New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-27
THE DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN.

The neyy chairman of the Democratic National
Committee is a second choice. For fortnight
Judge Parker. personally and through his CLOS
EST advisers. has been begging Senator German
10 accent the place and devote his special talents
10 the management of a campaign i'll which
they were sure 10 he desperately needed IL
was felt that no other man could so sk!ltully
continue the methods which were used in secur-
ing the nomination of the candidate. 1t is es-
sertiaI 10 Judge Parkers success that all the
arts of deception should be employed with the
utmost adrotness, and that no moral scruples
should be permitted TO interfere with the prac-
tical work of the campaign.
The men in charge of the candidates Inter
ests must be able 10 appeal successfully TO the
trusts for tie sinews OF war, and at the same
tine command the feryent support OF voters
who assume that the Democratic platform
means what il says when il denounces the
trusts and pledges the party 10 their destruc-
ton II is necessary to convince adherents or
the gold standard who could not endure Bryan
that the man who twice voted for Bryan, and
before the convention broke his silence only to
announce that fact. was unmoved by considera-
tions of exped!ency in making his financial
views known at the last moment and thought
only Of frankness and honor. 1t is equally
necessary TO persuade Democrats who were De-
trayed az st. Louis that they are not committed
in the slightest degree TO the candidates pres
ent views of a question which was not men
toned in the platform and are at perfect lib
erty 10 revive the free silver agitation when
ever convenient season may arrive Anti-im-
perialsts must be cajoled with the hope of in
dependence for the Filipinos, and men of sense
must be assured that no practical statesman
would dream of reversing the Republican policy
in the Philippines.
For carrying on such scheme Of jugglery as
this Senator German possesses undoubted quail
fcauOns. 1t is not surprising that Judge Par
ker trained in the school Of David 3. HILL could
not bear TO renquish the hope Of cnlisting such
resources in his service; that the Nice-Presiden-
tial candidate fresh from Esopus, earnestly de
clared that Mr. German incomparably tho
hest man for the place, and that the party lead
ers who are in their confidence have abOred in
cessantly TO overcome his objections But the
Maryland Senator was memorable. The com
mittee was forced 20 fail back on Mr. Thomas
Tasgart, Of Indiana. ana to put the best face
on a disappointment by giving him unanimous
election 10 the craftsmanship We would not
underestimate Mr.. Taggarts fitness for the com
plcated task which more distinguished expert
declined Members Of his own party who
know him much better than we do are con
WINGED that he will not shrink from resorting 70
whatever mea sures the exigencies of the cam
pd4Su may to-liucuu 10 MS judgment. nus we
are Informed in The World that in Mr.. Tag
CARTS opinion 'the way 10 win a campaign is
ito win it. and he proceeds on that theory with
'out bothernS about the ethics of the game"
The Evening Post Also which dearly loves n
INSCRIPTIONS boss who is on its side. after de.
scribing the way In which the recent Indiana
convention. If which he was absolute master"
did his bidding, tells us that he is true repre-
sentative OF the Indiana Democracy. which IS
habitually determined 10 win at all hazards"
The Post calls attention 10 the fear which #
has heard expressed that among the kings of
high finance in New-Yorb City. whose conf.
'dence il was necessary to win Tacgart would
he somewhat at sea: but Mr.. August Belmont,
whether or not he takes the treasurership of the
committee, viii always be ready TO exercise his
influence with the trusts In behalf of Judge Par
ke; and he will be ably assisted by Mr. Cord
Meyer and Senator McCarren
On the whole, our impartial opinion Is that
always excepting Senator German. n filter man
than Mr.. TaSgart for such work as the chair
man Of the Democratic National Committee
must perform this year could not have beeu
found Having failed TO get the man he wanted.
Judge Parker will doubtless esteem ii niece
OF good fortune that the force Of circumstances
has put kindred spirit to Senator German In
charge Of his campaign.