The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-04-08


Some papers are criticising Judge
Parker for being quiet. having nothing
to say about his candidacy. Possibly
the time has not come for the Judge to
talk. And then being a modest man
he perhaps does not care to interrupt
those who seem to have the fioo-Ra-
leigh Times
The special committee to investigate
the condition OF the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad starts out in the prop
er spirit, by inviting all persons hay-
ing information OF any matter that
ought to be investigated to acQuafnt
the committee with whatever facts
they have. This notice of itself is the
best guarantee OF good work that could
be given, an indication that the inves-
tigation will proceed in the spirit of all
true inquiry, namely, desire for ac-
Quaintance with all the facts obtaina-
bic. Thus after the report shall have
Deen made no one can complain of not
having had an opportunity to make
public any facts he may possess or to
have any grievance he may complain
of investigated.-News and Observer.
The democrats of this state have no
quarrels among themselves. That is a
luxury monopolized just now by the re-
publicans. Every man who Is in touch
with the situation knows that party
no doubt will be some preliminary diff
ferences as to men. but that Is to be
expected. 1t would be a strange thing
il there were not. But it does not in
volve a lack OF harmony. We want no
mischief makers. They will not be
tolerated. The part that North Carroll
ma will take in the democratic national
convention will be unselfish and patri-
otic-it will be for what North Carolina
democrats believe to be the best inter-
ests of the country and the party.
Nothing less will satisfy the rank and
file.-Durham Sun.
The Minnesota supreme court recent
ly decided that the sugar bounty in that
state was unconstitutional, because 1t
was the taking OF money from a part
OF the taxpayers to be handed over to
a few. The protective tariff will catch
1t one OF these days, either in the courts
or at the polls. says The Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph very truly. 1t IS
time the people were becoming aroused
to this republican scheme of taking
money from a part of the taxpayers to
be handed over to few" And this the
republican Dingley tariff law. which
repu ublican leaders in the present con-
gress say must not be touched pen
ding presidentianl election" notwith-
standing its crudities and injustice to
the people, unquestionably does.-Ra-
leigh Post.
1t was recently suggested to The
Citizen that the time is ripe for the
formation of Parker clubs in this city
and throughout the state The idea of
organizations, having for their object
the advancement of the candidacy of
Alton B. Parker. of New York, is a COM
mendable one, and it is deserving or
hearty encouragement from the press
and party workers. Such steps have
already been taken in many states both
in the north and the south. and believ-
ing that a strong Parker sentiment pre-
walls in this district. The Citigen is
much in favor of the early formation
of representative Parker clubs. 1t may
be safely stated that the choice OF dem
ocratic candidates practically lays be-
tween Judge Parker and w. r. Hearst.
The south has demonstrated, and is
demonstrating in no uncertain manner,
that Mr. Hearst is anything but a de-
sirabIe candidate. . Such being the case
it IS time to center our forces on the
most available man-Alton B. Parker
Asheville Citizen.
What is said to have been the most
important political conference which
has been held in Washington in recent
times, was the meeting Friday in Sena-
tor Bacon's committee room at the
capitol between August Belmont of
terests back of the Parker presidential
boom, and a group Of western and
southern senators, leaders in democratic
politics in their respective sections.
Among those present at this conference
were Senator Dubois. of Idaho, Senator
Mallory. of Florida, Senator Carmack
OF Tennessee. Senator Clay, of Georgia,
Senator Simmons of North Carolina,
Senators McCreary and Bleckburn- of
Kentucky and Senator Bailey of Texas.
who are numbered among the closest
friends and supporters OF Senator Cor
man. In it's report of the meeting, The
Washington Star says: There was
free exchange of views on the state OF
democratic sentiment throughout the
west and south. On one point all were
agreed. that the democrats generally
are striving to the single end of select
ing the man who can make the best
run. Some senators who entertain the
kindest regard for Senator German and
who would be glad to follow him ex-
pressed the opinion, as a matter OF cold
Judgment. that the way the sentiment
is drifting Judge Parker would seem
to be a stronger possibility at st. Louis
than Senator German. .'-Charlotte
Chronicle.