The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-16
PARKER WILL NOT
Be 4 DICTATOR
National Committee viii Be
Left Free to Choose It's Own
Chairman
Special to The Globe


ESOPUS. N. Y, July 15.-It has oc-
Cured to Judge Parker that thesDem-
ocratic national committee is composed
representing forty five sovereign
states, not counting the territories and
Hawaii and Porto Rico, and that it is
just as well to let these gentlemen
elect their own chairman. If they
want Belmont, of course Belmont will
be chairman, but if the majority of
these prominent and representative
Democrats, with the success of the
Democratic party at heart, should pre-
fer some one other than Belmont, it is
likely that this some one will be chair
man. Parker's political motto in these
matters is that the Democratic party is
wiser than any one man, and as he
said before the ST. Louis convention,
and has had good proof of by the ac-
ton of the convention, II trust in the
Democratic party
Discussing Guardianship
Mr.. Sheehan drove to Rosemount
this afternoon and had an hours con-
ference with Judge Parker.
Did you go to New York to har-
monte the existing differences there ~
he was asked. sf.z5si
Il know of no existing differences
needing to be harmonized,' he an
swered
What can you say regarding the
craftsmanship of the national commit
ee, especially with reference to the
reported possibility of it's going tosAu-
gust Belmont?"
Nothing. That matter is still open"
ON the question as to the national
chairman Judge Parker has given
much thought. At present four men
are mentioned-Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Bel
mont, Senator German and Mr.. Tag
CART.
No one is closer to Judge Parker
than Mr.. Sheehan, none evidently will
be more influential in the campaign
than he; but he makes no secret of the
fact that he does not want to be ma
tional chairman, and it is believed that
Judge Parker will yield to his wishes.
There was rumor in Kingston to-
night, circulating with good deal of
lnsistence, that Judge Parker's per-
sonal campaign headquarters would
he would meet visiting delegations
there rather than at Rosemount. In
support of this rumor the fact was
cited that Kingston is more easily
reached by the New York Central (by
ferry from Rhinecliff), the Ulster Sc
Delaware and Waikiki Valley and New
York, Ontario & Western railroads,
and the numerous Hudson river boats,
while Esopus is available only by way
position to know do not attach great
value to this rumor.
Rosemount has become a center of
eager interest to passengers on all the
passing boats Nearly all of them blow
salute as they pass, and in the day
time little Alton Parker Hall, Judge
Parker's grandson, answers the salute
with a big American flag, brought by
Mr.. Sheehan from the ST. Louis con
vention, where it was waved in honor
of the judges nomination. In the
evening some one, usually Secretary
MeCausland, answers the salute with
rocket or Roman candle. The bugler
on the Mary Powell blows taps as
the boat leaves Esopus landing,
which is just in front of Rosemount.
No More Photographing
ESOPUS, N Y, July 15.-Judge
Parker drew the line on the photog-
raphers today and announced that this
would be the last day of promiscuous
photographing of him and his family.
81 reserve the right" said he laugh
lngly, ito put my hands in my pockets
and assume comfortable attitudes
without being everlastingly afraid that
1 shall be snapped by some fellow
with camera
Esopus has been fairly overrun, with
photographers, who have haunted the
judges footsteps and have photo
graphed not only himself but every
body and everything remotely connect
ed with him or his daily life. Today
pictures were taken of the judge and
his family. picturesquely grouped on
the lawn near the house.
Judge Parker today received the
following telegram from United States
Senator John w. Daniel, dated Lynch
burg, Va:
Our people are gratified that united
Democracy has leader who leads,
and tender my respects and con-
ordinations
Congressman M J. Wade sent the
following letter from Iowa City, Iowa ::
As the lone Democratic congressman
from Iowa. I congratu the people of
the nation that you have been nominat-
ed. l am especially gratifed in view of
the fact that l made a struggle in your
behalf against overwhelming odds. in our
state canvass. and was compelled to
await the ST. Louis convention for juSti-
fcation.
Won't Let Them See Him Dive
The heaviest mail in the history of
Rosemount came in for Judge Parker
today, and an enormous number of let
tiers went out. Almost every state was
represented in the mail. Judge Parker.
allows nothing unimportant to inter-
fere with his morning swim, and bright
and early he was in the Hudson. The
early trip of the steamer Mary Powell
sometimes brings her past the Rose
mount wharf just as he is taking his
swim, and the passengers try to see
the candidate at his diving, in which
he is an expert. but he always retires
to the boat house until the steamer is
gone
Judge Parker was unusually early
in starting for his horseback ride. He
received the following letter today
from Gen. Nelson A. Miles at ST.
Louis:
Safety for the good ship of state is of
the first Importance. At time when a
material crisis is pending. when demo-
cratic Institutions are in peril when great
evils should be eradicated, when inpor-
tant political questions must be decided.
has given to the country a candidate for
{ president in whom that great council of
representative men has every confidence.
and We have the best of reasons for be-
neying that that confidence will be con-
fTmed by the intelligent patriotic peo-
pie of the country
We all do know that the instincts and
training of the judge are to hold in sacred
regard the constitution and the faithful
Interpretation and execution of laws.
Hence we believe that under your adj
ministration its law will be administer
ed with fidelity and integrity believe
Wi he al ~ ON