The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-08
MORGAN IS FOR GRAY
Alabaman Wants Delaware
Jurist to Lead Democrats.
SHOULD SATISFY NEW WORKERS
Senator Says Judge Gray's Adjust of
Labor Troubles Has Gained for Him
Confidence of Whole Countryside
mocraey Looking Not for Leader
ship, but for Opportunity 30 Unite.

To the discussion of Presidential posi-
bilities and Presidential booms Senator
John r. Morgan. the venerable Alabama
statesman. makes an interesting contri-
button. He declares himself unreserved-
~ for the nomination Of Judge George
Gray, of Delaware, for the Presidency
10y the Democratic national convention
next year In his opinion Judge Gray
is the one man who can unite the Dem
ocradc forces and lead them to victory.
Best Equipped TO Lead Democrats.
When asked last evening whom ne fav-
oTed for the nomination, Senator Morgan
said
In my judgment Judge Gray is the
best equipped man in the United States to
lead the Democratic party 10 a success
ful result in the Presidential campaign Of
1905. His experience i'm the Senate and
on the bench. and his careful and con-
scientiOUs study Of American institutions.
bis warm, friendly, manly. loyal devo-
tion TO the American people all qualify
him personally for this. the most eX-
allied station in their gift
nected with transactions that involve
great interests and much feeling among
the coal miners Of the United States and
their employers and the coal railroads
In Alabama be has been called upon by
this class Of people To settle difficulties
that concerned the peace of the State
In his dealings with these questions. there
and ia the anthracite regions. he has
commanded the respect and the confidence
of ali parties and has bTOyght about re
cancellations that seemed almost impOs-
sible. I judge from his suCcess on such
occasions that ne would carry with BIN
the entire confidence Of the country in
his administration Of the Presidential
office.
should BE Acceptable to New York.
'iAs q Democrat. no man has lived since
the organization Of the government who
has had clearer views of the principles
and creed Of the Democratic party. or
who has adhered to them with more con-
stancy. hrmness. and courage The
Southern Democracy have unqualified
confidence ia the integrity of Judge Gray,
and have always felt the influence Of
his work and his character in modifying
the bitterness and suffering that were
endured in the days Of reconstruction
If the Democratic party really wants
q President who represents the principles
of that great organization as they are
eXpJuuded in the FIRST ten amendments Of
the Constitution - the United States,
they could have no good reason for hesi-
tatlng 90 the selection of such leader as
George Gray.
Delaware is small State. yet it is
almost a twin sister OF New York ln its
commercial and industrial interests. and
the solid. conservative elements in Della
ware are the people who give strength
and character and direction TO the politi-
cal dcstiules Of New York New York
would vote for Judge Gray with as much
confidence and satisfaction as she would
for the best Democrat within her borders.
The Democratic party is not really
looking out for leadership. however. II IS
looking cut for the opportunity 20 unite
its strength again in support OF the great
creed thar has III last come % the relief
and assistance of the government and
people Of the United States in every time
of danger and of trial"