The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-17
Sheehan, Belmont, Cor
man or 1aggart.
SHEEHAN SINGS SOLO
Yet Enough Of His Song Can be Heard
to Know That He Doesn't Want
the National Craftsmanship.
But What of the
Others?
fBy the Associated Press.)


Esopus, n. Y, July 15.-William
New York and had an hours confer
ence with Judge Parker this after
noon. He declined to discuss the con-
versation.
''Did you go to New York to har-
monte the differences there?" he was
asked.
81 know of no existing differences
needing to be harmonized." he an
swered.
What can you say regarding the
craftsmanship of the National Com
mittee, especially with reference 10
the reported possibility of it's going
to August. Belmont?"
Nothing. That matter is still
open"
On the question as to the National
chairman. Judge Parker has given
are mentioned: Mr.. Sheehan, Mr..
Belmont. Senator German and Mr..
Taggart.
No one is closer to Judge Parker
than Mr.. Sheehan, none evidently viii
be more influential in the campaign
than he is. but he makes no secret
of the fact that he does not want
believed that Judge Parker will yield
to his wishes in the matter.
AS to the date for the National
Committee meeting, Mr.. Sheehan said
today that it remains 10 be fixed. hFhe
committee Ncan be called together on
n weeks notice, and probably Will
before the first of August, but several
more conferences VIII doubtless inter-
vene.
There Was 4 runor in Kingston 10
night. circulating with good deal of
insistence, that Judge Parker'S person.
al campaign headquarters would be
established in Kingston, and that he
would meet visiting delegations there,
rather than at RoSemOunt. Those
who are i'm a position to know do not
attach great value to this rumor.
A Letter From General Miles.
Judge Parker received a letter today
from General Nelson A. Miles. The
letter says:
AT n time when a material crisis
is pending, when Democratic inStitu-
lions are in peril, when great evils
should be eradicated, when important
political questions must be decided, it
Is fortunate that the Democratic party
has given to the country candidate
in whom that great counsel of repre-
sentative men have every confidence,
and We have the best of reasons for
believing that that confidence will be
confirmed by the intelligent and pa
triotic people, of the country.
1--WE all do know that the instincts
and training of the judge are to hold
in sacred regard the faithful interpre-
tation and execution of laws. Hence
we believe that under your admins
trltion it's laws will be administered
with fidelity and integrity. | believe
hn oil nd
an opportunity of rendering our coun-
try a service of immeasurable value,
that will rebound to the honor OF
Democratic party, and the glory of
the republic
Among the other letters received to-
day was one from Congressman John
Lamb, of the Third District of ViT-
ginia.
Judge Parker today received the fol-
lowing telegram from Senator John
w. Daniel, dated Lynchburg, Va.
Our people are gratified that the
united Democracy has a leader who
leads, and 1 tender my respects and
congratulations"
Rosemount has become center of
Eager interest to passengers on all
he passing boats. Nearly all of them
blow salute as they pass, and in the
day time Alton Parker Hall, Judge
Parker'S grandson, answers the salute
with big American flag, brought by
Mr.. Sheehan from the st. Louis con-
vention, where it was waved in honor
of the Judges nomination. In the
evening some one, usually Secretary
McCausland, answers the salute with
a rocket or Roman candle. The bug
Ter on the Mary Powell blows taps
as the boat leaves Esopus landing
which is just in front of RoSemount.