The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-01
IWENTY-N|NE MILLION BALLOTS
MAY Be CAST At ELECTION TUESDAY

rains and snow were looked for in few
spots tomorrow.
Efforts today were being concentrat-
ed on getting out an early vote with
the exceptionally large number of tic
kets entered in Illinois and surround
ing states, election officials feared
jams tomorrow. Chicago officials cal
culated many would not be able to
cast ballots within the time limits,
even if constant stream was kept
up in Chicago and other large centers.
Midwest senate and congressional
fights were interest making, particu-
larly in Indiana, with Thomas Taggart,
democrat, and James Watson, repub-
lican national leaders of their parties,
fussing over a senate seat. In Wis
consin similar squabble was offered
with Senator Irvine Lenroot, republi-
can, seeking reelection against the
forces of Senator Robert LaFollette.
backing James Thompson, independ-
ent, and Paul S. Reinsch, democratic
nominee. Senator Cummins, repub-
lican, was having the fight of his
life" in Iowa, meeting opposition from
farmers and labor because Of the rail
ROAD law. m mISSoulI, oou1h 1|oiAoeeH'
Oklahoma, Arizona and Colorado have
close senate scraps.
With Joe Cannon in Illinois and
Champ Clark, in Missouri, seeking re-
election for the ''steenth" time their
districts were being closely watched.
Illinois starred in gubernatorlal
fights, with former Senator James H.
Lewis running on the democratic tick
ct, against Len Small, republican. Vot-
ers were warned by democrats and IN
dependents that Mayor w. H. Thomp-
son, of Chicago, was fighting IN the
governorship contest for ,control OF
| state affairs. Lewis Is supported py
many republican bodies.
Interesting state issues were pecul-
liarly lacking Michigan's paroch1al
school proposal was the sole offering
! of the middle vest for attention 70
state issues. This proposal would
compel children of certain ages 10 at
itend public schools.
! Statement by Hoover.
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY, PALo
| Alto Calf. Nov 1.-The con-
structive program is the thing that
will interest the American pepple
after the election" Herbert Hoover
declared here today in a statement
declaring that the republican cam
paign on the league OF nations mas
| had two phases es-constructlve ana
destructive. Hoover's statement was
/ issued to endorse Samuel Short
ridge. republican, for the United
states senate from California, but
he took occasion to analyZe the re-
publican campaign
ITO reopen the treaty Of Versailles
for renegotiation would bring COM
nlete chaos to Europe and calamity
npon us from it." Hoover declared.
"The stability of the whole Of Europe
hangs upon the maintenance of the
treaty and the economic situation in
the United States depends upon the
maintaining the stability and gradual
remuneration of Europe's buying
power. Therefore. the Logic of the
situation drives this constructive pro
gram to the necessary modification
! of the present covenant and ultimate
ratification of the treaty with modti-
cation or amendments"
Hoover declared Harding has
STATED that he viii accept all that
is good in the present covenant and
that America will perform her full
part in this matter"
"I believe the republican party
should be trusted with the full re-
sponsibility of carrying out its
! pledges" he concluded.
"This cannot be done unless 1t
shall dominate the legislative side OF
the government as well as the ad-
ministrative."
Expect Record Vote.
! DENVER, Colo Nov. IA record
vote is expected to turn out in Colo
RADIO tomorrow. With fair and
warmer weather promised, at least
| 100000 voters will go to the polls,
! leaders of both parties estimate.
! Chairman Rush Holland of the re-
/ publican state committee, predicted
/ an overwhelming victory for Hard
! ing and the entire state ticket.
Chairman VIM. A Hill, of the dem
| ocratic state committee, believes the
same about Cox and the democratic
candidates in the state.
! The women's vote is not expected
to make much difference, as women
have voted in Colorado for years.
The only upset expected is that
which may be caused by the large
number of non.partisan league
| farmer-labor party and independent
! candidates on the state. ticket. Politi
cal observers are in doubt as to
what effect this vote will have, but
admit it may affect chances OF major
party candidates.
Wyoming and New Mexico were
believed TO be safely republican
| Democratic leaders here were not