Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-12
is A STRONG DOCUMENT
RooSEvELT'S LETTER OF ACCEPT
ANcE PLEAsEs REPUBLICANS.
Declared to Settle Chances for Victory
in New York-Party Leaders
Strong Commendation.

Special From Staff Correspondent.
SARATOGA.N.y. September 12.-Presi-
dent Rooseveles aetter of acceptance has
created the utmost enthusiasm among
the delegates gathering for the state con-
ventfon. Republican assemblies are not
usually given to ebullition, but in this case
their delight over the Presidents state
ment OF the republican position seems 10
have swept the reserved and solid republi-
cans off their feet and they are fairly wild
with enthusiasm.
For the moment, the letter has even
eclipsed interest in the guberEatorial con-
test and nothing has been talked about all
the morning but the letter.
The delegates seem to be most pleased
with the fearlessness and frankness OF the
Presidents utterances and the holiness
with which he defies the opposition to at
tack. They dwell with certain emphasis
upon the sentence:
1--WE intend in the future to carry on the
government in the same way we nave
carried it on in the EAST"
There has been and is great deal or
criticism In this state of Judge Parkers
alleged indefinite attitude, and the repub-
lcans here are nightly pleased at the
striking contrast the Presidents remarks
present.
Has Helped Chances for Victory.
1t is the conservative opinion of the lead
ers that President Roosevelt's letter has
increased many fold the republican chances
for victory in this state on both national
and state tickets.
Representative Serene E. Payne, floor
leader of the republicans in the national
House of Representatives. said to The
Star correspondent this morning: When
the President made his speech OF accept
ance 1t occurred to me that the situation
could not be more admirably or fully ex-
pressed, but his letter of acceptance goes
much more fully into the issues and pre-
sents them with wonderful clearness.
THE questions he asks of the demo-
cratic party puts them on the defensive
on every issue. He is not satisfied that
they should hide behind general criticism
but asks them very pertinently what they
would do in the matter. The letter will
greatly strengthen him in the state of
New York. where republican victory
seems assured"
Senator Platt's Praise.
United States Senator Plat said: The
President has in his letter maintained his
reputation for fearlessness, wholesome
aggressiveness and sound craftsmanship.
When hear the many concentrations his
letter has bespoken I can only marvel
that his characteristic utterances should
create any surprise. He is simply true to
himself and regardful of his country's
welfare"
Depew Calls It Broadside.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew said: 1.-The
Presidents letter of acceptance is the best
campaign document that has ever been
given out by nominee. The traditional
letter of acceptance is cordial concur
renee by the candidate with the platform
and principles of the party. This one hoists
the party flag and then fires a broadsde at
the enemy" - y@
Gov. Odell said: THE letter is an excellent
and statesmanlkej document and one that
answers every objection that has been ad-
vanced by the democratic party
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