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HANSEN pain in tba back. , cheat, oi Porous & Plaster the hott of counterfeits and Imita. Second Edition, 5 A. M. A REPUBhlGAJi LAflDSIilOE The Apostle of Sound Money and Protection Receives Overwhelming Majorities AH Over the Country. SURE OF THREE HUNDRED ELECTORAL VOTES Frco Silver Uumiu Went Dunn In, Cruliii) Defeat-Maryland, Vlr Rlnlu, Kentucky, u Well u Nebraska, Go AgaiiiHt tlic I'opocrutlc Candidate Only a Question of Counting the Majority. The "cause" of freo silver was so overwhelmingly overthrown by the peo ple yesterday that its future reap pearance In American politics Is almost Impossible. It wax predicted that tne greatest political battle In the history of the world would be one of surprises. It really was a surprise RepublU an managers themselves are surprised when such states as Tennessee. Vir ginia, Maryland. Kentucky, go Repub lican, an expression of surprise Is not unnatural. The fact that Chlcairo la the center from which reports are Bent out to this coast makes returns slower than In former elections, when all roads of Information led from New York. Still, the magnitude of McKlnley'a majority at thla hour la plainly apparent. That he will have not lees than 800 votes In the electoral college la not a matter about which there can be the slightest doubt. HI xipular majority will be enormous. The returns from Pacific coast stairs are yet so Incomplete and scattering that It la Impossible- to aay how any one of thee states but Ore gon Iioji pone. The lust returns, bow ever, at the time this edition of the As t. n1. in Is put to press, Indicate that not only Oregon which Is positively safe by a good majority but Wash ington and California aa well will be counted In the column for sound money, protection, reciprocity and prosperity. Such a complete repudiation of any one-time popular political doctrine has perhuiis not been witnessed In the his tory of any country on earth. Following are the complete returns received through the Associated Press by the Astorian up to 3:30 a. m. THE EARLY SUMMARY. Washington, November 3. At 11 o'clock sufficient returns had been re ceived at Republican readquarters to show that McKlnley had received IM electoral votes and Bryan 69 votes, while 94 were In doubt, some through a question as to what the returns Indi cated, and others from a lack of definite returns. The stntes for McKlnley are: Connecticut, 6; Delaware. 3; Illinois, 24; Indiana, 15; Iowa. 13; Kentucky, 13; Maine, 6; Maryland. 8: Massachusetts, 13; Michigan, 14; Minnesota, 9; Nebras ka, 8; New Hampshire, 4; New Jersey, 10; New York. 3; North Dakota, 3; Ohio, S3: Pennsylvania, 32; Rhode Is land 4; 8outh Dakota, 4; Tennessee, 12; Vermont, 4; West Virginia, 6; and Wis consin, 12. For Bryan Alabama, 11; Arkansas, S; Colorado, 4; Florida, 4; Georgia, 13; Idaho, 3; Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, !; and South Carolina, 9. In doubt, or returns Indefinite Cali fornia, 9; Kansas 10; Missouri, 17; Mon tana, 3; Nevada, 3; North Carolina, 11; Oregon, 4; Texas. 15; I'tah, 3; Virginia, 12; Washington, 4; and Wyoming. 3. ILLINOIS. Chicago, November 3. Mark Hanna wires the Associated Press as follows: "My opinion Is that McKlnley Is elect ed by a majority that will settle the Is sius of this campaign and guarantee to the civilized world that the United Stall's can be depended upon to main tain her honor and Integrity." Chicago, November 3. At 8 o'clock VIce-Chalrman Payne, of the Republi can national committee, made the fol lowing announcement, which he also wired to Mr. Hanna: "We have Chicago by about 60,000; returns from Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Indicate that those states are safe for McKlnley." Chicago, November 8. Chicago, with one precinct missing, gives McKlnley a majority of 64,000. Returns received by the Associated Press up to midnight Indicate the probable election of Mc Klnley and Hohart, although the re turns are so meagre from a number of doubtful states that this conclusion can only be reached by an estimate based upon gains and losses. The best esti mates obtainable Indicate that Maine and Vermont have- given majorities somewhat reduced from the special elections; that New Hampshire gives about 20,000; Massachusetts 120,000; and Rhode Island and Connecticut propor tionate majorities, all for McKlnley; New York Is estimated at 250,000 and Pennsylvania Is likely to reach the same figure. If not greater. Maryland ha been carried for the Republican candidate for president by a majority exceeding 20,000 and Delaware Is con fidently claimed, but apparently In doubt, though the plurality Is likely to exceed 1,000. Returns from West Virginia are not sufficient to Justify the claim of either party. Ohio has given a very large Republi can plurality and Kentucky Is appar ently assured to McKlnley, although later returns may not Justify this claim. Tennessee seems to have been carried for Bryan, notwithstanding the confident aasertlona to the contrary of Republican majorities, and the same Is probably true of North Carolina. In dlana and Michigan, as well as Minne sota, indicate heavy Republican gains and a strong probability' that thjyr nave gone for McKlnley. Illinois will give McKlnley over 190.000 plurality: Ne braska and North and South Dakota are very close ai4, at 111 In doubt Wy oming seems to have gone for McKln ley. Returns from the Pacific coast states are too meagre to Justify any claim respecting them. The states of Vir ginia. South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Col orado, Nevada, Montana, and Idaho may be safely placed in the Bryan col umn. Returns from Kansas and Texas are scattering and Indicate nothing, al though heavy Republican gains are re ported from Dallas and Galveston. At 12:30 later returns seem to indi cate that West Virginia, Michigan and Kentucky can be added to the Republi can column. . OREGON. Portland, November 3. Chairman Hlrsch says McKlnley has carried Ore gon by Ave thousand plurality. This city complete gives McKlnley 10.171; Bryan. 5.420. Twenty precincts In this city and 53 precincts outside of the city give Mc Klnley 10.300; Bryan. 7.0S1. If this ratio is maintained McKlnley will have at least 8,000 majority In the state. Ono hundred and sixty-two precincts ut of 728 In Oregon, Including Port land, give McKlnley 19,656. Bryan, 15.- 144. This Is about one-half of the vote of the state. One hundred and eighty-four pre elncta In the state outside the city of Portland, give McKlnley 18,254; Bryan, 1S.154. Portland, Nov. 4. At 2 a, m. 59,020 votes huve been counted In the entire state, and McKlnley has a majority of 4SC3. Returns from all but five small precincts In Multnomah county give McKlnley 1U.!3; Bryan, 6310. In the state outside of Multnomah county 218 precincts give McKlnley 20.326; Bryan, 20.S01. It is estimated McKlnley'a ma jority in the state will be close to 4000. WASHINGTON. Seattle, November 4. The vote here today was very heavy. Fully 80 per cent of the votes were cost by 2 o'clock. The Indications point to substantial Republican gains, but the vote will be close. The Republicans expect to elect at least one of the two congressmen. The Peoples' candidate, James Hamil ton, leads, and will run ahead of hla ticket. - The Republicans will also elect Sullivan governor, as Rogers, the Pop ulist, has run behind his ticket all over the state. The unionists continue to claim everything by a large majority, while the state Republican headquar ters Is confident of a small majority. At 11:30 o'clock 1290 votes had been counted In Seattle, the percentage In favor of McKlnley Indicating that he will carry King county by 1100 majority. Returns from the state In general are too meagre to base predictions. Incom plete returns from four counties west of the mountains show McKlnley to be In the lead. In Spokane county, In East ern Washington, Bryan Is leading by a big vote. In Gorfield county Bryan has a majority of 50. Portland, November 4. Returns from the state of Washington are very mea gre "at 1:30 a. m. The Indications point to tho success of the Bryan electors and the entire fusion state ticket, In cluding two congressmen. Thlrty-slx prelncts give McKlnley 106; Bryan, 1581. CALIFORNIA. flan Francisco, November 8. The polls in this state closed at t o'clock with more ballots In the boxes than ever before In the history of the state. At 3 o'clock Chairman Alfred, of the Democratic state committee, said the Democrats would carry California by 25.000. Chairman McLaughlin, of the Re publican committee, would make no prediction, but expressed the opinion that the Republicans had good show to win. At 9:45 Chairman Alfred, of the Dem ocratic state committee, makes the fol lowing statement: "I see no reason from the few re turns received so far in California to alter my former prediction that Bryan will carry the state by 25.000." At Republican headquarter Chair man McLaughlin gave the following: "I am not willing to make a definite statement as to figures, aa the returns are meagre; I am confident, however, that McKlnley will carry the state." One hundred and thirty-seven pre cincts In California give McKlnley 5082; Bryan, 6067. The same precincts gave Harrison a majority of 445. Ban Francisco, November 4. The Chronicle claims that the city of San Franclaco will give McKlnley from 5000 to 10.000 plurality. Sacramento, November 8. Grove Johnson (Republican) has been defeat ed for congress. NEBRASKA. Omaha, Nov. 3. Twelve out of 7 pre cincts In the city of Omaha give Mc Klnley 1963; Bryan 1103; same in 194 gave the Republican ticket 1654; Democratic-Populist 1179. At 9.30 the indications are that the vote of the state of Nebraska on the presidential ticket will be very close. Seventy-three precincts outside of Oma ha and Lincoln are making big gains over the vote of 1894. The gains about offbtt on another, however. In the larger towns of the state McKlnley leads Bryan and in the smaller village Bryan slightly leads. On the theory that Bryan will carry the farmer vote, the present situation favors him, since no returns of Importance have yet been received. Those rural districts which have reported, however, do not bear out the Idea that farmers are voting for Bryan- Ten rural precincts have reported a showing of about the same ratio which Is obtained in small towns. This means that McKlnley will carry Nebraska by a small vote, though the silver men do not concede this. Chicago, November 1 Advices to the Republican headquarters from Nebras ka are to the effect that the state has gone 13,000 for McKlnley. i Lincoln, November S. The Fifth Ward gives McKlnley 813 and Bryan 614. Mr. Bryan received the election re turns at his home over a special wire. He remained during the evening in his private room In the second story of his house, leaving the first story to news paper corresiKindenta. He told them If he had any communications to make to them he would notify them. He spent the afternoon sleeping and was very little disturbed by callers. Precinct A of the Fifth ward In this city, Bryan's precinct, gives Bryan 102 to 199 for McKlnley. This Is a material gain for Bryan. His friends claim the county for him. At 10 o'clock Chairman Post, of the Republican state committee, claimed the state of Nebraska for McKinley by a majority of from 7,000 to S.000. "We have," said he, "received very scattering returns and It Is Impossible to give anything like accurate figures. Complete returns have been received from only eighty-five precincts In the state and we have neither footed up the totals nor made conjjiarlsons In them. The returns, however. Indicate gains sufficient to warrant the claims made." Omaha, November . 3. At midnight returns from Nebraska precincts are still very meagre, but Indicate that Mc Klnley has carried Nebraska. Not on ly does the count seem to be retarded by slijw counting, but the total vote Is much heavier than two years ago, when 210,000 votes were cost in the guberna torial election. Nearly every precinct heard from shows gains for both Mc Klnley and Bryan over 1894. So close Is the contest that almost complete re turns from all counties would have to be hod before a reliable statement of the approximate majority could be given. The closeness of the vote on president Indicates that the vote on the state ticket will also be close, as well aa the c'.ose contests for congress in three or four of the districts. Three out of the six congressional districts appear to be safe for the Republican candi dates, with the probabilities that five. If not all six, will go Republican. Omaha Is safely McKlnley by 2.000. This Is expected to offset fully any Bryan strength unheard from In the Populist counties. Lincoln will give a small plu rality against Bryan. The Democratic committee does not concede Nebraska, but still thinks Bryan will win. One hudred precincts outside of Oma ha will give McKlnley 11,652, Bryan 10,397. Two years ago the Republican vote was 10,852, and Democrat-Populist 8,695. Omaha, November 4. The following statement was Issued at 1 a. m.: "To the Associated Press: We will carry the state by 15,000 and elect all congressmen and the entire state ticket and legislature. (Signed) James C. Dahlman, chairman Democratic state committee." Lincoln, November 4. Mr. Bryan's intimate friends report at mldnlgEt that be doea not consider the case as definitely lost, but that on the contra ry be considered that there was still ground for hope of hi success. He had expected the first returns, being from the larger cities, would be against him. He left orders that the principal bulle tins be sent to his rooms, and he read them there, manifesting especial inter est In the reports from Nebraska. In case of the confirmation of his defeat it Is understood to be Mr. Bry an's Intention to Issue an address urg ing the maintenance of the silver causa as the paramount issue for the next campaign. Lincoln, November 1 McKlnley'a majority in Lincoln Is 1008. Bryan's ward, the Fifth, gave a majority of 208 against him, and hi precinct 87 major ity In opposition. THE ENGLISH VIEW. London, November 1 The Interest in the presidential election la the United States Is the greatest ever seen In this city In a similar event The newspapers are publishing many columns on the event and the result Is discussed all over the city. The features of business on the stock exchange today was the buoyancy of American securities in re sponse to the New York market COLORADO, ' . , D;nver, November 3.-8 p. m. The polls In Colorado closed at 1 oclock and no returns are In as yet The vote Is reported to be about the same as two years ago. 180,000. There' Is no ques tion of the election of the Bryan electors by over 100,000. 11:30 p. m. The result On the election of state officers Is still In doubt.' Bryan's plurality will reach 110.000 In the state and Congressman Sharfortb, silver- Republican, and Bell, Populist are re elected by 50.000 to 60,000 majority each. Returns from half the precincts In the city indicate that Bailey, Populist sil ver, for governor, will have a small plurality in the city, but advices from the state show that In many places, Adams, Democrat-Silver-Republican, had run far ahead. No definite fig ures can be given on the legisclature, but the re-election of Senator Teller Is assured In any event all parties, ex cept the McKlnley Republicans, having Indorsed him. NEW YORK. New York, November 8. Based on re turns from one-fourth of the election districts above the Harlem river, to gether with nearly complete returns from New York and King's county, which Includes New York City and Brooklyn, the plurality of McKlnley over Bryan In the state is estimated at 295.000. . , JIcKInley's plurality over Bryan In New York City Is 16.5S9. KENTUCKY. Louisville, November 4. Returns from the state received up to 1 o'clock Indicate that Kentucky will give Mc kinley a majority of from 10,000 to 12.000. Reports are claiming It by 15.000, while Chairman Somedsm, of the Democratic comlttee, says all the returns show Democratic gains. All returns from Eastern and Central Kentucky are fa vorable to the Republicans. The Dem ocrats have probably carried but three congressional districts. Breckinridge's election Is probable. At Republican headquarters 5S8 precincts have been heard from and show a Republican gain of 6078 over Bradley's vote In 1895. The counties to hear from are largely Republican. New York, November 3. The New York Herald says McKlnley will "Carry Kentucky by 16.000, with a Republican majority In the house, and that Breck inridge Is elected. Lexington. November 3. Later re turns from the state Indicate that Mc Klnley will carry Kentucky by a much greater majority than Bradley carried It in 1895 for governor. The state will probably give McKlnley 25,000 or 30,000. The result Is a great surprise to the free silver leaders and the size of the result is a surprise to the sound money men. KANSAS. . Topeka, November 3. At midnight there are no returns whatever from the state, and it is Impossible to make a (Continued on Third Page.) Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report. a . I 1 J r El 1 C i3 ACSOLUTELY PURE CLATSOP COUNTY TO THE FRONT Handsome .Majority fur McKinley and Sonnd Money. NOT A DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT In the County or City Loyal to the Backbone Populism, Free Silver" and Repudiation Buried. ' i McKlnley to elected. '' ""'"' Oregon rolls up a large majority.' " f' Astoria and Clatsop county axe In the procession. - ,. -.... ,.a H ever there waa any 'question as ta the maintenance of the tight the honor of the nation the principles of goo4 government and the support of the su preme authority of Ui United States, It has now been settled beyond dlsputa by the moat overwhelming popular vote ever cast for a candidate for the chief executive- office of .this country. The defeat of Bryan and his cohorts la greater than the defeat of Horace Gree ley In 1872. The people have arisen la their might and with one voice declared these United States should still be Uie banner nation of the world. Perhaps there bad never been a more overwhelming defeat of any presiden tial candidate until Horace Greeley la 1872 received but 2,834. 07 against U. a Grant's 3,697.070 popular votes, and ft against Grant's 288 electoral votes. Ia 1888 Harrison's electoral vote was 231, Cleveland's, 168. Utah's small majority for Bryan Is a distinctive Republican victory, while the unexpected RepubUV , can majorities In a number of the Southern states only goes to show that Mason and Dixon's line aa well as party lines has been obliterated In the present campaign.. Illinois baa vindicated her honor, and for all time placed its heel upon the bead of the serpent of anarchy and revolution. Wisconsin and, Minne sota have shown by their tremendou ' rnajoritlee) for McKlnley their unswerv ing allegiance to the Union. - ; , ;,: Clatsop county has oat-Herod ed Her od, in the face of tremendous opposition and continuous urging oo by dlsrepula- i ble free sliver organs of the always on- easy element among the working men, she has vindicated herself and largely assisted In the triumph of Oregon. Tb Clatsop county Republican committee has done noble work and deserves the highest commendation from alL In the city of Astoria, ' contrary to expectations, every precinct rolled b a majority for McKlnley. In the strong hold of Populism centering between 15th and 16th streets on Commercial, and hard by the Second Ward polling place; a most decided and satisfactory victory was gained. Throughout the city last night there was the greatest enthusiasm.' Populists, Democrats, free silverltes, and Republicans, all gath ered at McKlnley Club "headquarters to hear the news and listen to the cam paign songs of the glee club. At En gine Co. No. Ta house the returns were flashed upon the screen by a powerful lantern and at Madison's cigar store on Commercial street another lantern ex hibited the returns and cartoons. Ia front of both places large crowds re mained until early this morning. Not an unfortunate Incident marred the day In Astoria, which was perfect so far as the weather was concerned, as was shown by the very large vote polled. The election went off quietly and peace ably, showing that In Clatsop county, at least the Inherent love of law and good order prevailed. The following are the figures for the city and county so far as received up to 2 o'clock this morning. ASTORIA. First Precinct McKlnley, 54; Bryan 68; total, 152; majority for McKlnley, 18. Second Precinct McKinley, 130i Bry an 113; tortal, 264; majority 37 for Mo Klnley. Third Precinct McKlnley, 16S; Bryan 100; total, 2!3; majority, 68 for McKln ley. Fourth Precinct McKlnley 300; Bry an 150; total 471; plurality, 150 for Mc Klnley. Fifth Precinct McKlnley 274; Bryan 198; total 471; plurality 76 for McKlnley. Sixth Precinct McKlnley 180; Bryan 06; total 264; plurality 114. Seventh Precinct McKlnley 117; Bry an 84; total 215; plurality S3 for Mc Klnley. Total vote cast In the city, 2120, with a plurality of 494 for McKlnley. A num ber of scattering votes Included In the totals have not been tabulated. In the county, so far as heard from, j the following precincts returned plu ralities for McKinley: (Continued on Third Page.) IPTCl