New-York tribune., 1904-08-21
BROoKLYNITES AT ES0PUS.
Parker GiUes Hinrichs Warm
Welcome.

Esopus n Y Aug 2O-Judge Parker to-day re-
ceved assurances OF the support OF Brooklyn DEM
ocrats A delegation composed OF seVen'se"o
members of the Brooklyn Democratic Cluo anu VI
the Kings County Democracy. arrived at EsopuS
at $3.50 p m, and owing 10 a conveyance ianhne'
marched through the rain and mud to Rosemoun''
where it received by the candidate ana MIS-
Parker the broad veranda. II. A. Metz VINO Is
president of both of the Brooklyn organizations
introduced Daniel Moynahan chairman of tho dele
CATION who made an address. to which Judge
Parker replied follows:
'I wish to thank you for the assurances OF sup
port conveyed by your chairman. but more espe-
ciaIIy to thank you coming here to-day. and to
bid you welcome"
After the speeches Mr.. Moynahan introduced the
entire party, and Judge Parker presented them to
Mrs. Parker and her sister. Miss Schoonmaker'
The incident of greatest interest was the meeting
of Judge Parker and Frederic W. Hinrichs. who
opposed Judge Parker's nomination As they shook
hands member of the party shouted: Now
you've got him. judge, hold TO hint" The judge
laughed and caught Mr.. Hinrichs by both lapeis
of his coat. From Mr.. Hinrichs's cordial manner
there could be doubt of his present loyalty TO
the candidate Afterward Mr. Hinrichs said:
MY impression OF Judge Parker has always been
the He is charming gentleman. and man
of force. 1 may perhaps with proprety give you
a little insight into his character by showing you
a note which the Judge wrote to few weeks
after 1 spoke to the Cooper Union audience in
criticism of his silence. This letter came to
judge. 1 had dropped chance remark somewhere
TO a reporter that esteemed the Judge highly and
would be glad to support him. If he cared TO have
This remark must have appeared somewhere
in the papers, and it must have found the judges
eye. I have the article myself With
out the slightest hesitation he wrote to cor
DIAL unaffected and manly letter. which shall
always treasure. 1t touched me deeply. 1 have his
permission to show 1t to you and here it is
The letter follows:
RosemOunt, July 1e.
My Dear Hinrchs: OF course l wish your sup
port. but as l have not yet been notified you VIII
of course treat this letter confidential for the
present. | find no fault whatever with those who
thought the party could do better Some time /
you feel that the cause is worthy OF efforts,
shall hope that you will take that active part for
which your talents and your honesty we'll fit
you. With assurance of personal regard. am
sincerely yours ALTON 3. PARKER.
Punch and cigars were provided for the Brooklyn
party which left Rosemount foot at 4:so o'clock.
train while others waited for their special car
attached TO the train starting hour later. An
other afternoon visitor to-day Francis Fisher
Kane. of Philadelphia
c. Z. Crafts of Chicago. who Speaker OF
the Illinois House OF Representatives in 1881 and
1898. spent the forenoon at RosemOunt discussing
the Illinois situation with Judge Parker. He has
expects do campaign work in Chicago. Mr..
Crafts has been visiting Maine, and he brought a
report TO Judge Parker that the Democrats win
down the Republican majority in that State.