The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-09-16
JUDGE PARKER
AND THE EDITORS
Two Hundred Democratic Newspa-
pers Represented at Esopus.
THEY PAID THEIR RESPECTS
Greetings Mere Voiced 10y Charles
W. ~, Editor of the ~. LoEis
Republic, 30 which Judge
Parker Responded.

Esopus. y. Y. Sept. 9-Editors Of
upward OF 200 democratic newspapers.
representing various parts OF the coun-
try. came to Rosemount 10 visit Judge
Parker. They were received by The
candidate. and the visit was made The
occasion or the first political speech
be has made in many years, barring
only that In which, on August 10. lie
accepted the nomination.
Insert Esopus-Following before
IL was a gay party which made ths
trip from New York TO Rosemount.
The democratic editors and their
friends, Il the number OF go, were
in the mood for a holiday. Plans OF
campaign in various sections OF the
country were discussed generally.
When Rosemount was reached O line
was formed to march TO Judge Parker's
house. Josephus Daniels. OF Raleigh.
n. C., chairman OF the committee on
arrangements; Charles w. Knapp. OF
81. Louis. and Col. John /. Martin, SER
g~eant-at-arms OF the national commit
tee. were in charge.
Led by the band, the delegation
marched TO Rosemolnt, where Mr.. Dan
iels spoke briefly, saying:
There are 800 newspaper in he
United States supporting Parker ana
Davis Commissioned by many OF them
by letter Oh telegram nearly one
tenth Of tho whole number have come
IN person 10 this democratic mecca 10
convey assurances Of earnest and en-
hlsiasuc support. | have the pleas
ure and distinguished honor of pre-
scnting Charles w. Knapp. OF the 81
LOUIS Republic. who will voice the
sentiments Of tho entire independent
and democratic press OF America"
The greeting OF the editors 10 the
candidate was delivered by Charles w.
Knapp. editor OF the St. Louis Repub-
nc. Mr.. Knapp said in part:
Charles ". Knapp speech.
Judge PaTkcr-We bring YOU rrectin.
from the democratic and indcpcndent
press or the United States. Sharing YOUR
ardent devotion to these eternal prfncl-
pies OF truth and Justice when hear fLa
name democracy. We have come 10 tourh /
hahds with our chosen leader and In his u
presence register our pledges Of loyal
lea4ty 70 tho great work Of governments
reform IN which we expect 10 follow him
70 a glorious victory next November. :
"By your ic1rlcsSncss. resolution and /.
Independence. sir. we have already bcen
stimulated 10 new yigor and aggressive
ness We come 20 tell you by word aud
ny acuon OF the enthusiasm that inspires
our work and confidence with which We
aMalt lts successful fruition ia the very 4.
W are OF one mind IA echoing your
own forciblo denunciaticns OF the trinity f.
or expressions from which the Ameriean :
.eople suifcr so much. Not the transitory q
1NHENHnM| a. WHLEF AnnH 49,
during responsibilities of a aeep-seated !
CONVICTION unite both You and rs In nm {
altering opposition 10 imperialism. high =
arms ana corrupt officials. l~secOgAiz- .
.nS these evils as alike reckless OF the ]
ttntial public Helfare in order that the
interests 81 the favored few may
Pc NE more effectively served. We con- '
the country that the promises q,
y democracy n the character 81 its =
lominee Tor The presidency alike assure ]
government by law and not according TO =
nclNlcu1l caprice assure regulation OF
'ur affairs through the wisdom or the b
and not by strenuous force =,
II that harmony, TO testify that we are >
-rmed Tor the aggressive battle and 10 ]
-ssnre you that We are Snlidly united
n the conviction that our platform ana -
ur candidate carry the same message 4
. the people, both speaking fer the same
nperishablc vcrites OF right and wisdom
We thank you particularly. Jud-s
'arker, Tor the manly declaration that
on VIII not be a candidate FOR a second
- - fEA NAE fNN'NFA NNE NIANtI. NJ "a I -
,elcum. in this ayOwal the Introduction ID
I = new and vital issue ia American n,
ciiucs. n unhcsitatingiy give ID oar -
lcorsement and support. Ii supplements Il
nd completes that vigorous manifcsta- a.
on Of your individuality which the tele- -
ram 10 the st. Louis convention 40 lie
ofcihly conveyed. -
We rejoice that the principles and pol "
les OF democracy have found 80 worthy M
n exponent in 1904. because we realize y,
every great and opular movement ~
lust present 90 the people both the fdea TO
the man for the hour. We gave BON i,
10 We are proud Of the man who SO ~
npre ssively demonstrates that ne would
thor be right than be president. A;
w mean that he shal be president vi
,cause he IS right. ye
:" Sow n Character. said a distinguished
ritter. and You reap a destiny We "
lall prove the truth Of that apotheem. III
ne democratic party planted Alton y. -.
arker az 81. Louis and il VIII reap the re
'Ssidency ow
Judge Parker. responding. said in ",
n
Jusse Psrher'- speech.
1t Is. ineed. n great pleasure 10 well Xxi
ine 10 Rosemount this body OF repre- "
OF the great American press. e.
r. OF the mighty farr.a 4. 49,. .F.4Hn VT