The Green Forest tribune., 1912-06-28

"The Democratic party stands unit ed on the cardinal points above stat ed.
 Tt has chosen a national commit tee with power to arrange for it's na- tioral convention. I appeal to yo& as a great leader for whom have cast in former presidential conventions, as one agreeing with you on those points, though differing with you on some others, to use your commanding in- fluence to secure harmony at Balti- more, not by opposing the choice of any particular individual as chairman. but rather in the lines of emphasizing points of agreement instead of points of difference. I am for leaving the national committee to act on the res olution of the subcommittee as they may think most wise. Let the Re publicans enjoy a monopoly of pre- convention personalities.
 In speaking of the controversy of the temporary chairmanship Chair, man Norman E. Mack said:
 "I am satisfied that nothing will prevent Judge Parker's name from be ing presented to the convention. Not only will the national committee rat ify the action of the arrangements committee by a substantial majority, but the convention will support the ac- ton of the party organization in nam ing Judge Parker"
 No Intention of Compromise.
 Chairman Mack, in talking of the situation said:
 You can make it as strong as you like that there is no intention of com promise No leader or delegate has ever spoken about compromise to me, and there will be none"
 That means a fight on the floor of the convention, does it not?"
 Well, replied MT. Mack, q don't see how MT. Bryan or anyone else can make a fight against the candidate for temporary chairman chosen by the national committee. There is no issue involved in the selection of Judge Parker, and the whole matter involves no platform issue"
 In a message sent to MT. Mack Henry Watterson likens the efforts of MT. Bryan to those or Theodore Roose- welt and says one revolt in both par ties is enough. His message follows
 "No fair objection to the choice of Judge Parker can be made" he says. and continues: AS you know I fa- vored another for that high honor, but what the Democrats at this time most need and require is the pooling of issues, not the raising of disturb ances. I especially hope that MT. Bryan will see the force of this. am his friend. We want at this time not a repetition of the disgraceful scenes being enacted at Chicago. fear that if MT. Bryan, thrice the nomi- nee of the party for president, should begin by taking the floor to oppose Judge Parker, once it's nominee, he will not only raise the standard O. factionalism, but will run the risk of ending a second Roosevelt, and surely one Roosevelt were enough for all time and both parties"
 One sensational rumor that has been making the round was that there would be a split in the Democratic ranks and the seeding part would af- filiate themselves with the new pro- gressive party formed by Theodore Roosevelt.
 No one could be found among the various Democratic campaign mana gers who was ready to treat seriously the suggestion that any of the leading Democratic progressives would be wili- ing to accept second place on a pos sible third ticket headed by Theodore l Roosevelt
 When shown the Bryan message | Judge Parker read the message through carefully.
 "It is very interesting" he said. He scanned the names of the gov ernors to whom the message had been sent. He read the names of Cows. Wilson, Burke, Foss, Baldwin and Mayor Gaynor.
 Tt is very interesting" he repeated, "but I have no comment to osoffer. It has been my policy to remain silent for the past few months"
 He mentioned, however, that he planned to begin work on his address