The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

course was strikinsly shown by the vote
in Greater New York, which proved that
all Bryan'S earnest atlherentS cast their
strength and influence with IaTHInany MI
Croker then did all he could do for his
,arty and its candidate. And that uhs
party leaders ali agree in uhts opinion Is
shown by HIr. BrySln's post-elect.on ac-
know dgments and those OF Senator
Jones, Gov. Stone and Others, TO the Tam
many chief.
IN HCNoREID MAN.
AS a result OF my close Study of Richard
Croker, from the point of view OF a bust
ness men, L think he is Il man OF kindly
and loyal Instincts, and fully agree with
Mr.. John D. CrimmiIi-, that the charges re-
speeding the personal direction or the pro-
ceeds oil the police vice-protect1on fund or
funds are a SANDER. so far as Nir. Gro
ker is concerned. l think he IS .-nXious TO
see vice suppressed, and, to my Lind, his
sincerity is shown by the keen interest ne
took in the initial movement TO establish
the Outdoor Recreation League OF New
York, an organization that has done more
to minimize vice in the tenement districts
r.lan, l may say, all the churches COM
bined That League helps TO rescue chill
| Gren from their pernicious surroundings
. and gathers them into SytulnsssiisIns anu
other places where they can have innocent
and healthful amusement
TO back TO the Saltl-lElpeILiiiSt HioNS-
nent and the men prominent in IT, the
! country, in my opinion, owes very great
debt to Mr.. Arson Phelps Stokes He was
F; the president of the National Association,
and he gave most generously to the assoc
t citation. both in money and personal ser
! vice. The possessor of many millions,
| every instinct C. his nature goes to the
! betterment of his fellowmen.
! met Mr. Andrew Carnegie. He is
J simple unassuminS business man, with a
! magnificent stock of moral as Well as
! physical courage. He is intensely earnest
| II am an optiulst." he said to me on one
| occasion II have built many air-castle In
NV day. but the realization has far ex-
ceeded the visionary creations AS TO the
| American people 1 have the most absolute
| he,jeT that in time they will solve the
! question Of Imperialism and all the other
| problems that confront them Colonies
| held as dependencies have no place In the
| American system.
HON. CARL SCTURZ.
carl SchurZ appeared to me to be wrap
red mn in the consciousness of his own in
] teilectual superiority. That l regard as
i his great weakness. Because of d great
| family bereavement, he made only ons
set speech IN the campaign. but he made
amends by the many able articles that he
wrote for the newspaper. Sis ability
cannot be questioned, but I think there
are MANY persons that believe his advo-
cacy of a cause would be more effective
Il he were a little more aggressive
Bourke Cochran is man OF brilliant
mind and great charm of manner. He CID
ma gnificent work.
,Sr1ator Hill has great PresidSlttil TIM
Der in mis- mental and political makeup.
There is an impression, 1 think. mat ne Is
indifferent to the other sex. Ills nasni-
dcent offering of flowers to Mrs. Bryan
| convinced me that this side OF nus csdf-
| acter is as we'll rounded out as are stii
tha other ones.
thar no IS sincere. I was very Mulch
struck nv his earnestness and directness
OF speech
the very best stump-speakers in the
J Upited States.
c,I western politician. and a successful
cns MT that He VIII ALWAYS De a dorni-
narst factor in the politics of Chicago. but
that ne will ever be ii Presidential nomi-
nee. do not for a moment believe
JUDGE AftTGEl4D.
Ex-Governor AEtgeid has great intellsc-
tuaI power, but I seriously question
whether he will over be a political factor
again He has been linked In an IN
| pleasant way with the Ansrch SITS. either
| as advocate or apoiosist. His friends
claim that in this grave injustice has
/
married his usefulness.
John &. ssanchseld is a cool. self
possessed Intellectual man. expect 70
see him become the Governor OF New
York, and that in 1901 ne will either be
candidate for the Presidency or be
found supporting his old law partner.
David Bennett Hill. for the nomination..
| w. r. Hearst. think, did more for the
Democratic cause during the campa Sn
than did any other single man. speaking
from national standpoint expressed
this opinion one evening 20 Chairman
Jones. He did not agree with me- Who
then is the mani" I asked Senator Jones.
William J.. Bryan, was the reply. Mr..
Hearst has great business ability. sssl-
erors impulses. and 90 not hesitate to
say that he would a!l any political posi-
ton 10 which he may aspire With credit
to himself and to the country. Nathan
Stratus is always tower OF strength IN
any campaign In his political WORK. he Is
i as quiet and unohstrusiye as hs Is IN his
Charitable work As a business man.
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