The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-02
What Ex-senator Pugh Says


In a recent interview tx Senator Jas.
L. Pugh, of Alabama, who has resided 10
Washington the greater part Of the time
since retiring from the Senate, has fur
nished for publication signed letter, in
which he gives his views in regard TO the
outlook for the Democratic party next
wear, and his estimate Of certain gentlemen
who are mentioned as candidates for the
nomination for President In the two last
national campaigns Mr.. Pugh was an Az
dent supporter Of William J Bryan and
an advocate Of free silver He believes
that no mention should be made in the
next national platform Of the 10 TO !
ratio. Platforms should deal only in fun
damental principles. measures and policies
relating to existing conditions and affect
ing the public welfare On this point Mr.
Pugh says
at seems to me to be absolutely certain
LEAts among 0lLEE lAiii-ss hNhlAt- a15tHfA &c
said IN the platform about restoring sSver to
free coinage at 10 to l or any other ratio. Let
silver alone. Il will take care Of Itself IA the
future The unprecedented aud unexpected
increase in the supply of gold has made the
supply of metallic money greater than u
would have been had the free coinage Of sill
yer prevailed, and has thereby indicated the
contention of the friends of silver that II was
urged as necessary TO increase the supply
(then thought by them 10 be insutiicientl, IN
order that we might have sufficient guam
tty Of metallic money te meet the demands
of our trade aud commerce. This fabulous
increase of gold has postponed indefinitely
the question OF the necessary supply OF metal
lie money and the question Of standards Of
value.
GoRMAN HIS PREFERENCE.
This is what Mr.. Pugh says of Presi-
dental candidates
at looks TO me as if public opinion would
settle on Judge Parker. of New York, or
Senator German, of Maryland. Much de
ponds upon the New York delegation. The
Southern States will be disposed 10 co operate
with that delegation in its final action. Judge
Parker is wholly unobjeetionable to NE, and
am satisfied he is equally so to the Southern
States.
'If the New York delegates unite aud
earnestly demand the selection of Judge
Parker, he will be nominated by reclamation.
But, personally, and tor public considerations,
| prefer Senator German. | served with him
in the United States Senate from 1880 to
1897. He was page in the Senate when
was member of the Thirty-sxth Congress.
| know him intimately. He is self-made.
He has much knowledge and experience in
national history and Congressional legislation;
and wide personal acquaintance with our
public men. His private and public life and
character are without blemsh. He IS thor.
oughly practical in his political opinions and
training, is opposed to all extremes, friendly
TO labor and capital, giving each Justice and
fair play.
Senator German has the confidence and
friendship of business men in all pursuits, Is
opposed to all class legislation, and IN favor
of equal rights TO all men aud special priv
leges to none' has always been an organiza
ton Democrat, faithful to Democratic princl-
pies and organization. He is well known in
the whole country, and especially in New
York, where he is popular, and if he has at
any time the support of that State in the con-
vention, his nomination is reasonably GER
tain.