The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-09
congressman Elect Must Be
Friends of the President or
Have Rough Sailing.
PARKER STOCK GOES UP.
Politicians Watching Straws Get
Very Busy-Akins Is Follow
ing Policy Outlined by
Roosevelt.

Republican National Committeeman
Atkins was at his office yesterday after a
ten days sotourn in Washington. He
talked with the President not once. but
many times. He went there at the Presi-
dents request
1t does not take a gimlet TO let s:
percolate through the head OF the average
politician that any requests which Mr.
Atkins may make on the President will
not suffer by the latter's consideration
Friends OF L. F. Parker. who were In
the city yesterday wore that broad, hap
by smile. which betokens glad tidings, and
the way they kept the street warm be-
tween the Federal building and the Office
OF Mr.. Parker was remarkable.
Mr.. Atkins is on record as favoring Mr..
Parker for the United States Senate. be-
cause Mr.. Parker worked for Roosevelt
when Roosevelt needed friends in Mis-
souri,. So that when the politicians read
yesterday that Postmaster Bostin of In
dependence had been re-sppointed over the
protests of Congreseman-elct E. c. Ellis
OF the Fifth District, who went 10 Wash
ington for the purpose Of laying his pro-
test before the proper authorities. they be-
gan " WdtCu DIetLe
ward Ninth and Olive.
Not only that but they know that
Postmaster J. II. Harris OF Kansas City
will be re-appointed a year from now
because he has always been friend of
the President Another throwdown for
Congressman-elect Ellis. And Congress
man-elect Ellis IS in favor of the election
of kerens for United States Senator. AL
Of which is notice 10 other Congressman
elect to be good or their work will be
confined to keeping their chairs warm.
affairs in general and few things II
particular. His backbone suffered none
by his visit to President Roosevelt.
Il had pleasant and successful trip
he said. MY principal business there was
to settle some unfinished business which ]
had before the departments. as / had not
been in Washington for seven or eight
months. 1 also wished 10 secure addition
al help for my office for the coming year.
TALKS WITH THE PRESIDENT.
while there. discussed with the Pres
ident the general policy to be followed IL
this State regarding party affairs. 1 die
this for the reason that it was essential
for me to ascertain what would be the
policy Of the incoming administration, as
I was constantly called upon TO give ad-
vice and make Endorsements of different
kinds. and 1t was necessary to inform my
self before taking action on these matters.
while would not quote the President
on any matter. at the same time can say
that he Is highly gratified with the vote
in Missouri. and that the Mysterious
Stranger" will be well treated. As the
representative Of this State on the Ma
tional Committee. ! placed the State be-
fore the administration and feel certain IL
Will receive every encouragement at the
hands OF the administration"
"Will Mr.. Charles Nagel 60 into the
CAbinetT he was asked.
II cannot talk about that" he replied.
II fnd the President fully informed on
every detail of Missouri politics. he con-
tinued He Is keenly alive to the situa-
tion. In my judgment, If he is supported
by the election Of a United States Senator
in whose Judgment he can with confidence
rely. and who is and has been at all times
In the past his sincere friend. he will out
line a policy that will greatly strengthen
the party in Missouri and keep the State
In the Republican column.
"'Of course, I need not add that Will
endeavor at all times to support him as
nearly as I can ascertain his policy in this
and all other matters. While in Washing
ton. received the hearty congratulations
Of prominent Republicans and friends OF
the administration all over the country
on our splendid victory in Missouri. as
eured them that this was only possible
through the hearty cooperation OF all
branches of the organization"