New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15
INDIANA AND TIE PARKER BOON"

In capturing Indiana's thirty votes last Thurs
day the managers of the Parker canvass scored
IN important victory. triumph In Indiana
was indeed, essential to the successful develop
ment of the Hill-Parker campaign. 1t has been
the chief concern Of Judge Parker's hackers TO
rally behind him the Democratic organizations
In the former doubtful" and still In a measure
debatabla Northern States. They have been
shrewd enough 10 realize that the Southern
States. disguised with leadership which has
led since 1896 to nothing but reverses, are ready
10 throw their strength this year to any candl-
date for the Presidential nomination who seems
to have the surest chance TO win What that
Candidates record and opinions may be matters
little so long as he can demonstrate his
pacity as a vote getter in the closer Northern
States. The Parker managers set out, there
fore, 10 win the delegates 10 St Louis from
New-f York. NeE-Jersey, Connecticut and Indi-
ma Conventions in these four States were set
for the earliest practicable dates. so that sue
cessioa OF Parker victories could have its fullest
moral etfect. In only one particular so far
has the HiIi-Parker programme miscarrled.
New-jersey refused 10 declare for the New
York jurist and chose an uninstructed delega-
ton, hut Connecticut and Indiana have followed
New Works lead and the Parker managers can
now claim with some show OF FEASIBILITY that
their candidate Is the real choice OF the Demo-
cratic organizations I'm The doubtful" Northern
States.
Judge Parkecs victory at indianapolis last
Thursday would seem 20 point to his ultimate
triumph IN the St Louis convention. Yet there
are reasons for thinking his success In Indiana
less decisive than It al first appeared 10 be. It
is true that his supporters crushed the Hearst
opposition and turned over TO him Indiana
solid vote. Yet there was n certain insincerity
about the Endorsement given the New-York can
didate. The Taggart.Kern combination was
fighting more 10 retain control Of the State ma
chinery than 20 advance Judge Parker's fort
unes. They used him 20 head of the Hearst
movement which had assumed unexpected and
dangerous proportions: but. after beating the
Hearst forces their interest IN Judge Parker's
candidacy tagged perceptiby The delegates
were instructed to cast the vote Of the State a
q unit for Alton B. Parker, but nothing was
Eaid about supporting him until he was no1ni-
mated or until his name was withdrawn by
proper authority. This saving clause was pat
into the resolutions passed by the Massachu-
sets convention when ii instructed for Richard
Olney It has been used also By many other
Democratic State conventions when they have
been desperately in earnest about securing the
domination % ''favoriie" SON. IT is not sur-
prisins. therefore, 10 learn that the Indiana
Delegation does not consider ITSELF bound 10 cast
more than single complimentary vote for Judge
Parker at ST. Louis. According 10 q statement
credited TO George v Menzles, Parker leader
aad observation-disclosures. the delegation deter
mined. after 2 conference on Thursday night.
that, should conditions change at ST. Louis"
IT would reserve the right to vote for the best
interests OF the Democratic party"
SUCH display of lukewarmness in Indiana
cannot greatly encourage the hopes of the
Parker managers. They are opposed by n de-
rerrnined and apparently growing minority In
TIE New-Iork delegation and are now con-
frontec oy an alarming confession OF india,er.
sncs n Indiana. Statements Ike that given OUT