The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-02
Fight FOX CONTROL n / OF
5. SENATE IS BITTER
4 hHty-three States to Elect
Thirty-four Members to ? :
That Body Today
.By2Ed. L.. Keen

{. H04T very 6IcoS ouNoAtooo W.
both the legislative and executive
branches of the government OF the
same political faith, managers OF the
two big parties have devoted much
time! and energy to the Congression-
al Campaign. +.7e st>.s.s,'a. ~
Z sInasmuch as the Republicans con-
tr6l.the, Senate now by only one vote
exclusive of that OF Senator New
berry Of Michigan who is awaiting
apheal fora new trial on the charge
ofFyiolation. of the election laws),
= with the chances about even between
Republicans and Democrats for con-
troll after March next, the manag-
ers have largely concentrated on the
Senatorial fights in the various states.
These contests generally have been
waved with more 'vigor, and in some
instances with more bitterness, than
even the Presidential campaign. Al
though. the League of Nations mas
been the paramount issue IN the
fight for the national tickets, IT. mas
been overshadowed in the Senatorial
campaign. in some of the states at
least, by local issues.
kThirty-four new Senators are to be
chosen today, from thirty-three
states, Alabama, choosing two. Ac-
cording to the forecasts of political
observers generally, 1t seems reason
ably certain that the Republicans Will
return senators from Vermont, New
York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois,
Kansas; North Dakota and Washing
tOn;Swhile it appears equally certain
that the Democrats will return their
two from Alabama, and one each
from. Virginia, North Carolina,
south Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
The expected changes, If any. Will
come in the following states which
tile jRepl hlicans are hoping to retain
iftsstheirt list: New Hampshire, Con-
netticut, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa.
Utah and Wisconsin,; and in the fol-
lowing which ting Democrats are
Z stfiving to retain: Maryland, Ken
ttiEky, South Dakota, Idaho, Colora-
do, Arizona, Oregon and California.
Stu no states OF the thirty-three
have the contests for the Senatorship
been conducted with more energy
than in New Hampshire and Con-
necticut, where. Senators Moses and
BFandegee have been subject to hot
Democratic fire on account OF their
''irreconcilability' with regard to the
LeaEueof Nations. It was in these
states that the chief irreconcilable,
Senator Borah made his first appear
a11ce- on the stump In the present
campaign. While the Republicans
profess to be confident. of victory, the
Democrats say they are equally sure
Of defeating both these Senators,
largely thru the woman vote. Moses
and Brandegees were both pronounc-
ed s.anti-suffragists, and although
Austin Lonergan, Brandegee's oppon-
emit, Is also opposed to women's vot-
Ing. his support of the League Of
Nations is expected by the Democrats
to: attract the bulk of the feminine
contingent in that state.
In New York state also, which the
Republicans are claiming for the ma
tional ticket by at, least 100000 al
though admitting that Senator 'Wads-
worth will probably run slightly be-
hind Harding, the Democrats are
counting on heavy woman vote, be-
cause of Wadsworth's opposition to
suffrage. They are also expecting
their candidate for Senator, Lit. Gov.
Harry Walker to poll we'll in the rur-
alsdistricts where he Is said to be
especially popular.
=. The situation in Maryland is gen.
orally regarded as. close, with the
chances .favoring the return Of Sena-
tor Smith, Democrat, against Orv-
ington E. Weller. Republican.
Notwithstanding that the senator
. ship IN Ohio is classed by the politi.
cal experts as reasonably safe for
former Gov. Frank P. Willis. the
Democrats insist that their candi-
date. w. A. Julien, has good
chance. although as a rule they ad'
nit he might run behind Cox in that
State.
In Indiana, the contest between
Senator Watson, Republican, and
Thomas Taggart, Democrat, has beer
sharp, and lively. The. Republicans
admit it is q. hard fight, and they
generally concede Watson will rur
behind the national ticket. Demo
Gratis say that even If the State
should go for Harding, which the!
say they don't expect, the latter
would have to get a majority Of a
least $4,000 to carry Watson along
With him. =! o.. J.
The Senatorial result in HKentnck.
isF1ikely to be very close. An espe
ciAlly fierce contest has been fough
s between Senator ( Beckham, Demo
cEat, and Richard P. Ernst, Repubfi
can, in which the wet or dry ha
: been prominent, with Beckham OF
hesdry. end. ,,e~- .,..@ 90
4 n Missouri 81, is classed among III
+. doubtfuls, especially OH account .
4 the uncertainty Of the reaction fol
lowing Senator Spencer's alt creation
with President Wilson over what tn
I, President is reported to hay. told tn
RUNE n:ans and, Serbs At the peac
h conference. Republicans conten
!; that he has about an, even chance q
!, defeating Breckenridge Long, til
., Democratic candidate. while Demo
u Gratis are expecting spencer to be Gu
somewhat by his own party on az
count Of his association with Jak
Babler, who was involved in III
Lowden pre-convention fund inquir.
Senator Cummins, in Iowa, is RI
pOrted to have had difficulties in hi