The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

Dark indeed are the reports coming 70
the headquarters of the Democrats from
the land Of the Hoosiers.
And 10 give these reports even
darker hue than they might otherwise
have. they are brought by no person
less than Chairman Taggart himself.
According to his statements there is
no longer any doubt in the world ds %
what way Indiana is going. The same
reports are being received concerning
New York. and though it IS admitted
that there is going TO be hard contest
in West Virginia. Republican leaders
have ceased to think about anything
there also but the size Of the majority.
The campaign has been opened in the
latter Commonwealth at Wheeling by
the Democratic candidate for the Vice
Presidency, former senator Henry 9.
Davis, and the candidate added TO the
woes OF his party by repudiating the
planks Of the St Louis platform on the
train question. 1t will be remembered
that the platform says: We denounce
protection as the robbery Of the many
for the benefit OF The few"
in his speech former Senator Davis
said II believe protection to our In
dustries right and proper" Just what
the trainers of the national platform
and the free traders are going to say 70
this remains TO be seen.
Anyway. and no matter what happens
in the Democratic party, the statement
has been received with JOY by the Re
publicahs Of the State.
Indiana Majorities.
In New York Judge Alton B. Parker
is trying to get things into some sort
of shape, but so far his news has been
anything but enlivening. The candidate
slipped into the Empire City almost un-
heralded. and instead Of going 10 the
Astcr Hotel, his former headquarters.
he hurried to the Hoffman House, where
ne had an audience with his lieuteuants.
OF these he gave the greatest amount
Of time 20 Senator German ana Chair
man Taggart the former now being
recognized as the successor Of the afore-
said Thomas Taggart as the boss Of the
whole campaign. He also heard VIII
liam +. Sheehan, Representative John
Shafp ,sllildrls VINO Is both manag-
ing and Grating. and Representative W.
S. COwherd. Of Missouri
Of course there was "A vast number
OF smaller fry, mostly leaders in New
York state, who. row that nominations
have been made. would Ike TO begin
whirlw.nd campaign in place Of the
quiet one the candidate faVOrs
The situation i'm doubtful States was
the subject OF the conferences, and no
satisfaction was developed.
Tagsart was compelled 10 admit that
his State would go TO the Republicans
by between 10000 and 10000 majority The
Democrats OF the state were drifting.
he said. into the POpulist party
Gratis are still figuring on Wisconsin.
and this State Is also being considered
al the conference Senator German Is
quoted as expressing the opinion that
the party has as much hope Of carrying
this State as they have Of winning
Pennsylvania. At the conclusion Of the
conferences II was announced by Chair
man Taggart:
I'VE are now going 10 make q quick
hot fight in New York. We know what
the result viii be- II viii help In the
other doubtful States"
0deI Replies.
As a result Of the extraordinary at
tack the Democrats have made upon
the personal character Of Governor
Odell. the latter has made a statement
answering everything in toto.
This IS nothing but repetition Of the
mud singing tactics Of former Govern
or Hill. which was disapproved by the
voters in 1902. / do not feel called upon
10 reply 20 them he said.
LAS for the charges Of eNtrava ganCe
during my administration, that is a
different matter In making a cOmpari-
son between the last Democratic adj
ministration IN 1894 and the Republican
admfnistra ton for 1904 IL viii be well
10 bear in mind certain facts before
reaching conclusions"
The governor then refers to the great
Increase in population, the reduction Of