The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-15
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 In addition to the effort to raiss money enough to bay votes In the doubtful States, the Republican man. agement has been working systematic- ally to help along Tom Watson's cam paign with the design, of course, of winning the votes of former Bryan Democrats. This Mir Watson indig- nantiy denies; but Mr. Watson has al- ways been indignant about something. His entire political career. as well as his literary adventures, has been con spicuously characterized by fndigna- ton. Mir. Watson may not have been handed check. but nobody questions that the Republicans have been help ing him all they know how.
 Whether in return or not for thss service, his speeches in the East have consisted almost wholly of vicious st tacks upon the Democratic ticket and platform and of stouter defense Of Roosevelt and Republican deciaraSsons than has yet been furnished by any of the administration orators. In this State well-known Republicans have at- tached their names to the Populist cer- tifcate requisite for candidates for pres@ idential electors. The Democratic man agement has been made well aware of this political perjury and will enleasor to have the offenders punished
 No Hope for HlxsinA
 The Republicans. on account of the opposition to Cdelrs candidate, Hjg- gins, within their own ranks, do not expect to carry the State on local is- sues. and have concentrated thear ut- most efforts upon saving New York to Roosevelt. Hence their efforts with Tom Watson. A story current l. that they have reserved ss00,0o0 to spend in New York city the last week before the election.
 A fair look at the situation at this time makes it apparent that the Demo- crats are reasonably sure of New York State for Judge Parker. and as certain as can be for the State ticket. In the adjoining States of New Jersey end Connecticut there is hard, uphill light ing, but in both States the party has named State tickets of exceptional high character and popularity and the party management is hopeful of victory for both State and national tickets.
 It is expected that from now on to the close of the polls, the national cam paign will be exceedingly lively. At the Democratic headquarters the man. agers are working in entire harmony. They have had an extremely difiicult task--that of organization. It had rec essariiy to be made up of former fac tions, rather heterogeneous material. put aside former prejudices and jealou- sies and pull together like band of brothers. This has been done so well that not a single note of dfscord has been heard from any quarter. The old goldbugs and the old free-siiverites of the Democratic faith here bear them selves toward each other as though they had never differed.
 The Belmonfs and Democracy.
 If Democrats throughout the country were of the same sort, Parker would be overwhelmingly elected A notable instance of the better feeling is that the ugly talk not so long ago heard about August Belmont's interest in Judge Parker's election has wholly ceased among Democrats. Here they recognize him as sincerely interested in been Democrats. They are Democrats this year more ardent than ever. Of all the Executive Committee and other workers about the National Committee headquarters. excepting none. nobody has worked or is working harder for the success of the Democratic ticket than August Belmont. He Is daily one or the nrSt 70 4reach the n6auQuarterS and one of the last to leave. The own CT and director of vast ahd varied busi- ness interests. he must necessarily sac rifice much in giving his best hours to the Democrafic cat1ses as he is doing every day.
 Republican newspapers. for lack of something better, every now and then start stories about dissension about the Democratic headqparters. Incidentally stating that Chairman Taggart Is soon to go West to stay. Never has thore been a campaign In which the Demo crats at campaign headquarters worked more tremendously, Smiling Tom Taggart" appears unruffied by these Actions. He keeps on smiling and works necessarily and sagaciously, watching details with the same vigilance and keenness that brought him great busi- ness success in his Hoosier State home.
 Harmony All that Is Needed.
 It Is worth bearing in mind, wcrth repeating to Democrats everywhere, that if they pulled together as vigor- ously and frarmoniously. as the Demo- crats about the nationai headanarters are doing. Parker and Davis would be overwhelmingly elected.
 ..,s....s. R. H. Watkins.