New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-10
OPINIONS OF DEMOCRATS.
rEEY DODGE PLATFORM
Mayor Congratulate Judge Parker
". T. Kings Hot Shot.

with heartiest cordially Democrats here yes
.a-5ay approved The nomination of Judge
,,,rxer. With great delicacy they slzirted round
,hat amazing crack in Democracy's brand-new
-la:for:,l. the crack left where the money plank
should have gone Being good and loyal Demo
-rats. they don't want 20 say that the struct-
IRE will be weak because Of the absence of this
main plank. but being truthful they can't rec
or1nend the platform for its strength. There
fore they tread warily, and many do not hesitate
10 say that this new fashion of building plat
forms with q vacancy in the centre, doesn't
seem so good to them the old way even
when the planks were of untried timber.
Mayor Mcclellan would not discuss the iguor-
ing Of the money issue. He preferred to wait
Until Judge Parker, the standard bearer" ex-
pressed his views on it in his letter Of accept
snce President Fornes. of the Board OF Alder
men. a conservative Democrat was sorry that
clear and strong declaration on the money
question" was not included in the platform
william 2. HornbIowcr, a stanch conservative
Democrat Of the Cleveland ilk would much
rather have seen a sound money plank than
the calm oblivion with which the St Louis con-
vention treated the main issue Of the last two
campaigns.
John De Witt Warner q gold Democrat was
heartily glad that this dead issue" had been
allowed 10 stay dead and a platform built on
I've issues adopted, which the Democratic
party might get together. William F. King.
who specifically declared himself a Democrat
now, as always, inveighed against the capacity
for suicidal folly" shown in not regulating
B-yanism along with Bryan.
As sooE as the Mayor reached his Office in the
morning. he telegraphed TO Judge Parker, at
Esopus
aST
the election OF a candidate in whom they have
such confidence. Accept my sincere and hearty
congEa tClat-ons
The Mayor did not seem in the least downcast
because he wasn't the recipient OF kilograms Of
generalization
The nomination came closely home" he said
smiling, 10 q suggestion that il should have been
q little nearer the City Hall. 1T has come 70
this great State of New-York. which We all
love"
Wen al work heartily for Judge Parker
have the greatest admiration for him a a man
and z Democrat. and the greatest confidence in
his ability and craftsmanship. His nomination
Will unite the party. and We shall surely win.
New-York has been greatly honored by this Sc
lection OF one OF its citizens for Presidential
candidate. The country will expect this State
10 DO all IN its power in view Of the importance
Of the principles at stake 10 lead in the accom-
plishment Of victory
MAYOR SILENT on PLATFORM
What co you think of the Platforms silence
on the money question" was asked
IT would hardly be fitting for ne 70 make
any comment on the platform before Judge
Pzrkers letter Of acceptance answered the
Mayor You know he is the standard bearer.
Every Democrat will turn 10, and We shall elect
Judge Parker. prophesied the Mayor
President Fornes thought that Judge Parker
would make strong and reliable candidate.
My impression though" he went on, has
been that Judge Parker was not well enough
known IN certain sections OF the country 70 be
put forward as a candidate for the Presidency.
His chances Of election. think. are excellent.
Whether the Democrats Of Manhattan support
him Loyalty VIII depend on the treatment they
receive from The Democracy Of the rest Of the
State. Parker's nomination viii not affect the
relations between Tamuany and the Kings
County Democracy, unless they decide to give
Tammany the recognition which is its due. In
that case harmony might be restored. J. OF
course shall Loyalty support the candidates.
The platform is weak on the money ques-
ton. I was in favor Of q strong and clear
declaration on the financial question which
would leave no doubt in the minds Of the voters
as 10 the attitude Of the Democratic party. Per-
sonaIly, I hold the same views as I did IN 1896
and 1900. when was a Gold Democrat"
A. his country home in Southold William 3
Hornblower declared that he was pleased with
the nomination Of Judge Parker. He was a
t-ihe disappointed at the treatment Of the money
question, but did not care 10 speculate as 10
what had induced the committeeman TO take
their non-committal stand.
I an heartily in favor Of Judge Parker" said
NJ. Hornblower, and the platform. so far as It
goes, suits ne I would rather there had been
sound money plank in II. but as it is there is
nothing which sound money man cannot sup
port The absence Of reaflrmatlon Of the Kan
sss City and Chicago platforms shows that the
silver men were not in the ascendancy."
M Hornblower I'D not care 10 speculate on
what effect this elimination of the money ques-
ton would have on the Democratic chances for
success, The campaign was too far of, he said.
CAPACITY FOR POLITICAL SUICIDE.
William 2 King. ex-president OF the Mer-
chants Association, declared that, while he was
Democrat. ne intended 10 work for the cleo
non Of Roosevelt, because he couldn't stand for
APOLLO Of reaction and destruction and party
Eghg 20 force d debased currency on the
lion SAID he:
Rave long been convinced that President Roose-
At-t would be elected. matter who the opposing
tAAaiGafe might be Ny conviction IS confirmed by