The daily sentinel., 1907-09-17

porters among such Democratic lead
ers as Josiah Quincy of Boston; Sui
livan of Illinois; Head of Tennessee.
Taggart of Indiana, and others prom
inently connected with the national
Democratic organization.
There appears to be no question
that the boom is making headway,
and that its strength. to a very large
degree, is based upon the general
Democratic feeling in the east, that
to give the Democratic support once
more to Bryan will but delay the
time when the Democracy will have
a chance of carrying the country.
The strong point in Chanler's fa-
vor, aside from his personality.
which is forceful and engaging. is the
fact that he has carried New York.
and that this circumstance alone en-
ables those who are pushing his car
didacy to make the claim that he has
chance to carry the state again.
One of the arguments being pre-
sented to the southern states is that
If they are sincere in their protested
desire to elect Democratic president
they must accept as a candidate some
man who has manifested strength in
other sections of the country than
the south.
1t is conceded that any Democratic
candidate will carry the south, but
this does the Democrats no good IL
he loses all other states.
Mr.. Sullivan and Mr.. Murphy ami
the other New York and eastern
Democratic leaders are saying to the
south:
Join with us and we will prove
that New York is not only debatable
ground, but that the indications are
in favor of its being carried by Chan
Ter.
Nominate any other man, wheth-
er from the south or from the west,
and New York becomes Republican" 3"
Further, it is urged that while
the Republicans may lose New York
and still elect their candidate. no
possible combination of states, which
the Democrats, under favorable con-
ditions, have chance of carrying,
Will give them the presidency, unless
it includes New York.
Undoubtedly the Chanler boom
holds the center of political atten-
ton here, while curiosity and inter-
est alike as to this robust type of
latest generation of aggressive Dem
ocracy in New York are ramifylng
the whole country. Southerners es-
pecially have been taking a liking for
Chanler. Their numerous inquiries
about him have received answers that
more than satisfied them as to his
gorgeous, independent character and
the clean, untarnished stamp of his
Democracy. AS they realize that the
movement for him III New York is
not only sincere, but enthusiastic
with all factions of Democrats they
are openly expressing qualification
and unqualified partiality for Chan
Ter.
The late Senator George G. Vest,
of Missouri. in an article in the
North American Review" published
in May, 1892, with the subject, THE
Man or the Platform" said:
1T is usless to deny that party
bonds are more easily broken than
they were, and that the personality
of candidates is becoming more po-
tent. The number is fast Increasing
of voters who prefer in the candl-
date courage and honesty to high
sounded defamation in the plat
form"
Senator Vest said thus fifteen years
ago, what subsequent campaigns and
elections have more than sustained.
The mass of voters derive no NOV
ing inspiration from platform plati-
tudes of conventions; but that they
are swayed by the character of the
man chosen by the convention as
the party's standard bearer admits
of no question. They never pause
to question II he endorses the re-
sounding rhetoric from the comit-
tee on resolutions. If they believe
he is manly, human. sympathetic,
quick-witted, brave, honest and fair.
1t is enough. Convinced that he Is
possessed of these virtues, vast num-
bers will follow his leadership re-
gardless of party convention declar-
ations.
It has been the revelation Of just
such a combination of rare personal
qualifications for the highest leader
ship, his friends assert, which shows
Chanler a magnetic man ard is
bringing him to the front and center
of the political stage. They have
seen him carry New York, winning
decisive Democratic victory, with a
great united Democratic vote in a
state that has more Independent vot-
ers than the state of Nebraska has
Democrats.
The more inquiry is made of Lieu
tenant-Governor Chanler's standing
in New York, the better satisfied are
the inquirers They have learned
that he has behind him not only the
up-to-date Democrats, from Albany
to Buffalo. but that he is the only
man who can unite all Tammany,
torn and distracted as it is by inter-
nal local dissensions.
1t is this knowledge which makes
New York Democrats, who have TAX.
en- up the Chanler cause, so iLsistent,
ardent and confident.
CHAS. A. EDWARDS.