The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
REPUBLICANS ARE LAYING PLANS TO
 CONTROL CONGRESS
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 Senate in the beginning of the war by stating that the dollar mark had su- perceded the stars on the American flag. In Wyoming, democratic hope is pinned on the fact that Senator War ren, strong man and father-in-law of General Pershing, will not stand for re election.
 DEMOCRATS MUST HUSTLE Irrespective of republican weak spots, the democrats. it is cer- tain, must hustle. There are six dem- ocratic seats to be filled. each of which is doubtful. These six. that of Senator Hollis of New Hampshire, Sen ator Hughes of New Jersey, Senator Lewis of Illinois, Senator Salisbury of Delaware, Senator Thompson of Kan sas and Senator Walsh of Montana On account of the serious illness of Sena- tor Hughes of New Jersey, it is re- garded as doubtful that he will be able to make strenuous campaign. Senator Hollis of New Hampshire is a labor leader. and it is regarded as doubtful that he will manage to suc- ceed himself. While in the presidential election, New Hampshire acquitted it. self handsomely, it is normally re- publican state. Senator Thompson of Kansas, representing a normally re- publican state, has not taken a very high stand in the Senate, save on the subject of prohibition. and it is re- garded as doubtful that he will be able to weather the republican tide.
 CAMPAIGN IN WYOMING
 The campaign in Wyoming will be one of the most interesting. Former Governor John E. Osborne is to be the democratic standard bearer. He will have the solid support of democrats. Republicans are already in factional snarl. Representative Mondell is a can didate, and he believes thatron account of his "distinguished' services in the House, he should have the solid sup port of republicans But other repub- licans do not likewise hold He has an opponent, J. $. Hay, man of wealth and large following in business cir cles. Continued factional division is feared. In Colorado. Senator Shafroth will have the united support of demo- crats. The state is regarded as safely democratic. The republicans have not yet selected their ticket. In Montana, Senator Walsh will have the united support of democrats. The state is re- garded s fair fighting ground; very close. as a matter of fact But demo- crats expect to win. And they are also going after Miss Jeannette Rankin, even should the republic renomi- nate her, which now appears doubtful. n Idaho Senator Rorob ;c nat stand ing for reelection. and republicans have not nominated, even verbally, a candidate The democrats are center ing behind former Governor Hawley, and promise to Ego after" the scalp of any man the republicans nominate. It is said the democrats are really hopeful of electing their nominee.
 NEW ENGLAND SITUATION
 In New England, the outlook for democrats is not regarded as so prom ising Democrats hope to re-elect Sen ator Hughes of New Jersey, and Sena- tor Salisbury of Delaware. They would be pleased, however. with sue cess in New Hamphire.
 It IS interesting to remember in this connection that republican hope of win ming the senate results entirely from the deaths of Senators Lane and Hust- ings. But for these democratic misfor- tunes they would have no chance of winning the Senate before 1921. But the margin of democratic advantage is now so slim, that anything of the na- ture of tidal wave would entirely and completely change the complexion of things Nevertheless. democrats are exceedingly confident. and will enter upon the session next month determ- ined so to act that, in connection with patriotic endeavor. their seed will bring forth good and abundant fruit.