The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-20
WASHINGTON LETTER
(FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

The personality of the democratic ma
tional ticket continues to be the most
talked of political subject in Washing
ton, When General Miles retired on
August 8, and his retirement was an
nounced by a stereotyped oider, signed
by Corbin and unaccompauied by q
word of congratulation or commenda-
tion on his long and faithful services,
the possibility of Gorman and Miles as
the democratic nominees became sub
ject of general discussion but soon re-
ports began to come from the South
which dissipated the idea that Miles
could ever become a democratic candi
date 1t was shown that the Southern
ers had never forgiven Miles for putting
jefferson Davis in irons and in some
cities of the South, Miles retirement
had been celebrated. In Atlanta, the
state house had been decorated with
flags and bunting in honor of the occa
sion.
1t is generally held in Washington
that Senator Gorman is today the
strongest possibility and the Maryland
statesmans friends maintain that. as
leader of the minority in the Senate
during the approaching session, Mr..
German will gain new laCrels and will
enter next summers campaign with not
only the confidence of his own party but
with the approval of that large element
Of the republican party which rebels at
the stand pat" policy of the admins
tration and desires moderate tariff re-
form, especially in those schedules which
have been raised to their present high
altitude at the demand of the trusts.
Sound money and moderate tariff re-
vision is the platform for which Sena
tor German stands and it is evident
from the attitude of the eastern press
that he is regarded ms a very strong
candidate, by republicans as well as
democrats.
Another possibility has loomed up on
the horizon recently in the person Of
Judge Gray of Delaware. Judge Gray
undoubtedly profited much in public
opinion by the fairness with which he
presided over the Anthracite Coal Strike
Arbitration Commission and the equity
of the deciion OF that commission re-
tlected credit on all its members and
doubtless insured to Judge Gray place
in the affections of the labor element.
Now Judge Gray is again acting in the
capacity of peacemaker between labor
and capital. He is presiding over the
commission called into existence to ad-
just the differences between the Ia
bama coal operators and their employees.
Delaware, though small and southern
state, is doubtful one and it is regard
ed rs not improbable that Judge Gray's
name will figure prominently before the
democratic national convention. When
asked recently if he would entertain the
nomination Judge Gray declined to dis
cuss the subject.
Just where ex Senator David b. Hill
stands these days is also subject OF
speculation hy politicians. Mr.. Hill
has long been sileut, but that he will
figure in the convention as dark horse
is believed by some very astute politi
clans who claim that Mr. Hill advanced
the claims of Judge Parker with a view
to riveting attention on New York but
with the knowledge that the Judge
would never receive the nomination and
that any boom he might receive would
be premature and could never survive q
long cold winter.
Speaking of political possibilities youl
correspondent learns from authoritative
although confidential sources, that the
situation in Wall street is causing grav,
concern to the republican leaders A
valiant effort is being made to put .
brave front on and republican newspap
er correspondents are being asked t.
state that there is nothing to be feared
that the liquidation is confined to Wal
Street spectators that it cannot affec
the general prosperity and, in general
TO write dispatches calculated to uphold
the hands of the bulls and counterac
the almost inevitable consequences o
the liquidation The market is in pc
culiar condition, There is no lack o
money but public confidence is lacking
Thus far the capitalists have beer
Obliged to let go only their good stock
and even they have sold low, but If tn,
time comes, ~ it is feared it will, wher
the brokers and others have to let thei
poor things go there will follow a gener
al panic which will bring TO an end tn
boasted era of prosperity which il cal
culated to elect Mr.. Roosevelt IL tn
prosperity Of the West weathers tn
present liquidation the general situation
will be safer than it has been for som
time bnt, as prominent republics
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