The Washington times., 1918-11-06
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Jersey. one in New Mexico, twenty in
New York, ten in North Carolina
eight in Ohio, six in oklahoma hye In
Pennsylvania, seven in South Caro-
lima. one in South Dakota. eight in
Tennessee, eighteen IN Texas, two In
Utah, nine in Virginia, one In wash
inEton, two in West virginia A
total Of 214
The Republicans suffered an un-
expected loss in the defeat OF Sena-
tor Weeks in Massachusetts,. He
was beaten by Governor Walsh On
the other hand, the Democrats en-
: countered losses they did not ex-
Deet in several States. missouri
! where they lost Folk, is striking
I instance.
The Democrats were disappointed
in their failure to defeat Senator
Colt Of Rhode Island. He was re-
elected by a heavy vote.
On the whole, the election was
filed with surprises, especially to
those who had been confident the ap-
peal of President Wilson for vote
of confidence and a Democratic Con-
gFSss would rally the voters to his
support. Republicans say 1t had the
opposite effect
Many believed the voters would not
, swap horses in the middle Of the
streEm." But the results prove other
wise
Start Speculation.
The rolling into power of the Re-
publican party, giving It dominance
over the legislative branch, has al
ready set politicians to speculating
on the effects as to 1920. Republicans
. "a prpei-
dent If they pursue wise legislative
course.
The international effects of Repub-
lican control and the effects on re-
construction legislation-the domestic
legislation to follow the war-will be
great
Republicans in Congress have been
fnsistent on stronger peace terms for
Germany than the Wilson fourteen
articles By many, it is believed the
effect of the election will be felt in
more stringent demands on Germany
at the peace conference If one lk
held.
The election Of Victor Berger, So
cialist, in Milwaukee, is one OF the in
teresting developments of Tuesday, as
Is also the defeat in New York Of Con-
gresham Meyer London, Socialist.
In New York for governor, Whitman
and Smith are running neck and neck
with the election in doubt.
In Michigan Henry Ford was SEEM
ingIy beaten by Truman G. Newberry,
his Republican opponent, for the Sen
ate ii
President Wilson practically select
ed Mr.. Ford as his candidate and gave
him strong Endorsement
Early reports indicated the defeat of
CRaalrar If the HnmGR
for reelection. Latest returns indi-
cate he may win. In the closing days
of the campaign, a hard fight was
made on him. and the fact he opposed
conscription was used against him.
Women voted.
The fact that in New York the
women voted for the first time gave
to that election. on the governorship,
special interest. The chief issue there.
however, was prohibition, rather than
the other national issues which have
ben hnder discussion in most parts Of
the country.
It is a. remarkable coincidence
that just at the time when it was
announced that the allies had agreed
on terms of armistice and peace to
be submitted to Germany the cleo
ton should be held which is throw
ing the Democrats. so far as the
legislative branch is concerned, out
OF power.
.Rapublicans are inclined to give
nfueh of the credit for the defeat OF
the Democrats to the criticisms of
tbe Administration by Theodore
Roosevelt. -Unquestionably. as polit-
ici2as see It, Mr.. Roosevelt will be
acczndidate for the presidency in
LaT H.,I
NdHbe the Republican nominee.
while the elections of most mem
bsFs-of the Senate are for the term
beeianing March next, Senators
eleetsd in cases where there have been
appotntments to fill vacancies take [
their seats at once.
tEHe Democrats are likely to have !
theF present strength Of ffty-two in