New-York tribune., 1904-08-14
WANTS SHEEHAN TO ACT
Congressman Fan DuSer Urges
WeStern Representation.
soUTHERNER ON PARKER's SPEECH


The wheels Of the Democratic organization con-
tlnusc to revolve yesterday. but they went round
with significant sluggishness. Chairman Taggart
was a his post. but when asked what was engross-
ing him he said be was getting ready for Sunday
services II ay however be set down as fact
that some plans for the campaign now being
mapped out could not be expected 10 square with
the Decalogue. One prominent Democrat who has
been identified with the national organization in
past campaigns gave indirect but nevertheless
convincing intlmation OF the practical methods
pected 20 be employed when be said that, in view
q the use that would be made OF money in certain
rouhtfdl States. 81 was proper that only Euch
were OF the dominant faction IN this campaign
should be included in the executive organization.
The defamation Of discomfort has somewhat
shsted in the last few days but that is only be-
cause most OF the westerners have gone to their
homes s:noe the notification al Esopus. Enough,
however. remain about the Holman House and the
hobbies OF other hotels to which the faithful resort
70 keep up continuous performance of the melo-
drama. Who Is 1t2" or HAS the West Any Rights
That an Eastern Democrat Is Bound TO Respect?''
c. 2. Van Duzer, OF Tonopsh New, who repre-
Eenis thar State as congressman-at-Large and
who was q member OF the notification committee
said yesterday: Il stin firmly OF the opinion
that We should be able 10 carry Idaho Montana
Utah Nevada and Colorado fer Parker and have
been doing everything in my power TO secure some
recognition for the West In the executive branch
Something VIII be done at the next meeting OF the
executive committee 10 meet the demand Either
TIE executive committee should be SO Increased ,n
membership IS TO make room for two or three
Western men. or a subcommittee should be ap-
Dcated 70 direct the campaign IN the States have
mentioned. should favor the addition OF Senator
SeNlanes Of Nevada. and Ii. r Tarpey. the na-
rioaai committeeman Tor California
i was asserted yesterday at the Hoffman House
Ssat i was On the cards to silence criticism from
fE
Aaree western men 70 the executive committee
nad t was further asserted that it would be done
within week Opposed 10 the prediction was the
positive opinion of member of the national COM
snitiee who said he did not believe the member
ship q Tie executive committee would be increased
III is true," said he. that the chairman was
empowered to appoint executive committee Of
not more thar seven members. and a finance COM
5nittee OF uot mere shan Eve members and II be
Seemed b>st 10 ama!eamate the committees; but
40 dnsnce committee viii be appointed u follows
therefore taat Il would be necessary to reeonvene
ina tnh naricEal committee 10 get authority 20
euiarEe the executive committee"
Il is recalled thar the author ot the resolution
fnlrns the executive committee 20 seven men,
hers was William =. sheehan. and those IN his
confidence as well as those familiar with his i'm
per1ops control OF the situation. see no prospect
af any Radition 20 the list Of his immsdiats as
Ecclaiss snd advisers.
after three days the consensus OF opinion on
Judge Parlzsr's speech OF acceptance es 1t may be
heard about tho Hoffman iE that the Democratic
csncidste has contributed 70 the literature Of the
campaign & very tame document One potential
Iamrsanyite when asked as 20 his opinion en-
ployee terms more lurid and forceful than they
we're elegant he was positive the 'dovetailed
phrases Of the Presidential candidate would cut no
Zee r. the matter OF stirring tbs enthusiasm of
the voters"
oze Southern lawyer. who visited Esopus as a
member Of The notification comnittee. said.
vas pleased with the speech as 10 the manner
q tE delivery, ana waaimpressed with the obvious
cGnHot to-asy recall any great political prfne3nle
ertnelatee Der any phrase that viii live in my
Sun another critic who reinforced his own onin-
ieH ~ comparing notes with Democratic business
1nea with ~hgn BE has contact. said:
~he speech had no Einger IN II that would spneal
- lznFiuG deirersonian Democrat. II was nsfnbv
y.ztltg and lghting element IN men. II must be
renne11cred that ne impending contest Is fghf 70
q celeac ne Republican policies Is q pretty game
kfptosiron To defeat the Republican, canSIdafe
Sit 1c1 rsyoiuron. and you can't make & reVo-
Auttor With rescHeter-
The work % ntting Up TIE headquarters IN the
cs1tury Building accomplished under the IN,
.neesets direction Of Assistant Secretary Edvtn
h<Itoa. Ano when chsirmen Tsgxart Inspected IN.
Eocsnt tezterdsg he sigrheo his satlsfaefir vvtTb
rfat rae been Gone and the exredition with vvhch
= - seen sccoHplisheo Most OF the furnifurs
q CARPETS and otaer Details win claim vel sraytss
cay - that Tuesday viii find the corarniffes -
oesei = Esrarsa national com hiis pss..
feicEi61hs came I'D froE The Oriental Efotel -
eS1lnats@n 5seoe yestsrday Cor ths afternoon