The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-06

DDS; but this Will not servo to en-
: oarra-s him when he presents his
cand dacy TO the people. Construo-
i've or rather rcconstructivo states
manship, Is tho order of tho day. II
this be radicalisnl. il Is only another
statement of a return to first princi-
pies. And while upon this subject
may | inquire OF Mr.. Parker what
ev' dencc has been offered that Speak
or Clarks long service In Congress
ha' equipped him for tho great re-
sponsib'lity of tho presidency? 1t IS
true that he has served faithfully ana
We'll. according to his ability: but so
far rs I am advised he has ncvor
originated. nor strongly advocated.
any policy or measure that was or
national Importance. The nero oc-
cupancy OF seat In Congress does
not of necessity increase mentality,
nor Is one likely TO acquire by WASH
ington association u very tender re-
is only tho nominal head. Underwood
and his licutcnants have taken an in
coherent majority. and By mastery
lea icrship converted Il into n
harmoniou. organization. Clnrs's
only bad break since his reciprocity
speech was leaving tho Speakers
chair to have his vote recorded in
favor of tho latest pension iniquity
His. Mr.. Parkcr's, second objection
to Wilson has not so much merit as
his first. lie has already aroused
much bitter personal antagonism
wi,hin the party" 1t is n fact that
the New Jersey "machino" and n
number OF the Roger Suilvans and
Guffeys." tho practical politicians.
who have so skilfully and frequently
accomplished tho defeat OF Demo-
cratic principles. arc opposing Gov
crnor wilson These gentlemen be-
llevc that tho control OF patronage
and the fnrthering of personal am
billions arc more TO be desired than
the furtherancc OF democracy. and for
the opposition OF this element of the
party let us all give thanks.
Thirdly. says Mr.. Parker. Wilson is
demagogic Surely bIr. Parker has
not read the measures which Gov
crnor Wilson insisted be made the
law OF New Jersey. No ono has been
accused OF dcmagoEucry In Virginia
because he advocated child labor
laws, corporation restraint, nonlcas-
ing convicts, factory inspection, and
primary laws with teeth" The
initiative and referendum Wilson care
plication of the proposition to the
time when, In the opinion OF n ma
jcrity, It becomes necessary to return
to constitutional limitations. With
out invidious comparison Clark's vote
on the pension bill was q clear-cut
bid for largo vote. For he must
think that If nominated he can rely
upon the South. and can go into tho
Northern States with his pension bill
vote.
Lastly. Mr.. Parker concludes that
-. u e.
large conservative element among the
To this objection 1t Is
sufIlc cnt to say that Judge Parker
was nominated by this clement. Tho
disastrous result we all know. If the
element" were called, in !
the main, the "subscrvient clement"
the Technology would be more nearly |
For the conservatives of
both parties have the most tender re-
gard for infant industries" the plans |
and policies of the big interests" |
orpose Dir. Bryan as Democratic |
c. nd'date for President. It Will DO
that tho party cannot hope |
to be successful this year unless |
Bryan gives his hearty support to the !
Wilson has the confidence |
Of Bryan, and in the final struggle |
before and in the convention no will |
come to the hid OF Wilson. Not per- /
haps 30 much for friendship for Will |
son, but because of his record as a |
Democrat. The primaries will dis |
close that Wilson Is the choice. in |
most Instances by majority in many |
by plurality If this be found TO be
true no should have tho nomination. |
It does seem that tho people may, be |
trusted 10 decide. Let tho politicians
stand aside for a time and follow the |
OF tho people. Because |
n man may become a Congressman, |
yes, even Senator, ia no grave rea- |
son why his judgment should be in
or his Wishes controlling.
I unite cheerfully with Mr.. Parker |
In requesting that our press let US
have its views OF tho situation. May I,