The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-24
WAS UNABLE TO LEAVE
PARKER HAD TO STAY IN NEW
 YORK.
Conferred With Leaders of Prominence, Including Many Members of old Bryan FactiOn--Gorman
 Sought Adviser.

New York, Sept 23.-Contrary to his expectations, Alton B. Parker was un able to complete his conferences with political leaders and return tonight to his home at Esopus. He will start home some time tomorrow.
 More visitors were admitted to Mr. Parker's apartments at the Hoffman House today than yesterday, but new ertheless he found 1t possible to talk" some recreation. He took long walk before breakfast and tonight walked from his hotel to the Manhattan Club where he took dinner. Senator German was with Judge Parker more than an four today.
 They went over the plans for the campaign. and agreed that the canvass should be put under way without de- lay, and be conducted in an energetic manner until November. Some of the details were considered and there was a discussion as to the strongest speak CTS to use in the doubtful States. The report that they are to invite Grover Cleveland to take part could not be confirmed. Senator German thinks that much depends on New York State. and expressed satisfaction when told that Judge Herrick and Representative Harrison, candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, are to open the local campaign without delay
 Party managers interested in the State campaign said tonight that there was no longer any factions to harmon ize, and, in support of the statement called attention to the fact that Edward NJ. Grout intended to retire from poll tics. Mir. Grout has announced that he will go on the stump for the State and national tickets.
 The national campaign was discussed with the candidate by Colonel Lamont and MT. Campau who was Parker's s guests at luncheon Soon after lunch Judge Parker saw Colonel Guffey. Ma tional Chairman Taggart, Senator Gull person of Texas. Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Herman Ridder of New York, Representative Cowherd of Missouri. former Cover nor J. S. Hogg of Texas and others.
 James K. Jones, Colonel Gufrey and Mir. Campau mad been closely associat- ed with the last two presidential cam paigns and the idea prevailed that the gathering had particular reference to bringing the supporters of Bryan in closer relations with Judge Parker. A member of the National Committee said that Judge Parker, in meeting men who had been hearty supporters of the ticket four and eight years ago was assisting materially in the efforts 
 those who had been holding aloof in the present campaign
 Many members of the National Com mittee today urged Judge Parker 70 reconsider his decision not to make a speaking tour but 1t is said he told every one who preached the subject that all speeches would be from his own veranda al Rosemount.
 A delegation representing the Ger man-American Parker Union called on Judge Parker today. The union has undertaken to organize the German American voters in doubtful States The delegation was composed of Her man Rider. George von skel. Keri I. Hengl. Victor Pohl and E. H. Doellin- ger. The work will be started at once. MT Hengl has been assigned to Connecticut. MT. Pohl to New Jersey and MT. Doellinger to Indiana
 Among other callers at Parker's apartments today were John O. Wilson of Indiana and trey woodson. secre- tarv of the National Committee. Chair n.an Taegart had an extended confer enca with the candidate tonight