Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-10-25

democratic candidate, was elected by
but few hundred votes as governor.
He has weak spots IN his campaign
which hia friends ocncede. Two other
states that win bear watching a.
probably likely 10 afford surprise
are Montana where Senator Walsh.
democrat, seeks reelection and Col
orado, where Senator shafroth, dem
ocrat. In up for re-eleCtion.
Set on against these favorable In
iications for the republicans ara cer-
tain states where they may stand to
lose due to local conditions. In this
list are the following:
Puxxle In Michigan.
Michigan--The republicans hear
very favorable reports from that state
but they are prepared for surprises.
They ocncede that the Michigan pFi-
mary was not clear index OF the
popular vote. All reports from re-
publican Leaders are to the effect that
Commander Newberry will have an
easy victory over Henry Ford. But
there is just enough uncertainty In
the situation 10 cause the leaders and
politicians generally to take Michigan
uncertainties into account in figuring
the next senate.
New Jeraey-This state nov repre-
Hented by two republicans Ii giving
the republicans some concern. Meth
err Governor Edge, candidate for the
balance of the full term TO succeed
Hughes. nor David Baird. the COVER
nor's appointee recently nominated
for the ad interim term. h believed
TO be strong with his party followers.
New Jeraay is the Presidents own
and strong administration Influences
viii be put forward to capture II. The
republicans say their reports ara fav-
orable TO the election Of both Edge
and Baird. But there Is ! BIT of un-
certainty evlneed when New Jersey
IL mentioned.
AsiiIl0aaires In Raee.
West Yirginiain this state two
millionaires are contondinK for the
seat now occupied BY Senator Con. :
i republican. These two candidates de
luxe arr ex-senator Davis Eikinu. son
OF the late Senator stephen D Blklna.
who 80 long represented the state Of
West Virginia In the senate and who
Was appointed TO I'll ont the unex-
pired term of his father. and Clarence
Watson, head Of the Consolidated
Coal company. one time senator and
later reserve officer In the ordnance
bureau Of the war department.
Both candidates ara now In Francs
with military commissions and IN tha
actual combat of war, 80 that they
break even on military renown." -
lelns should win easily. but there arr
some weak spots IN his campaign
which the republicans concede.
l In Other States.
j Other states which give the repuh
licana a Bit OF concern are Nebraska
whore Senator Norris il confronted b,
| q very strong candidate in sx-oover
I nor Moorehead Norris. votes On IN.
war program have put him on the de-
! fansive 10 some extent: New Mexico
/. where Senator PAIL. republican. ID j
: candidate for reelection and whsri
!. the democrats trinmphed IN the las
election; Oregon, where senatoF Nc
! Nary. republican. Il making . agh
! aEafnst Ex-Governor Oswald west
5ne OF the most popular Democrat
and finally IN Oregon; Wyoming
where Senator Warren. father iu-lav
i OF General PerahinR ID fighting
battle royal against fks we8ath 9
: Ex-Governor Osborne. former assiss
! ant secretary Of state
e Altogether the struggle tor me con
I troll Of congress b one worth watch
I ing The republicans have decide
! advantages from All reports and thei
: control Of both houses after naz
!. a6areh would not - surprising.