New-York tribune., 1918-11-05
Smith Confident
He Will Be Victor
In State Election
Predicts Overwhelming Tri.
umph Over Whitman at
Polls To-day

Il am supremely confident that [
will be Governor. of New York on and
after January 1 next" said Alfred E.
Smith, Democratic candidate for Gov
sernor, at the end of his campaign last
night. "The sentiment in my favor
has grown steadily and l feel that the
victory at the polls for President
Wilson and the Democratic ticket will
be overwhelming. My own observation
and kilograms and letters from thou
sands of independents and dissatisfied
Republicans, both men and women, con-
vince nc there is determination that
will be emphatically expressed in the
ballot boxes to rid the state Of the
insincerity and manipulations that
have characterized the Whitman ad-
ministration.
Final Appeal Made
A final appeal for the election of
Smith was made last night by Samuel
Seabury, who ran for Governor on the
Democratic ticket two years ago.
Thomas Mott Osborne, lieutenant
commander, U. S. NJ, formerly warden
at Sing Sing prison, also pleaded with
the voters to cast their ballots for
Tammany's candidate.
While his supporters and managers
were busy directing a last-minute
newspaper and mail campaign, Mr..
Smith, following the example of ex-
Governor Glynn four years ago, was
touring Long Island on the day before
election.
Mr.. Seabury's appeal was in the nat
ure of telegram to j. A. Kellogg,
chairman of the Democratic State Com
mittee. 1t follows:
81 earnestly urge the election Of AL
fred f. Smith for Governor Of this
state. Mr. Smith is q man of fine
/ personal character. Of great ability and
wide experience in state affairs. He
knows the. financial, agricultural and
Industrial needs Of the state and is
! we'll fitted to take the lead as Gov
I ernor in securing for the people the
real legislation which will be necessary
in the next two years. Mr.. Smith Is
superior to the present Governor in
character! ability and knowledge Of the
needs of She state. ! urge every friend
of mine to support him."
Managers Pleased
The maAnagers of Mr.. Smith were es-
pecially pleased with the Seabury in
dorsement, as they had fresh in their
minds MI. Seabury's characterizatlo
of Mr.. Smith at the Saratoga conven-
tion as "the best representative of the
worst element in the Democratic party
MIR. Smith with his managers ex-
pressed confidence in the result, and
are hoping for 4. majority Of nearly
$4,000 in Brooklyn. Their previous
claims of Democratic majority in
Manhattan of $4,000 were sliced down
last night to 10000. This 5000 loss
they added to their estimate of 10000
in Queens, making their claim in
Queens $4,000 majority. They also re
duccd tho Richmond majority of 5000
and now claim only 1000. They were
silent on the vote in The Bronx.
Mr.. Smith and Mrs. Smith will vote
at Public Schooi No. !, which Is op-
posite their home at 25 Oliver Street.
Wind-Up on Staten Island
Mr.. Smith wound up his campaign
last night with speeches at the Masoni,
Hall, Port Richmond, and at the Sta
pleton Club rooms, Stapleton, Slater
Island. About 1000 persons greeted
him at the former meeting and abou
1900 at the latter. Both audience
were enthusiastic.
Mr.. Smith attacked the Whitman ad
ministration for it's expenditures, tn,
barge canal policy, the minimum wag,
scale and other matters. He declared
that it was merely repetition o
charges he had made throughout tn,
campaign and was significant becaus,
on th% very eye Of election Governol
Whitman had not yet answered them.