The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-08-22
ENTHUSIASM IN MONROE.
Rochester Democrats Hail Jerome a. the
One Man Needed.

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ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug. 71.-Rochester
Democrats received with much enthusiasm
the announcement Of Mr.. Jerome's willing
ness to run for Governor, and with this new
feeling Of hope came a corresponding de-
cline Of the Hearst clamor. The Democracy
Of Monroe has not been a fertile field for
the Hearst shouters, but In the absence
Of any definite opposition II seemed likely
that Hearst might make some Roadway.
The old line Democrats were far from
pleased with the prospect. Now they are
already stirred up over the prospect Of q
campaign with Jerome as their candidate.
Although several well known Democrats
here have been in favor Of the nomination
Of Mayor J. n. Adam Of Buffalo IL would
seem that the ~prnponderant sentiment Is
for Jerome.
Fx-State Committeeman Frederick W.
Smith said:
Il am most heartily in favor OF the NOM
ination Of Jerome. He Is the man for the
occasion. I believe that with Jerome as
the candidate any third ticket nonsense
will begin to die Out. Jerome is such a nan
as will draw the independents to his sup
port. He closely approaches the ideal
public official, and It Is to be hoped that
the Democratic convention will nominate
him."
Henry Seldom Bacon. Democratic candi-
date for Congress two years age, said:
Il am strongly in favor Of Mr.. Jerome
and hope that the State convention will
nominate him. The danger Of Hearst
ism has been discoura ging to the old line
democracy, but with Mr.. Jerome in the field
tho old line Democrats will rally to his
support
George P. Decker. ex-Collector Of the
Port, said:
Il think that the Democratic party OF
this State will do itself honor in nominating
| Mr.. Jerome. I favored his nomination
| for tho G~overnorship two years ago. but
/ was pretty lonely at that time. Since
| then, however, he has shown Of what stuff
he is made, and in such fashion that there
is little chance for doubt. Mr.. jerome lie
q good man for the place. Unquestionably
he is q strong man politically, and he will
have q big following"
Alderman James Malley said:
1T seems to me hat Jerome Is just the
sort Of man we want at the head Of the
ticket this year. He ia independent, ener-
retic and aggressive. That's the kin we
need in the Democratic party In New York
State to-day"
The Democratic prees speaks most en-
Enthusiastically OF Jerome and his prospects,
and even the Democrat and Chronicle, the
leading Republican organ, while saying he
il weak in Judgment and in executive eff
cheney. Is really highly commendatory Of
him. 1t says
1T would be disingenuous and unjust TO
deny the truth Of much that is said In his
favor. Mr.. Jerome has honesty, courage
and q c.vio conscience. He 10 a brave.
strong man In his attitude toward certain
classes Of public questions. His political
Independence and fearlessness were signally
shown when he made his run for the Dis
trict Attorneyship as an independent and
won by a big plurality, in spite OF all tho
organized opposition arrayed against him.
The Herald (Democratic) says:
The Buffalo convention will immensely
exalt itself in public estimation by tender
ing Mr.. Jerome the nomination with unani-
NOUS voioe. Mr.. Jerome Is his own plat
form, the man who last fall defeated the
Vaccinations Of Odell, Murphy and Hearst
We think that it may safely be asserted
that William Travers Jerome will be the
next Governor Of New York II he shall be
given the nomination in Buffalo,
The Union and Advertiser say that II
the Democratic party dominates jerome
it will make a wise choice Of a candidate
and will nave a leader who will make the
l~iveliest kind OF a fight.