New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-12
BELMONT CASH FOR HIM
Judge Parker Net Financier on Sat
mday-PHgrimage to Esopus.
VISIT WAS A SECRET ONE.

August Belmont president OF the marlborough
Rapid Transit Company. is now universally
recognized al the fnancier of the Parker boom.
If anything was needed to emphasize this fact,
Il was furnished by visit made by Mr.. Bel
rnont to Judge Parker Oh Saturday, the details
of which did not become public till last night
Mr. Belmont in making this secret visit to the
home of the man most prominently discussed
IN the East as candidate for the Democratic
Presidential nomination, was working out
cherished purpose II is understood. to become
TO the Democratic party for the next few years
what his father. the first August Belmont. was
in his day namely the financial head and ad-
wiser This is what the first August Belmont
was for about twenty years while he held the
craftsmanship of the Democratic National Com
mittee a post he did not relinquish until after
the Tden campaign.
That it was the purpose Of Mr.. Belmont to
get an equally potential position In the Demo-
cratic organization this year was made reason
ably clear when at the meeting Of the Demo-
cratic National Committee, I'm Washington IN
January. he assumed the role of adviser, with
the understanding that If his wishes were suit
ably recognized he and his friends would be-
come responsible for furnishing the funds neces-
sary TO run the Presidential campaign this year
Chicago capitalists received the same assur-
anCes when Mr. Belmont called on them in the
interests of the Judge.
What the Democrats IN Wall Street have
wanted know Of Judge Parker for long
time is: How do you stand on the trust ques-
tion?" II is assumed, in view Of the secret
visit made to the home of the judge on Saturday.
that Mr.. Belmont now is fully informed with
reference to the judges views on the trust
question.
When n Tribune reporter called at Mr.. Bel
NJ
Belmont was not at home. Later 1t was said
that Mr.. Belmont in. but too busy to
see reporters.
The news OF Mr.. Belmont's pilgrimage caused
a lot OF comment last night IN political circles
It would seem that Mr. Belmonts route to
Esopus was somewhat roundabout. The ordi-
nary way is over the West Shore from Wee
hawken. 1t is understood that Mr.. Belmont
went from the Grand Central Station by train
to Fishkill Landing. across the river by ferry
to Newburg, and then TO Esopus by the Con-
tinental Limited. This is one OF the fast trains
on the West Shore. and ordinarily does not
tarry more than half minute at Newburg.
on Saturday. it is said, It detained at
Newburg for twenty minutes awaiting the ar
rival Of the ferryboat from FishkilI. with Mr.
Belmont on board. Mr.. Belmont lost time
In getting aboard the train, which. although
running express. stopped at Esopus. twenty-four
miles north of Newburg. TO let Mr. Belmont off
George Bedford. the station agent, was out on
the platform in the pouring rain. and piloted
Mr.. Belmont the waiting carriage of Judge
Parker Mr.. Belmont took a seat beside Judge
Parker and they drove TO Rosemont. Judge
Parkers country place
Probably nothing would have been known OF
the secret visit If Mr.. Belmont had not been rec
ognized by some of the passengers in the smok-
ing when he boarded the train at Newhurg.
At Mr.. Belmont's office yesterday there was a
good deal of retcence about the journey to
Esopus one of the employees said there was
nothing in it, but official denial OF the
story could be obtained from Mr.. Belmont d.
rect although he in town ali the afternoon.
II is understood in Wall Street that Mr.. Bel
mont will be the chairman OF the Democratic
National Committee IL the situation at st. Louis
clears UP favorably for Judge Parker and the
Hill men. The Belmont-Hill men are prepared
10 give assurances TO the Western Democrats
that n they will fall! into line behind Judge
Parker and refrain from making the trust issue
embarrassing there will be plenty of money
with which TO run the campaign, as there was
in 1892