Morris tribune., 1904-11-19

vi VI {AsH1e of March next
o.-, shall have serv
-'f''' '''e''' WI '0''00' ed three and
Dnehalf years, and this three and one
half years constitutes my first term
The wise custom which limits the
president to two terms regards the sub
stance and not the form. Under no cir.
cumstances will be a candidate for OF
accept another nomination."
Answering a telegram Of congratula-
ton from Chairman Cortelyou Of the
national committee, the president ex-
pressed his appreciation Of the chair
mans management Of the campaign.
More than 10000 messages of congrat-
ulation have reached the president, in
Guiding the rulers and statesmen of
Europe as well as the leading citizens
of America. Among them was the fol-
lowing from Alton B. Parker:
1.-The people by their votes have en-
phatically approved your administra-
t1on, and congratulate you"
The president replied as follows:
81 thank you for your congratula-
TONS"
Judge Parker's Afterthought.
In an open letter "to the Democracy
Of the nation" given to the press on the
day after election, Mr.. Parker thanks
those in charge of his campaign and
expresses his belief that the people
will soon realize that "the fairfield
trusts are absorbing the wealth of the
nation" He declares his purpose never
to seek a nomination for public Office,
but promises to work in the ranks for
ultimate Democratic harmony and sue
cess. In his opinion the great moral
question is, "Shall the trusts and cor
operations be prevented from, contribut-
trolling elections He charges his de-
feat in a measure to the large army Of
Republican OfficehOlders in every north
ern, western and eastern state. 1t Is
understood that Mr. Parker will re-
sumo the practice of law at New York
Principal Election Features.
Missouri.-For the first time since
the war this rock ribbed Democratic
state has toppled into the Republican
column by from 10000 to $4,000 plu-
rality for Roosevelt, while at the same
time the awakened conscience Of the
state elected Folk DEM governor by
an indicated majority Of $4,000. Leg
islature Republican.
Massachusetts, labor in
this state is credited with electing the
nd 1o+n
William L. Douglas, the millionaire
BrOckton shoe manufacturer, by q plu-
ra1ity Of over 36,OOO The labor ele-
ment had been incensed by Governor
Bates veto Of the overtime bill to pre-
vent women and children from working
In factories after 8 at night. This |
diversion, however, did not affect the
national canvass, Roosevelt's plurality |
being about 100000 and the legislature
Republican, as usual
Rhode Island.-Back in the Republic
an column, Utter defeating Garvin by
1904 votes and Roosevelt winning by
$4,000.
Wisconsin.-Governor La Toilette was
elected by an estimated plurality Of
10000 and Roosevelt electors by more
than 10000. The La Toilette faction
controls the legislature, which will
choose successor to Quarles. This 4
means also that Wisconsin will have
a primary election law.
Maryland.-At this writing it appears
that Maryland's electoral vote will be
|divided.
West Virginia. = In this the home
state OF Candidate Davis Republican
plurality Of over $4,000 was indicate
Hawson (Repo elected governor and a
republican majority in the legislature
ColOrado.-Here the result was close
and at first disputed. but later Govern
|os Peabody himself conceded his de-
eeat by Adams with plurality of
about 10000. Both sides claim the leg
sslature. Peabody attributes his de-
feat to his policy in the mining strike. :
Hebraska.-In Bryan's state .R5ose-
&elt received over $4,000, pls,faiity and,
Mickey (Rep., Is elected governor BY a .
close majority Watson poIled a large
vote.
Observation-Disclosures here conferred IN
Rhe legislature. where tho Republican
factions have a substantial majority,
but with the supporters Of Addicks for
senator still short Of majority.
Nevada.-The Republicans appeared
b have the state by 1900.
New York.-The Empire State. which I
Democrats had protested TO regard az =: