The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-09
DEMOCRATIC EDITORS
VISIT JUDGE PARKER
Support of the UnhammeIed Press Pledged by
Charles W. Knapp.
Stirring Reply of the Party Leader-Corrupt Repubcansm
Exposed in Well Rounded Sentences-Great
Enthusiasm of the Audience

+ SOPCS, y. y. sept. S.-Editors Of
upward Of 200 Of the Democratic
newspapers representing various
parts of the country. came to Rose
mount today to visit Judge Parker.
They were received by the candidate
and the visit was made the occasion
OF the first speech he has made in many
years, barring only that in Waich. or
Aug. ], he accepted the nomination
Under the fairest of summer skies,
Rosemount was at its best for the 0c-
casion. Several of judge Parker's in
innate friends came from Kingston 60
participate in the reception OF the edi-
tors. Representative Sulzer Who spent
the night at R0semount, remained dur
ing the day.
1t was gay party that made the
trip from New York to Rosemount.
The Democratic editors and their
friends TO the number of Cos were in
the mood for holiday. Plans OF cam
paign in various sections OF the cOun-
try were discussed generally.
Marched to Rosemount.
When RosemOunt was reached a line
was formed TO march to Judge Parkers
house. JoSephus Daniels OF Raleigh
\. G.. chairman of the committee on
arrangements; Charles X. Knapp of
ST. Louis and Colonel John l. Martin,
sergeant alarms Of the national COM
mittee, were IN charge.
Led by the band the delegation
marched to ROsemOunt. where Mr.
Daniels spoke briefly. saying;
There are 300 newspapers i'm the
United States supporting Parker and
Davis. Commissioned by many Of them
by letter or telegram. nearly one tenth
of the whole number have come in per
son 10 this Democratic Mecca TO con-
vey assurances of earnest and enthusi-
astic support. l have the pleasure and
distinguished honor of presenting
Charles w. Knapp of the St. Louis Re
public. who will voice the sentiments
of the entire Independent and Demo-
cratic press Of America"
The greeting of the editors to the
candidate was then delivered by
Charles W. Knapp. editor of the. St.
Louis Republic Mr.. Knapp said:
Nj. Knapp's Address.
Judge Parker: We bring you greet
ing from the Democratic and indie
pendent press Of the United States
Sharing your ardent devotion 20 these
eternal principles of truth and Justice
which bear the name. Democracy, we
have come TO touch hands With our
chosen leader and in his presence reg
lister our pledges Of loyal fealty 20 the
great work Of governmental reform in
which we expect to follow him to a
glorious victory next November.
by your fearlessness, resolution and
independence, sir. we have already
been stimulated TO new vigor and ag-
gressiveness. We come to tell you by
word and by action of the enthusiasm
that inspires our work and the conf
dence with which we await its success
full fruitiOn in the very near future.
Democrats of One Mind.
We are Of one mind in echoing your
own forcibie enunciations of the trinity
OF expressions from which the American
people suffer - much. Not the trans1-
tory requirements Of party duty
but the enduring responsibilities Of a deem
seated conviction unite both YOU and us
IN unfaltering opposition TO Imperialism
high tariffs and corrupt officialism. Rec
oSnizing these evils as alike in their eS-
sence. since they are simply carving
forms of the same reckless sacrifice OF
the general public welfare In order THAI
the private interests Of the favored few
may be more effectively served we COZ
graduate the country that the promises
of Democracy and the character of lis
nominee for the presidency alike assure
government DN law ana not according 10
individual caprice assure regulation Of
our affairs through the wisdom Of tn
constitution and not by strenuous force.
Confidence in Parker.
And VIXEN We deer Imperialism W.
have no fear. Judge Parker. that YOU viii
either be blind 10 the grave duties which
I, the obligations of an enlightened CiViI-
zatiOn impose upon rs in the new reid-
tons which have come 20 cur country