Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-22
JUDGE WILL ACCEPT
IF NOMINATED BY THE DEMO,
CRATIC CONVENTION.
Tammany VIII Keep Hands Off-The
Hearst Boom Has Invaded
New York City.

Friends of Judge Alton B. Parker with
whom Star man talked in New York city
yesterday discussed Interestingly the lat
est phases of the Parker presidential boom
They believe that Judge Parker's prospects
are brighter than any other suggested cam
didate's, but they realize that the situation
has its drawbacks.
Judge Parker's friends" said one of
these gentlemen, appreciate fully the se-
r1ousness of the complaint which is con-
stantly being made by democrats of the
south and west, that Judge Parker is not
aggressive enough in his own behalf and
that he will not encourage others to be
aggressive. That criticism is founded upon
fact, and I admit that to a certain extent
there is justification for It,
But would like to explain Judge Par.
ker's position, and would be glad to have his
friends at Washington, who represent dem
ocrats of all sections of the country. un-
derstand and appreciate some of the en-
parrassments of his position. In talking as
snail, do not do it to boom his inter-
ests, but to dsabuse the minds Of his
friends OF the idea that the judge is unap-
prec1ative or Indifferent.
Will Accept the Nomination.
VIII say on my own responsibility, and
l believe all his friends will concur that
II the democratic convention nominates
Judge Parker he will accept with gratitude
deep and sincere, and will go into the cam
palgn with vigor to try to carry the cleo
t1on He is not careless or Indifferent OF
the honor of being the nominee of the de-
mocracy for the highest office in the land.
ne Is apprecIative of the honor conferred
upon MIN by mentioning his name In con-
nection with the nomination. and is nro-
foundly gratiied at the spontaneity Of fla
movement In his behalf throughout the
country.
1T is asked. then, why he does not do
something or say something to show his
sensibility to the situation? He wishes that
ne couid, but In his case there are reasons
why he should not
1T must be remembered that he is occ,,
pying a judicial position second in fmpor-
tance only to that of a member of the Su.
preme bench of the nation. He is chief
judge of the supreme court of New York a
place whose responsibilities necessa rily
must separate him from active politics
while he holds ii.
while Judge Parker presides over that body
which is the court of last appeal for the
stupendous financial interests of the EN-.
pire state and the final CONSERVATION of the
rights of every citizen, he can not entangle
himself in the meshes of partisan and fac
tional politics in the state, which would be
the condition precedent to participating in
national politics.
rs not that patent, is it not commenda-
bic, is 1T not in every way an indication OF
the high character which should mark a
presidential candidate?
His Judicial Responsibilities.
1T must be realized that he cannot just
at this juncture diyest himself of his ju-
dicial responsibilities. because he has not
been invited formally by his party to as
sumo political position. 1t would not be
becoming for him to lay aside the ermne
hafo hic fo
entered in the lists.
IF the democratic party wants him
can find him at the right tine, and he will
not be found wanting in any particular"
The Stars correspondent was told by
New York politicians that the attitude of
Tammany is one of hands off, SO far as
candidates are concerned. Leader Murphy
of Iammany Hall is talking a great deal
about Grover Cleveland, but when the time
comes he will be ready it is said, to ac-
cept Judge Parker If there is strong senti-
ment for him; in other words, that he Is
not against Judge Parker, although he has
not expressed himself favorable to him.
On the other hand, Boss Murphys right
hand man, McCarren, is heart and soul for
Judge Parkers nomination and will hold
the Brooklyn delegation solidly for him.
The Hearst Boom.
Mr.. William R. Hearst's boom has finally
invaded Manhattan. For the past six
months his hackers have been working In
the west and south. They have now started
in to beard the Tammany tiger in its den,
and Mr.. Hearst has opened headquarters at
the Hoffman House, that old-time stamping
ground of the democracy. He goes over
from Washington every week end and
meets his workers.
The great object of the Heart boomers
now is to break the unit rule They are la
boring in New Jersey and PENNSYLVANIA
especially, to that end and profess to en-
tertain hopes of succeeding The Hearst
managers after a count of noses recently
are said to have come to the conclusion
that they are lost if they cannot get around
the unit rule.
1t is waste of time and money to round
up handful of delegates in different states.
the total Of whom might make a good show
ing in a convention, and then have them
counted for the other fellow. in the opera