The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-10
JUDGE PARKER AND REPUBLI-
CANS AND INDEPENDENT
VOTERS.

VOTERS.
The vote of the two parties in
America is so closely divided that the
vote not attached to either party or
that holds party ties loosely often de-
teTmineS the result. In the doubtful
States Mr.. Cleveland received most of
this vote both i'm 1884 and 1892. In
1896 and in 1900 Mr.. Mckinley re-
ceived most of that vote, as did Mr.
Harrison in 1888. The best test of
how the independents will vote in a
presidential election is found i'll the
attitude of the independent press of
New York City. 1t is not only power
frl and influential in the Empire State,
New Jersey, Connecticut and Della
ware-all four States being largely in
fluenced by the same consideration
but these papers exert big influence
in every portion of the Republic. This
year they are more earnestly and ac-
lively at work for Parker than they
have been for any Democratic Candi-
cate for years, and they voice the
views of the bulk of the independent
voters. There is every indication that
Parker will get nearly all the independ-
ent vote and thousands of votes from
Republicans who wish peace and safe
ty to war and strenuosity.
The report comes from Esopus that
Judge Parker's mail contains more
and more letters from Republican and
Independent voters stating their pur-
pose to support him for President.
From one days batch, these summar-
les are taken:
From a clergyman of Baltimore
County, Md-The workingmen of my
congregation will not stand by ROoSe-
welt.
From a G. a. r. man, of Willow
avenue, West Somerville, Mass.-My
first Presidential vote was cast in 1858
for Gen. Grant, and l voted for Nc
Kinley in 1896. A native of Oneida
county, New York. l went to the front
from that county and served till the
close of the war. | congratulate you
most heartily tand our beloved coun-
try, also). and hope the choice of the
convention may be ratified at the polls.
San Francisco do not know how
many there are like me, but we will try
and get the electoral vote Of California
for you.
Hartford. COMMIT is with great
pleasure that I tell you there are many
ether Republicans here besides myself
who will vote for you.
From an employee in a wholesale
boot and shoe house, Boston, want
to give vent to the feelings of one
humble. patriotic American citizen.
From the time 1 read your splendid
telegram I am an enthusiastic Parker
man. ] am not a politician or pub
lie man, never sought public ONCE
I'm my life and never expect to- / have
been voting the Republican ticket be-
cause l could not vote against sound
money.
st. Marguerites Sanitarium, Chica-
go.-All c. A. r. veterans resent the
present administration attitude to-
ward Gen. Miles. AS one who repre-
sents thousand veterans, l propose to
work for you rather than for the ne
no CD of San Juan Hill
Milton, n. i'm this village that al
WAYS has gone at least fifty votes Re-
publican, half will be for Alton b. Par
ker.
New York City-A colored man my
self, I am opposed to the race queS-
ton as raised in the Republican plat
fern.
From a weIl-known Republican law
yer in New York City-As a member
of the bar who has a most cordial es-
TEEN for you from your knowledge of
your judicial career allow me to offer
my congratulations and best wishes for
your success.
Henderson, n. C.-Thousands of
Republicans who deplore resuscita-
ton of the race question, which tends
to jeopardize the safety of white wo-
men in rural districts will vote for
you.
From an Albany oculist-I shall be
happy to see that you have such
glasses as shall enable our next Pres
ident to see clearly from the White
house all that is best for the country.
From a harness manufacturer, New
York City-We must congratulate the
Democratic party in securing for its
candidate for President an upright
Judge, who will see to it, if elected,
that the best interests of the nation
will be honestly, conscientiously and
faithfully served, always watchful that
no cratic ideas or notions will be per-
rlitted to endanger the peaceful adj
lninistration and welfare of our whole
country.
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