The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-20
MEETINGS OF DELEGATIONS.
Action of New Workers and Others on
the Vice Presidential Question.

ton was called to order at 1915 p. m. by
Chauncey NJ. Depew, the chairman. Sixty
delegates were present of the seventy-two.
Governor Roosevelt, who arrived promptly
at 10 o'clock, was greeted with cheers when
he entered the room. Chairman Depew said
the meeting was called for the purpose of
deciding whether the New York State dele
cation should act upon a nomination for
Vice President. Governor Roosevelt had
made statement of his position, but that
statement had not stopped the sentiment
in his favor He moved that Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff be allowed the privi-
leges of the floor for the purpose of making
statement and this was ordered.
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff was the
first speaker. He said: 'I have from the
beginning of the consideration of this SUBJ
ject occupied one position, and that was
that il at any time 1T should be apparent
that the convention desired or demanded
the nomination of Governor Roosevelt, he
should feel himself obliged to respond fav-
orably; and I would not be in line against
him. Otherwise, would ask for the sup
port Of the delegates of the State of New
York, a considerable number of whom at
one time and another have told me that
they would give me their support. / thank
them. / find from all have heard since
have been here that the delegation want
Governor Roosevelt nominated for Vice
President. i believe that a very large ma
jority. not only a very large majority. but
practically all of the members of this dele
cation desire it. Having no preference for
any other man. it does seem to me impos-
sible that he could resist such demand.
For that reason I have not asked any
member to support my candidacy. 1t seems
to me that the time has now arrived when
1t should be determined whether or not
New York is to have a candidate-Gover-
nor Roosevelt or somebody else, because
believe 1t necessary TO the success of the
Republican party far the State of
New York Is concerned. [Applause.] We
ought to have the vice presidential nomi-
nation. Our State will be the battle ground
in the campaign. IApplause.l If Governor
Roosevelt or some other man from New
York State is not nominated by this con-
vention our success will certainly be i'm
periled. The conditions have been such
during the past few days that it does seem
TO me that this delegation should settle the
himself being one of the delegates, can
argue his own case
Governor Roosevelt spoke next. He said
after listening to the equally generous
and dignified statement of the lieutenant
governor, it is due to him that should say
one word as to my position. 1t is simply to
ask you to take the words 1 have uttered
at their face value. If you don't think I
mean them you don't believe in me for
Vice President or anything else, but if you
think mean them, then ask you to stand
with me. After long consultation with
many men, not a few of whom are present
here tonight, definitely took the position
that 1 did not wish to be nominated for
Vice President; that II the Republican
party chose TO renominate me for Gov
ernor 1 should be pleased to accept. 1 took
that position not in the least from regard
to my own personal predictions, but in
the belief that there 1 could do the best
service-the best work-because 1 have nev-
er felt that I had a right to say that If
nominated 1 should refuse. Certain men
have seemed to doubt me as to what /
meant to say. Now, gentlemen. want to
repeat to you the last sentence. word for
word, Of the statement 1 made yesterday -
The Governor then said: "'I earnestly ask
that every friend of mine in the conven-
tion will respect my wishes and my judg-
ment in the matter And / ask it now of
you, my fellow-delegates; of You, my
friends, who cannot be any more jealous
than am of the good name of the party
and the partys success in New York
State" [Applause]
Mr. Waldo F. King said: 'I feel that we
should take Governor Roosevelt at his
word. II seems TO me that New York should
take some action. The delegations from all
over the country are looking to the New
York delegation to ascertain what il
wanted. They want one word from New
York. They feel that 1t is necessary that
the candidate for Vice President should
come from New York in order to succeed
in the canvass next fall. The delegation
should act-shoud decide upon some one.
They certainly cannot decide upon Gov
ernor Roosevelt when he has so earnestly
requested them not to support him. There
is. then but one candidate before the dele
cation who has any considerable support,
and that is Lieutenant Governor Wood
ruff, and the whole delegation should sup
port him, as Governor Roosevelt is not a
candidate. Mr.. Woodruff has done excellent
service as lieutenant governor and is one
of the best presiding officers in the State
perhaps one of the best in the country. Tn
less New York has candidate for Vice
President the chances of success in the
State next fall will be lessened." He closed
by moving that Lieutenant Governor Wood
ruff be the choice of the delegation as a
candidate for Vice President.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. James
Howe who spoke OF the ability of Lieuten-
ant Governor Woodruff saying he had re-
fected credit upon the Republican party of
the entire State. He has been absolutely
faithful TO President McKinley's admins
tration and would prove TO be an able Vice
President II nominated and elected. and a
worthy successor of those who have stood
for Republican principles from the days OF
Abraham Lincoln.
WOODRUFF SPEAKS AGAIN
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff then said /:
If thought could be nominated by this
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