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The Helena Independent
Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana
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In Washington on May 15, Senator Hill argues that the electoral college cannot add 23 votes from new states until the new congressional apportionment, basing national convention delegates on the old system. Opposed by Brice and Gorman, but supported by some senators like Wilson of Iowa; could disadvantage Republicans and require Supreme Court ruling.
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He Proposes to Shut Out the New States From Voting for President.
Washington, May 15.-Senator Hill has created a commotion in political circles by claiming that the electoral college cannot be increased to 444 this year. He says the twenty-three votes which are to be added to the old states cannot properly be counted in the electoral college till the new congressional apportionment takes effect. He holds that the number of delegates to the national conventions should be based upon the old apportionment. Brice and Gorman oppose this view, but many of the most experienced senators admit that there is weight in Hill's argument. Senator Wilson, of Iowa, one of the best lawyers in the senate, inclines to that view of the case. If Hill's position is found to be correct, the republican party will be the chief loser, for a majority of the additional votes of the electoral college are in republican states. It may take a supreme court decision to determine this question.
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Washington
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May 15
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potential disadvantage to republican party; may require supreme court decision.
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Senator Hill claims the electoral college cannot increase to 444 this year by adding 23 votes from new states until new congressional apportionment; delegates to national conventions should use old apportionment. Opposed by Brice and Gorman, but supported by experienced senators including Wilson of Iowa.