The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
MURPHY MAY BE
 A NATIONAL POWER.
New York Can Almost Control Presi- dential Nomination, Says
 w. F. Rarity.

w. ". 6Arrtty.
 Hot Springs, Va. Special to New Yorl
 That Charles F. Murphy has 1t In hi, power to exercise a tremendous infiuenct in the Democratic National Convention next year Is the declaration made here tonight by William F. Harrity who wal Chairman of the Democratic Nationa paign.
 Several other Democrats of national re. pute are here, including William A. Gas. ton, the young leader in Massachusetts who as the candidate for Governor in the last two elections, has greatly reduced rity and Colonel Gaston expressed the opinion tonight that the tariff would be tne leading question in 1904. MT. Harrity concluded his interview by saying:
 ing the Democratic presidentiai nomina- ton much will depend upon the attitude of New York. My belief is that if that State shall appear in the next Demo- monfous and united delegation she will have almost controlling influence in making the platform and the candidates. This means that much will depend up- splendid victory in Greater New York. MT. Murphy as the leader of the Demo cratic organization in the city and Col 9nel McCslisn as its Mayor wi wiii have and expectations of the people there, but have no doubt that they will be equal to the occasion and thus strengthen their aid largely in leading the Democratic party to victory"
 Mir. Harrity is strong Cleveland man. tie has had many talks with MT. Mur- titude of New York State next year. To be entirely frank, he said tonight
 T do not regard the outlook for Demo- cratic success as particularly bright or ArfHr oI a1rI har hAA dl- cided improvement in the situation within the past six months. which has been em- phasized by the result of the recent elec- ton in Greater New York where the Charles F. Murphy won decisive and notable victory. Tho result there has given heart and hope to the Democracy
 hs and nd they aaSe cess achieved in Maryland under the leadership of Senator German.
 The tariff will doubtless be the leading issue of the next campaign. The Demo- cratic party will surely demand a revis- ion of the tariff that will mean a substan- fial reduction of duties. Then, too, the personality. or individuality, of President campaign. He is getting to be more and more regarded as uncertain and wanting In conservatism. The number of Repub- Jeans who are saying that if the Demo- crats will only nominate some good, safe man they will support him and that in their opinion he viii be elected is increas- ing rapidly. I frequently have such re- met hundreds of infiuential Republicans who talk in the manner I have stated.
 Tt is to be frankly admitted that our party is not yet thoroughly united, but a decided improvement in that direction is quite apparent. and, in my opinion. that improvement will continue, so that next summer will see us a united and hopeful party, and possibly successful one.
 fn nvaAt he, who are strong and who would prove available, among them being Cleveland, Gray, Olney, German, Hill. Parker. Francis and Miles. Cleveland has enemies organization men of the party. but he is unquestionably strong with the masses. for the people have implicit confidence in his sturdy Integrity and patriotism;
 Senator and at present judge of the Cir cult Court of Appeals. I regard as one of the strongest and most available men mentioned. He has the confidence of the business interests of the country as well as those who may be called the plain peo- pie as represented by the workingman Each of the. others named has his strong
 William A. Gaston tonight spoke in terms of great hopefulness for the Demo- crats next year owing to victory in New York.
 Tt was a great victory and A great sur- prise," he said. Tt has encouraged Dem ocrats everywhere. I am most favorabIy impressed by the men who are elected
 "As to candidates for President. I can not express an opinion now. The issue will be the tariff, and in Massachusetts, we are deeply interested in reciprocity with Canada"
 MT. Murphy has been a close listener in talking with these well known Democrats but has said little. He regards it as too Tar ahead to commit the organization to any man, but he has stated that he fa- vors Cleveland.