Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-01
MONEY SORT O TIGHT
N. O. M. Says the PIutes Are
Real Peevish.
DECLINE TO COME ACROSS
But Leaders Expect Change of Heart
TAFT PROMISING TOO MUCH
Chairman Mack Suggests President
Roosevelt Must Have Been "Called
Of"-Why Did He StopP

Special From STAFF Correspondent.
NEW YORK, October 1.-What is the
cial district toward the democratic and
republican presidential nominees?
This is a question inspired by the fire.
quent reports that large moneyed inter
ests of the, metropolis are viewing Mr..
Bryan's candidacy with complacency, are
Withholding contributions from the repub-
licans and even contributing to the demo-
cratic campaign fund, all upon the princi-
pie that the election of Bryan and DEM
ocratic House would "tie up things, pre-
vent legislation and give it four years OF
industrial peace.
Some carefully directed inquiries that
have been making have produced inter
esting results although 1 do not venture
to say that the results cover every phase
&C the situation. In a broad and general
way the following seems to be the STU
alton in the financial district:
This Is the Situation.
At the present time there is a feeling of
Indifference on the part of many large
moneyed interests to the republican ma
tional ticket. although not amounting to
open hostility. They have been hit so
hard by a years depression in industry.
which they attribute in part to political
activity. that they are in no mood to en-
thuse upon the approach Of the campaign
solicitor.
They do not seriously anticipate Mr.
Bryan's election to the presidency. think
ing 1t altogether unlikely and even when
urged to consider the possibility of 1t.
view the Threatened calamity as 1t is
represented to them. with considerable
apathy.
In some quarters in the financial dis
trict there Is feeling of vengefulness to-
ward the administration. especially to-
ward the head of it. which might give
rise to a secret satisfaction II the Presi-
dents party were beaten. The statement
made to those who take this position that
they are only cutting of their nose to
spite their face" has not yet soaked in
thoroughly.
Change Is Predicted.
The foregoing is the present situation
among the moneyed men downtown who
are depended upon to do things in Con-
have deemed 1t to the best interest of
party. But the republicans forecast a
change in this condition of affairs, to
occur very soon, and whether 1t comes
about In time to be Of service in the cam
paigr Is question distressing some of
those interested in republican success
The change is expected to occur when
a few propositions are put up in vigorous
fashion to the men who are now holding
back. This will be done by men high in
the councils of the party. who have the
confidence and respect of the financial and
business interests. These are a few of
the arguments which, 1 am told, will thus
be used:
That in balancing their interests they
must consider Mr.. Bryan's past record in
indorsing policies invariably rejected nv
the business classes and decide whether
he Is Of temperament to offer them
security in the future.
Now, Just supposin'.
THAT supposing both candidates do
threaten to go after the corporations,
whom would they prefer to undertake it.
Taft. of the judicial. conservative mind. a
Bryan. the man whose policies have been
steadily repudiated by the American peo-
pie up to this time as being unstable?
That If they had a big estate to leave
in trust, whom would they select as
executor, Bryan or Taft?
That If they sought advice upon a
momentouS business proposition. whom
would they consult. Bryan or Taft?
That they must also remember. while
depending upon a possible congressional
tie-up for peace. that there can be other
disturbances. since Mr.. Bryan if elected,
will have the appointment of a Secretary
OF the Treasury with wide latitude under
the new currency law to affect financial
interests; that he will name an Attorney
General, and the man would be q radical
from the radical west.
THAT Mr.. Bryan will have the appoint
ment of United States judges and in all
probability the reorganization of the
United States Supreme Court during his
time of Office"
The foregoing are the arguments which
am told will be used to overcome the
lethargy Of the financial district.
Outlook Pretty Blue.
Some Of the men down in the financial
district with whom talked yesterday said
that the outlook was pretty blue to them
whichever way they turned. They said
that Mr.. Taft on his present tour is max
ing daily promises, to appease the radical
element in the east, of a vigorous enforce
ment and continuation of the Roosevelt
policies" They said they are pretty we'll
acquainted by this time with those pol
icies.
On the other hand there is Mr. Bryan
promising to go the Roosevelt policies one
better ana then some, and SO far as they
can see they are in for it, whichever way
the election turns out.
/ found strong sentiment in the financial
district against Gov. Hughes. l was told
that many republicans will vote for Taft
but scratch Hughes for Chanler
Democratic National Chairman Mack
took q shot at President Roosevelt today.
In their usual morning interview with
Mr. Mack one of the correspondents asked
him If he thought President Roosevelt
had benefited or hurt the republican
cause by his recent controversy with
Bryan.
| well. replied Mr.. Mack. 'if he was
doing good why did he stop? Why did
not he answer Bryan's last letter: 1,
looks as If he had been called of"
There is no question that the demo
cratic managers are disappointed because
they cannot keep up a running fire be-
tween the President and Mr.. Bryan. They
were countin high on their plan of thus
..blanketing' Mr.. Taft during the cam
paign But the President saw em first.
y. Q. NJ.
Gen. ]. E. Summers Dead.
Word has been received here of the