The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-21
PARKER CAN WIN, DECLARE
 SMITH.


 New Jersey Leader Positive His Own
 and other States Can Be Carried
 and That the Time Is Now. New York World.
 Ex-United States Senator James Smith of New Jersey came to New York yesterday fresh from thorouS1 investigation of the conditions in his State.
 The keynote he sounded to the Dem. ocratic managers is faction. lots Of action--and more action" All that he said to Chairman Taggart. August Bet- mont, William F. Sheehan, De Lancey Nicoll and other men conspicuous Tn the management of the national cam paign will not be publicly discussed by them, but that he did declare himself decidedly and with characteristic em- phasis there Is no doubt.
 In substance he told them, with as little waste of words as possible. that he believed that Judge Parker could bc elected if the most strenuous activity were injected into the campaign. leader has held to the view that Judge Parker should, emerge from seclusion, and by his presence in some of the States where the issue is vital infnse the confidence into the local managers and party supporters that in the view of MT. Smith will result in success.
 He emphasized this statement yester- day and 1t was made known to Judge Parker in the evening. MT. Smith in. formed the leaders of the National Committee that the party leaders of several States where exists a splendid opportunity to succeed share his belief and indorse his reasons.
 There Is no disputing the optimistic view of Democratic chances entertained by the New Jersey leader as revealed to World reporter yesterday afternoon. Standing in the Waldorf, strong, robust, sleek, well groomed, an alert, up-to- date man of affairs. his clear-cut fea- lures refecting rugged health, he ex- pressed himself pointedly and clearly as to. the Democratic situation.
 Can Be Won by Hard Work.
 T am firmly convinced" he said, that if the electoral vote of the State of New Jersey is all that Is needed to insure the election of Judge Parker, it can be secured by hard work and il. . telligent effort. mean by that that there is presented a fine opportunity for us to secure it."
 You mean that the claims of tho Republicans that the fight in the State facts?'
 "Yes," with a laugh, "mOstIy manu- to carry the state for Judge Parker. 1t will require work, hard work, anI unreIenting effort. Hut I am confident that 1t can be done.
 T have just completed a visit to every county in the State, and I guess l know New Jersey pretty well. know that the alleged preponderancs of sentiment in favor of Roosevelt is more or less fictitious--largely manu- State ticket. headed by MT. Black, and a good local issue that is popular with the majority bf voters-equal taxation
 Railways Are Opposed.
 q was surprised to find the universal sentiment in favor of this issue. The corporations? Well, the railways are naturally against us. One of the grea. corporations which employ thousands of men in the State is arrayed strongly against us, but as it does not find much general favor with the people of the State. that will not do us any harmc- at least, we can secure enough votes to overcome its opposition
 How about the chances of the na tional ticket both In New Jersey and other important States?
 "weII, as I have said, I do not share the belief entertained by some persons that Judge Parker cannot be elected. As far as New Jersey is concerned the State can be carried net only for the State but the national ticket as well.
 "If the National Committee and tn . State Committee will get together there is no doubt in my mind of the result I am trying to get them together now, because there is ample time to swing the State. With the proper facilities, management and energy we can sue ceed.
 "That which is true of New Jersey | believe to he true of other States. I think we should get down to the seri- Ous. decisive work of the cRnlpaiEnj that everyone who has the welfare of the party at heart, Including the can didntes, the leaders of nn factions, should take an active personal part. and he sent into those States where their presence and activity will result most advaDtaReOusIy to the party. Now Is the time for real aetion--and think we will wiu."