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VOL. XXXT. XO. 46.
ROOSEVELT HAS REW YORK
BY ABOUT 20,000 MAJORITY
Rough Rider Roosevelt Rounds-Up Re
publican Majority Sufficient to Land
' * Governorship Plum.
Full Returns of the Election Held Last Tuesday, Showing How the
Ballots Fell in the Different States, From the Lakes to
the Gulf, From the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The Vote Was Very Light.
New Y •: November 9.—Theodore Roosc
v< t.o t . publican nominee for governor,
< . ■ N< w Y-o-k stat, by 20,000 majority,
> . ■■ Van Wyi k, the
d- ino. ratie nominee.
A trem-' iiilm; V",f* was polled throughout
• mit, . Van Wj.-k carried Albany, Che
mung, Clinton, Erie. Rensselaer and
a oharie coniiies and in addition to these
.mmtirs from tip the state bo carried all.
of tl--.- cotintb- composing Greater New
Y rk. Van Wtok’s plurality in Greater
N York is BG.-l.aO, v bleb Is overcome by
i; ... • v. It's m -jority of KG.ooo outside of
i . ..to- Nev York.
''.l-- full republican state ticket Is elected,
; democrats have carried their full
l la! ticket In <treater New York
i v approximately the same majority that
Van Wy.-k received.
The legislatin'!’ is republican In both
houses. though by greatly reduced majori
ties, thus insuring the election of a. re
publican senator io succeed Edward Mur
phy, democrat. Already, announcements
bate been made by Chauncey D.-pew,
Ftewart L. YVoodtord and Joseph < lioate.
It is probable Ili.it cx-Governor Bia* k will
also be a candidate.
Roosexelt was stronger than his party
■nd th" nomination .if any otm-r man by
.... republicans wou'd Imw given tie stole
the o mocrats. Tl-c l>* iciilar effort
, f '.e Rough Rider's campaign proved ir
r< ■ Ntihle and t'to war feeling gave the state
to the republicans.
ALABAMA.
,t Not ember - (Spc-
1) Estimates received tonight from va ■
r >us sources in each district Indicate that
en no s urprises in the elec
, ■ ■ ■ . \. bama today. The indi-
( ..'■■•n are that all of the democratic. notn
t. i s to congre.-s have be n e., eted by
n imities estimated as follows: F.rst dis-
• ■ democrat, 8,900 plurality; sec
. ■ : di. -.r. -t. Stalling, democrat, 7.3(10 plu
rality; hird district, Clayton, democrat.
■ lural ty; fourt h di strict, Robbins,
;,;•■■ i’. plurality; fifth district,
d-m-.erat. 6,t<H> plurality: seventh
Burnett, ib-ni". rat, 2.500 plurality,
. . : , d.-.rht. Wneeler. democrat, 10,(00
ninth district, Un lerwoo I. dem
. < ai. 9,CvO plurality.
A. . •i’ -res.smen-elect aie intense
.-r men excepting Br. wer, wno is
■ ■!.:.■ .. toward gold. but who will vote as
: Th< date election W.i s
. . , gu th. democrat ic ticket
I . .-2,1 major t> Til. re will
nor elected In Alabama for two
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by Aldrich, republican, ami Howard, pop
ulist. the latter noted as the, author of
"If Christ Came to Congress.”
Robbins, democrat, defeated Aldrich and
is elected by 3,000 majonty. Burnett, dem
ocrat, carried the seventh district by 1.800
majority.
General Joseph Wheeler was unanimously
j re-. lc te.j in tiie eighth, not a vote being
cast, against him.
ARKANSAS.
Little Rock. Ark., November 9.—The con
gressional .-lection In Arkansas was the
quietest held in many years. In Little
Ro.-k, out. of a. voting population of about
■ 7.000. only 300 votes were polled, and that.
■ I al..mt the ratio throughout the state.
' Ail of the old congressmen wore r--elected.
Dinsmore in the fifth district being tao
I only candidate who had opposition.
CALIFORNIA.
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San Francisco, November 9. At fusion
i headquarters, at midnight, it was con-
I ceded that Gage, republican, had won the
; fight for the governorship.
S a Francisco, Cal.. November 0. 0 p. m.
l.< than half of tile vote of California
has been carried, but I.HI complete pre
.im t'' out of 2.107 give Gage, republican,
for governor. ' .;>!<> plurality. At this rate
his vole will be 20.000 in excess of Ma-
Guir.'.- It i- i asonably sur< also that
tie- ■ mibh .-in:- iia-i ■•arrl'-d the rest of
I •■ ■.<■ .. ’-.1.. Wh | ; .... .■ . ~i ;; i.m ;.,-r-
l 100 of se.ere.ary of .-ta" ;tll d two jmlm-s
ot the i-upr'tt'.e coti-.t. T'ne vote on th.■»
| Is close with the chances in favor of the
| th mo.-rati.- . uidi" t. s. It is certain that,
j tlm republicans have gained at. least two
I .ong’-e. tneri. with a third on., in doubt
i The legislature will be republican.
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COLORADO.
Denver. Colo., November 8. At midnight
but meager returns have been received,
but they are sufficient to show that the
triple fusion of democrats, populists and
i silv r i-epublicans has won. They claim
! GS.OOfi plurality .n the state for Thomas
I for governor. In 1896 Bryan's majority
j a.I - 1.".’.W9. The; claim 15.<n*> plurality In
; this city. Shafroth, silver renubiican. in
, t\ tir-t congressional district, and Bell,
id. w< re e ected The
Ir-gislituro will be strongly anti-republi
can. Rut it I.- Impossible to give an es
timate nn it tonight. Returns from twen
ty towns outside of Denver give Thomas,
fin-ion, 3,024, and Wolcott, republican, 996.
Denver. C.d.. November 9. The entire
fusion state ticket, hea-ded by Charles S.
: Thomas, democrat, for governor, is elected 1
: by a majority approximating about 50,000. j
The fusionists have an overwhelming ma- |
jority in the legislature.
CONNECTICUT.
New Haven, Conn.. November R—The
result of the election in this state today
Continued on Third Page.
ATLANTA, GA., MONDAV, NOVEMBER 14, 1898.
NORTH CAROLINA'S PRESS AND PEOPLE PW
TRIBUTES TO THE CONSTITUTION’S WORK
' The people of the southern states hnd more real Interest .and, as a rule, feeling in the North Carolina election
of last Tuesday than In the election of any other state In the
It was well understood that the supremacy of the white race was at. stake and natural!" the sympathy of the whites
all over the south, if not all over the United States, went out to t'i< white ticket In North Carolina.
In the contest, wldi-ih wa.s earnestly waged for two months or. .nore, The f* on.itlt utlon took an active park The peo
ple of the middle and western sections of North Carolina, did not realize the true conditions tn the black bi-lt counties when
tl.e campaign opened. Unless those people could be brought to realize the facts as they existed, they could not be aroused
and united. It was necessary to reach them.
At thl. juncture, The Constitution, which had been watching the Impending struggle from a distance, sent a staff cor
respondent, Mr. I'rank Weldon, into the state to study the conditions and describe tl:< m. The result was a. full review of
the conditions, which opened the eyes of the people of North Carolina as well as those of the people here In Georgia. Many
of the statements made in that first article were questioned and denied by fusionlsts here and there. Late in September,
Mr. Weldon returned to North Carolina and made a. trip through the, black belt, and reported In detail w'hat the observed.
Every statement, then made wa a backed up by affiidavlts or testimony which was as strong. This article went Into 150,W0
homes of the North State and was read by upward of a million people.
In some precincts, where It was circulated most widely, not a single republican vote was cast on Tuesday.
The democratic, leaders in the North State have been very generous In their expn s s ions on The Constitution', work.
Below Is a letter from Hon. i F. M. Simmons, chairman of the democratic party, and following that are expressions from
Hie editors of a. dozen or the strongest newspapers tn the etate:
». m. -summons; Chmwm . v - -
Democratic Headqvarters.
COMMITTEE,
IN NbKTH v/.'.VG vfJETHS
. ti).. No vembe r 9,
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Dear Sir: In behalf of the Democratic pa and trie white people of North Caro
lina, I desire to thank you most heartily for the great service The Constitution has
rendered us. and I trust that you may find your reward in the glorious tidings of the
result of Tuesday’s election.
Mr, Veldon’s articles upor. the N- rth Carolsituation were in every respect ex-el
lent. They were decidedly the best, exposition of the situation we hid during the cam
paign, and our people so regard The Constitution's work and the good it produced.
We feel under great obligations to you. to The Constitution, and to Mr Weldon for the
splendid service rendered us in the matter.
A\ A.
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Chairman State Democratic Executive Committee of North Carolina. • i
Its Influence Hard to Overestimate.
i rrvciisl»ro. N. <’., November 10.—Clark
Howell, Editor Constitution: It Is hard to
overestimate t.'lte influence, of The Constitu
tion in the result of the election in this
state. The Constitution, especially in the
rural districts, is widely read. Its readers
know by their own experience that noth
ing not. thoroughly reliable finds its way
into its columns. When they read the story
<>f the deplorable condition of affairs in
the east It was Impossible for a crossroads
politician to convince them it was a cam
paign lie. The white people of tlhe. state
are indebted to you for your magnificent
work. THE RECORD.
Honor The Constitution.
Winston. X. <’.. November hi. —Clark How
ell, Editor Constitution: White North Car
olinians honor the great and influential
Constitution for its masterful and telling
efforts In their behalf m the gigantic light
they have won for good government and
White supremacy. Continue to warn Geor
gians against the grave perils which The
Constitution helped us to avert In North
Carolina. J. B. WHITAKER, JR.,
Editor Sentinel.
Proved a Potent Factor.
Salisbury, N. C., November 10.—Clark
Howril, Editor Constitution: The Consti
tution's contribution to the glorious demo
cratic victory in North Carolina Tuesday
cannot be overestimated. The rural popu
lation particularly was aroused by its
striking presentation of a deplorable con
dition of affairs and its truths burned their
way into the iiearts and minds of thous
ands. The article by your Mr. Weldon
found Its way into a majority of the homes
of our state and doubtless proved a potent
factor tn the final result. Accept my heart
iest thanks for your invaluable aid in
Shaking from old North Carolina the curse
that for two years has impeded her prog
ress and set up an Inferior race as the rul
ing power over Caucasians.
JOHN M. JULIAN.
A Mighty Lever.
Durham. N. C., November 10. —Clark How
ell. Editor Constitution: The Sun desires
to thank and at the same time congratulate
The Constitution on Its energetic and effec
tive work in behalf of white supremacy
in North Carolina. You must share in our
glorious victory, a cyclonic rebuke to ig
norance, office trading, corruption and scan
dal In high and low places as practiced by
the republican fusion party. Intelligence
will now rule, and as a means of bring
ing this about the patriotic press has been
a mighty lever in the great work accom
plished. 1 do not suppose that any piper
has done more for our cause than The
Constitution. In be'half of the victorious
Durham democracy, led by the Durham
•'bull,” J- y. Carr, accept our profound
thanks, as well as the dear women of our
county and state, who are. protected from
negro domination and its attending evils.
The Constitution commends itself to all
North Carolinians for its unselfish interest
In our welfare , its boldness, Its ability and
progressiveness. Dong live The Constitu
tion. J. A. ROBINSON.
Editor Dally Sun.
I Endeared Itself to the People.
! Raleigh, N C., November 10—Clark llow
-1 < 11, Editor Constitution: The democratic
I party of North Carolina owes The Atlanta
. Constitution a lasting debt of gratitude for
I its valued assistance in t'he campaign that
I was closed with a glorious victory. The
Constitution containing t'he true story of
tin ful >ndlt
by fusion rule was one of the chief agen
cies in redeeming the state. The I 1 tters
i of your special correspondent, Mr. \\ eldon,
I were clear expositions of the true situation
in the east. When our people of central
| and western North Carolina read the plain
j statements In detail of t'he intolerable con
- ditions, presented by a disinterested out
sider looking for the truth, It opened the
eyes of the p ople in tie counties. The
good it did can be measured only In the
magnit: ent victory. The Constitution has
ever endeared Itself to the people of North
Carolina. JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
Os Inestimable Value.
Tarboro. N. C., November 10. —Clark
Howel), Editor Constitution: “The Georgia
I Bible” has been of Inestimable value to
North. Carolina in its valiant tight for good
government and white supremacy. The
I white people of our state understand and
• appreciate The Constitution’s magnificent
’ work. The support of the foreign press wrut
of great service. North Carolina is re
| de, med. The negro question Is settled,
i Thanks to you and your excellent paper.
! We will reinember both.
W. W. HAYWOOD,
Editor Southerner.
A Maxim Gun.
Raleigh, N. C„ November 10.—Clark
Howell, Editor Constitution: Though North
Carolina was the Immediate center of the
conflict involving the control of tins coun
try by t'he white people and property own
! ers, other sections, especially of Hie
' south, were interested in the result. Con
: ditions reached the climax here Involving
i this rule, and therefore our state became
the immediate storm-center of the great
i issue. Nor have wo been disappointed in
i the degree of sympathy which lias been
i extended by citizens of other states, of all
sections 1 may say, but specially by our
' brethren of the south, who are more or
less similarly threatened.
But t" The Atlanta Constitution I beg
in behalf of our entire people to make
special aekuowh dgment for its great as
sistance through the struggle. It was tlia
| “one touch of nature” which met In that I
; chivalrous journal such response as sincere ‘
| sympathy and true patriotism only can ■
giii-. The service has been unstinted, val
iant, effective and In contemplating the
agencies of substantial support, lu ami out
' of the state, wo can place none ahead of
The Constitution.
In its every department 1t proved a verit
able maxim gun of destruction of the bad
and of defense of the good In the govern- '
ment of o.ur state Be assured sudh eer- ;
vices aro most gladly acknowledged and i
gratefully approciated.
ROBERT M. FURMAN, j
Editor The Post. |
In the Party’s Name.
Durham, N. <*.. November 10.—Clark 1
Howell, Editor Constitution: Allow me. In ■
the name of the democratic party in North
Carolina, to thank you for the grand and ,
noble work The Constitution did In aiding i
uh to accomplish such a great victory on
Tuesday last.
The Anglo-Saxon voters of this state owe
you a debt of gratitude they can never re
pay. With a regular subscription of 25,000
In this state, with Its strong arraignment of
Russell and his disgraceful administration, |
The Constitution opened the eyes of the I
white people to the fact that we must
throw off negro domination, or we were i
ruined.
Thank God, with your strong aid, we havo :
won a glorious victory.
E. C. HACKNEY,
Editor Durham Recorder.
Thrice Welcome.
Weldon, N. November 10.—Clark j
Howell, Editor Constitution: On behalf of I
Hie while people of Halifax county, we I
thank you for the great work you did for
North Carolina. The results are glorious,
and w<- feel that The Constitution contrib
uted largely In the splendid victory.
Tlie Constitution 'has ever been a wel
come visitor at thousands of North Caro
lina homes. In future it will bo thrice *
welcome for the magnificent, work it did !
toward helping the Old North State to :
throw off the yoke of negro domination. ;
ROANOKE NEWS.
May It Live Long.
' Goldsboro, N. C., November 10.—Clark 1
j Howell, Editor Constitution: If its own !
. Intrinsic merit as a newspaper of the
■ highest tone and character had not entitled
■ Tlie Constitution to the immense circula- ,
| tion it enjoys throughout North Carolina, I
! its influence and noble work for democracy ,
i in this state, whereby our triumph was i
I made most glorious and far-reaching, have
, forever endeared it to the hearts of our
I people, wi:o know how to appreciate and
reciprocate. May The Constitution live
I long and prosper.
JOSEPH E. ROBINSON.
i Editor Daily Argus. |
OLD NORTJI STATE REDEEMED
FROM NEGRO RULE AT LAST
Seven Democratic Congressmen Out of
Nine Chances Have Been Over
whelmingly Elected.
Tarheels Who Have Been Paying the Taxes, and Whose Homes Have
Been Made Worthless by the Negro Ta'iilc, Turn Out and
by Their Ballots Bring a Change That Will
Bo Gladly Welcomed by Ail.
BY FRANK WELDON.
Raleigh, K C., November 8. (Specla 1.)-—A demoeratlo cyclone swept North
Carolina today. The next house will be demo -ratlo by GO majority and the aen
ate by 30 majority. Th- democrats elec tvl tneir entire Judiciary ticket and seven
congressmen certain, with the other two close. Fusion was utterly routed ana
undone, and tonight 'he negroes are cursing the populist office-seekers, who fast
ened themselves upon the republican party’s n- k.
Th" fusion majority of 40,0ij0 two years ago has been replaced by a drrno
era tic majority of not 'ess than 20,000. Negro domination -will be succeeded by
white supremacy. The cause of a decent, honest government has triumphed
over the alliance of the blacks and their white fusion populist aids.
There Was No Rioting.
Not a riot has been reported. All the black belt counties send word that ths
election passed oft quietly without excitement. This is duo to the fact that the
whites were united, determined and armed. The preparations which they made
to meet trouble, diverted it. In a num bar of tl.e b'a--k belt counties along the
coast the negroes either did not go to the polls or voted the white ticket. This
was notable in New Hanover, Richmond, Robe.-on, Edgccomb and Halifax coun
ties. where large republican majorltle s wore rever. cd.
The re,T shirt demonstrations of th o week left no doubt In the fusion mind
that a collision between the races at the polls would result In thq extermination
of one side or tho other. In some u titles, Granville for instance, the the ne
groes voted solidly but quietly In Craven and other negro count!. the fu
sion majority was greatly redti'-- ’ < ravi-n, the county seat of which is the
quaint and picturesque am! old clt-, Nowbcrne, gave a republican majority of
400. Two years ago the republic."- s - arr'ed <" ven by 14 majority.
Lusionists Were Badly left.
There seems to be no doubt that the democratic nominee for the fien.’.te from
that district, Mr. James Bryan, is elected. Indeed fusionlsts cannot count as ab
solutely certain more than one senator out of the whole fifty. Nino other sena
torial districts are close and it will take the official count to determine tho result
but the democrats are sure of forty. Two years ago they elected only five.
This shows the extent of the revolution which was peaceably wrought today.
In the house the democrats will have ninety members to thirty fusionlsts. Two
years ago the democrats elected thirty-one, but four were unseat'jd.
I.ovelJ. democrat for congress hi the eighth. Is In doubt.
Tliomas seems to have defeated Fowler, populists. In the third.
George White, the only negro m the present congress, will have a very small
majority. If elected at all
Edgecomb and Halifax gave democratic majority of one thousand each for ths
county tickets, but whether Fountain, white supremacy populist, fared as well
Is not reported.
Richmond Pearson, republican, in theAshexdlle district, appears to have been de
feated by W. T. Crawford, democrat.
Buncombe county went democratic by 424 majority . Pome of the
have not. heard from, but Crawford seems to be safe. Kitchen, democrat,
was re-elected In the fifth and John H. Small has defeated 11. A. Harvey. Skin
nerpopulist, in th< ne of the populist leaders on the state.
Bellamy demo, hat has w<>n easily in the sixth. Atwater in tills the fourth ami
Klutz in the seventh.
To What This Victory Is Due.
Today’s victory was brought about by tho decent populists and white republi
cans voting with' tho democrats. Very few whites voted fusion tickets In the
counties below the mountains. Hero In Raleigh nearly every white man voted ths
lemocratl 1 • v hieh reeeived
Chief Justice Faircloth, of the supreme bench, was escorted to the polls at
Goldsboro by an cx-negro convict and voted the republican ticket. Two negroes
right behind the cTiief justice east d'-m-ierat c b H.-j-■-.
( oung Allie Dm k ry h id -s
He was the fusion candidate f<>r .s
vile and disgusting that the colored voters had no respect tor him, Do< kery made a
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