The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
THINK ROOSEVELT
 WILL BE DEFEATED
LILY WHITE REPUBLICANS TALK IN FAVOR OF PARkER-MANY OF THEM WILL VOTE DEMO- CRATIC TICKET.

Many of the leaders in the once spec republicans of Alabama believe that Roosevelt will be defeated for the presi- dency. Their opinion is based on his at titude on the negro question, and the uncertainty with which he is regarded by the business men of the country
 While these leaders will not allow the use of their names they do not hesitate to discuss the matter with democrats per sonally, and practically all N them who are at outs with the black and tan ele- ment are of the anti-Roosevelt opinion. They say his action in breaking up their organization in the south and whipping the party into the black nd tan line will cause many republicans to vote the dem ocratic ticket.
 Since the Parker telegram endorsing the gold standard and the adoption of con- servative platform by the democrats these lily whites say they cannot clearly dis- tinguish the line between democrats and republicans of their way of thinking. Many of them believe in tariff for revenue only and a protection of certain indus tries, but they also oppose a rigid protec- tive system. They believe in white su- premacy with the democrats and, except in name, they frequently admit that there is no difference between them.
 Parker is a good, conservative man, said one of them yesterday, and as Roosevelt is radical ana uncertain, l be- lieve the democrats will win. l am candid enough to tell you that I am going to vote the democratic ticket The man making this remark says many other tor- mer republicans will do the same thng. command in the camp. Only one member of the entire regiment has been in the guard house since the regiment went into camp Monday.
 General officers around the camp have spoken very favorably of this record by the Second regiment, and several of them have complimented Colonel Graves. If his regiment continues it's good conduct for the remainder of the encampment It will break all records for good behavior Anyway, those who have noticed the regiment have seen that 1t is in almost perfect condition.
 Company c of Selma, in the Second regiment has been complimented on the general neatness of it's entire company street. On the inspection made yesterday by brigade officers, the company com mander was sent for and complmented in person. Colonel Graves also compli- mented the company.
 Quartermaster Captain Barnes Morgan of the Second regiment has furnished tent for newspaper men, and has issued general invitation to them to come and make themselves at home His courtesy has been appreciated by the reporters, and they have availed themselves of the opportunity to call and see him.
 Yesterday afternoon quite an addition to the social feature of the encampment was the presence on the parade grounds of the sponsors and maids of honor of the Second regiment on horseback. Miss Ethel Clifford is sponsor of the regl- ment; Miss Cherry of Eufaula and Miss Alabama King of Birmingham are the maids of honor. The ladies had on spe- ciai dresses made with the colors of the regiment suggesting military costumes Major Simpson of the Third infantry has been detailed as field officer of the day today.