The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-04
DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATS.

DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATS.
81. Louis is the meeting place this week "f many
Il great political career This political gathering.
the greatest in significance and interest since the
Civil War; is also because of the Importance of It's
Individual character and its high personal stature.
of the most distinguished in Drmocracy's life.
lime. Ii presents an imposing array of political
and public experience tried abilities. high political
intelligence. There are here most of the Democrats
of the time whose names will live in party and
national history They belong 10 the class of the
big of the country: The public eye has followed
them for years. of them for decades. others
for quarter of century-n legislative halls. at
convenonS' public celebrations; and watched their
work and activities in various public and political
capacities They of the warp and woof of Inc
party record. They the instruments of parry
destiny. They the men who are making the
history of The country Of today. Their names are
the great names Of our political day. and Demo"
Gratis may contemplate them with a thrill of pride.
Conspicuous among them is Demorracy's pres
dental nominee for two campaigns William len
nings Bryan of Nebraska: and high in the list is
the name of David B. Hill. who in the Bryan con
ventionS led the Eastern Democrats. He is here
prominently in Il third convention as the leader and
manager of the Parker forces.
Here also is Bourke Cochran. the distinguished
political orator Of this time. Another name to move
Democratic pride that of John S. Williams. the
partys leader in The House of Representatives. He
is forceful man in legislation in politics and his
rapid rise 10 leadership in the House has possessed
many elements of the dramatic and inspiring.
Henry g. Davis and Camden of West Virginia
figures of prominence and force in party affairs
and characteristic of the present strong Demo
cratic showing in ST Louis.
Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia carries the
admiration of Democrats nationally because of the
high legislative and political principles he ncar-
mates and his honorable record of party service He
has been an influence in conventions of the past
and his presence at ST. Louis occasions distinct
qualification.
The names of McCrcary and Blackburn Of Ken
lucky carry with them suggestions of Democratic
power The long and crcditable political service oi
these men. the experience and abilities which they
bring 10 the partys meeting and the cndcavors
which they lay at the parys feet testify to their
character and Importance.
Missouri presents names celebrated for service,
influence and leadership-those of Senator Cockrell.
whose name if not himself will he prominent the
Democratic Senate leader. who has n strong repre-
sentaton behind him for the Presidential nomina-
ton: of Senator Stone. of Congressman De Almond
and Champ Clark of Governor Dockery: all men
of power in speech and deed. Here also. though IN
no manner actively associated with the convention.
but having been widely and seriously considered
for the first place on the ticket is Mr. Joseph W.
Folk whose name reflects credit not only upon local
Democracy. but upon the party of the nation
These some of the men now in the great lime
light. occupying the stage of Democratic and
national politics. They form conspicuous scene
never be forgotten. Missouri the seat of the
vcntion. has been for a long time the center of the
counrys political interest. At present this city is.
and for some time has been, the focal point of
national and International attention What
may be called the introduction to the drama of the
convention has been of an Imposing character 10
stimulate and prepare the public mind for its enact
ing. Because of the preponderating significance and
interest Of local politics and its intimate and inl-
portant relation TO national issues. Missouri is
peculiarly suited to be the stage of the action More
over Missouri is the geographical head and front of
the party. standing up at the lead of the solid
South" Thus We shall have illustrious political
actors, carrying forward great and mOmentous
motives upon fitly furnished forth. 1t will
be a dgnifed drama in full view of the nation upon
which the whole peoples interest centers. That it
will be action rejecting the whole people and of
which they will be proud is the conclusion SUP
ported by every indication.