New-York tribune., 1904-10-04

J cannot answer thas question. 0 refuse to be
interviewed. and . wout be Interviewed u you
have done me the honor to read my letter Of ac-
eePtanee you will find that that point has been
covered.
a timely opportunity was afforded ex-Judgs
Parker. Democratic candidate for President, %
declare himself sqUarely for the federal Consti-
tuition He refused to avail himself of the op-
portunfty
Last night at 8 o'clock at the Hotel Seville
when asked if he believed that coIored citizens
should be allowed TO enjoy the elective franchise
Mr. Parker not only refused to answer. but
showed disF:e-sure at the attempt TO secure an
expression OF his views saying that his letter OF
acceptance covered the question. a careful
examination of the letter fails TO show where
that point has been covered"
The keynote OF the Democratic campaign Is
the alleged unconstltUtioHaIity Of certain acts
by the Roosevelt administration. Changes are
rung on this day by day. Liberal portions Of the
Democratic campaign textbook are devoted to it.
and last, but not least. a circle of well known
Democratic lawyers OF this city. organized under
the name Of Parker Constitution Club has adver-
tisec that it proposes 10 point out various un-
constitutional acts OF President Roosevelt and
his Cabinet and has made one effort already.
The Parker Constitution Club has the advice
and support OF the Democratic candidate for
President The club was named in his honor
The organizers include the following advocates
and a1ologists Of ex-Judge Parker. James c.
Garter, William E Curtis. Wheeler H Peck
ham, John z Parsons. Joseph Larocque John G.
c. Isle. william Church Osborn. William 3.
Hornbl0ver. Francis L. Stetson. John .. Nil
burn. A,lria1 H. Joline. Howard Taylor and
James W Gerard jr
For the foregoing reasons and others it was
assumed thar ex-Judge Parker was ready TO
join issue with any and al coners on the up
holding OF the federal Constitution. His failure
yesterday 10 declare himself squarely for the
constitution in all its guarantees is likely to
command Widespread interest.
Mr.. Park-r's day at the Seville was quieter
than usual state Chairman Meyer and William
5. Rodie. head of the bureau OF organization.
went early 70 receive Instructions from Mr
Parker who now is practically managing his
own campaign Norman Z. Mack OF Buffalo.
was another early caller.
Mr. Parker lu1ched with Justice Truax. of the
Supreme Court in the main dining room Of the
hotel I'm the day the candidate received calls
from William As-or ChanIer Lewis Stuyvesant
ChanIer and several others.
Mrs Charles Mercer Hall. ex-Judge Parker-s
daughter came down from Kingston yesterday
with Mrs. William F. Sheehan on the Yacht
for several DAYS
AR ParEs- viii nOt make Q speech tomorrow
night his reception AT the NIluhaCtau Club
There is LITTLE probability thar he VIII make
any speeches i1 the campaign William F
Sheehal is against speaking. 1Ir. Sheehan be-
heves in using rubber shoes and plenty OF money
Mr. Parker does NOT expect 20 RETURN TO EsOpus
before Thursday atternCOn or Friday.
That ex-I1.9-- 1-arlzer IS cr.!alrJf-,.- Hir,sars
y-:cir me ruiaut-sr details OF the canvass IL
every one Of the states placed by either party
IN the oolbttUl column IS evident Trom his dis
cussions with campaign managers. Many re-
ports are being made 70 him by Individual work
erS which do rot pass through Fhe hands OF tha
national committee Little OF Nr. Parker's cor
respondenCe is attended 60 By clerks Every
letter THAT goes out, unless il be some formal
acknowledgment of service. is read and signed
by the candidate
MI Parker dinei in the D-bIic dining room
OF the Hotel Seville last night. and afte~ward
took short walk UP The avenue. ShCrtIv after
y o'clock William F. Sheeban called at the hotel
and was Closeted with Judge Parker in his rooms
until II O'Clock