The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
DIR. SWALLOWS OPTIMIsTIC.'
Prohibition Candidate Tells why He Thinks
He'll Run Well.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 15.-The CORE
spondent Of THE Sun saw the Rev. DR..
Swallow, Prohibition Presidential candi-
date, yesterday In his office at Harrisburg,
where he was for a day or two, giving at
tention to the Methodist book rooms. OF
which he Is superintendent, as well as
editor OF the Pennsylvania Methodist.
do you expect to DO elected?" he was
asked.
He is a poor candidate who does not at
least hope to be elected, and then govern
himself accordingly. Hitch your wagon
to q star, - a. good a policy In politics
| "a tn business or In any Of hfes ambitions.
The reception accorded Mr.. Cushing Of
Maine and myself In the twelve States
In which we have gone has been kindly
always, and in many cases enthusiastic.
This was especially notable in New York,
Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. The
newspapers have treated us not only fairly
but generously
DO you find old party voters coming
your way. and, II so. from which party''
There are many Republicans who cannot
see any direct issue between the two old
parties and do not care to line up on the
personality OF either Mr.. Roosevelt or Mr..
Parker. They see that we have an issue
involving hundredfold more money than
the tariff issue and affecting the whole
| country In the direction OF increased taxa
| ton, to take care of the result Of the liquor
| trrffic.
sOn the other hand. there are thousands
Of Democrats who have become tired OF
the attitude of their party as tho great
| objector. They find 1t difficult to tie to a
| negadon. They find no issue in their plat
form that distinctly diiferentiates their
party from the Republican party. MIR.
TO the gold standard with sufficient definite
ness to satisfy the gold men, since 1t simply
| acquiescee In the inevitable. 1t Ia too
definite, however, to suit the silver men.
MI. Bryan's friends are not satisfied
with his Endorsement Of gold standard
looking our way this year, 80 the outlook
for our cause is encouraging
MAY not Mr.. Bryan finally adopt your
prohibition issue in his party or. come to
your partyi'
sThis i cannot tell. had q talk with
! Mr. Bryan two years ago In which tried
| to show him that as a matter Of party ex.
pedenoy 1t would be wise thing, even II
he could not go 80 far as to adopt. prohibi.
ton. to at least favor the dissolution OF
the profit sharing partnership existing be-
tween the Government and the liquor traffic
1Mr. Bryan weighed the matter well
and then said: Well, doctor, have a great
cause at heart, wholly distinct from yours.
So. in the Ian gpage of the Sunday school
hymn, you will have to stay in your little
corner, and ia mine
But" said t." doctor gravely, MIR
Bryan has not stayed in his little 10 to /
corner, though ! have stayed in mine
hOysyer nay little corner Is big enough f io
viting, for we have a 10 to /. For every
one dollar received by the Government
az revenue from the liquor business 1t
costs the Government or the people $l6 to
take care of the results Of it. They are
coming into our little corner, we believe, in
| large numbers.
| "Wo will 60 into New jersey for two or
! three dates. then into New York and then
on West every day until the evening OF
! Nov. 4, when we close our campaign 30 far
as the national candidates are concerned
with what promises to be a great meeting
In the Chicago Auditorium