The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-10
LOCKE'S HAND IN 1T.
Kansas Man Contributed Much 20 the
Defeat of Parker.

New York. Nov. 1O.-The Herald
publishes the following:
Following the wholesale distribu-
ton among the Democratic voters in
many of the states which were classed
as doubtful of a letter emanating from
League of Chicago, the officials OF
which were pronouncedly in favor of
William r. Hearst. there was a storm
of caustic comment last night among
men prominent in the regular De-
mocracy.
This letter was distributed broad
cast the latter part of last week from
the headquarters of the league in
Suite No. 54. Floor c. of the Hotel
Majestic, in Chicago:
Dear Sir: Having been informed
that you are Democratic Democrat L
take the liberty of addressing you
briefly on a subject of vital Importance
to all who hold in high regard the
deathless principles enunciated by
Thomas Jefferson and proclaimed by
William Jennings Bryan.
I'VE cannot disguise the fact that
the Democratic party has been cap
tured by men who place the dollar
above the man. and that triumph un-
der their leadership means betrayal
OF the people and the death of De-
mocracy.
''The defeat of the Belmonts, Nc
CarFenS, Hills and Clevelands at this
time is the only thing that can posi-
bly, save the party from complete
domination by plutOcratic interests,
to which we have been emphatically
and unalterably opposed. 1t will make
it possible to elect a true Democrat in
1908, who will restore the Declaration
of Independence, rehabilitate the n1u
tilated constitution, strike the shackles
from the limbs of Industrial slaves,
rededicate the continent to the prin-
cipleS which constitute the corner
stone of the republic, and wipe the
last stain of commercial piracy and
criminal aggression from the flag of
stars.
'In view of these facts. how can
true Democrats become instruments in
ploitation and oppression of the peO-
pie? A brief statement of your opin-
ion would be highly appreciated.
I'VE incloSe a small pamphlet which
we believe will interest you. Also in
close blank form on which we would
be pleased to have you fill in names
of Democrats in your vicinity whom
you think are inclined not to vote for
Wall Street Parker
This was signed, as the leagues sec
Ietary, George P. Locke, who for
merlX was chairman of the Kansas
Democratic state executive committee.
Mr.. Hearst, was in charge of the Chi
cago headquarters of one of the Hearst
leagues, and during the national con-
vention in St. Louis was in charge of
of the others who are named as Off
cials of the anti-Parker Democratic
National league arc known to have had
affiiation with Mr.. Hearst and were
devoted to forwarding his aspiration
to be made the presidential candidate
of the Democratic party. It's president,
as named on the letter heads of the
league above the letter, which was
mailed by the hundreds of thousands,
is A. w. Maxwell, formerly chairman
of the Iowa Democratic state commit
tee; the vice president is Thomas N.
HaslSins, formerly a member of the
Illinois Democratic state committee,
and the treasurer is Michael D. Gala
han, of the Chicago and Western In
diana railway.
On the executive committee of the
league are men well known in the
principal cities of the states which were
classified as doubtful. They are Cen
eral n. E. Hagerman, of Carson City,
New; Rosse n. Fisher, of Berkley
Springs, W. Va; DR.. C. c. Gethman,
of Eldora, Iowa; r. H. Hughes, of Chi
cagO; Ernst Crawcroft, of jamestown,
N. Y; w. S. Armstrong, of Kokomo,
Ind: w. p. Trivet, of Pikeville, KY;
c. C. Hickok. of New York City; John
Watterson Miller, of Snohomish, Wash;
George G. Lane. of Wild Rose, Wis,
and Thomas. o. Clarke, of Baltimore.