Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-15
Parker's Message
 Strengthens Him
STRONG RIVAL TO ROOSEVELT, CONSIDERED so BY BANK
 FRS AND BUSINESS MEN.
Indicates Backbone Of the Man Through His Decisive Act-His Money Views As Expressed Through Telegram Deemed Wise and Fair.

New Haven, Conn.,, July IA
 Judge Alton B. Parker's telegram to
 the Democratic National Convention
 has strengthened him immensely as g
 candidate in this state within twenty four hours. The feeling among busi-
 ness men and bankers is that he has
 made himself a formidable rival to
 President Roosevelt and that he has perhaps unknowingly made himself a
 much-admired and trusted man among
 men of affairs. They feel. also. that
 business interests will not be ruthless
 ly upset during the campaign, no mat
 ter what may be founi to be the politi- l cal temper of the voters of how the election will result in November. In the clubs and among business
 men there is a feeling of qualification over the attitude taken so frankly and decisiyely by Judge Parker. This
 is indicated by the following state ments by men of influence here: Will fam T. Fields, banker: Tt was an act highly creditable to Judge Parker to
 send that telegram. It indicated that he is a man of sand and backbone think that on the whole the Demo- cratic platform is fair. Personally I like the Republican platform much better.
 Tt is more outspoken, sincere and definite. It was a great and serious mistake the Democratic convention made in emitting the money plank. but the attitude taken by the candid ate for the presidency and forced upon the convention by his telegram clears the air of that feeling of doubt that was evident yesterday. I feel that the business interests of the country will not be disturbed much during :he campaign, because of Judge Parker's frank avowal of his doctrine. no matter how the votes count up at election time
 Henry E. English. capitalist: Tt strikes ne that on the whole Judge Parker did the best thing to De done under the circumstances, when he sent that message to the convection. I think 1t will be found in the end 10 have bee na politically wise move. He came out fairly and squafciy before the convention with his views. remOv ed all doubt throughout the country as to his own standing and he will gain more votes than he will lose in the end.
 The better element of the party will stand by him heartily for his bol6ness. Even though they may now be disgruntled by their setback, I believe the silver men wi. ir time come out for Judge Parker heartily In general the platform is good, though I take exception to some parts of i;. It is too early to speculate upon the chances of the two tickets Both have good men"
 Joseph B. Sargent. manufacturer: The tone of Judge Parker's telegram is satisfactory to me. It was a shrewd move and a wise action. No body. can find fault with him now, because he has gone into the cam paign with full notice to everybody and to all wings of his party as to just where he stands, and he comes be- lore the voters on no false pretenses. As a whole. I think the convention did good work And, furthermore, I believe there is an excellent chance that Parker and Davis will he elect l ed"
 Joseph B. Cunningham, manufact- urer: T do not recall the time there | has eyer been such a striking act by | a candidate. Judge Parker made | bold to express his position before the had dissolved. contrary to President Cleveland's stand on the tariff twelve years ago. Cleveland took the bull by the horns after he was nominated and the delegates had gone home. Judge Parker showed himself an absolutely honest man, one who wanted no mistakes made about himself Politically, it was probably rash, but his judgment was good, I think, and it will help the chances of