New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
ALL TURNING TO PARKER.
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nat Is pure nonsense. declared ttOke smith
this afternoon. "Mr. Cleveland, and no other
man on top OF the earth. is responsible for the
present satisfactory condition of the currency
Of the United States"
II suggested by a bystander that the
nomination OF William Mckinley in this town
eight years ago and his election were response
bic for the sound currency of the nation.
Tie tariff plank of the platform, which Mr..
Williams is keeping tightly sealed did Mr..
Lodge that of the Republican convention. is 100
radical assertion TO please the Parkerites.
They urge the adoption of the Albany pro-
nouncement. but it is regarded unlikely that
they will be successful in securing the adoption
of that colorless expression If German were to
come to st. Louis in thoroughly good form it
might be possible to save the Democrats from
the tariff declaration, which would offend the
business interests of the country; but If he
stays away the resolutions committee is just
as likely to run amuck as TO show any shrewd-
ness
One of the problems before the leaders is how
70 eliminate William j Bryan and yet not
anlagonize the Bryan idoatoTs, whose votes are
needed. Most of the Democratic cheftians
satisfied that the time has come to destroy Mr..
Bryan's power and influence but they want
10 apply political chioroform in such a way
TO prevent any cutlery If this can he &C
complished by defeating the Nebraskan on
every essential proposition. while letting him
have his way matters of show, form or
phraseology. we'll and good. but If not. some
other means will be looked for. What these
people seem 70 have lost sight OF is that Bryan
IS fighter who slaeps with both eyes open
and mas a band OF Trojsns who viii follow
wherever he leads.
FOLK AGAIN DENIES CANDIDACY.
II will not be a candidate before the Demo-
declared TOSpDh w Folk
of Missouri to-day. And Mr. Folks friends
in harmony with his wishes and will make
no effort to secure the presentation of his name
a candidate. Among themselves they talk
very frankly. They assert that there IS no
possibility of the election of the Democratic
nominee this year. whereas, their candidate can
Will be elected Governor of Missouri and if he
experiences the same good fortune which has
characterized his career as Circuit Attorney,
there IS no reason why ne should not prove an
available candidate IN 1905.
Mr. Folks friends declare that he enjoys a
reputation not dissimilar to that of President
Roosevelt. He is fearless, honest and energetic.
He has pursued dishonesty in the public service
regardless of political consequences, and
as a consequence has won the respect
of the public He is q clever politician
of the clean order, and already has virtual
control of the Missouri organization. Under
these circumstances. he and his champions be
in opposition to Theodore Roosevelt only 10 be
annihilated at the polls.
On the other hand. they regard II as altogether
likely that he will prove the most available
man in his party four years hence. and that.
moreover. he will stand fair chance of cleo
ton. IL only from the fact that the people will
be ready for a change. Besides they assert
that the Republican party win he at a loss 10
find man as popular with the people as Roose-
welt. whereas Folk. Il he uses his term Gov
ernor TO advantage. will be widely and favora
bly, known. For these rea---. Mr.. Folks name
co heFo mol toni he
can prevent it,
The friends Of David r. Francis have been
trying to create boom for the president OF the
fair for President. but have signally failed and
are now attempting to create a movement in his
favor for second place. They are pointing to
his executive ability, to his financial means, Of
which they intimate he would be willing to con-
tribute generously to the campaign fund, and
to the Importance of selecting a popular West
with Judge Parker
WOULD FRANCIS ACCEPT
Would Governor Francis accept the place."
was asked of one of the most enthusiastic of his
boomers.
Just give him the chance" the prompt
reply. Why shouldn't he? He has wealth
and after the close Of the fair he will have
nothing TO do"
Thus far the Francis boom has not met with
marked success even for second place Some
how the Missourians do not wax enthusiastic
when the name of the Ex-Governor is men
who appears 10 have little glory in his OWL
baVick
Everybody came here expecting a continuous
riot performance among the Democratic politi-
clans Up to midnight of this Saturday even
ing things duller than they were in Chicago
two weeks go. Representatives of the factions
which were breathing fire and slaughter against
each other only few days ago coming in
here every hour from East and West. North
and South, meek and mild though they
school convention.
Not quite half of the delegates have arrived
far, but many Of the advance agents on
hand. OF course, ii is hard to say just how accu-
feeling Of those who will dominate the conven-
ton. If, however, one may accept authori-
Jative expressions OF opinion current at this
moment in the hotel corridors such policy
this is the general desire: Nominate Parker;
throw Bryan down in real dull thud' fashion;
frame a platform that won't either re-affirm
repudiate those adopted at Kansas City and
Chicago. and will lambaste the Republicans,
who TO be held responsible for everything
disagreeable under the sun, while Providence is
to be credited with ali the national prosperity"
The change in the spirits o the Democratic
dream Is believed TO be due 10 contact with
voters since the nomination of Roosevelt and
Fairbanks. 1t is generally conceded here. even
among rampant Democrats, that the Republican
ticket cannot be beaten and the most that the
leaders now hope for is to put the party in such
shape that IT will not have anything to take
back four years hence.
NOT PICTURE OF PARKER
If the casual observer were TO attempt TO
judge the sentiments of the Democrats by the
pictures displayed about st. Louis. he would be
Immediately convinced that Edwin c. Wall. of
Wisconsin, the coming Democratic candi-
date. There is hardly a thirst cure establish