The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
NEVADA, NORMALLY
DEMOCRATIC, PUT
IN DOUBTFUL LIST
Republicans Predict Victory
by 500 Majority While
Democrats Fear Effects Of
DisaffeCtion, Says Expert.
ny DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial Correspondent Of The News
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BY DAVID LAW hbNN'
fspeelaI Correspondent Of The News
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RENO. New. Sept 25.-NeVada Is "
close state this year. Normally II Is
Democratic by a comfortable majority
although the majority of 5000 which
Wilson got in 1916 was overwhelming
W. Only about $4,000 to $4,000 voters
usually are cast Five thousand Is VIZ
tuAlly 10 per cent majority, Al,
The Republicans who think Hafaihg
will carry Nevada count upon MN 10
win by 500 votes. That is how eloseiy
they figure maiorities in small state;
The Republican optimism Is hased
entirely upon the disatfeetion among
the Democrats and the continued muir
Inurings which have been going on
against the Wilson ADMINISTRATOR tne
Republican leaders estimate the shtt
OF Democrats to Harding VIII be con-
siderable. but disinterested observers
do not believe II will be enough.
That Gov. Cox viii get Nevada
three electoral votes would seem 70
be OF more reasonable expectation than
a Republican victory, though II must
be recorded here for whatever signlll,
canoe Il may have that the political
wayfarer encounters high Republican
hopes in states that are normally Dem,
ocratio and shake OF the neaa an, no
OF despair. among the Democratic lead
ers in those same states.
Great and Vital Influence.
The truth of the matter is that
Democratic prospects have been at low
ebb everywhere in the West f9r rllams
months, and that whatever Repubn-
cans may say about the effect OF GOV.
Cox's trip, great and vital influence has
been exerted by him over the campaign
In the West He has stimulated the
working Democrats everywhere, he
has put backbone and pep IN the
rank and file
MANY of them were originally for Nc
Adoo and didn't know thing ABOUT
Cox until they read his speech oil ac-
ceptance. Now, they have seen inc
candidate himself and IN nine eases
taneous, for as a political mixer ana en-
thusiaat. Gov Coxs magnetic person
ality Is unexcelled: ca
Right here In Nevada, where Seha-
tor Henderson, Democrat, Is candidate
for recollection, and il certain TO win,
since there is factional strife IN the
Republican party. and Henderson. VINO
! IL a conservative, can count upon n
bir Republican vote. the said Hender-
son is reported 20 have been worried oy
Cox's> entry into the state.
Things were running HENDERSON way
without dragging the national ticket
and its handicaps into the situation:
even the league Of nations was sort OF
taboo as a topic OF discussion But
GOV. Cox surprised Henderson ana eV-
erybody else by the lmpressiVenesss ~, W
his argument on the league ana by
his own forceful character.
Democrats Hopeful.
Democratic leaders went away be-
lteving that. while u might be disputed
how many Republican votes were ac-
auired, there could be no donDt thh.
Democrats and those instincuvely
friendly TO the Democratic cause, but
straying from Wilson leadership now.
are disposed 20 stick In line under the
Cox leadership.
Henderson VIII run away ahead o,
Cox on the Democratic ticket, so VIII
Senator Phelan In California. who, too;
h understood to have been worried
about the effect OF the Cox trip on
his own chances, He is reported TO
be feeling much better since Cox him.
self put punch into the bemocratic
camp and said a few stirring words
about Senator Phelan's record, Califor-
mans, who will tell you that Phelan
has good chance Of reelection. VIII
hardly say that Gov, Cox has as good
an opportunity to carry the states cleo
toral vote.
AS matter OF fact. Gov. Cox's
whole attitude is one OF confidence. He
shows in his speeches that he believes
absolutely in victory, Instead of say
ing, IF l am elected l will appoint
a secretary OF the interior from the
West" he says fatty After March
next, will appoint" He doesn't use
the potential mood at all. He takes
II for granted that he will be elected.
That Is one way to stimulate Demo-
cratic workers and any other kind OF
political organizers.
! There can be no question that Re-
kpublicans. even in the doubtful states,
have worked with twice as much en-
thusiasm as they normally do simply
because the betting and other signs
indicate 10 them a Republican victory.
Converely, depression in the Demo-
cratic ranks is due TO the apparent
certainty Of Republican triumph, which
has been produced by Republican news
papers on the theory that the country
wants a change.
Cox Backers Need Stimulant.
II tomorrow some sensational cam
paign happening turned the tide to-
ward the Democrats they would work
100 per cent harder.
The Democratic morale has been low.
due to DISCRIMINATION at national
bpa dana rtpra and lack Of funds IL