Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-19

c, shall have serv-
ed three and
one-half 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 VIII be candidate for or
accept another nomination"
Answering n 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 Il. Parker:
The people by their votes have EN-
phatically approved your administra-
ton, and congratulate you"
The president replied as follows:
II thank you for your congratula-
tons"
Judge Parksr's Aftsrthousht.
In an open letter Ito 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 1.-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 I'm the ranks for
ultimate Democratic harmony and sue
cess. In his opinion the great moral
question Is. "Shall the trusts and cor
iporations be prevented from contribut-
'fng money to control or to aid in con-
trolling elcctions:" He charges his de-
feat IN n measure To the large army OF
Republican officehoIders In every north
ern, western and eastern state. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Parker will re
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 1900 plu-
rality for Roosevelt. while At the same
time the awakened conscience OF the
state elected Folk DEM governor by
islature Republican
Observation-Disclosures labor in
this state Is credited with electing the
Democratic candidate for governor.
William l. Douglas. the millionaire
Brockton shoe manufacturer. by a plu-
rality OF over $4,000. 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 q 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
m column. Utter defeating Garvin by
594 votes and Roosevelt winning by
$4,000.
Observation-Disclosures La Toilette was
elected by an estimated plurality OF
$1,000 and Roosevelt electors by more
than $4,000. The In Toilette faction
controls the legislature. which will
choose a successor to Quarles- This
means also that Wisconsin Will have
a primary election law.
Maryland.-At this writing II appears
taat sAaA faiIG Ssr~tDtah 'Oe% "tff ~
divided.
West Virginia In this the home
state OF Candidate Davis a Republican
plurality OF over 5000 was indicated.
Dawson (Repl elected governor and n
Republican majority in the legislature.
Colorado.-Here the result was close
and at first disputed. but later Govern
or Peabody himself conceded his de-
feat by Adams with n plurality OF
about 10000. Both sides claim the leg
fslature- Peabody attributes his de-
feat to his policy IN the mining strike.
Nebraska.-In Bryan's state Roose-
welt received over 5000 plurality. and
Mickey Rep) IN elected governor by a
close majority. Watson polled q large
vote
Dela here centered In
the legislature, where the Republican
factions have a substantial majority,
but with the supporters Of Addicks for
senator still short Of a majority.
Nevada--rhe Republicans appeared
20 have the state by 1000.
New York--The Empire State. which
Dsmocrats had professsd to regard As