The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-10
PARKER CANDIDACY
HAS GOOD SUPPORT
Solid South and Doubtful States Favor New York Jurist
Should Control Nomination by Convention Time

Democrats in six States and one Ter
ritory have held conventions this week
and chosen, in the aggregate. eighty
four delegates TO the St Louis conven-
ton.
Ihe situation with respect 20 the nOmi-
nee of the party has not been materially
changed As Is the case with the ESQ
or more delegates elected previous TO
this week. those without Instructions
are the important factors i'm the prob
lem of nomination and the unknown
quantities.
Only eighteen Of the eighty-four dele
gates chosen this week are bound BIZ in
structions. Twelve OF these. represent
ing the delegations from Hawaii and
Idaho. are instructed for Representa-
tive Hearst. SiX-the delegation from
Delaware-are instructed for Judge
Gray. The remainder, numbering sixty
eight, are uninstructed. although the
Virginia delegation. numbering twenty
four. has expressed a preference for
Judge Parker. the State convention in
Richmond having indorse6 him.
Benefits for Parker.
Allowing that the two dozen dele
gates from the Old Dominion are fop
the New York candidate he comes OF
shade the best Of his rivals as the
result Of the political happenings OF the
past week None Of the eighty-four
delegates chosen during the week are.
however. instructed to vote for him
In Kentucky a resolution intr >1uced
by Representative Sherley. Of Louisville.
where the Parker sentiment Of the Blue
Grass State seems TO be stronger than
elsewhere. declaring that the State pre-
fers Parker was voted down As vet
there is nothing tangible upon which to
base an opinion as 10 the candidate who
viii receive Kentucky-s vote in the M
tional convention.
Bryan Element Control
Senator Blackburn. well known 10 BE-
a German man. is a member Of the big
four. senator McCreary. another dele
gate-at-large. leans toward Parker. The
Beckham men. however. control the
delegation. as they did the convention.
As the governors crowd is pro- Bryan.
it is not likely to be as enthusiastic for
the New York jurist as his friends
might wish.
Both the Colorado and Utah delega-
In both. the followers Of Hearst are
said 20 be strong
Notwithstanding that none Of the
delegates chosen this week are actually
instructed for Parker. the friends Of the
silent candidate OF EsOpus profess 10 BE-
highly pleased with the trend Of events
, They point Out-and the fact is likely 10
have much influence with the unin-
structed delegates-that States which
/ have either instructed outright or de-
clared for Judge Parker. are States
which will furnish the electoral votes
for the Democratic candidate. and that
their voice should be stronger in con-
vention. and be given greater heed than
! States which are certain TO choose Re
publican electors. and can give the De-
mOcracy no help on election day.
South for Parker.
For instance. there is the South FOR
Parker. and the South win furnish the
major portion OF the Democratic eiec-
I toral votes. In any event. Alabama anG
/ Virginia have indorsed Parker. Geor.
/ gia and Tennessee have instructed fol
/ him. Fourteen Of the eighteen delegate.
/ from South Carolina have announced
/ that they are Parker men. Six of III.