Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-25
DEMOCRACY IN 1904.

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presidential candidate. In tae first
place Mr. Olney is one of the most
overrated men in America. Secondly,
he is too old. Men who have reached
three score and ten are beyond the linz
Il. Thirdly. he comes from state that
| has nothing to give democracy in eX-
change for the honor, aud lastly. he is
an aristocrat without thought or sym
pathy for men in the humber walks OF
life. He may be dismissed not only as
improbable candidate, hut as an I'M
possible one.
When the Brooklyn Eagle placed
Grover Cleveland in the field he was
considered by many republicans as a
probable nominee and AZ dangerous
one. If Grover Cleveland should be
nominated he would be overwhelming
~ defeated, but as he can never be
nominated without doing violence to
every tradition of democracy, and as
such nomination would be unmindful
of the history of this government and
subversive of its fundamental princi-
pies, it is entirely safe tc say that such
Il thing will never happen. The prece-
dent established by Washington is as
much a part of the constitution of the
United States as if it We're written
therein.
In the memorable contest OF 1880 it
was finally and forever settled that no
man could be president of this republic
three times. Every possible argument
was used to evade the application OF
the law, but without avail. The odd
Guard made a brave light. but went
down in defeat Had General Grant
been nominated in 1850 he would have
been defeated.
But who is calling Grover Cleveland?
Surely not democrats. II is quite Ger
tain that no Bryan democrat would
consent to Grover Cle"eland's nomi-
ration. Nor can one find gold demo-
Gratis who favor 1t. Mr. Clevelands
name was thrown out DIS a feeler by
such men as j. p. Morgan, Divine Right
Baer and others, who are trying to find
some one who can defea; Roosevelt. II
he belongs or what he represents in
magnificent campaign fund, but he
politics. Mr.. Cleveland could get a
couldn't carry single northern state.
What about Judge Parker, of New
York. the next formidable candidate?
Did one ever hear of Juige Parker un-
til after the court of which he is
member handed down an opinion hold
ing the Ford franchise law unconstitu-
tional? Judge Parker had the deciding
vote in that matter. Without him the
court was evenly divided. The Ford
bill became law While Theodore
Roosevelt was governor CT New York.
He and his advisers framed the bill and
worked strenuously to make II law.
They succeeded. 1t was the first at
subject certain forms Of wealth to tax
alton, and 1t was first tried In the state
where the greatest franchises existed.
The bill was drawn by George Hollis of
Kew York City. q really great const!tu-
tional lawyer and submitted to DIR.
Shaw of the Review of Reviews, DIR.
Butler of Columbia University and 9TH
er great men. Before and after it be-
came a law 1t met with the rnost bit
tons of the state, and when the SUI
preme court. by the vote of a demo-
cratic judge, held that this effort to
make wealthy corporations bear a part
of the burden of taxation was unconsu-
tuticnaI there was great rejoicing
among Morgan, Plat, ct AL, and Judge
candidate for the presidency. 1t was
certainly queer Introduction to the
public, and an exceptionally queer In
PRODUCTION of a democratic candidate.
Since the reversal of Judge Albert Par
ker and Judge Albert Parker's court by
the court of appeals, Judge Albert Par
ker has disappeared from public view.
OF all the men who have been promi-
nently mentioned thera are Two, and
two only, whose nomlnd ton would be
consistent. These men are David B.
Hill, of New York, and Garter Harris
son, of Illinois. These men both have
exceptional ability. Either as candi-
date would secure the vote of united
democracy. and the nomination or
either would place a great state in the
doubtful column. For lie reason that
the democratic party is not expected to
act with wisdom. the nomination of
neither of these men can be expected.
There are two left, Senator German,
of Maryland, ard Millionaire Hearst
OF the first 1T raay be said that he
would be passive candidate. He is
known to the country TOO well and Is
universally distiusted ss a statesman
and politician. In his support the two
wings Of the party woud be friendly,
but their support of a nam With Cor
mans record would be Eerfunctory and