UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 November 1916, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

THE PRESIDENCY. MR. HUGHES ELKCTKD. Auttralian-X.Z. Cable Association. Washington, Xov. 7. Mr. Hughes lias hecn elected President. MAJORITY GREATER THAN EXPECTED. THE GERMAN VOTE DISCUSSED. Reuter Servicei „ Received Xov. 8, 10.30 p.m. Vancouver, Nov. 8. The Republicans announce that the majority for Mr. Hughes is greater than was hoped. The present outlook indicates a clean sweep. Both Houses of Congress "will ho Republican. The outstanding feature of the contest," is the record size of the vote throughout all the States. " I

Exactly what part the German-Ameri-can vote played is discussed on every hand. Hamilton Coimtj-, Ohio, a wellpopulated German settlement, gave Hughes a handsome plurality. On the other hand, the Tribune ■comments that Hughes' election is a fitting reply to Germany's Lusitania atrocities. It thinks that after Hughes takes hold of the Government there will be different treatment.

THE RESULT A SURPRISE. GERMAN-AMERICANS CELEBRATE THE WIN. Received Nov. fl 1.10 a.m. New York, Nov. S. The resuit of the election is admittedly a surprise. The predicted landslide for Wilson in the -Middle West did not eventuate. ; : Despite his eight hours' advocacy, Wilson did not receive a solid Labor vote. It is evident the Republican party will be completely reunited. The German-Americans celebrated the victory hilariously in German cafes Although the returns are incomplete, tlicby indicate that Judge Hughes has nearly WO electoral college votes. A few States are doubtful, but they will not affect the result.

The Republicans won the House of Representatives, whereof the composition will probably bo: Democrats. '213; Republicans, *2W): Independent, 4. In the Senate, the Democratic majority of ifi has been reduced to 4, with the possibility of less.

CASUALTY LIST,

KILLED AND WOUNDED. Wellington. Last Night. Previously reported missing, now reported killed in notion.—Private A. L. Hyncs, Private S. J. Stewart, Private H. Rcid. Previously reported wounded, now reported killed in action. —Private A. J. Hoare. Reported killed in nction.-Trooper G. Lunham, Private C. E. Bennct, LanceCorporal R. •). Wilson. Renortcd died of wounds.—Trooper H. •T. Biiird, Gunner J. F. Mallard, Private J. McKay, Private B. B. Rodda, Private \V. H. Rishworfh. Reported died of disease—LanceCorporal A. F. Dyett. Reported wounded. —Trooper J. Lewis, Private J. McPherson, Private S. Coghlan, Private J. H. Mitchell, Private P. Bradv, 'Private A. Divehall, Private G.T Elliott, Private H. R. Graham, Private A. Godfrey, Private M. Cutter, Private E. Heap, Private P. A. Insley. Private J. P. Morgan, Private W. G. K. Griffiths. Private J. E. McFaull, Sergeant W. G. Bennett, Private J. Deacon, Private .1. Turnbull, Private D. J. Bridson, Private W. H. Fairway, Lance-Corporal A. S. Bainas, Rifleman G. W. Bartlctt, Rifleman R. Climo, Rifleman S. Johnson, Rifleman W. X. Jacobson.

Wounded, admitted to hospital.— Trooper T. E. Larking. Reported died of wounds.—Rifleman J R. D. Andrews.

Reported wounded.—Privates J. A. Ingram, 1). Craig, T. H. Coon"y, ActingSergeant J. R. Watt, Riflemen N. Kennard and T. O'Sullivnn.

Wounded, since rejoined unit.—Riflemen T. P. Huxley, J. Rutherford.

Wo:mded, slight, remaining with unit. —Privates J. E. Geraghty, W. Collins. HOSPITAL AND PROGRESS REPORT. Removed from seriously ill l'st.—Rifleman 1). McMillan. Dangerously ill— Corporal R. C. Mason, Privates A. Yaag, F. A. Allen, Riflemen C. M. Raven (improving), J. Straker. Seriously ill.—Riflemen W. Gamble, R. Hallam", J. Mitchell, W. 11. S. Taylor, D. Thomson, Private A. L. Nicholls. Condition very bad, but not hopelessPrivate C. D. Neve. Removed from seriously ill list.—Private ):. S. Chamberlain, Second-Lieut \Y. E. R. Warren. Seriously ill.—Private .T. CVaw, Sergt. C. G. Wilson, Corporal W. Barras, Riflemen W. C. N. Codlin, H. T. Simons.