The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-10
Taff-fed Trusts are Absorbing
 Nations Wealth
SUGGESTIONS FOR HARMONY
Says He Will Never Seek Nomination For Public Office-Will Probably Practice Law in New
 York.

Esopus N. Y, November 9.-Judge Parker tonight gave to the press an open letter addressed "To the Democracy or the Nation" in which he thanked those in charge of his campaign work ana ae- elared that the people will soon realize that the tariff-fed trusts are absorbing the wealth of the nation" He said that when that time comes, the people will re- turn to the democratic party for reliei. In this letter Judge Parker says he shall never seek a nomination for pubic or flee. He discusses the difficulties eneoun- tered by the democrats in making thelr campaign this year and makes sugges- lions regarding harmony in the party. In conclusion, the judge says that in the presence of defeat, he does not hesi- tate to say that in his opinion the great normal question that confronts the demo- erats is Shall the trusts and corpora tions be prevented from contributing money to control or to aid in controlling elections 2"
 The letter follows:
 Judge Parker's Statement. To the Democracy of the Nation:
 "Our thanks are due to the members Of the national committee, to the executive committee in charge of the campaign for most unselfish, capable and brilliant party service. All that 1t was possible for men to do they did, but our difficulty was be- yond the reach of party managers.
 T am most grateful to them and wish in this general way to extend my thanks to the workers as we'll as to the rank and file all over the country. 1 know how hard they struggled against overwhelm- ing odds and I only wish l could take each one by the hand and thank him.
 Deeply as I regretted leaving the bench at the time in the presence of over whelming defeat, I do not now lament it. I thought it was my duty. In the light of my present information, I am now even more confident that l did right. I.shall never seek nomination for public office, but shall to the best of my abil- ity. serve the party that honored me and l through the party serve my country.
 "TNe party has in the near future a great mission. Before long the people will realize that the tariff-fed trusts and illegal combinations are absorbing the wealth of the nation.
 Throw Off These Leeches.
 "Then they will wish to throw of these leeches, but the republican party will not aid them to do 1t. for It's leaders appreciate too well the uses to which the
 
 ical campaigns
 When that time comes and come fl i will, the people will turn to the demo- cratic party for relief and the party should be ready-ready with an organiza- ton of patriotic citizens covering every election distriet, who are willing to work for the love of the cause-an organization supported by as many towns, city, coun- | ty and state officers as we are able to elect in the meantime. We entered this canvas with every northern. western and eastern state save one in republican control.
 ''This gave to that party a large army of office-hoders reaching into every ham, let, many of whom gladly followed the examples set for them by members of the presidents cabinet in devoting their time and services to the party.
 Must Forget Past Difficulties.
 ITO accomplish much in this direction. however, we must forget the difficulties of the past. If any one suspects his neighbor O. treachery, let him not hint of his suspicion. If he knows he has de- serted us, Jet him not tell it. Our forces have been weakened by divisions. We have uuarreled at times over non-essen tials If we would help the people, il we would furnish an organization througf which they may be relieved of a part! that has grown so corrupt that 1t vii gladly enter into partnership with trust SO secure moneys for election purposes we must forget the difficulties of tn past, and begin this day to build up wher ever it be needed broad and effectiv organization. And we must, by constan teaching, through the press and from tn platform, apprise the people of the wa. the vicious tariff circle works.
 We must bring home to them at othe than election times the fact that tn moneys contributed to the republican party by the trusts is not only dishones money, but 1t is given that the trust ma, without hindrances take much large sum from the people.
 Tn the presence of a defeat that woul' take away all personal ambition were through that otherwise 1t possessed me, oo not hesitate to say that in my opiniol the greatest moral question which nov confronts us, is: Shall the trusts and cor porations be prevented from contributin money to control or aid in controlin elections
 Such service as I can render in tha or any other direction will be gladly ren dered And I beg the cooperation as fellow worker of every kind in the coun try ALTON B. PARKER
 Future Plans Undecided.
 The telegraph office at Rosemonr lodge was dismantled tonight after th days business. Judge Parker said t' night that his plans for the future weI not definitely made, but that soon would be in harness again. It is general believed here that he will engage the practice of law in New York formin partnership with some well establshe firm.