress-
Z hings are somewhat complicated IN
Wisconsin, where Senator La Toilette
for some years the dominating factor
has been given a set back Governor
McGoVern is making the run for the
isenate on the republican ticket. Sen
ator Cummins, in Iowa, will be re.
turned, and it is possible the demo
Gratis may lose seat in the lower
house. i. F. Johnson, democrat, ana
Charles H. Burke. republican, are
fighting it out in South Dakota for the
senate, with johnson showing wen ia
the predictions.
Nebraska will probably remain un-
changed in representation in congress.
A hard fight is being waged in Colo |
rado against Senator Thomas, demo.
crat. and the unions have somewhat
complicated his campaign. The veter-
ar Senator Newlands Of Nevada is
having lively fight, and the vote will
be close California is politically ac-
tive Governor johnson putting up a
great battle for reelection, and Know
land, the senatorial nominee of the
republicans, being charged with
friendship for Abe Ruef. Oregon ex-
poets to retain the same congression
al representation, and in Washington
the republicans claim they viii send
q solid delegation to the house and
re-elect Senator Jones. In Kentucky
Beckham is fighting for
the senate seat, but is opposed by the
liquor interests. Tennessee interest
csnters in Governor Ben w. Hooper.
republican, who seeks third term.
The democrats claim they nave settled
their differences and that Hooper will
be defeated.