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To Alton B. Parker, July 11th 351
Pleased by Parker's expressed opinions.
To Louis R. Ehrich, July 14th 352
No hope of Roosevelt favoring Philippine independence—Parker's great services to the country warrant his support by the Independents.
To Erving Winslow, July 29th 353
American pride in having aided Cuba to become free and independent—The contrast as to the Philippines—Only partisanship prevents changing Philippine policy—The undemocratic attitude of our Government toward the Philippine question and those who petitioned for a change of policy—The response of the Republican platform and of President Roosevelt—The meaning of it all—The contrast offered by the Democratic party.
To Alton B. Parker, August 1st 356
Congratulates Parker on decision to abstain from speaking during the campaign—Suggests that Parker's letter of acceptance contain a strong endorsement of the civil service plank of the Democratic platform.
To Horace White [August 9th] 357
Birthday congratulations.
From Horace White, August 10th 357
Pleased by Schurz's greetings.
From Alton B. Parker, August 29th 358
Requests Schurz to answer addresses by Hay and Root.
To Alton B. Parker, August 31st 358
Thinks it better to leave Hay's and Root's addresses unanswered—Unable to speak in the campaign, but will write some things—The importance of having a Democrat of high character as candidate for governorship of New York.
Campaign Letter: Parker versus Roosevelt, September 359
Essay: George William Curtis, October 403
To Miles Lewis Peck, November 3d 423
Comment on Peck's suggestion that Schurz return to Germany to live.
To Chandler P. Anderson, December 12th 424
In praise of international arbitration.