Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
JUDGE PARKER'S LETTER
Nscuined and vIriIe.

DSCutned and VIri1e.
Former Representative and former
Governor Benton McMillin, of Tennes-
see-It Is an able, dignified and virile
document. Judge Parker meets the is
sues in a square. straightforward man
ner that cannot help appealing to the
American people.
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strong, Manly. DIgnihed.
Representative Gooch, of Kentucky
There can be but one opinion con-
cerning Judge Parker's letter of nc
ceptance. 1t is a strong, manly, dig
nitied statement, free from personal
abuse, explicit on every issue before
the people and lodging none. 1t ought
to win the party thousands of votes,
and in my opinion it will. 1t should
only be necessary to put into the hands
OF the non-partsan voter a copy Of
Roosevelt's vainglorious letter and
then that Of Judge Parker. can
hardly see how any American citizen
could prefer the Dragging. boasting
Theodore Roosevelt to Alton B. Par
ker.
VIII Appeal to the Independent Voters
William r. uarrlty (Philade!phia).
ex-NatOnal Democratic Chairman
Judge Parker. in his letter of accept
ance. clearly stated and defined the
issues involved in the present cam
paign. do net believe that any Dem
ocrat will dissent from the views
therein expressed. His more pro-
nounced stand upon the tariff question
ought 10 meet with unqualified up
proval of all Democrats. 1 feel conf
,,,I-. Iot%
will appeal TO independent voters
throughout the country. especially in
the close and doubtful States.
Mastery Presentation. -
Charles Z. Donnelly Philadelphia),
Democratic City Chairman-Judge
Parker's letter of acceptance is
strong and mastery presentation Of
the issues Of the present campaign
from Democratic viewpoint, and the
favorable impression produced by his
''gold standard" telegram has been
greatly strelg ,hened by the tenor Of
his letter.
Issues Clearly and Ably Defined.
Patrick McCarren (Brooklyn)-All
the issues before the country have
been very clearly and ably defined by
Judge Parker. He has taken no equiv
ocal ground anywhere. His letter has
brought out more clearly than ever the
Importance of n change in our Gov
ernment. His letter was a splendid
definition of the issues OH which We
80 to the country.
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Superb.
Thomas Taggart, Chairman of the
Democratic National Committee
Judge Parker's letter is superb. The
instant effect it has upon the country
is shown by the large number of tele-
grams l have received to-day congrat-
ulating the country and the party up
on snch splendid letter. These tele-
grams come from Wisconsin, Indiana,
Illinois. New Jersey. Delaware and
many other States. expect that the
campaign will go forward with greater
enthusiasm as soon as the letter is
generally read.
.<~A>r< Rebuke to BIufnns. -
Samuel Untermyer New York)-The
letter Is q calm, masculine. judicial
presentation of the issues that will ap-
peal to the intelligent and conservative
of the country. The polite rebuke ad-
mlnistered to our bluffing President
on the laws of trusts will meet with
general approval. What pity that
Judge Parker's sense OF dignity would
not permit him to properly character
ize the performance.
Strong and Convincing.
J. Edward Swanstrom (New York;
Judge Parker's eloquent letter Of ac-
ceptance nttingly opens the Democratic
campaign. 1t is n patriotic and states
manllke document. particularly strong
and convincing in the statement of the
issues from a Democratic standpoint,
and is sure to bring inspiration and en-
couragement to the Democratic cause.
Letter of = Statesman.
Mayor Collins CBoston)-It is the let.
ter OF statesman. grounded In the
fundamental principles upon which
our institutions rest. All the express
sion Is safe and sane" and worthy of
the hour. l hope 1t will be read and
pondered by every voter, and l feel
sure 1t will make profound impress
sion upon every thinking and patriotic
man.
80 izI-l
Vim, Force aud Positiven~ss. 's
"Judge Parkers letter." said Sena.
tor Stone, of Missouri, will put new
life into our campaign. 1t was the
very thing Leeded. 1t will give the
people something to think about. 1t
has vim and force and sufficient posi-
tiveness to satisfy those critics who
have said that Judge Parker was too
mild and gentle to contest with n man
like Roosevelt. This document Is an
inspiration to Democracy"
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Wins Appreciation and Admiration,
Con emnp Tnbn IT y-,,tlo, .Dor