Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1884 — POLITICS. [ARTICLE]

POLITICS.

Later Returns of the Election Held on the 4th of No- ‘ vember. Wisconsin, Official and semi-official returns from fortysix out of sixty-Six counties in Wisconsin, says a- Milwaukee dispatch, show Republican gains of 2,569, and Democratic gains of 13,788, giving a net Democratic gain of 11,219 over the vote cast for Hancock four years ago. This does not include County, where there is a net Democratic gain or over 2,100. At the same ratio the Democratic gain will reduce the Republican plurality from 29,000 cast for Garfield to about 14,000 for Blaine. The returns on the head of the State ticket from the same counties show heavy gains for Rusk over his vote of three years ago. In the same counties Rusk’s gain 'is 12,812 and Fratt’s 3,652, or a net gain for the former of 9,160. The ratiq.indicates that Rusk’s plurality will be about; 19,000 or 20,000. California. The official county returns of California are coming in slowly, says a San Francisco dispatch. The changes tre few and nnimportant pyer those reported, which give Blaine a plurality of about 10,100. Corrected returns from the counties composing the First Congressional District give Henley (Democrat) 59 majority. The Republicans concede his majority, but will insist on a recount. Henley will be the sole representative in Congress of the Democracy on the entire Pacific coast. Indiana. The footings of the figures for Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer (one county estimated), are as follows: For Governor, Gray 243,135, Calkins 237,748; Grav’s pluralitv 7,387. For Secretary. Myers 274, lOv. Mitchell 268,033; Myers’ plurality 6,077. For Treasurer, Cooper 215,868, Shiel 235,961; Cooper s pluralitv 9,907. Auditor Rice’s plurality over Bruce Carr is placed at 7,345. It is possible that some errors occurred in the tabulation, which .may slightly change the foregoing figures. ' - Washington Territory. A dispatch from Seattle, W. T„ says: The election is still doubtful in this Territory. The chances favor Voorhees, Democrat, Delegate to Congress. The only issue between the two parties was that of the railroads. The Democrats and disaffected Republicans demanded a forfeiture of land-grants which lapsed over seven years ago. They have probably won their fight. Voorhees’ estimated majority is about 300. Texas. Official returns from thirty-two connties in Texas show the following: Cleveland, 67,872;Blaine, 26,344; St. John, 1,150; Butler. 879; Belva Lockwood, 4. The same counties gave Hancock 44,173; Garfield, 13,740; Weaver, 7,613.. The above counties show an increase of 30,699 votes over the total Presidential vote of 1880. At this rate of Increase the Cleveland electors will have a plurality of about 105,000 in the State. Michigan. Forty-three of the eighty counties in Michigan report the official count. Blaine’s pluralities. 13,353; Fusion pluralities, 6,370. The remaining counties are evenly divided between the Fusionists and the Republican. The plural* ity given in figures so far reported will be cut down to between 4,000 and 5,000. The Congressional delegation stands seven Fusion to one Republican. Kansas. Official returns from sixty-two out of the , eighty-two counties give Blaine 121,400; Cleveland, 70,906; Butler, 11,468; St. John, 3,354; Blaine’s plurality, 50,494. Martin, Republican, for Governor, has a plurality in the counties enumerated of 28,083, and the remainder of the State ticket 46,199. It is estimated that the full returns will give Blaine about 60,000 plurality. —:——Missouri. ’ ’ = The official returns of, 108 of the flZ'ooUnties'” in Missouri, including St. Louis, give Cleveland 226,008; Blaine, 193,820; St. John, 1,44-7; Cleveland’s plurality, 35,242; Cleveland’s malority,’ 30,801; Marmaduke, 210,218; Ford, 198,669; Brooks, 9,871; Marmaduke’s plurality, 12,749; Marmaduke’s majority, 2,878. McGrath, tot Secretary of State, has 31,374 majority. Tennessee. William B. Bate, Democrat, has a majority fox Governor of 6,000 in Tennessee. The Democratic Railroad Commissioners were defeated, but the Legislature is Democratic by a reduced majority. Cleveland’s plurality is about 12,000. The Republicans elect three Congressmen out ~ of teh. a gain of one.

Illinois Following is the official vote of Dlinois: For President—Blaine, 337,449; Cleveland, 312,320; Butler, 10,753; St. John, 11,824. Net plurality for Blaine, 25,129. For Governor—Oglesby, Rep., 334,454; Harrison, Dem., 319,436; Harper, Greenbacker, 8,535; Hobbs, Prohibitionist, 10,536; Oglesby’s plurality, 15,018. New Hampshire. The official returns received by the Secretary of State give the foUowing result of the vpte in New Hampshire: Blaine, 43,166; Cleveland, 39,166; St. John, 1,573; Butler, 552. Blaine’s plurality, 4,000; Blaine’s majority. 1,875. Currier, Republican, for Governor, has a majority over ad of 498. Pennsylvania. The official vote of all the counties in Pennsylvania gives Blaine a plurality of 80,520. Th* Republicans will have a majority of 12 in th® Senate and 81 in the House. The next Congressional delegation is 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats. The Republicans gain 4. Massachusetts. Complete returns from Massachusetts show the following result: Blaine, 143,416; Cleveland, 119,241; Butler, 23,866; St. John, 10,200. For Governor the vote stands: Robinson, 155,097; Endicott, 108,260; McCafferty, 23,552; Seelye, 8,241. Robinson's plurality is 46,837. Dakota Territory. The Legislature of Dakota, according to the latest semi-official returns, will stand: Republicans 68, Democrats 2, Independent Republican® 2. Wheat-grading and anti-monopoly legislation will occupy the attention of both houses this winter. Connecticut. The complete vote of Connecticut for Governor was: Waller (Dem.), 67,771; Harrison (Rep.), 66,430; Palmer (Pro.), 2,000; Curtis (People’s), 1,418. Waller's minority, 1,030. Cleveland’s plurality over Blaine is about 1,300. . * Nevada. With three counties to hear from the Legislature wiU stand: Senate, 15 Republicans <and 5 Democrats; Assembly. 31 Republicans and 9 Democrats. Republican majority on joint ballot, 32. Blaine’s majority is about 1.000. Delaware. The official vote of Delaware is as follows: Cleveland, T 7,054; Blaine. 12,778; St. John. 55; Butler, 6. St. John and Butler electoral tickets were reported in Newcastle County-only. The temperance legislative vote was 1,549. Vermont. Authentic returns of the electoral vote of all but three small towns in Vermont give Blaine a plurality of .2,100 in an aggregate vote of 56,755. Garfield's plurality In 1880, in an aggregate of 63,275, was 26,910. ; .... ' - Mississippi. FoUowing is the official vote of Mississippi: Cleveland, 78,457; Blaine, 42,774. Cleveland's majority, 35,683. • North Carolina. Cleveland's majority in North Carolina, with only two counties to hear from, is a little more than 25,000. ■ x Oregon. Returns from nearly the entire State show that Blaine's majority in Oregon will be not tar from 2,000. Florida. « A canvass of the returns from all the counties in Florida give Cleveland a majority of 4,160. The Next Congress. Mr. McPherson, Secretary of the Republican Congressional Committee, says, from the most authentic information he has been able to secure, the next House of Representatives will consist of 182 Democrats. 141 Republicans, 1 Greenbacker (Brumm, of Pennsylvania), and 1 Fusionist (Weav.r.'of lowal; a Democratic major ty over all of 39. A® compared with the membership of the present House thia estimate shows a loss of 19 votes to the Democrats and 4 to the Independents,- and a gain of 22 Republicans and 1 Fusionist vote. Thx Columbus Timft recall® the fact that Gen. Jackson had 219 electoral vote® in 183$. Okb-tbxkd of the Independent vote M Mae■achusetta waa tn Boston. .