A Vacancy

Connecticut made nominations for her special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by the death of Mr. Brandegee. The election will be held on Dec. 16.

The Democrats named Hamilton Holt, wealthy publicist, for many years Editor of The Independent, a magazine. Quoth Candidate Holt:

"I shall be, if elected, ever ready to unite, with good men and women of whatever creed or Party to bring about the greatest good to the greatest number."

The Republicans nominated Hiram Bingham, South American explorer, Professor of Latin American History at Yale, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut and, since Nov. 4, Governor-elect. Quoth he:

"I have been given a job and now you ask me to take another. I believe in the Connecticut system of representation. I have believed where a citizen is asked to do a duty he should do it. You, as representatives of the people, have asked me to do another job, to perform a duty. You have the right to ask this of me; and I accept."

Connecticut, normally Republican and Republican in November, is expected to elect Mr. Bingham. On Dec. 30, the official canvass of the votes of the special election will be made. On Jan. 7, Mr. Bingham ceases to be Lieutenant Governor and becomes Governor. If elected on the 16th of December, Mr. Bingham, according to Connecticut law, must take office as Senator within 20 days of his official notification (immediately following the official canvass on Dec. 30). He is expected to deliver his inaugural message as Governor on Jan. 7, enter his resignation within two weeks and assume the toga within the same period. Swift.