The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-07-05

Bailey, CulbefSciN MP c.
Sharp Willams-and most of thu inen
of action in this gathering are from the
ranks of local leaders.
One of the arrivals today was Charles
V. Bryan, brother of the candidate,
who came from Lincoln with number
of the Nebraska leaders to dispense
hospitality from the Nebraska and
Bryan headquarters. This is the first
appearance of Brother Charles in ma
tiOnal affairs. although he has been for
eleven years the private secretary to
his brother and the business head of
the Commoner. to which William ].
contributes the editorial inspiration.
Judge Parker Attracts Attention.
Naturally the Democratic standard
bearer of 1904, Judge Alton B. Parker
of New York, is a center of attention
and interest. He is comparatively a
new figure at conventions, and many
of the delegates know him only by the
campaign portraits of four years ago.
But his urbanity and friendly welcome
have created a favorable impression
on the throngs who come to greet him.
AT the outset he was a bit nettled over
the publication of the Cleveland resO-
lutionS and the comment which ensued.
But all that is now past; the resolu-
tons are as gentle and soothing as the
summer breeze, and the judge himself
is as good-natured and sunny as usual.
When seen today he did not wish to
give a formal interview. but in an in
formal way he chatted interestingly on
the existing situation and the outlook.
DO you consider the presidential
nomination still an open question. or is
Mr.. Bryan's nomination reasonably as
sured?" Judge Parker was asked
Believes Bryan Leads.
"Of course, have no more exact in
formation than you have on that sub
ject." he replied. But the reports
gathered by the press and by those
who are keeping pretty close track or
the standing of delegations appear to
indicate that Mr.. Bryan has very
strong lead, and one which may be sur
ficient to give him the nomination. AT
the same time we are here in friendly
rivalry both as to man and measures.
Ii may be that some of us would have
favored another candidate. But we
are here for an exchange of views, and
il is the very essence of Democratic
faith 10 accept the will of the ma
jority OF course, there is only one
final way to have official expression,
and that is by ballot in the convention.
Meantime there is not man In the
convention who will not say today that
convention and support the candidate
when that will is definitely made
known"
Will Support the Ticket.
I'm the event OF Mr. Bryan's nomina-
ton, / Judge from the foregoing that
you would wish your. stanch friends
in 1904 to give their loyal support to
him?" was the query put to Judge
Parker.
Most assuredly,'' he replied. and
why not? Mr.. Bryan will then become
the exponent of the Democratic party,
with its great principles, and its great
mission still TO perform. Mr.. Bryan's
ability is everywhere conceded, and by
no one more than myself He is a gen
tleman of splendid intellectual ability,
of vast information on public affairs,
an orator of magnetic qualities, with
an engaging personality, which WINS
| him hosts of devoted adherents. and
natural leader of men. Make no mis-
take therefore. as to the attitude and
] the personal feeling of my friends and
| of my myself toward Mr.. Bryan IN the
event of his nomination.
Platform Talk.
| us there any division of sentiment
over the PLATFORM" Judge Parker was
asked.
Don't call it division of sentiment.
1t is the same as to measures as 1t Is
TO men-we are here for an exchange
of views. We are all devoted TO the
great party with which we have long
been identified. In a gathering of 1.O0O
men from every section of this immense
country. ii is altogether natural that
there should be differing shades oil
views upon some of the great problems
now confronting the country. This diff
ference of views and this reconclling OF
| the varying shades of sentiment from
all parts of the country serves most
valuable end. for out of all of it comes
the solid Judgment of Democrats rep
resenting the whole country, and such
a Judgment, it is to be hoped, will be
consistent with the great principles OF
the Democratic party, and VIII serve
the country in a most vital manner at
this moment by combating the Roose-
yeltian tendency to centraliZe all power
in the hands of the federal government
las against the states. l 90 not want
to go into details as TO these pflncl-
pies, as some gentlemen are plt sen
sitive. and are prone TO array us as
radicals or conservatives
Plea for Conservatism.
However, all this will, L trust. be
reconciled: conservatism will, l nope
and believe. have a mOuerdunS HlHu-
ence upon the more advanced IDEAS oil
some of our brothers, while the al
vanced views will keep us from lag
ging in the rear and will insure the
party a steady infusion of the pro-
gressive spirit of the age. Leave TO tht
pessiuist, therefore, the talk or trou-
bic over candidates and platform we
will consider, confer, and then declue
and that decision will present to the
country ticket which will commano
enthusiastic approval, and deciara'
ton of principles which | fervently
trust will be satisfactory to the oes'
Thought of the country, and both tick
ct and declaration taken together Will
in my judgment. secure the ENDORSE
ment of the people in November.