The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-02-05

!, II. POND. candidate two years ago on democratic
ticket for clerk Of courts: "In my opinion the chances
for democratic success this year are the best since
Cleveland was elected the last time. My first choice
is Hearst. and second, German. AS to platform, l
would not care TO see the question Of confirming the
Kansas City platform d cause of discussion in st.
Louis"
P. L. BURNS, raal estate dealer: II think the
cllaccs are good. NJ choice is W. j. Bryan or someone
in sympathy with the Kansas City platform. 1t we
were right in '96 and 1900, the same principles are good
yet. Bryan's constituents should feel proud of him for
the stand he took at the recent Lincoln banquet. l
love d man who is honest in his convictions"
I. O. Erickson, Attorney: 81 think we have a
chance to via ut the next election, ard certainly a
cinch four years from now. Hearst is my choice. l
think we should make the fight for d fair and reason
able tariff, opposition to trusts, and common decency in
international politics. The Kansas City platform is
ancient history"
s. c. c. FLETCHER, real estate: .'Chances of success
depend largely on events that may occur between now
and election, but it looks as if we have d good prospect
at the present. [ want d man who has been voting the
democratic ticket at the last few presidential elections
and Il mau who can command the united support of
the party.
4. SPlrLER. real estate: It's an uphill pull, no
breeching on the harness needed at all Have no
choice. Don't want Cleveland or Bryan. If Hearst
u L dlkci VI SO-te OuileF BOOu man is nONlnaGeQ, I'm
not going to be mad. Dominant issue, antitrust; next,
cautious foreign policy, and then tariff for revenue
only"
JAMES RINGRosE, proprietor Sherman House. Il
think If the Democrats nominate the right man they
can elect him, even if Roosevelt is nominated. | think
Parker is the man to carry New York. | want a new
platform for new issues, and a democratic convention
in Aberdeen this year"
E. w. SWIFT: 81 wOu1G inst n cDOn hot n ~ y dam.
ocrat. IF the democrats get the labor vote and hold
together, they are bound to win. My choice is
Hearst. Kansas City platform all right with money
question out. Other issues are more potent.
w. L: IIUTCHINs, alderman of the First ward
Inc outlook is good to me, better than for two cam
palgilS. l have no particular choice, but think Hearst
is the strongest N IN mentioned. Wouldn't care to ex-:
press opinion as to platlorm.'
WooD HARRINGTON, chairman of democratic
county central committee Il am not sanguine of sue
cess of a Democratic victory this year 1 have no choice
Of candidates, will support the regular nominee. and
want Il progressive PLATFORM"
(HAs. n. HAEE1s, Attorney: II must say | am
doubtful OF success this year. [ have no choice of any
certain person for candidate. AS to platform, the issues
that interest people now are tariff revision and legis-
lation to curb the trusts
ANDREW BALwEe: IF they don't split up, the
SHNNS'Hc S"h 'itt W ohC IGCpuOllCduS Have zone all
they can thus far to help us. Hearst for me. Would
lreafirm the Kansas City platform but the newer issues
are paramount"
ED. AskEw, member Of board of education: II
think there is a good chance to win. My choice, Grover
Cleveland Or Hearst. [ think either one can win.
Less that is said about the Kansas City platform, the
better.n
W. H. MORGAN, ex-county Judge: II think there is
a good fighting chance. My choice is Hearst, he is the
kind of a man we want to put up. I would not ap-
prove Of any radical change in Kansas City platform"
DIR. D. E. ARNoLD: THAT depends upon the
nomination Hearst as he stands has the best chance.
We must droy the dead issues and take up the trust
question which is the dominant issue, 1 Think
w. T. ELLIoET. candidate on the fusion TICKET
four years ago for sheriff: ''It's nearly a sure thing for
a democrat this year. Bryant is my choice, then Hearst.
Give US new platform with up-to-date issues"
w. ri. DAVENPORT, farmer, Brainard: IT think
the outlook is very good with the right man. Bryan is
my choice but il not Bryan, then Parker or Hearst.
The man is more to me than any PLATFORM
T. NJ. RINoRosE: II believe there is a good show
of electing a democratic president this year. | want
"a man who can carry New York state. 1 am not in
favor re%-aGirningt the Kansas City PLATFORM
F. IT.. LYON. Warner township, farmer: II believe.
the right man can be elected. My choice is German
or if he could not be nominated then Hearst. Anti
trust legislation, and revision of tariff. .
GEORGE I. ELLIOTT: Il think thee is a show
with the right man. Bryaa. is my choice, Hearst.
Il sxt. | am willing to see the Kansas City platform
modified to suit newer issues
III. a. ". CONRAD, ex-aderman OF First ward
II think chances for success are very good. Hearst
first or Bryan. I believe in re-atirming Kansas CITY
platform.
DIR. CROWN, of Houghton: II think the outlook
for democratic success good if a judicious nomination