The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-07
SENATOR DANIELS VIEWS.
Democracy in 1908 Must Re Nefth Tnn Radical NNr Tnn CnnaarHa fivs

Democracy in 1908 Must Re Neither
 Too Radical Nor TOO Conservative. Senator Daniel. in New York World.
 Answering your telegraphic inquiry, I would say that neither the South nor any section should, fin my opinion. have a candidate for any place on the Presidential ticket on account of its locality. The country is one, and the Democracy as yet is one.
 The chief requisites of candidacy are ability acceptability, and availability. That fact should determine the choice. Expediency should be the handmaid of principle. and cannot be overlooked in the present situation of the Democratic party. Ideas and principles should pre- vail and guide. and expediency should serve them.
 As to the gentlemen suggested in your inquiry as candidates: Culberson Is an excellent man of ability and good Judgment If the country wants him, the fact that he Is from Texas, a great in the way; but neither should he be nominated because he is from the South or from Texas. The same may be said of Judge White, of Louisiana, though his isolation upon the Supreme bench has for the most part removed him from political contemplation.
 Take the right man from anywhere New England, the West, the North, the South.
 I say these things with the more freedom because have never been and am not a candidate. I have absolutely nothing to do with any actual or al- legged. plan to put my name forward, and know nothing of any such plan save what I hear from the press I have felt 1t due to >andor, and upon so- Icitation, to express my opinion on certain issues. I did so, not only from settled conviction. but for the reason that the crisis demands plain sneech. and if such radical issues are pressed forward they will surely lead to Demo- cratic Reorganization, and 1t might be to dispersal.
 It is only by clear conception and well balanced judgment that the Dem ocratic party can put itself In shape for victory. If We become too radical we will lose instantly those great fac- tors of business which have all along supported the Democratic line. On the other hand. if we become too con- servative, we will chill and eliminate the intelligent and progressive men or all classes and sections who are In dead earnest for wholesome reforms with respect to trusts, transportation and tariff
 Hence, if we do not balance our selves, with the feet firm on fundamen- tai principles, and move forward with the massive tread of men. resolute ana sincere to maintain popular rlshts, with due regard to all interests and all sections, We will surely move to our ruin Fire eaters and speculative phil osophers cannot lead us in unison.
 We must follow the example and counsel of Washington with respect to our conduct, and, like him. raise a standard to which the wise and prudent can repair" He was the most sue cessful man of his age, If not of all ages and did more permanent good for his country than any of the most i'm petuous and more brilliant statesmen of his time The country has constantly grown toward him, and if we can em- ploy his wisdom and prudence of con duct in the application of those fixed principles of Jefferson which the coun- try has many times accepted. we will realize our best hopes and deserve the public appreciation.