Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-19
Republicans SEE
SENATE majority
Can Get Control by Win
ming Nine Out OF Thir-
teen Seats
COUNT ON EIGHT
WITHOUT A DOUBT

NEW YORK, aug. Nv Win uhh
teen United States Senators to be
elected this fall. William R. Wilcox,
chairman Of the Republican national
committee outlined the political con-
ditions in the States concerned. While
not making predictions, the chair
man asserted his summary gave the
Republicans eight Senators, which
lie the Democrats In the Senate, with
a good chance Of electing one of the
other five and obtaining a majority.
The Senate now is composed Of
ffty-six Democrats and thirty-nine
Republicans. One vacancy exists on
account of the death of Senator Bur-
leigh. of Maine The term Of one
Democratic Senator in each Of the fol-
lowing States expires next March;
Maine. New York. New Jersey, West
Virginia, Maryland, Montana. Ne
braska, Nevada. Missouri, Arizona and
Ohio. Both Senators from Indiana also
end their terms.
How the States Stand.
After a careful study of the situ-
alton. Chairman Wilcox described the
recent political history in each OF
these States as follows;
"Maine.-In 1914 the Republicans
elected three out Of four Representa-
tives. and the combined Republican
and Progressive vote exceeded the
Democratic vote by 16,459.
New York.-Senator Wadsworth
defeated Ambassador Gerard in 1914
by nearly 10000, even with a Pro-
gressive candidate polling almost
$4,000. Assuming a reunited Repub-
lican party this year in New York, il
means a normal Republican lead of
10000 votes. In the Congressional
elections of 1914 in New York the
combined Republican and Progressive
vote was 10000 in excess of the
Democratic vote.
New Jersey. MARITIME. the
Presidents choice in 1910, is victim
OF the Wilsonian habit of switching
on his friends, and is opposed for re.
nomination by the national admins
tration. which fayors the Presidents
now-personal friend Judge Westcott.
In 1912 Mr.. Wilson got the New Jer-
sey electors, but the Taft and Roose-
welt vote exceeded his by 55,946. In
1914, in the Congressional elections.
the Democrats were in a minority by
over $4,000 votes. The drift in New
Jersey is toward Republicanism
Trend Toward Republicans.
West Virginia.-In 1912 Mr.. Will
sons vote was 1887; the combined
Republican vote, 1861 500. In the Con-
gressional elections in 1914 the Re
publicans gained a member Of the
House. and again. at a special election
TO fill vacancy, held May 9. 1916, the
Republicans gained an additional
member. The trend in West Vir
ginia. as in New Jersey, is toward the
Republicans
'Maryland-In 1912 the vote was
Wilson, 1854; combined Republic
can, 112.742. Fights between Demo
cratic factions have been raging il
Maryland fer the last oul years. and
dissensions still exist. These dissen
sions naturally help the Republican
candidate, Joseph France.
"Indiana-In 1912 Wilson received
2S1,S votes: Taft and Roosevelt
313,273. Indiana will be holly con
tested battle ground this year. will
two Scholarships as pant of the prize
United in Montana.
"Montana-In 1912 Wilson received
1884 votes; Taft and Roosevelt, 40,
96S. This year Montana Republican,
are united, and ex-senator Joseph NJ
Dixon, who was the Progressive ma
tional chairman four years ago. il
now taking an active part in the figh
for the Republican ticket. Montan;
has had a great influx of voters dur
ing the last four years from the Re
publican States Of Iowa Illinois an,
the Dakotas. Tho vote also will b.
augmented by the votes Of women
who have been given the franchise il
Montana Turing the last four years
All Of these conditions point TO Re
publican success in Montana.
"Nebraska-Vote in 1912; Wilson
109.O0S; combined Republican, 1876,
905 The Republicans gained tw
Congressional seats in the 1914 cam
paign. II is we'll known that MI
Bryan is opposed to the Democrat
nominee for the Senate, Gilbert N
Hitchcock. The Republicans have al
exceptionally strong candidate in for
mer Representative John l.. Kennedy
"Nevada-Vote in 1912: Wilson
1896. combined Republicans. S.S1,
Two years ago Senator Newlands' ma
jority was fewer than fifty votes
There will be an active campaign i
The State to defeat Key Pittmar
Democratic candidate for reelection.
Missouri Republicans Confident.
"Missouri-The Wilson vote in 1871.
was 83O.746: combined Republican
vote. 332,192. The Republicans gained