Gilpin observer., 1904-09-15

Of more than 200 Democratic newspa-
pers, representing chiefly the middle
West and South. They came on a spe-
cial train from New York to Hyde
Park crossing, thence on the excursion
steamer St. Johns, on which they after
ward had luncheon and returned to
New York The speeches were deliv-
cred at the edge Of Rosemount We
randa.
Josephus Daniels of Raleigh, North
Carolina, introduced Charles w. Knapp
of st. Louis as spokesman for the edi-
tors. Mr.. Knapp was warmly ap-
plauded as he arose, and, facing Judge
Parker. extended greetings from the
Democratic and independent newspa-
pers of the United States.
1t was some time before the applause
following Mr.. Knapp's speech subsided
enough for Judge Parker to begin his
reply.
Replying to Mr.. Knapp's address,
Judge Parker said:
ut is, indeed, great pleasure to
welcome to Rosemount this body Of
representatives of the great American
press, one Of the mightiest forces in the
upbuilding and strengthening Of
sturdy American citizenship. You have
been in conference to the end that your
work in this campaign may be as effec-
tive as possible. Organized effort and
concerted action must always increase
the effectiveness of the common en-
deavor of many hands.
"The leaders, who have made a thor
oughfare through history down which
in all the centuries their fame will
march with giant strides, have all been
men who, though unmoved by hasty ex-
preston of the hurried judgment of the
people, were yet guided in all their pub
lie acts by the knowledge of what the
deliberate and mature judgment of the
people would be.
80 the great papers are those which
anticipate the careful judgment Of the
majority. The great tribunal of the
American people may be implicitly re-
lied on to decide all questions with un-
erring and exact justice when all the
evidence is in and deliberation had, and
those who would hold place as leaders
of the people must be SO thoroughly
American, so discreet, SO far-sighted
and SO sure of the pulse of the people
as to discern the course public opinion
will take.
Though the instant judgment of the
people may be often at fault, the ripe
and final decision is always for the
right. And the part of leadership is to
know the right. .sand to honestly, patri-
otically, fearlessly and zealously advo-
cate it. Just as long as the press can
discern and lead the unhurried and
well-considered judgment of the peo-
pie, so long will its power grow might
lily, and SO long will it hold its place
in the front rank of the unfaltering and
vigorous march of national progress.
ITO the upbuilding of the power OF
the press, and to the best use of that
power, you have devoted yourselves.
There are questions of great import to
be passed upon by the people in No
vember, questions that it will be your
duty, and therefore, l am sure, your
pleasure as well, to present honestly
and SO clearly that the people will un-
derstand them.
Il shall not take up your time, how
ever, with any reference to the great
issues upon which our party, through
its platform and candidates, confidently
appeals to the people for Endorsement,
but crave your indulgence while /
briefly refer to single feature of the
platform of the Republican party.
THAT platform opens with a decla-
ration of that party's many years OF
control Of government, coupled with
the assertion that it has displayed a
high capacity for rule and government,
which has been made even more con-
spicuous by the incapacity and infirm-
ity of purpose shown by its opponents.
This challenge to comparison OF
Democratic and Republican admins
trations since the Republican party
came into existence should be well
coined. Fortunately, we have eight re-
cent years Of Democratic administra-
don Of the executive department OF
the government which we will gladly
compare with any similar period since
1860.
1.-THE comparison will show that un-
der Democratic control the administra-
tive purity of the fathers was observed
In the conduct Of the government. that
no one of its departments was perme-
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