Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-31
NOW RUES HIS RASHNESS
N. o. N. Describes the Desperate
Descent of the Faithful.
ALL HAVE THEIR HANDS OUT
Democrats Chuckle and Say Repub-
licans Are in Hot Water Over
Liquor Question Everywhere.

NEW 1Ohh, August SI-1n All JILL
guarded moment Of pardonable pride, or
Boosting and vainglory--or, was It mere
political bluff?-Chairman Mack OF the
democratic national committee gave it
out last week that the committee was
flush with funds. He has lived to rue
! the day and deplore the word thus rashIy
| spoken. The faithful are descending up
on him IN hordes from far and near,
seeming campaign money as the war
horse shifts the battle from afar.
1t Is wonderful the amount Of latent
party enthusiasm is released by the mere
mention of opening up the war bags of
tapping the till, breaking out the bung
or whatever term may be applied. 1t Is
surprising what a store of pent up dem
ocratic ability there is in the country,
what numbers OF ardent party patriots
awaiting the word to start-and an ad-
vance OF expense money.
Inc democratic managers profess to be
somewhat grieved at this exhibition Of a
sordid and mercenary spirit among the
faithful; they thought all that kind OF
thing was left to the republicans Demo-
Gratis. It is contended. should work for
the glory OF the thing, for the love OF
country and alteration Of their leader
Where the white plume of Navarro waves
every knight should follow apace. and
Ieck not or material things.
Where Did They Get Itp
This alleged opulent condition of the
national committee moves William r.
Hearst, through his newspapers, fire.
quently to inquire Of the democrats.
Where did they get ite" Mr.. Hearst
has his suspicious on that score, and is
| making nasty remarks about his former
political bedfellows, the democrats. You
know II was only two short years ago
that Mr. Hearst. State Chairman Con-
ners ana Mr.. Boss Murphy were a happy
tho. working hand In glove for the state
ticket headed by Mr.. Hearst and Endorsed
by the democratic party In convention
assembled. Now Mr.. Hearst Is insinuat-
ing that the democratic campaign fund is
Thomas F. Ryan and the Standard Oil
Company. all OF which is Indignantly
| denied by Mr.. Bryan and the national
| managers. 1t Is well to bear in mind all
these angles of the political situation in
| New York and the nation. since such
| realization adds to the gayety of the
game.
The democratic national managers are
taking considerable satisfaction out Of
what they term the embarrassment Of
the republican party in New Jersey re-
| sultant upon Gov. Forts vigorous action
| In closing down the Atlantic City saloons
on Sundays The republican party, 1t is
claimed, will be held to account not only
| for the passage OF the law. but for its
rigorous enforcement. which has raised
| storm throughout the state.
Democrats in Glee.
The democrats say that the republicans
are in hot water in q number OF pivotal
states over this liquor question and other
issues Of reform. Indiana and Ohio are
both in the throes OF bitter contest.
New York is split up over the reforms Of
Gov. Hughes, and now comes New Jersey
with similar troubles
But 1t 10 pointed out that the case OF
New Jersey Is different from the others.
Here It Is not question Of espousing new
reform measures Of proposed legislation.
as In Indiana and Ohio. but Of enforcing
law already on the statute books: The
law was being so fagrantly violated in At
laDtic City as to amount to setting aside
OF the statute by an entire community.
brazenly and with studied affrontery. It
is contended that the governor, whether
republican or democrat, could not remain
oblivious to the situation without forget
ting his plain duty to the state.
Framed by Church Bishops.
It il also pointed out that this law was
not the particular pet creature Of the re-
publican party. although enacted by a re-
publican legislature. It was framed by
a convocation Of bishops Of churches Of
different denominations. and was sup
posed to represent the highest moral sense
| of the state.
The republicans contend that 1t is quite
a moot question whether political adj
vantage or disadvantage will result from
Gov. Forts action. Many republicans.
including some Of those highest in the
councils Of the party. are not unwilling
to enter the fray II a straightout issue
10 to be drawn on this question and the
liquor element of the state arrayed
against-well, how shall 1t be termed?
| Not the anti-liquor element altogether,
for that might imply simply prohibition.
lists. but the class which is In favor Of
stricter control Of excise questions and
Sabbath observance.
Perhaps This Won't Work.
One advantage, it is realized. accrues to
the democrats in that they do not have
to take open ground with either element.
They have only to keep their mouths shut
and let the republicans go to the front
But it should be remembered that this