Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 127, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 November 1904 — REPLIES TO PARKER. [ARTICLE]

REPLIES TO PARKER.

ROOSEVELT VIGOROUSLY DENIES JURIST'S CHARGES. President in a Signed Statement to the American People Answers Accusations of His Opponent , Characterizing President RoOsevelt on Friday night gave out a signed statement to the American people in answer to charge*; Made against himself and Mr. Gortelyou in public speeches by Mr. Parker, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency. The categorical denial of charges as given out by tiie President follow: The statements made by Mr. Parker are unqualifiedly and atrociously false. If elected I shall go into the presidency unhampered by any pledge, promise or understanding of any kind, save my promise made openly to the American people that so far as in my power lies l shall see to It that every man lias a square deal, no less and no more. The statement that Mr. Cortelyou had any knowledge gained in any official capacity whereby lie was enabled to secure and did secure any contributions from any corporation is a falsehood. The assertion that there has been any blackmail, direct or indirect, by Mr. Cortelyou or by me, is a falsehood. Tiie assertion that there has been made in my behalf and by my authority by Mr. Cortelyou or by anyone else any pledge or promise, or that there has been any understanding as to future immunities or benefits, in recognition of any contribution from any source, is a wicked falsehood.