Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-22
DEMOCRATIC GUARDIANSHIP.
II German Declines, Shcehan Will Be
Asked.

New York. July Elf Senator Cor
man will not take the craftsmanship of
the Democratic National committee,
the men who have been pushing him
for the place will turn their attention
to VIM. +. Sheehan and try to secure
his election by the National committee
The friends of Judge Parker are anxi-
Gus to have Mr.. German but they rec
oTniZe that his declination means that
the place cannot be forced upon him.
They say however, that Mr.. Sheehan
must accent If Judge Parker insists or
if his Immediate advisers say that he
must German or Sheehan is preferred
to take the place.
The reason why either German or
Shcchan is preferred over Thomas Tag
CART of Indiana, is understood to be
because of the belief that either of
them would be able to command attcn-
ton of Eastera business men and Sc
cure ii large campaign fund. While the
judges advisers say that Taggart will
be AMPLY, provided for in an advisory
capacity. they declare that either Cor
Imam or Sheehan with their wide ex-
perionce and the more intimate knowl-
edge they have of campaign methods
in the East, would be better able to
conduct the campaign.
Notwithstanding the endorsement
given Mr.. Taggart by officers of the
National committee at st. Louis it is
the belief of Democrats here that he
will be willing to accept the judgment
Of Judge Parker and his advice in re-
gard to the craftsmanship and the man
areNent of the campaign.
Thomas TagEart, member of the
Democratic committee for Indiana,
came over from Flatbush to New York
during the afternoon, and after a con-
sultation with John w. Kern. returned
to Long Island. Mr.. Taggart still re-
fuses to discuss the subject of national
chairman. but nothing has yet occurred
to alter his determination to stand for
the place if the committee is Of the
same mind, Tuesday. that 1t was when
it assembled in St. Louis the day after
the convention adjourned.
Mr. Kern is just as determined as
ever to insist upon Taggart being Sc
IcCted and is still talking about the i'm
~ rtance of the West in connection with
the campaign. He asserts that Tag
CART knows the conditions In tina Sec
ton better than any other man sug-
gcsted for the place and says that IL it
it desirable to have men connected with
the committee who arc in close touch
with the financial interests. an execn-
tive committee may he chosen to have
the management of the campaign in the
fhree Eastern states which are conSid-
cred necessary for Democratic success.
He expresses confidence that the en-
lit ri. ar~f
at St Louis will not be reversed and
says that 50 far nothing has occurred
to show why that action should not be
endorsed by choosing Taggart for
cha irman.
Mr. Taggart has purposely kept out
Of the way since his arrival in the city.
but it is expected that he will occupy
his rooms Mt the Hoffman House. to-
morrow. and meet the members of the
national committee who may arrive
and consult with them. He says that
there is nothing for him to say now !
and he does not intend to discuss the ,
matter.
Mr.. TaGgart IS not going to Esopus. |
although II has been suggested to him !
that he should visit Judge Parker. OF
'puISC a Sp'-t'di ''oi'i ch'oN 4
Parker would alter his determination, !,
but that is not expected.
August Belmont settled all talk about
himself in connection with the nation
al craftsmanship today. by telling his
friends that he would not be consid- :
cred for the place. 1t Is understood that /
Mr.. Belmont favors Taggart for chair |
man.
Unless Taggart should voluntarily
withdraw 1t is not believed that Sena-
tor German would allow his name to be |
used and perhaps not even in that con- !
tiligency At the same time some Of
the Eastern men still think that the
MARYLAND senator Is possibility and
do not reIinquish the hope that he viii
manage the campaign. With German
a absolutely out. attention will be turned
to William r. Sheehan who. II Is be-
ljeved, would be Judge Parker's per-
sonal choice on account OF their long
But unless some direct
word comes from Judge Parker to the
effect that he wants German or Shee-
han. Tasgart's friends viii Keen him
IN the field and insist upon electing
him.
Most Of the Democratic leaders who
have been comforting about the chair