Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-01-15
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The Louisville Courier Journal Col.
Henry Watterson's paper. quotes United
States Senator +. r. Dubois Of Idaho as
saying that the three most available men
for the democratic nomination for the
Presidency are Judge Alton b. Parker of
New York, Senator A. r. German of
Maryland and ex-Secretary Richard OIL
ney of Massachusetts, and he thinks
Parker would be the strongest candidate.
The Washington Star, an independent
journal, expresses the opinion that ex-
Senator David r. Hill of New York Is still
Il factor to be reckoned with whenever
the democratic nomination for chief ex-
ccutivc is under consideration. The indie
pendent Boston Herald revives an inter-
esting episode In this connection, as fol-
lows:
Somebody who Is reported to be intcli-
gent in such matters has been estimating
on the spot what would have been tho out
come had David 3. Hill permitted Judge
Parker to be the democratic candidate
for governor in New York last autumn.
lie holds that Parker would have been
elected by 50UN majority. and that a Leg
islature in the State would have been
chosen that would have sent Mr. Hill 10
the United States Senate. This is rather
a dazzling prospect to have missed at
tanning. and that through the lack Of
sagacity in political prescience by Mr..
Hill. The senatorial bird in hand would
have been worth scores of presidential
opr ortunities such as are likely to come
to Mr.. Hi, in the bush. But there is
considerable play Of imagination here.
Judge Parker might-probably would
have lccr elected. though by less than
N,OGc ma iority, but II would require more
than that preronderance. as New York is
districted. to give the State a democratic
United states senator.
The current number of the Republic. a
Boston weekly. owned by Congressman
Fitzgerald, contains an article discussing
the availab iity of various democrats of
national fame as presidential candidates
for 1907. Four Of these are mentioned,
two of whom are citizens of New York
Judge Alton Parker and the Hon. David
Il. IIill-thc Hon. Arthur Puc German Of
Maryland, and the Hon. Richard Olney
Of achusctts.
The chances of the Marylander arc dis
posed OF in few words by the Republic.
which declares that he has absolutely no
following in the East, and hints that he
could not get the votes from the South.
Mr.. tIl's chances are not hclttlcd. and
he is credited with the desire to put his
party's good above his personal ambitions.
The Rcnuhlc believes that he will be the
dominating force in the next democratic
national convention. and that II he real
ICES that he cannot secure the backing Of
a united party he will advance Judge
Parker as the candidate of New York
State.
The chances of the latter are spoken of
very highly. Attention is called TO the fact
that democratic leaders in Washington
feel that a national victory for the party
can oniv be won next year with New
York candidate, thug:
III this feeling continues. Judge Parker
is bound to grow stronger from now on
rho position he occupies is very strong.
He car make few mistakes and no enc
mics"
But it is to the fourth candidate, Rich
ard Olney. that the Republic pays par
! ticular attention. This perhaps, is natur-
Al because the distinguished ex-Secretary
Of Cevelands cabinet is a citizen of the
Ray State. Attention is called TO the
prominent part which he took in the Nere-
"uolan matter of seven years ago, and the
opinion is Expressed that the present
Venezuelan situation and the interpreted
zion of the Monroe doctrine is TO have IA
| strong bearing upon the next presidential
| election. Hence, the deduction that MIR
Olney, from his crcditable and honorable
record in that regard, will make an ideal
! candidate and one who can secure the
nomination if Massachusetts democracy
will work for that end. The article closes
with this peroraton:
| "If he is nominated he can carry This
| State and place it in the democratic col
tlnn for n presidential nominee for The
! ilrsl time in its history.
Things are ripe for a change in this
! old Bay state. No better indication OF
this sentiment could be had than was
| shown in the recent meeting in Fanucil
! lIall where the cry for closer trade re-
! latonS with Canada and the taking off of
the duties on coal and beef was greeted
| with tumultnous shouts of applause by re-
| publcans and democrats alike. Massa-
chusctts to the front should be the watch
word. We want business! We must re-
store the oldtmc prestige of the common
wealth, We want Olney for President
| if we work together We can bring about
| his nomination."
All this is interesting from a political
point of view since the democratic party
must have pres lcntal candidate, no
matter how slim the chances of his cleo
ton by the people may be. 1t goes with.
out saying that when it comes to popu-
lar choice President Roosevelt is mora lly
certain to be his own successor, provided
scme untoward incident does not entirely
change the present trend Of public senti.