The Washington times., 1904-09-20
A New WatchwoTd.

tiers organization whenever there Is
need for shrewdness and political per-
spicaUity.
A New WatchwoTd.
A new watchword.
Nobody doubts that German viii give
good service to his fellow Democrats.
Ask German" will be the campaign
slogan which will help many a troubled
leader out OF a hole and shift a perpleX-
ing question to the bralny man from
Maryland He may have an Office at
headquarters or he may not. But the re
suit viii be all the same. and Germans
influence viii be the potential factor in
the running of the campaign henceforth
This result, IL is known, is in thorough
accord with the wishes Of both the can
didates. Parker's judicial reserve and
habitual caution cause him 10 admire
the Marylander's sharp and decisive
views on matters political. Henry q.
Davis knows his kinsman's abihty, and
puts absolute confidence in his judgment.
Confidence has been eSta blished. there
fore. and fewer ragged ends viii be
noted heucefOrth in the Democratic can
vass.
Taggart Acquiesces.
National Chairman Taggart is on his
way back from Chicago to the metrop-
oils with a large assortment Of rainbOws
presented 10 him by overzealous ad-
mirers in Indiana and Illinois. THESE
will be promptly put into cold storage
by German and then the real work viii
begin.
The indianapolis boss realizes the ext
gencies Of the situation at headquarters.
Il seems, and is delighted, that his
friend from Maryland IS taking hand
In the game. i Will save him q lot Of
trouble making explanations. he well
realizes. and IL viii be much easier than
heretofore TO dispose Of troublesome
callers, when he can just say to all:
ASK German"
Tammany Braves Welcomed.
Esopus has changed the usual order
Of things, to please the Tammany shout
ers travelling to the convention at Sara
toga. Candidate Parker made the trip
over from Rosemont yesterday to greet
personally the two trainloads Of braves
from the city 'wigwam and give them
the glad hand and the fraternal greet
ing Of a br0ad-enough-for-an candidate
Nothing indicating the judges friend
ship FOR McCarren was permitted to
cast a gloom on the strOng-lunged fol-
lowers Of Murphy, so all thoughts OF in
ternal dissensions In the greater city
We're b2nished In the sunlight Of the
cahdlcate presence.
Dispatches indicate the Wayside re-
CepuOn was an inspiring sight. The
first Tammany contingent arrived on a
Special train about 1870 O'CLOCK in the
afternoon. As the long train came in
sight scores Of flags were waved from
the windows. Back Of the dutterinR
peunanls were tho ErlWny arms and the
Sleeiul strOng-luugCd braves. Then be-
gan a chorus OF Taumany yells. It
required no EFFORT OF the Imagination.
once the delegates and shouters had
sWarmCd about the candidate TO be
HeNe me scene was I'm the heart Of a
BoWery district. so thoroughly Tam
hanyIzed was everything.
His Smile Re-embossed.
The candidate had good time with
the sturdy props o. the organization and
sent them away happy A few minutes
later the second train, which had been
coyly hiding around q bcud down the
road. came gliding into view. and the
judge had 20 re-embcss the hearty smile
which the preceding hundreds had al
most worn of his handsome features.
But he was equal TO the occasion. and
another trainload OF votes was tIclteted
and tagged for delivery November s.
There were others who were coming 10
catch the grip the Infectious grip. Of the
Democratic staulard-bearcr's hand. but
they were not Cue for an hour. and. be-
sides that. they were Wcstchestcr couu-
~ suBurbguiteS SO the Judge IlgG him
self back 10 EOsCmout. where be could
receive them I'D the manner 10 which they
have become accustomed at home. This
was entirely satisfactory 70 the dcniZcns
Of 'LOnesDmcnErst and the other vii
lagos represented in the party and
they made the distance to RDscmonl
and back on foot. There were Bronx
itea. and Pelham Manorites. and E0n-
kersiJes. and all kinds Of other sights
But they all got naturalizCd and are now
fUll-hodEed Parkeritcs-
Senator Daniel Sanguine.
Even the cherries atmosphere Of the
aft Il
Democracy cannot dampeu the ardor Of
some Of the enthusiasts who come there
from Il distance. especially those from
the South. Il must be presumed. that
environment has had q coed deal 10 do
with the optimistic view brought Up
from the Old Dominion by Senators
Daniel and Martin. This IS what the
eloquent senior Senator had 90 say:
AT no time nave 1 ever doubted the
election of Parker and Davis. Now the
chances are better than ever Reports
have received from every part of the
country, especially the doubtful States
show that Democratic prospects ali
along the line are Frightening. ] believe
Judge Parker viii not only sweep the
States Of New York, New Jersey. and
Connecticut, but viii also carry enough
States IN the middle West 10 make his
election an absolute certainty"
Secator Martin approved Of this state.
ment by his colleague and spoke In the
most optimistic terms Of Democracy
chances. Both Virginia Senator's VIII
take the stump at once
Soft Soap for Higgins.
Republican Candidate Higgins got
back TO his friends and neighbors al
OIean. n Y, yesterday and was joy
fully acclaimed. Justifying the towns
name and record. the mayor. I'm a speech
OF welcome. lathered the candidate with