The San Francisco call., 1904-09-09


Democratic newspapers, representing
chiefly the Middle West and South.
The speeches were delivered at the
edge of the Rosemount veranda. After
ward an informal reception was held
The weather was perfect, though
warm, until just as the boat was leaV-
ing, when the wind shifted from a gen
tie southwest breeze to d northwester-
ly gale the temperature took sudden
drop, and one of the sharpest thunder
storms of the season swept down the
valley.
Josephus Daniels of Raleigh, n. c.,
introduced Charles w. Knapp OF ST.
Louis as spokesman for the editors. 1t
was some time before the applause
following Knapps address suosideo
enough for Judge Parker to begin MS
reply, which was as follows:
II 1, indeed a great pleasure to welcome
to Rosemount this body OF representatives OF
the great American press. one OF the migntiest
forces In the upouilding ana s'reYs Vo,, hav:
been in conference to the end that your 8orA
in this campaign may be as enective as pos
sible. Organized effort and concerted acllon
must always increase the effectiveness OF the
common endeavor of many hands.
The leaders who have made a InorousnIaae s
ries their fame will march with giant strides,
have all been men who. though not moved by
the people yet guided in all their public
acts by the knowledge of what the direct and
mature judgment of the people would be. 30
the great papers are those which anticipate
the careful judgment Of the majority The
great tribunal of the American people may
be implicitly relied to decide all questions
with unerring and exact justice when all the
evidence is in and deiberation had, ana those
who would hold place as leaders of the peo-
nj mus ~ IN Thoroughly American. dis
Greet, so far-sghted and sure Of the pulse
OF the people as to discern the course public
opinion will take.
Though the instant Judgment OF the people
may be often at fault, the ripe and final de-
cisi9n is always FOR the right. , ana the peta II
honestly patriotically, fearlessly and zealously
advocate 1t. Just long the press can
discern and lead the unhurried and well-con-
sidered judgment of the people, long will
it's power grow nightly, and 30 long will IL
hold its place in the front rank OF the unfal-
To the upbuilding OF the power of the press,
and to the best use Of that power, you have
devoted yourselves.
There are questions OF great import to be
passed upon by the people in November, ques-
tiQns that II will be your duty, and, there
fore, / am sure, your pleasure as well, to
present honestly and so clearly that the people
will understand them.
shall not take up your time, however.
with any reference to the great issues upon
which party. through its platform and
candidates confidently appeals to the people
while 1 briefly refer to single feature OF the
platform of the Republican party.
That platform opens with declaration OF
that party's many years OF control OF Govern
ment, coupled with the assertion that 1t has
displayed high capacity for rule and gov
ernment, which has been made even more
conspicuous by the incapacity and infirmity
Of purpose shown by its opponents"
This challenge TO a comparison Of Demo
cratic and Republican administrations since
the Republican party into existence
should be welcomed. Fortunately we have
tion of the executive department of the Gov
ment which we will gladly compare with any
similar period since 1860.
The comparison will show that under DEM
ocratic control the administrative purity OF the
fathers was observed in the conduct OF the
government; that of it's departments
was permeated OF late with corruption riv-
aling the days of Star Route frauds; that
successful EFFORT was made to check the growth
of expenditures; that IL resulted in. each in
stance in cutting down the expenses within
control OF the executive department of the
Government below the preceding administra-
tions. The comparison will show also that
each succeeding Republican administration
after 1858 increased expenses, and in some
instances so greatly as to indicate reckless ex-
travagance and waste OF the peoples money
During Mr.. Cleveland's first term the av
erage annual expenditures were about $3.50 000,-
600. For the past three years 1t has been about
S519. 600. 900. The Government expenditures last
year amounted up to S5S2, 600, 600, which is not
equaled by any year since the Civil War, with
the exception of the year OF the Spanish war.
There is inevitable result to such ex-
nual receipts OF about $50, 600. 900. which the
present executive found assuming control,
there IS now deficit to be found there of
The limits Of this address will not permit
a further reference TO the cost of administra-
tion, but II should receive careful examination
at your hands. And you will be convinced
that reform is necessary''-aye, far more nee
essary than in 1S76-in the scale OF public ex-
penses and when convinced. YOU will do less
than your duty IL you fail to make the peo-
pie understand it.
he rha ~ Repuhlican niafforrn
permits you to compare the details. the every
day life. SO to speak. of the Democratic ad-
mnistrations with both precedentive and sue
cessive administrations and you will not shrink
The sturdy honesty. marked ability and thor
ough devotion to principle of all those In high
places during those Democratic administra-
lions may without hesitation. be placed along:
side OF the qualifications of similar officials
in any and all other administrations Who.
l pray you, would hesitate to compare the
members of the Cabinet of those years with
the present one or with any one? Is the
fame of Bayard, Fairchild, Endicott, Whitney,
Villas, Dickinson and Garland members of the
smith. Francis. Herbert, BisseI. Wilson and
Harmon of that OF 1892. dwarfed when con-
trasted with the Cabinet officers Of to-day? :?
When the comparison is once completed you
will be eager TO ask the people: Which is
the better?' They will declare the victor in
the contest between administrations to be the
one which, in addition to other excellencies,
saved many millions year to the nation
Fcxtravagance is running riot in Federal,
State and municipal. governments in spite OF the
we'll directed efforts of some excellent officers.
The Indebtedness OF the municipal governments
are steadily piling up bond issues are in
creasingly frequent and the people have not
the satisfaction in many instances Of full
equivalent in improvements for the money
pended And the Federal Government is lead
ing in the race of great expenditures.
Ere long the people will demand a reform
in administrative expenses And they will do
it now If they are made to appreciate the
whole truth.
The Democratic party is not a machine: 1t
is q body OF citizens who believe that on the
whole its fundamental principles are best
adapted to the conduct of the Government.
Among so many patriotic and intelligent
men IL is inevitable that divergence OF opinion
as to minor questions and differences of view
as to the correctness of the disposition of dead
issues should be found. The party is con-
cededly united to- day to every vital article
Of faith which can reasonably enter into the
pending canvass.
Our adversaries entrenched in full pos
session of every department of the Govern
ment, and it is a mistaken policy that will
drive away voters who would help to oust
them. The cause. cannot be advanced by at
tacks on others within the party with whom
we have had disagreements but who are now
working with US for common result.
All men who. have attained any degree Of
prominence have their friends and the exercise
of ordinary prudence forbids the alienation of
allies who are willing and anxious to assist.
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