The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-11
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war-Ioving, blood and thunder crowd
will not approve of Judge Parker They
VIII follow Mr.. Roosevelt. because he.
more nearly represents that view. Bus
mess men. investors the quiet. conser-
yative. reading. thinking American
viii turn with pleasure from "A mae of
ROosevelt's disposition to-the high and
manly and steadfast course pursued by
Judge Parker.
Not Cleveland's Candidate.
ut has been said by some that Judge
Parker is the candidate Of Mr.. Cleve-
land and Mr. Hill. This is not entirely
accurate. Parker supported Mr.. Bryan
IN both campaigns; he learned his De-
mocracy in the school Of Samuel J.
Tilden and appreciates today the great
principles OF Democracy as they were
so clearly enunciated by Thomas JEFF
ferson. The very first men 20 suggest
his name for the presidency were the
supporters of Mr.. Bryan. Norman F.
Mack, one Of the original Bryan men
and one Of his warmest supporters,
more than a year ago presented the
name Of Judge Parker for the presi-
dency. Senator Dubois nearly a year
ago announced that he was for Parker
for president, and many others who
belong to what is called the Free Sill
yer Democracy earnestly advocated
Parker's nomination at least a year
ago. 1t was the, Cleveland crowd, see
ing that Parker was becoming a for
midable candidate for the presidency,
that prevented his nomination for gov
ernor at the last state election in New
York.
Why They Support Him.
1T is true that Mr.. Hill and Mr..
Cleveland are now supporting Mr..
Parker. but the reason is quite appar-
emit There is no doubt but that Mr..
Cleveland was a candidate for the
nomination until within the past two
weeks. His candidacy drove many
Democrats to the support of Mr..
Hearst. AS between Cleveland and
Hearst many Democrats who disliked
both preferred Hearst. When I was
in Washington leading New Workers
came 10 the capital to consult with
senators and congressman in regard TO
the situation. Among this number was
August Belmont. They were told that
if Mr.. Cleveland did not Immediately
in an unequivOcal manner indicate that
he was not a candidate for the NOM
]
One of the most prominent senators
told Belmont that the Democrats hated
Cleveland so much that they would
support Hearst in the convention II
the contest was between the two. Mr..
Cleveland was made acquainted with
the situation and he Immediately sig
nified that he would not be candi-
date and announced his support of
Judge Parker. Cleveland and others
~ - Il x-ss
Parker because they prefer him to a
representative of what might be called
the radical wing of the Democratic
parry, but it is not true that Mr. Park
er is the candidate of Mr.. Cleveland
and his friends.
Hearst Boom Weakening.
There is no doubt but that Mr..
Hearst received very much support by
reason of Mr.. Cleveland's candidacy,
but now that Cleveland is entirely
eliminated, Mr.. Hearst, i'm my opinion,
viii lose ground. I want to say in
passing that Mr.. Hearst is a bigger
man than many people think. He has
marked ability in many directions and
has shown himself to be an aggressive
and forceful character. It would, how
ever, in my judgment, be unwise at
this time to nominate Mr.. Hearst for
the presidency. Judge Parker Will be
endorsed by the state convention held
at Albany on the 18th inst, and his
nomination at the St Louis convention
will then be assured. The friends OF
Mr.. Hearst think. are hoping to Sc
cure enough votes so that in the event
their man is not chosen they can die
tate who the nominee will be, but 1t
looks now as though Judge Parker
would receive more than twO-thirds of
the vote on the first ballot. German IS
| for Parker and the south viii be in
line for him. If for any reason Judge
| Parker should not be instructed for on
the 18th, then, 1 confess, the situation
might be materially changed
Outlook For Democrats.
'aThe Democrats in the east are very
enthusiastic and entertain the strong
est hopes of national success IN NoVem-
/ Der. I heard many Republicans con-
/ cede that the Democrats would carry
| New York. and il New York is carried
I then the Democrats win elect the next
/ president. The issues viii be clear
and well defined. There will be a clear
enunciatien- of the cardinal and funda-
mental principles of the Democratic
party and a demand that the people
/ return 20 flat principles. The tarin
will be prominently presented and the
/ trust question Will be an important
/ factor. The colonial and imperialistic
policy OF the Republican party, the
! extravaganza which has characterized
the Republican administration. the
abandonment Of past policies and prin-
| ciples, these and cognate questions viii
/ receive attention in the Democratic
/ platform.
Effect OF Bryan's Attitude.
The course Of the Democrats in the
house under the splendid leadership
Of John Sharp Williams has done much
/ TO harmonic the Democratic party, TO
/ crystaiize the issues and to point the
path TO Democratic victory. Mr.. Bry-
/ ans influence in the party is still pO-
/ tential He is regarded as a high
minded, pure and upright man. How
| ever, many of his warmest friends,
/ men like Senator Dubois, former Re
/ pubEcans who are now uniting with
the Democratic party, do not entirely
\ approve of his present utterances. It
1 is felt by many of his warmest friends
/ that he is too bitter towards Demo
/ Gratis who failed 10 do their duty in
/ the past, and that he is permitting his
/ personal enmity TO control his conduct.
I think he is unjust in attacking Judge
| Parker and charging him TO be the
! candidate Of Mr.. Hill The Democrats
will be pleased 70 accord 10 Mr.. Bryan
4 all proper respect and Difference and I
! am sure that when the convention
| speaks Mr.. Bryan will then vindicate
the confidence reposed in him by those
| who have Loyalty supported him in the
past by giving his loyal support to the