The Portland daily press., 1900-06-19

SnOuiu place MIN III noiAiAiattohf VI VIM
should second It. 1t is the desire OF the
delegation that Senator Lodge have the
honor of naming him.
Nebraska-rne Nebraska delegation
discussed the Vice Presidential question
this afternoon and decided to express no
preference.
Kansas-Great interest conferred at the
Kansas headquarters as Gov. Roosevelt
had promised to pay visit to the dele
cation. The governor could not come,
but sent Gen. Francis V. Greene Of New
York who served conspicuously in the
Philippines. Gen. Greene's speech was
regarded as significant as he came direct
from Gov. Roosevelt. He said:
Gov. Roosevelt asked me to say that
he regretted his inability to be with you
He s just now engaged in an important
conference. From all directions comes
the demand that he stand for Vice Presi-
dent, and it Is for him to say. Speaking
for myself l will say that we want him
to remain governor OF New York. He
will be reelected governor Of New York,
we have no doubt, as to that For that
reason, he sincerely hopes that he will be
able TO remain in New York"
Gen. Greene then referred to the re-
markable tribute to be paid to President
Mckinley In an unanimous nomination.
Then, recurring to Mr.. Roosevelt, he
said:
Doubtless Gov. Roosevelt would be
the unanimous choice IL he permitted the
use of his name. But he can do great
deal more for the Republican party as
Governor of New York No one can tell
who will be named ON Thursday, but II 1t
should come about that any other Of New
York's worthy sons is presented to the
convention, we would hope that Kansas
would give him the same hearty support
1t has given Gov. Roosevelt"
Chairman Burton, answering for the
delegation, said that Kansas would join
with New York in any action which
would be for the hest interests of the Re-
publican party.
Mr.. Burton afterward stated that II
Roosevelt would stand he would have the
solid vote of Kansas. II he was out Dolli-
yer would probably be the favorite.
The Kansas contest for the national
committeeman is sharp, as ID. W. Null
vane, who hopes to succeed Cyrus Leland
/ Jr., is the manager Of Burton's candida
cy for the United States Senate.
Connecticut-The Connecticut delega-
ton is rather divided, Chairman Plymp-
| ton, Senator Hawley AMI Congressman
were about the Dolliver Headquarters
today comforting with Governor Shaw
of Iowa, but Mr.. Plympton expressed the
personal conviction that things had gone
/ to point where the convention would
stampede for Roosevelt.
! Missouri-The expected contest against
National Committeeman Kerens did not
materializs in the Missouri delega tion
/ and at the nesting the veteran commit
/ teeman was reelected without a dissent
ting vote The Vice Presidency went over
until later when something definite may
/ be determined. The sentiment has been
strong for Roosevelt.
Michigan-The tabling of a Roosevelt
resolution was the event of the day in the
Michigan delegation although this was
construed by those opposing the resolu-
| ton as favorable TO Roosevelt's ultimate
welfare. Delegate Robertson precipitated
I the issue by offering a resolution favor
1 able to Roosevelt. 1t was opposed by
| Col. Hecker and others on the ground
! that such action was premature and the
resolution as stated, was finally tabled.
In order to avoid possible misconstruc-
ton of this matter, d. NJ. Perry, the Re
publican candidate for governor and W..
/ H Elliott, the new national committee
man from Michigan were designated as a
committee to explain the situation 20 Mr..
! Roo sevelt. They told the governor the
| Michigan delegates felt that his acceptance
/ of the Vice Presidency would stand in
| the way of his chance for the Presidency
hence; which was considered the real
honor awaiting MIN and that the Vice
/ Presidential resolution was already tabled
as adverse to his interests.
! Gov. Roosevelt expressed himself
| pleased with what had been done and said
| he hoped other delegations would do the
same.
Montana-The delegates from Montana
held their caucus tonight and selected
/ Senator Thomas ii. Carter as chairman.
| Hon. William IL. Dewet was elected ma
tional Committeeman 20 succeed Charles
p. Leonard When Senator Carter was
asked whom the delegation would sup
port for Vice President. he said:
1.-The delegation came to Philadelphia
wholly unrestricted as to the Presidential
ana Vice Presidential candidates and this
delegates have held no conference for the
purpose of deciding ON any one. | believe
that the Montana men will support Scott
for the Vice Presidency"
Florida-A statement that Florida's
delegation had been instructed for Lieut.
| Governor Woodruff was emphatically d.
MED today by II. S. Chubb, vics presi-
dent of the delegation "We are unin-
structed, I" said he, land we feel it our
duty to ascertain the wishes of the adj
ministration leaders whose opinions Wi
will endorse"
PRESIDENTS NEIGHBOURS.
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