New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-22

eign population the French Canadians Of Northern
Maine forming large proportion Of the popula-
ton So Hollis Maine to speak 10 these
foreigners and when safely arrived at Houton. In
ArOostook County, it was for the first time dis
covered that Hollis knew no French. His forts
was German and the German population OF
Maine can be counted your two hands Perhaps
it wasn't HoIIs's fault but the Maine State Com
mittee in mood 70 ascertain on whose
shoulders the blame lay 1t packed Hollis on to
New-YOrk without delay. and then and there en-
tered a large black mark against his name, mark
that still stands
AN HONORARY ROUGH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OterO. who heads the New-Mexican delegation, is q
little chap dapper and goodIoOkng. AT first glance
is liable pass him by with little thought
a dude. but If the face holds the eye instant
that feeling IS quelled. for the man shows himself
in every line. OterO is the only honorary Inenf>er
Of the Rough Rider regiment, having attained this
distinction because Of his service in helping 10
organize the regiment
ROOSEVELT FEELING EVERYWHERE--Ons
curious feature about this fight has been the
strength Of the Roosevelt feeling 1t would not
down; it would not die naturally, and IT could
not be killed. Take Wisconsin as an example Its
delegates would commit themselves; Payne was
strong enough prevent that. but every last man
of that delegation for Roosevelt Maine stood
twelve for Long. with not one OF them caring a
hang for him. and each ones ears tingling when
Roosevelt was mentioned. ew-Hampshire told
similar story with a slight variation The dele
cation supposedly for Long but really wanted
Roosevelt. Seven members We're here. and they
voted support Long. Later the eighth got
here and was Informed of the decision OF the dele
CATION I'm hanged If I do he replied briefly;
I'm for Roosevelt" No persuasion would move
him and II the vote had ever been called for
first ballot with Long placed in nomination New
Hampshire would have voted Long. = Roosevelt. l.
that ballot
A CONNECTICUT RUMFUs-In Connections a
hot fight cropped up owing to the fact that Charles
T. Broker. who replaces Fessenden the National
Committee. when the struggle was for delegate
at-Iarge order insure his election 70 that
place entered into an agreement with Fessen6en's
friends in NewHaveu that. II Corporation Counsel
Ely, who IN the lead in the for delegate
at-!arge would give way and permit Brokers' being
chosen. he CBroker) would for Fessenden for
National Committeeman. Ely gave way and
Broker was chosen. but when the time came he
took the place himself COnuecJicuts National
Committeeman. on the GROUND that Mr.. Fessenden
had waged such relentless on McLean's candi-
dacy for Governor that he believed he ought
accept the place in order 70 bring about the best
results the coming elections This made awful
row. which Fessenden tried 10 stop. so as to bring
about a united all questions such tho
Quay amendment. the Vice-P Presidency and Others
Incidentally II cropped out that Connecticut though
for Long nomnalIy. was for Roosevelt bottom
and Fessenden tried 10 get them 10 vote for the
Governor soHdIy on the first ballot. This fight was
waging when Hannas statement put end to II
and all similar controversies.
ONE OF a BUSHEL OF RUMORs-Ths story
in active circulation before Hanna made his
statement that earlier IN the evening the Senator
had been called up the long distance telephone
by the President who had emphatically said 20 Nlr
Hanna that the friends of the Administration must