The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE
Of Democratic Congressmen-New
 York Can Name the Candidate.


 Washington Special to New York Times. Inquiry among Democratic Senators and Representatives shows that there exists strong feeling of hopefulness for the success of the Democratic candidates for President and Vice-President at the cleo belief that the Democrats are at least ap- proximately harmonious, and that what ever factional feeling remains will be ob- liberated by the action of the National Convention in selecting candidates and formulating platform.
 This hopefulness for success is supple mented by the belief that President Roosevelt, who 1t is admitted on all sides will be the Republican candidate, has lost popularity and excited among conserva- tive Republicans the apprehension that his election next year would threaten the public tranquility and bring disaster to try.
 But while the Democrats believe they see chance for their nominees in 1901. they realize that candidates must be se- lected who will inspire the confidence of the people, and that principles must be enunciated that will not create alarm for the future in the event of Democratic success. The inquiry further shows that the Democrats in Congress, and especial ly those from States whose electoral votes are assured to the Democratic candidates, are not influenced by partisan or personal preferences in the choice of a candidate
 
 paramount. and they appear willing to surrender their individual preferences for that man who may be presented by New York and other States north of the Poto- mac and Ohio rivers who, in the judg- ment of the delegations from those States. can command the united support of the Democracy and present. reasonable chance of winning.
 The electoral vote of New York is re- garded as essential to Democratic suc- cess, and therefore there seems to be very general disposition to consult the leaders of that State and to accept the candidate who will receive the support of the New York delegation in the conven- ton. Taking the consensus Of opinion or ence is for German. but this contingent on his indorsement by the New York del- egation. If that delegation shall declare for Parker in the belief that he can com especially in New York, than German, there can be no doubt, judging from ex- pressions of Senators and Representa- tives that Judge Parker will be the nom- inee of the Democratic Convention. |.
 Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama-T have always been in favor of Richard Ol- ney, but I am for any man who is satis- Put me down as for a good Eastern man, though my own preference is for Olney. We want to win, and the way to do It Is to get whoever the East wants.
 
 timent in Alabama, and especially in my district. seems to be divided between Judge Parker and Senator German. I could not say that there was preference for one over the other but I believe that either would be acceptable generally.
 A. A. Wiley of Alabama-Since Grover Cleveland's announcement that he would not be candidate, sentiment in Alabama has gathered about the name of German. Judge Parker is popular there, but there Is feeling that he is d Hill man, and that is against him. There is no disguis- ing the fact that Grover Cleveland is popular in my State. He has friends all over it, and particularly in my district. If he were to be nominated. he would re- ceive the Sote of the whole South just as Loyalty as if nothing had ever hap pened to drive the two wings of the or ganiZation apart. I think the preDonder- ance of talk down there is for German. The people look upon him as strong, high office trained appreciation of its responsibilities and opportunities.
 Sydney J. Bowie of Alabama--In all vention an uninstructed delegation. and my prediction is 1t will be divided be- tween Senator German and Judge Parker. German is in the lead in our State. Ex President Cleveland has a great many supporters, who would be pleased to see him brought out again.
 Henry D. Clayton of .Alabama-By the time the convention meets Alabama will have a decided preference, and, as she is a rock-rbbed Democratic State, my be- lief is that we should have a hand in making the nomination. German, Parker and Olney all have friends in our State. My own choice at this time is Senator German. The Alabama Democrats will be for a man they think can be elected.
 John H. Bankhead of Alabama-There seems to be more enthusiasm among a. bama Democrats for Senator German than for other men mentioned for the nomination. but I am not prepared to say that our delegation will be instructed for him. Judge Parker and Judge Gray are