The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

New York, November Judge Far
ker addressed meetings at Cooper Union
and Carnegie Hall and was given a re-
ception at the Democratic Club tonight
which was the busiest evening pro-
gramme arranged for him during the
campaign At both meetings the candl-
date was given great ovatiOns and al
the reception following, nearly every
member Of the club and many invited
guests shook hands with him. Judge
Parker viii make a hurried tour Of
Connecticut tomorrow, visiting Bridge
port, New Haven and Hartford, at
each Of which places he will speak. He
and his party viii travel by special
train and return to New York the same
night
One Of the most rousing receptions
of the campaign was given Judge Par
ker tonight at Cooper Union. where he
addressed a large meeting held under
the auspices of the German American
Parker Union. The candidate was
substituted for former president Cleve-
land, who was scheduled originally to
address the gathering, but was COM
PEELED to cancel the engagement.
Other speakers at the meeting were
Carl SchurZ, the presiding officer, Geo.
Won Skal, and Sigmund Zeisler, of Chi
cago. All of the addresses were in
German, except that of Judg Parker.
Under an escort of mounted police
men in charge OF Inspector Brooks,
Judge Parker arrived at Cooper Union
at S:23 o'clock. Before his arrival there
was a display of bombs and other fire
works in the square north of the build
ing. The candidate was warmly cheer
ed ny the crowd about the building. He
entered by the platform door on Fourth
avenue. He was shown to the stage
by officers of the union, in charge of
the meeting and met Mr.. Schurz in full
view of the audience. They clasped
hands in greeting that lasted fully
minnie. while the crowd looked on and
applauded approvingly. The reception
given the candidate was but repeti-
ton of others that have been given him
in New York and in fact, on every oc-
cas!on where he has made publis ad-
dresses The demonstration continued
TO begin his speech.
Cooper Union was filled long before
the meeting opened. The first great
demonstration was at 7:45 o'clock when
Mr. Scliurz arrived. \ few minutes
later the meeting was called to order
by Herman Ridder. who introduced
Mr.. Schurz as chairman. The presiding
officer has not been we'll and he spoke
with considerable effort, making his
only address of the campaign.
Mr.. Schurz was cheered heartily
throughout his speech and received a
tremendous ovation at the conclusion
He then introduced George Won Sk2l
who made a fervent appeal to the vot-
ers Of German descent to preserve the
liberties for which you have paid 50
dearly and which are threatened by a
party satiated with greed for power
and lust and pelf.''
II was during this appeal that Judge
Parker entered. The ovation given the
candidate was far beyond that accord
ed 10 those who had previously appear
ed. There was a difference, too, in the
character of the applause given Judge
Parker in comparison with that for the
other speakers.
Judge Parker's speech was almost
entirely devoted TO the subjects of inn
pertalism and militarism and the sub
jects seemed peculiarly popular with
the audience of COMMUNICATIONS
He was interrupted frequently with
prolonged applause and once when he
paid homage to Mr.. Schurz personally
as one who had felt the blighting pow
err of militarism, Mr.. Schurz came for
ward and shook Judge Parker by the
hand and thanked him for his words
The audience stood up and shouted its
approval.
Judge Parker was driven from Coop
.er Union to Carnegie Hall where ns
addressed a meeting under the aus