New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-25
Indiana, Illinois and
Wisconsin Won, Say
q. o. P. Chiefs.
CANDIDATE GOES
INTO OHIO TO-DAY
Herrick, Garfield and
Other Leaders to
Pilot Train.
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From staf Correspondent, OF Tne Tribune
Indianapolis, Sept. 24.-Ten days ago
Middle Western Republican leaders
and knowing ones in the East conceded
that Indana-one of the four so-called
pivotal states-wss doubtful cleo
toral territory ms far as the Presidency
was concerned. Now they have revoked
that concession.
The remarkable campaign OF Charles
f. Hughes through Illinois, Wisconsin
and Indiana has been so successful
that, in spite of the opposition to jim
Watson, candidate for United States
Senator, the Hoosier State is expected
to 90 Republican by enough majority
$4,000 at least-to carry through
even Watson.
The apparent improvement in the
Indiana situation is the most important
result of the first half OF the Hughes
tour. The candidates triumphal pro-
cession through thirty-four cities and
towns out here in the Middle West has
clearly defined the issues upon which
the campaign will be decided. The
"Goyernor" has given it new impetus
Politicians who hitherto have been
merely apathetic toward the Presiden-
tial nominee now are working harder
for him than they worked for any can
didate in many years. The develop
ments Of the last week have estab-
lished firm ground upon which to base
the Republican drive from now until
November 7.
Hitchcock Ends Study.
Frank II. Hitchcock, who came to In
diana a few days ago to study ME-
Hughes in action, TO mark his recep-
tions. to Judge of the issues that ap-
nealed TO the people, returned to New
YORK tonight with definite ideas to
convoy TO Chairman William r. Will
cox George W. Perkins, Herbert Par
cons and other leaders at national
beadouarters upon which to plan the
6ral campaign tour of Mr.. Hughes.
Hitchcock made a close survey OF
Indiana in particular for A. 7. Hert'
Western campaign manager, who IS
relving upon him for considerable help
in this part of the country as well as
fArtber West. Hitchcock knows the
W~t and Middle West from A to H.
He is in touch with the kickers and
boosters in every state. When he gets
to New York tomorrow the future
drives will be mapped according TO the
states that are still doubtgul. the ones
that are practically hopeless and the
ones that afford fighting chance.
Glancing generally at the political
map at this early period for forecast
ers. Illinois is beyond doubt Republi-
can perhaps by several thousand ma
;oritv Wisconsin, though delicate be-
cause Of the La Toilette element. is con-
sidered reasonably safe, and Indiana
i no longer doubtful in the minds OF
The Democrats have no hope in Hi
nois. They are fighting hard for Wis
ronsin. and, Of course, true to lndianas
noIiticaI form, the battle in the Hoo
sier state IS the most bitter, perhaps,
in the whole Union.
Invades Ohio To-day.
The campaign special will pull out
~ Indianapolis at 4:30 tomorrow
r1orning. headed for Dayton Ohio. and
an ail-day stop there. Two and half
DAYS will be devoted to the Ohio cam
paign. which is not as important as
indiana for several reasons. Every,
national ticket in the Buckeye state
snd the Progressives are returning to
the Republican fold about seven to
nine out of every ten. Republican and
Progressive leaders will not concede
even priyately that Ohio is doubtful.
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