Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
DELEGATION GOSSIP.
Maine Loyal 10 Long, But Roosevelt Talk Is
Growing Stronger.

Philadelphia, June 20-The Maine
delegation is still solidly for Long for
the Vice Presidency. Notwithstanding
the strong talk heard to the effect that
Roosevelt win sweep the convention
when his name is placed in nomination.
The delegates say they have promised
Massachusetts that the secretary of
the navy shall get their votes ana they
Will Keep the promise. Some Of the
Maine men are Of the belief that if
Roosevelt's name il placed In nominal
ton. then Maine will not get a chance
to vote fur Massachusetts favorite
son as it will be all over before Main"
is reached in the rolls of states.
The delegates from Vermont said to-
night, that Their are for John -. Long
for second place, but added that the
situation might b. 50 changed. tomor-
row. that they ara not sure what they
might do when it comes to voting. es-
pecially if the present plan Of naming
Roosevelt is carried out by the sup
porters Of the New York governor
They feel that Roosevelt will sweep
the convention if he is named.
The Michigan delegation is holding
its own counsel, tonight. regarding the
Vice Presidential situation. From
talks with several members Of the dele
cation it was learned however that
they are divided between Long and
DOlliver. providing RooseVelt's name is
not placed before the convention. If
his name is presented it was the opin-
ion of several that the delegation prob
ably would vote for the Empire state
governor.
There was additional joy over that
of last night at the Roosevelt head
quarters when it was learned that the
Missouri delegation which. yesterday.
declared for Roosevelt. had withdrawn
their support and would be for Dolli-
Yer. A plan was being discussed dur
ing the IN lrning OF having Alabama
give way to New York on roll call and
GOV. Roosevelt anticipate friendly ac-
ton towards him by putting Lieut..
GOV. Woodruff in nomination.
At II o'clock. ana before GOV. ROose-
welt had arrived at his room the joy
over Missouri's action was overwhelm-
ed by a crushing blow at Roosevelt's
hope of escape aimed by Henry G.
Payne ana the Wisconsin delegation.
Wisconsin had a meeting and hard
~ Were the doors closed when Mr.. Payne
arose and III a vehement speech de
clared that Roosevelt would be the
nominee If the conVnton.
1T is time that this fractional bust
ness in New York state should be set
tied from the outside" he said. This
is national, not Il state gathering.
We are here To nominate n national
ticket. not to dicker over New York
ta' al off , Am
Then raising his hand ne said in an
impressive ana imprisoned manner
Before Wisconsin is reached on the
roll call. willing or unwilling, Theodore
Roosevelt will have received IS per
cent Of the votes Of the convention.
I move that Wisconsin join the popu-
lar column and vote for. not New
York's son. but the nations son. Theo-
dOre Roosevelt"
Amidst a burst Of applause the res
olution was adopted by a unanimous
vote Mr.. Payne. when spoken to af-
ter the meeting. said:
Il believe that everything points to
Roosevelt's nomination and | don't
think he darcs refuse it,
At Gov. Roosevelt's headquarters it
was said that Mr.. Paynes action was
expected and that ne was simply for
Mr.. Roosevelt's nomination because
Mr.. Hanna was against it.
Senator Hanna is by no means assur-
ed that the Roosevelt candidacy is
ended. When seen. today. he said sig
nilicantly: 1T all depends upon the
man upstairs.
What man."
-'RoOSeVelt"