New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
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The Democratic leaders are all az sea on the
national craftsmanship. The situation still STANDS
that Senator Arthur L. German. Of Maryland
have the place if he will accept IT, but Mt
German is coy and does not seem 10 want the
place. II is understood that he has not refused
1t in out and out terms. but has expressed an
unwilIingness 10 accept the task. Against this.
Thomas Taggart. national committeeman from
Indiana. is making aggressive fight for IT,
and the situation is confusing Mr.. German lett
the city yesterday and went to Atlantic city
Mr. Taggart came into town last night. but he
kept away from headquarters going to flatoush
10 visit friends. His interests are being looked
after by John W. Kern. chairman of the state
committee of Indiana. and Mr.. Kern makes no
pretense of hiding the fact that he thinks rag
CART is entitled to the honor. and that II ne does
not get it there will be trouble.
Henry C. Davis, candidate for Vice-President,
visited Esopus yesterday and talked with Judge
Parker 1t was the first time that Mr.. Davis
had ever met the Judge. Norman e. Mack mem
Der of the national committee from this State,
acted as a courier the trip. and accompanied
Mr. Davis both to and from Esopus. When Mr..
Davis returned last night he was in high spirits.
u have seen Judge Parker" he said at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel last night, and 1 am de-
lighted with him. He measures up 10 every
thing that have ever heard of him. He is q
great big man. No one could help liking nlil'
He is affable. strong and dignifed.
Did you discuss the situation with Judge
Parker?'
Yes" said Mr.. Davis frankly. we talked
over matters. We decided that it best to
have separate notifications at individual
homes. These notification ceremonies will take
place some time early in August.
Did you discuss the national craftsmanship"
was asked
Yes shat was the all important question, but
nothing was decided. 1t is matter that is open
yet"
do you favor Senator German for the officer
asked
II haven't seen any one yet" replied ex-Sen-
ator Davis quickly, who does not think Mr..
German is far and away the best man for the
place
"will he accept?" the next question.
Now. that is something don't know about"
replied Mr.. Davis. You will have to see Mr..
German about that"
MIR. Davis would say no more. Soon after his
return he retired for the night saying he would
start for Bedford Springs. Penn early to-day.
This question Of the selection OF national
chairman is one that is likely TO cause heart
burning in the Democratic party before it is
adjusted Taggart feels that he is the choice
of the members OF the national committee IL
left to themselves. so Mr.. Kern says and he
thinks that the Parker people are trying TO
sdetrack him. Taggart comes from Indiana.
Mr. Taggart spent the evening with friends at
No 1910 Albemarle Road, Flatbush. Asked
there about his candidacy for the Craftsmanship,
he said:
THAT is a matter that must not talk about.
the lahors OF the ST Louis convention. I intend
TO take some fine samples of this fine Eastern
water home with me-"
He said the fact of his possible defeat in
connection with the Craftsmanship of the ma
uonal committee would not affect one iota
either his own or Indiana's allegiance to Judge
Parker.
st DO not care to discuss the question of the
craftsmanship" he added. in response TO ques-
tions. 'It is a matter that must be left 10
work itself out. You quote saying
that whether not Taggart is elected will not
dampen the ardor of Indiana or myself for
Parker and Democracy. We were instructed for
Judge Parker. and shall support him. come
what may. Whatever may be decided to the
Craftsmanship will not figure in the case"
1t was gathered indirectly that If Indiana had
any choice for a national chairman other than
MFR. Taggart, it for Mr.. German. Asked
whether he had made any plans to visit Esopus,
Mr.. Taggart said he had given the matter no
consideration
In case German agrees TO accept the national
Craftsmanship, it said last night an execu-
tive committee would be named TO assist Cor
man. William F. Sheehan will be chairman
of this committee. so IT is said. 1t seems to be
practically certain that August Belmont
will be treasurer of the national committee and
collect the funds. Taggart. If he Will accept the
Office. It said. will be in charge of West
aaaa dana
portant place in the campaign. This is all con-
tingent on Germans acceptance In the event
OF his continued declnation it IS likely to be
free-for-a all scramble, with Taggart standing an
excellent chance OF being selected
In the mean time the situation in this State is
far from satisfactory TO the organization lead
ers. Charles F. Murphy maintains an attitude
of apparent indifference. No banner has been
swung in front Of Tammany Hall yet. This is
remarkable in itself, as Tammany usually
swings banner the day after a national con-
vention makes its nominations. Only a few
district leaders have got out banners. Murphy
is expected back in the city either tonight or
tomorrow and when he comes the Parker lead
ers Will try TO conciliate him and get him in
line for the ticket. conference with Judge
Parker is considered likely.
II was said last night that the warfare he
tween Murphy and McCarren would have to be
terminated. Murphy, It is said, will be met In
frank and generous fashion. The only thing
asked of him will be to drop his fight on McCar-
rem and turn in and work for the ticket II he
does that he Will be dealt with generously. He
VIII be freely consulted about the makeup OF
the State ticket Representation on the State
Committee and the executive committee will
be offered him. He will meet with no Interior
ence in the management of the campaign within
his own balliwick. McCarren will also have frea