Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-02
WISCONSIN IS GIVEN
TO PROGRESS|VES
Socialist Candidates for Con-
gress May Win in Holly
Fought Races.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MADISON, Wis, November with
one of the most vigorous political cam
paigns in Wisconsin history drawing 10
a close, the progressive Republican fac
ton in this State stands assured OF sue
cess paralleled only by its l2I0Oo ma
jority victory in the recent primary.
Philip F. La Toilette, Republican
nominee for Governor, who carried all
but 6 of II counties in the primary, Will
probably carry with him into ONCE the
whole Republican ticket, save seVeral
stalwarts who are being given stlH
fights by independent candidates. WIS
consin elects no Senators this year and
in the congressional races only OF
the IL House candidates face any seri-
Gus opposition. while three of the num-
Der, John M. Nelson, George j. Schnei-
der and Hubert H. Peavey are unop-
posed.
In the fourt and fifth districts, which
include Milwaukee, the two Republican
incumbents, Representatives John Q.
Schafer and William H. Stafford, are
being opposed by two Socialists whose
chances of election have improved
greatly in view of their intensive cam
paigning within the last few weeks.
These candidates, William F. Quick,
former State Senator, and James p.
the fact that Schafer and Stafford, as
stalwarts, supported Gov. Kohler and
have voted with administration leaders
in Congress.
Tariff Issue Raised.
They point particularly to their sup
port of the tariff bill, and on the basis
of Hoover unpopularity and the resent
ment caused by the depression, 1t Is
not unlikely that the two Milwaukee
districts will send Socialists to Con-
gresS next year. Sheehan's chances
are considered particularly good, as ne
Is running in the district formerly rep
resented by Victor L. Berger, who, be-
fore his death, had strong following
there, and where q great many Social
list voters reside.
The only other congressional hight OF
consequence is that in the sixth dis
trict between Philip Lehner, Republic
can nominee, to succeed the late Florian
Lampert, who is being opposed by
Michael X. Reilly, Democratic candl-
date Although nominated by sub
stantial majority in the primary, Leh-
ner is facing hard fight from Reilly
who apparently has been given the
support of the stalwart Republicans.
Lehner, however, is continuing a hot
speaking campaign right up to the
election and opinion is that he will be
successful, though, perhaps, by tight
margin.
In the seventh district, Gardner
Withrow, Progressive Republican, Is
certain Of election to the seat formerly
held by Representative Merlin Hull,
and in the eighth district, Gerald j.
Boileau of Wausau, who defeated Rep
resentative Edward E. Browne in the
primary, has no effective opposition.
The other congressional candidates, all
of whom are Progressive Republicans,
are practically certain Of election. They
are: First district, Henry Allen Cooper,
dean of the House of Representatives;
second district, Charles A. Kading:
third, John M. Nelson: ninth, George
J. Schneider; tenth, James A. Frear.
and eleventh, Hubert H. Peavey. Nell
son, Schneider and Peavey are umop-
posed.
State Offices to G. o. p.
Election of Republican candidates
for State Offices is considered as a
foregone conclusion. All Republican
candidates are of the Progressive group
and carried the State by majorities Of
l00,0 900 or over in the primary. The
state Assembly will be Overwhelmingly
Progressive Republican, although there
Is a fight on for the control Of the
State Senate, which would be dorni-
mated by stalwarts by a one-majority
vote If all Republican nominees were
elected. For that reason, Phil La Fol-
lette has ignored party lines in two
districts and has thrown his support
to two ProgesSives running rs inde-
pendentS.
Both independents are making de-
termined race and observers believe
they have an excellent chance to win,
in view of the Progressive landslide of
the primary. Although sentiment seems
to be overwhelmingly for the La Fol-
lette faction, Phil La Toilette and
Progressive Republicans are emphasiz-
ing the danger Of overconf1dence and
urging large vote.
In many instances stAlwar:s are sup
porting Democrats or independents
under cover In an attempt to hamper
Progressive legislation In the Legisla-
ture. Candidates are winding up their
campaigns with radio speeches Sunday
and Monday nights.