The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-09

ready for the short, sharp, aggressive light of which the newspapers have had so much to say It begins just when 1t was originally intended it should The heaviest artillery will be brough,
 out in the so-cailed doubtful" States Tn New York. New Jersey. Connecticut Indiana and certain other States where in the judgment of the managers of tht campaign, a winning light can be made
 the Democrats will put up light sucl as has never been seen in those States barring no Presidential year whatever People in the South or elsewhere who have been influenced by the general apathy" and by the betting of Wall Street gamblers, may now recover their nerve as we'll as their calmer judg- ment. This fight is no more won by the Republicans than was the fight of 1892 at the corresponding period. al- though, let 1t not be forgotten, at that same period the Republicans claimed everything. the apathy" was so thick you could cutsit with knife. and the Wall Street gamblers were betting that Cleveland would not be fin it
 Some News from Indiana and West
 virwinia.
 The most important news received within the past few days relates to conditions in Indiana and West vir- ginia and comes from the special rep resentatives of The New York Herald. It Is hardly necessary to say that The Herald, while supporting Parker and Davis, Is strictly independent, and prints the news as 1t finds 1t. The Herald's men report that the drift in both of these States appears to be Democratic. In Indiana it is said that the Democratic meetings in point of attendance and enthusiasm are far m advance of the Republican meetings. The party is united. Very significant Is the statement of the correspondent that "the first voters this year all seem to be lining up for the Democratic ticket" He also notes Republican de- fection in the section where many Quakers live, due to Roosevelt's con ailusion to people of their faith in one of his books. Republican speakers have been trying to smooth the trouble over and in some instances have apoIogized to their hearers for the statements of their chief. In so doing the speakers have made bad matter worse, and now orders have come to them from headquarters to defend the President. if necessary. but under no consideration, to apologize. Finally. The Herald's representative in Indiana says the Democratic managers there are apparently absolutely confi- dent of winning the State on the elec- torai as well as the State and legisla- tive ticket.
 West Virginia, according to The Her aids man, looks equally as favorable for the Democrats as Indiana. He does not say that the Republicans ad- init probability of Democratic vic- tory. but he says the Democrats are AF "All the unusual clements in the cam paign," says the correspondent, 'are favorable to the Democrats" He adds that the campaign of ridiculc directed against Henry G. Davis, because of his advanced age, has proved disastrous to the Republicans, and that Republican speakers have received orders 10 refer to Mir. Davis In terms of profound re- spect. We repeat, these are the views of an independent observer. serving an independent newspaper. which would not color the news even if 1t believed that by so doing 1t could elect its fa- vorite.
 Mr. Davis's Letter of Acceptance.
 Mir. Davis's letter accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice-Presi- dent has made fine impression every where and will, 1t is believed, appeal strongly to men of affairs. Himself a man of large and varied business inter ests, Mir. Davis's declaration In favor of a revision of the tariff in line with the aim of the tariff plank in the St. |. Louis platform. cannot fail to be help full to the Democratic cause. He Is equally outspoken in condemnation of Republican extravaganza in govern ment expenditures. and of the un- American policy known as Imperial ism" On the whole, the Davis letter is looked upon by Democrats and inde- pendents as a fit companion piece to Judge Parker's able deliverance.
 The tone and quality of Judge Her ricks speech, accepting the nomination for Governor of New York, was such as to add to the already confident feel ing that the Empire State was about to return to the Democratic fold. It was clear, strong, frank and timely, devoted to State issues, and already has made votes for the party. Judge Herrick is no novice in New. York politics. how ever, and cherishes no ,illusions as to the character and magnitude of the task before him. He knows full well the cleverness of Boss Odell and he ap- preciates the fact that he has an enormous corruption fund at his com
 mand, as well as an army of trained and conscienceless henchmen to do his bidding When it Is understood that the election of Odells man, Higgins,
 means that Odell will control the ex-
 penditure of the $101, 100000 appropri- ated for canal improvements. who can
 doubt that he will put up the fight of
 his life? Judge Herrick is familiar
 with the situation and his friends be-
 lieve he will in due time be master of
 1t. He will take the stump at once
 and wage ap aggressive fight In every
 county in the State. The State Com
 mittee has provided a host of speakers
 to help him. There Is no friction be-
 tween the national and State commit
 tees and every effort will be made by all interested to swing the State into the Democratic column by a phenome- nal majority for both State and na- tional tickets. The fellows who have
 been calling for more ginger in the New York campaign. will get their i'll. Democratic Committee Wants More Money.
 It takes a barrel of money to run
 a national campaign. It is sn easy matter for the Republicans to raise millions. for they have the trusts and other beneficiaries of the tarin to bIackmail and the forced contribution | of A vast horde of office-holders. But | inc Democrats are not able to com | mand money from such sources. They must look to the people who are Tn ra- vor of Democratic success to hll the l campaiRn chest with voluntary con | tributions. There are, of course. some | rich Democrats and some corporations 1 that contribute to the Democratic fund. but all the money thus obtained would not equal the fiat" fried out Of sim