The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-02
Political Chat.

A letter which Judge Parker wrote
to Mr.. James Creelman last June, and
which has just been in print for the
first time along with an article in the
Review of Reviews, is the subject OF
much comment in New York political
circles. The letter reads:
Albany, N. Y, June II, 1904.
You may be right in thinking that
an expression of my views is neces-
sary to secure the nomination. If So.
let the nomination go. l took the posi-
ton that l have maintained-first be-
cause l deemed it to be my duty 10
the court; second, because l do not
think the nomination for such an
office should be sought. | still tselieve
that | am right, and therefore ex-
pect to remain steadfast. Very truly
yours, ALTON b. PARKER.
This is now quoted by the Demo-
Gratis to confound the critics of Judge
Parkers telegram to the st. Louis
convention, who are insisting that his
offer to decline the nomination was
trick and that he did not think Of de-
clining it till after the convention had
really nominated him.
The Wall Street Journal, supporter
of the Roosevelt administration adj
mits a feeling of disappointment over
the presidents speech of acceptance.
That is because cit outlines nothing as
to the future, except so far as 1t
promises to carry out the administra-
tive policies that have already been
begun"
The negroes are going to elect
Roosevelt if they can. The first cam
paign song of the season appears to
have been sprung on the public by the
negro song writer's, Cole and Johnson,
at the public meeting of the colored
Republican club of the city of New
York The New York Age says it made
d great hit, and gives this sample
StanZa:-
oh Mister Parker thinks
That he is like the Sphinx;
But we are inclined to think he is a
clam,
He's bound to get q tilt,
Upon a platform built
Out of a Western, Union telegram.
Chorus:
You're all right Teddy!
You're the kind that we remember!
Don't you worry, we are with you;
You're all right, Teddy;
And We'll prove it in November;
Teddy, we're going to keep you in
the White House.
Editor Josephus Daniels, National
Committeeman from North Carolina
has visited Judge Parker at his nome
on the Hudson. Mr.. Daniels had his
eyes wide open and his mind at work
while there for he sent to his paper,
the News and Observer, a most inter-
eSting account of what he saw ana
heard. From Editor Daniels descrip-
ton, Judge Parker must have an ideal
home. He lives in true Democratic
style. At the present time all roads
lead to Esopus.-Wilming Dis
patch.
They are having a red-hot fight in
Arson for county officers. The chlef
contests are for Senator between +. j.
Coke and T. G. Caudle; for the House
between j. A. Lockart Jr., NJ g.
Thomas and j. A. Kendall; and for
county commissioners between James
A. Leak, L. l.. Little and j. T. WEBB;
F. c. Allen, Tom Morrison and Dave
Dunlap.
A special from Esopus to the New
York American says:
1T is said here that the following
questions will be accumulated by the
Democratic candidate:
First. Money; an elaboration Oh
his telegram to Sheehan.
Second. Trusts and the tariff. on
the former his friends say ne Is
soundly Democratic, while on the lat
ter he favors a reduction for the pen
eft of the masses
Third. The right of the South 10
settle the race question without inter-
ference.
Fourth. A strong protest against
the holding of colonies under the con-
sitution.'
The New York Herald is polling dlt-
ferent business callings as to Preslqe !. T.
tlal preferences. In the New YORK Lie
Insurance office 125 will vote TOT
Roosevelt and 81 for Parker OF those
who will vote for Parker 20 voted Tor
Mckinley. Twenty-Five deemed 70
say how they would vote. NO Demo
crat was found who would vote LOT
Roosevelt
Hon. Henry Watterson has a hlgh
opinion of Hon w. F. Sheehan, Tor ne
says of him. 1.-THE country WILL as
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