Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
NOTED EDITOR
THINKS BRYAN
WILL BE VICTOR
NEW YORK MAY GO DEMO-
CRATIC, SAYS RIDDER
BELIEVES TARIFF ISSUE GREAT
EST BEFORE PUBLIC
Publisher of Stats zeltune, Powerful
German Newspaper, Tells Why
He Is Supporting the
commoner

IIidl W. d. 0IJ oil Will Sclly wow
York state and stands an excellent
chance Of being elected president, is
the belief of Herman Ridder, president
of the American Newspaper Publishers
association and editor of the New
York Staats Zeitupg, the most influen-
| tial German daily in this country, who
arrived at the Alexandria hotel yester-
day.
Aside from the statement regarding
| the probable election of Bryan perhaps
the most pointed expression that Mr..
Ridder made was: 1T is amazing and
astounding that the intelligent people
of this republic will submit to be taxed
for the benefit of the few under the
pretext of protection"
Mr.. Ridder explained the attitude of
the Stats Zeitung in regard to the
candidacy of Bryan this way:
| 1--WE opposed Bryan twice-in 1896
and in 1900. The attitude of the Demo-
cratic party at that time toward some
of the great questions of public import
was not exactly in accordance with our
own ideas.
To-day the tariff is a paramount is
sue. 1t is of more Importance perhaps
than any other question before the
public at this time. We shall support
Bryan in this campaign as we support
ed Cleveland.
Tariff Oppressive
Eve believe the regulations of the
present tariff are oppressive, that its
benefits are for the few at the ex-
pense of the many. We believe 1t is
the policy and the determination of the
Democratic party to protect the inter-
ests of the general public and not to
favor the favored few.
"The Republican party has made its
| promises on the tariff question, but 1
say they will not reduce the tariff as a
whole.
1 ''They may reduce the tariff on a few
minor articles but they will increase
1t on Others so that there will be an
average increase rather than a reduc-
tion. Even If Taft is sincere In his
promises and professed desires to re-
duce the tariff he will not be able to
keep his promises or carry out his
Intentions. Republican majority in
tie house of representatives will put
Cannon, Payne and Dalzell in control
and as they are fanatical protection
lists they will block any effort to re-
duce the tariff.
''If Taft is elected there will be no
tariff reform for the next four years.
The rich will continue to grow richer
and the poor will continue to grow
poorer
"On the other hand If Bryan is
elected and the house has Democratic
majority we will still of course require
| the consent of the senate to pass a
tariff measure. l5ut If the people ex-
press themselves strongly in favor of
the Democratic party it will be found
to influence the Republicans in the
senate. They will heed the voice of the
people and their demand for tariff re-
form and will permit bill of that ma
ture to pass. But as / said before If
fTaft is elected to the presidency the
accumulation of vast fortunes by in
dividuals will continue on the one
hand and on the other the steady inn
poverishment OF the masses"
What in your estimation are the
chances for the election of Mr. Bryan?'
Bryan's Chances Good
j "Of course all forecasts of the fu-
ture are bound to be more or less in
accurate and to some extent valueless,"
said Mr.. Ridder, "but 1 think he has
fighting chance-yes, that is it, a fight
ing chance of election. l will say he
has an excellent chance of election. In
the first place he may carry New York.
Two years ago that state was car
ried by the Democratic party and its
entire ticket elected with the single
exception of Hearst 1t Is the inde-
pendent vote that decides elections in
New York state. Elections are swayed
by the votes of those who are perhaps
| not irrevocably sworn to either party
but who vote for what they consider
are the best interests of the public at
large 1t is this vote that may carry
the state for Bryan ana if the senti-
ment in New York is for Bryan the
adjoining states of New Jersey and
| Connecticut will be Influenced by it,
as many residents of New York city
live in 5hese states and they will fol-
low the lead of the Empire state and
drop into the Democratic column in
| he, ic dahpt ptphIa
ground.
I'VE also have a very good chance
in Indiana The Republican state adj
ministration has been the most COR
rupt for many years and that is bound
/ to influence the vote. In the coming
campaign Indiana will have to defend
her rotten Republican administration
4 to the people.
Sure of Nebraska
bryan is sure of Nebraska, of the
two Dakotas and probably of WASH
| ington. He has also an excellent
| chance of winning in Wisconsin.
'When l first opposed Bryari's nomi~
1 nation IL was because feared his sLl-
yer record would weaken HIM In the
east, but now believe from the dig
nified and earnest manner in wnlch ne
favors tariff reform and the control of
the trusts that he will have the sup
port of large independent element
that cares for no party but favors the
peoples interests"
Mr. Ridder is a rapid talker. He
kept the reporters busy following his
line Of argument and catching what he
had to say. When they did not ask
questions fast enough he turned to one
reporter and said, you think of some-
! thing to ask me while l answer this
gentleman then I viii answer you
while he thinks up -on1e more ques-
tions."
1nere was no question Of public inn
port that Mr. Ridder did not UNDER
stand thoroughly to its last detail A
sharp, concise sentence that contained
| the most information with the fewest
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