Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-28
Leader Murphy and Judge
Parker Meet.
Boss Of Tammany Passes Time
at Esopus.
Members Of National Committee Call
on Presidential .Candidate-Parker
Will Not Attend the Chicago Love
Feast-other Democratic Pointers.

Esopus, N. Y. July 27.-Very i'm
portant from political standpoint was
the arrival here, today, Of Chas. r.
Murphy, the iTammany. Hall leader
Judge Morgan J. O'Brien and Senator
Victor j. Bowling of New York. and
THOMAS +. Conway of Plattsburgh
1hey came unannOunced so far as any
dennite information could be had at
Rosenount, although it is known here
mat Judge Parker received word, last
night, of the proposed visit.
Mr.. Murphy and his colleagues in
1ammany hail. forestalled the menu
pers OF the national committee. They
arrived here on the noon train two
HOURS or more in advance of the ma
'ioiial committeeman. They were met
at the EsOpuS station by Judge Par
kerS wagOnette and taken directly to
ooseisount. Judge Parker was on the
veranda when the conveyance was
driven up. Justice O'Brient looked af-
ter the 1ntroductions and chairs were
then drawn together for close con-
terence. The meeting between Judge
Parker and Mr.. Murphy was very
cordial. Judge Parker invited his
guests to remain for luncheon with him.
Before luncheon. however. Judge
Parker and Mr.. Murphy Withdrew from
the balance of the party and engaged
IN long conversation they were I'M
interrupted.
Conditions were perfect, today, for
the visit of the Democratic national
committee. The arrival of the national
committeeman severely tested the car
riage accommodations of Esopus.
In order that the men who are to have
charge of the campaign work should
Know the candidates intimately was
the purpose of today's visit and no DO
litical conference was part of the pro-
gram. The plans as originally made.
provided for an informal afternoon at
RosemOunt. No speech making was
scheduled. The reception which took
place at ROsemOunt after the arrival
of the national committeeman was of
Misunderstanding character Nearly all
the members of the committee greet FL
the Tammany Hall delegation cordial
ly. When Senator Hill mounted the
veranda, Mr. Murphy stepped forward
and put out his hand. How are YOU.
Murphy?' said the senator. Mr.. MUIR
phys greeting could not be heard. but
there appeared to be no lack of warmth.
Senator Bowling was present and the
trio conversed together for fully five
| minutes. Another significant meeting
| was between Senator Hill and Mr.. Con-
way, who have been political enemies
for some time. The harmonious iniiu-
enceS which have been at work in New
York. for several weeks seemed to have
borne fruit.
After the greetings had been conclud-
ed the visitors discussed various topics.
National Chairman Taggart, who was
the center of a large group discussing
| campaign plans said he would call a
| meeting of the national committee up
OH returning to New York, the uues-
| ton of opening headquarters would be
taken up.
Among the prominent Democrats
present in addition to members of the
national committee, were William A.
| CASTOR Of Massachusetts. The delega-
| ton returned to New York on the af-
tcrnoon train.