U.S. ELECTIONS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 31, 1 November 1920, Page 5

U.S. ELECTIONS

THE LEAGUE QUESTION

DEMOCRATS TAKE UP ISSUE

TOO LATE

INTERESTING FORECASTS

(By Telegraph-Preen ABsociatlon-OoiiyriirM

New York, October 29. Non-partisan observers aro of tho opinion that the election will .not be an honest referendum on the League question, though it will be misconstrued. They say that the League has a, powerful appeal and real strength, but the Democratic campaigners failed to realise this at tho outset. They have now begun to appreciate it, and have forced the issue forward with vigour during the past week, resulting in a reaction in-fa>-our of Cox, but apparently it is too late. Harding has had tho money and organisation for skilful and effective campaigning, which Cox lacked. Tho Democrats have accused Harding of a "campaign of millions," but it is with envy that they watched tho money flowing into tho Republican exchequer. Harding is also favoured by the reaction against the so-called Wiisonisin. It is thought that Cox's heritage from Wilson has neon''a burden rather than an aid.—Aus.N.Z. Oablo Assn.

REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT

DEMOCRATS CLAIM GREAT SWING

TO COX. (Rec. October 31, 5.5 p.m.)

New York, October 30. Seven Republican Senators have issued a statement congratulating the country on the certain election of Senator Harding, nnd bespeaking an- overwhelming majority and support by the election of Republican Senators. To offset this the Democrats came out with a claim that a great swing to Governor Cox, and the League would bring many battalions, heretofore Republican, into the Democratic column. Financial circles are strongly supporting the Republicans. The odds are 7 to 1 in favour, of Harding. Cox is the greatest long-shot in political betting since 1876. Speaking at Cincinatti, Senator Harding charged' the Democrats with seeking to cover up their mistakes by emphasising speculative propositions with referonce to foreign relations.

•At Akron, Governor Cox made a most bitter attack on his opponent, and 6tated that Senator • Harding was in bondage 'to big business and corporate interests, and had turned his back on every proposal for progress.—Aus.-N.Z. ' Cable Assn. (Roc. October 31, 11.5 p.m.) • New York, October SO. Unliko tho 1911 campaign, the outcome of the election is generally considered as a certain Republican victory. The Republicans aro confidently predicting a, so-called landslide in favour of Senator Harding. The Republicans claim that it is not any one issue that will give them victory. They say the people are tired of Democratic oneman rule and desire above all things a change. There isa, great deal of similarity between this campaign nnd the 1916 contest. Mr. Bryan was then the leader who championed the silver issue and made it the paramount question of the campaign. It was as widoly and intensely discussed as tho League is now. Mr. Bryan was overwhelmingly defeated.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

BOW TBE STATES WILL YOTE

I INTERESTING FORECAST. | (I?ec. November 1, 0.35 a.m \

mi ™ New York ' October 31. J he "New York Times" hus obtained forecasts of 34 States concerning the outcome of the election. Massachusetts gives Harding 165,000 plurality. Vermont is solidly .Republican, including a Senator. AVyoming is for Harding by 5000. Maryland is for a Democratic Senator and representatives. Probably Cox will win Montana. The West Virginia tide is now moving towards Cox, but ill is believed that Harding will win. North Dakota. Harding will win Kansas. Harding will have 150,000 majority in Washington State, and a 6000 majority in California. Harding and a Republican Senator will have 200,000 majority, in Oregon. Wisconsin is doubtful

Rhode Island is safely Republican Kentucky, and possibly Michigan; are probably Republican. lowa is doubtful. Arizona will probably go to Cox. Missouri is doubtful. Dakota is wholly Republican. Pennsylvania, is voting' for Harding by half it million. Maine is for Harding. Delaware is doubtful; die women's vote will decide. New Jersey is overwhelmingly for Harding. Connecticut is Republican. New • Hampshire ia doubtful, but is probably Republican. Ohio, Nebraska, and Illinois are for Harding. New York State is for Harding and a Republican Senator.--Aus.-JJ Z. Cable Assn. /

None dares predict what women will do. Political writers and observers have forecasted many things, but they hesitate before the women's vote.

STRENGTH OF PARTIES

REPUBLICAN CONTROL IN HOUSE AND SENATE EXPECTED.

(Rec. November 1, 0.35 a.m.) New York, October'3l. The New York "Times" Washington correspondent states that ouly a Democratic landslide for the President, it is believed', can dislodge the Republican control in the House of Representatives, although even here there are many elements which will make it difficult <o predict accurately the result of the elections. The Republican candidates have liad opposition from Labour, while many Democrats met opposition from the AntiSaloon League. One Republican lender estimated that the Republican majority in the House would be fifty. Chairman Flood, of the. Democratic Congressional Committee, said the Associated Democrats would gain control of, New York.

A nation-wide straw vote shows 684,701 votes for Harding, and 511,352 for Cox. The female vote totalled 292,550, of which 180,031 were for Harding. The male vote totalled 815,197, of which 501,070 were for Harding.

The Senate situation continues uncertain. The Democrats still fear the Republicans will probably retain their prcson,t seats. Openly both parties make definite claims. The Republicans state they will retain their present seats and, win California, Idaho and increasing the majority 'to seven. The Democrats claim they will retain their pent? and win Indiana, Utah, Jowa, New Hampshire and Connecticut.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

A corrected senatorial list shows that 38 States will elect 31 Senators. Alabama is electing two.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

WILSON'S CONFIDENCE IN COX

Washington, October' 29. President Wilson has .sent Governor Cox a letter, expressing admiration of the hitter's course throughout the Democratic campaign, and predicting (hat ho will rceeivo the voters' emphatic endorsement. The President .stated: "As a voter, T'wnnt to express my entire confidence in you, and my confident hope that, under your leadership, wo may carry tlho National Government's policy forward along the path of liberal legislation and reform until the wholo world will apjain see nn illustration of the wholesome strength of Democracy."— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.