Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-08-25
JUDGE PARKER's ADDRESS.
Democratic Leaders Pronounce Demo-
cratic Candidates Remarks a
Powerful Document.

Following are the comments of prom
inent democrats on the speech of accept
ance delivered by Judge Parker:
Champ Clark, chairman of the notifica-
ton committee-A magnificent speech,
and 1t will make eve a better campaign,
document. 1t was forceful and true. Tho
republicans will have great difficulty in
answering it.
Thomas Taggart, chairman of the
democratic national committee-Judge
Parker's speech lessons our work in the
campaign by so per cent. and believe
now he will surely be elected. It was
a strong statement of facts put in a jul
dicia1 and unanswerable form
Charles f. Murphy, leader of Tam
many Hall-A splendid speech and a
great vote-getter. 1t had the true ring
of sincerity.
Senator Patrick McCarren, of Brook
lyman excellent speech; one of tbs
best and most forcefuls 1t has ever been
my pleasure to hear. It embodies alb
the issues which the people will be called
upon to decide at the fall elections. It is
the best evidence Of the wisdom of Judge
Parker's nomination. His great cour-
age is shown in the treatment of issues.
David B. Hill-It was a wonderful
speech, and treated upon all Issues be-
fore the people to-day. 1t was q speech
of which any man might be ~proud--ex-
cellent, admirable, grand.
Hugh ]. Grant-It was a strong docu-
ment and a timely one. l believe that
his views upon second terms for presi-
dents insures Judge Parker's success at
the polls.
John Whalen-The man is a platform
in himself. His speech wasa serious and
convincing statement.
sey, of Kentucky-Judge Parker's
speech was superb. 1t was the great DEM
ocratic declaration that the country has
been waiting for. 1t was the first cheer
ing thing that a democratiic candidate
has done for eight years.
Perry Belmont believe that Judge
Parker means what he says, and the evil
dent sincerity Of the mar is enough to
encourage all democrats and make them
hopeful of success.
Norman E. Mack, national commit
teeman from New York-The greatest
speech ever delivered in acceptance of a
presidential nomination that Ihave ever
heard. 1t will bring back to us hundreds
of thousands of votes.
Frank Campbell, former state chair
mani was never so impressed. At the
conclusion Of the address l found tears
in my eyes and myself shaking hands
with the judge.
Daniel Campau, Of Michigan-It con-
tanned the views of an extraordinary
man who will prove an extraordinary
president.
James ". Gerard-As a lawyer, I be-
lieve that 1t is one of the most powerful
documents ever penned.
William f. Sheehan. chairman of the
democratic national executive committee
1t was the speech of a statesman. In
1t the mar showed himself a true leader.
II eaHhot iail W VIII tHe dunlTdLlOn OF
the country.
H.. Carlisle, secretary democratic state
committee-For dignity, conservatism
and a clear enunciation of old-fashioned
democratic. principles the address could
not be surpassed. a
John Cunneen, attorney general
What particularly appealed to- me was
the judges argument for the strict n
forcement Of law. / liked. his handling
Of the imperialism and militarism is
sues. Z sg Sva& Ns$
/ JohnC. Carlisle, former secretaryof the
treasury--H was an able and great
statesmanlike documents speech that
stamps him the true leader Of democ-
racy.