New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-19

had formerly been disposed to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket on principle. were showing evil
dence OF a strong Hiking FOR Roosevelt
ASTONISHING NEWS TO PARKER.
Fx-Judge Parker Is described ; having been
.stounded at tho Encouraging news given TO
him ~ Chairman Taggart, although he deciarea
shat there was all the more for ener-
getic work on the part OF the national COM
ynittee. Mr.. Tagsart is reported to have ex-
plSsned his GisincIinetion 70 spend money IN
aIs.n and Vermont. the ground that all ne
COLD command would be needed carry the
doubtful Stateo above named, and he fe.t ne
suzilt 20 husband mis- resources I'm the hope that
something might occur to warrant the eA-
perldtUre of large sums 81 some particular local
tttes .-itt tie result OF turning the tide in FAVOR
o< the Democratic nominees. Mr. Parker dio ros
accept this view of the situation, and me result
has been a change in the programme es cr;s'-
mali, OF. Hired by the national chairman.
IL: Taggsrt ,yas further compelled 10 re-
,,or. . surprising charge of sentiment among
Catholic .oters all over the country, large
proportion OF whom have in the past supported
lie Democratic ticket. To President Roosevelt
personally It is declared. is largely cue TINS
change OF sentiment. His policy IN the Fhinp-
,93nes. where The Church has been fairly dealt
with Secretary Tafts Justice toward the frIars
and his praise OF the work OF the Cathoh1
Church IN the Archipelago constitute the ciieA
1easons fo- the change. Second only 10 the-
5,o,icy, however. has been the appointments OF
archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia, as MEM
Der of the Federal Indian Commission. thus CIV
ing that Church an opportunity TO be heard In
behalf Of its Indian schools. in which II takes
great pride The openly expressed admiration
of Archbishop Ireland for President Roosevelt
has also had an influence hitherto unappreciated
iy the public or by the Democratic managers.
The friendly disposition Of Senator Aldrich tow
ard the Catholic indian schools within the last
two years promises 10 prove a factor IN reduc-
ing the Democratic vote in his state, foT al
though the Church takes no part in politics Its
,emember a friend. The Boston PiloI me
leading Catholic newspaper IN New-Eng iano'
recently declared in favor OF the Repubncah
+;cEet, ard 1t has been followed by other cam
CSC qualifications throughout the country, so
that the Democratic managers are at Joss
FOR means to stem this tide against their party.
Chairman Taggart expressed himself as thor
oughly disheartened at the persistent quarrel
ling Of the New-Yort Democrats although ne
still believes that the State can be carried by
Parker and Davis. He feels that me struggle
,axsrnnle 10 Democrats in other States and Is
giving the Republican press material for dis
PATCHES which are being sent all over the couu-
sry and are calculated to dspress all the work.
e-z IN The Democratic lines. Altogether, things
are reported looking extremely blue at ESQ
pug and little wonder is expressed that MI
faegart Is finding X difficult TO make an ener-
Eetic campo gn.
Chairman Cowherd. who returned 10 Wash
fngfon from New-York to-day. although aware
as the discouragirg prospect before the national
chairman, does not regard his chances OF sue
cess as so rueaEre. He has hopes OF gaining a
humber OF seats in the House, and Will, IL he
1ads Il possible 10 raise the funds, push the
caFapaign actively In a number or close Con-
cress districts. He believes he will be able TO
make a creditable showing on Election Day, re-
EardIess OF the fate Of the national tickes