The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-18
FEAR EFFECT OF U. S. CRISIS
War Cloud Thought to Give
Chance for Democrats to Win
in Vote At This Time.
by THEODORE TILLER.

New Hampshire to NIL Immediately
the vacancy caused by the death of
Uncle Cy" Sulloway. veteran Repub-
lican Congressman. The election IS
to be held May 20, long after the. or
ganization fight in the House.
1t seems hardly credible that the
extremities of Republicans in the
"rosk-ribbed Republican" State OF
New Hampshire should grow cold
except in the physical sense. Yet a
Doctor OF Politics who visits the
Sulloway district soon becomes com
mitted to the cold feet" diagnosis.
Time Aid to Republicans.
Refusal of the New Hampshire leg
islature, now in session, to amend the
election laws to provide for an early
special election augurs for Republic
an success when the election is held
late in May. There is an excellent
chance for a Democrat to carry the
Sulloway district in an election at
this time. The Republican legisla-
ture apparently didn't see the politi-
cal wisdom In taking a chance. In
consequence the House of Represen-
tatives probably will stand Demo
Gratis 2lT, Republicans 21I, when Con-
gress conyenes.
Here is a bit of the "inside dope"
as disclosed at Manchester and Con-
cord as the body of Congressman
Sulloway was buried:
Gov. Henry Keyes and his council
came over to Manchester to attend
the SulIoway funeral. The Tall Pine
of the Merrimac" was buried with
nnlffinfana ~
both parties returned to the hotel and
called conferences of the faithful.
Secret Conferences Held.
Governor Keyes assembled his coun-
ell and a few other tried Republicans
and repaired to a nearby room. The
door was shut behind them, and the
watchful walters, Including gentle-
men Who were perfectly willing to
take the Republican nomination and
succeed Uncle Cy," were given to
understand there would be an an
soon
Across the hall Senator Henry F.
Hollis. who had come onVfrom Wash
ington: Congressman Carhn' another
member OF the Sulloway funeral
party; Postmaster John Willis, P. II.
Sullivan, former county prosecutor
and a likely Democratic candidate,
and still other Democrats, conferred
on plans to carry the First New
district.
The Democrats emerged eXuding
1t was only question,
they said, OF amending slightly the
State election laws and providing for
an early, special election that would
send a Democratic Congressman to
And the Hours Pass.
Meanwhile the Republicans conferred
and conferred. One two. three hours
passed. Evidently the governor and his
gentlemen who |
didn't purpose to get "out on limb"
against a Democratic ace full-were |
giving the most serious attention to
the little matter of amending the cleo |
ton laws. The Republicans were in
control OF the Legislature and even
the most callous Democrat could ap-
preciate the responsibility of the hour. |
Then Senator Hollis caused another |
to pass along the spines of |
the New Hampshire Republicans. He |
Issued a statement saying that I'M
doubtedly the Democrats in the /
would gladly cooperate
with the Republicans in passing an
Enabling act. Virtually a unanimous
vote was assured IL the Republican
would but pass the word
for a special election before April Ii.
Again the Republicans conferred |
and conferred. The conference room
was well heated, but the pat-pat of
feet could almost be heard
the building.
Democrats Grow Weary.
The Democrats grew weary of wait
ing, and prepared to take the train
back to Washington. Word came from
the Republican conference that the
,onfab might last far into the night.
Il was an important matter, etc, etc.
When one of the Republican lead
ers was asked the blunt question, ARE
you going to provide for an immed-
ate election so the national House
If Representatives can organize with
is full membership" he answered
as follows:
well, | dunno. We've been figuring
md It appears to us the Democrats
AVE everything to gain and nothing to
ose by an election at this time. Prob
IDLY it'll be best to stand pat on the
aw as 1t reads today. Don't you think
o.
THE Democrats do seem rather conf
lent" said the questioner. STILL this
s a Republican district. you know"
yep. | know" said the Republican
Election In Regular Way.
Subsequently advices came from Man
hester and Concord that the legislature
Iidn't intend to amend the election laws.
which now do not provide for emer-
,ency special elections. The customary
lotice will be given and an election held
N May o. Had the powers so willed the
legislature could Rave provided for an
lection within "A few days.
Probably the Republicans in Sullo-
ways district are astute politicians,
lfter all. II is not believed a Demo
ratio candidate will have the same
nance in May as he has now The
igns point to Democratic success
we're n special election held within
he next few days.
IAN international crisis overshad
,ws domestic issues. The President
hould have a Democratic Congress
behind him. 1t is no time for partisan
hip. Can New England. the birth