New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
HOW THE STATES STAND.
OUTSIDE OF ROOSEVELT DELEGATES
HAVE NO DECIDED PREFERENCE.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

lHH TELEGRAPH 10 THE TBlBUNEl
Philadelphia June ia summary of the
States as they stand on the Vice-Presidential
question reveals the fact that with a very few
exceptions the delegates have no candidate and
so far there seems no immediate probability of
there being a capitalization any of the can
ddates mentioned as Roosevelt is still undoubt
eddy a choice of a majority OF the delegates.
Alabama and Arkansas will side with the Ad-
ministration, and follow any expressed wish Of
the Presidents representatives, here.
California inclnes toward Roosevelt, is friend
~ to Doiver and would be content with Long.
Colorado inclnes toward Roosevelt. Connecti-
cut will vote for Long-as one of the delegates
put 1t, that is as good a place to start from
as another" The Committee on Credentials at
this hour has not decided the fate of the Della
ware delegation. Florida is in the same frame
Of mind as Alabama; Georgia is also.
Idaho is still uncommitted. and will not take
up the question, in the absence of further de-
velonments, prior to Thursday morning Illinois
is as yet uncommtted. and manifests inclina-
ton toward any particular candidate Indiana
is uncommitted, but Senator Fairbanks is known
to be opposed to Roosevelt in spite Of which there
is however, strong tendency toward the Gov
ernor observable among the delegates.
Iowa will stand by Doiver, but feels his
case hopeless in the present uncertainty as to
who will be chosen. They Will not give him up.
Kansas has to support Roosevelt and in noti-
flying him their spokesman said that the State
expected the Governor. a soldier. to do his
duty and accept the nomination Kentucky is
inclined to Bradley, and Will vote for him on
the first ballot; uncommitted afterward
Lousiana-Until Committee on Credentials
acts on Louisiana contested cases no expression
Of preference will be made. Maine-For Long
with no second choice Maryland expresses no
preference. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for Long
Michigan-No choice or inclination expressed
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. If his nomination seems
possible but not committed to him. Missis-
sippi-Same feeling Alabama. Missouri has
voted to support Roosevelt. Montana-Un-
pledged. and will probably take no action prior
to roll call. Nebraska-For Roosevelt if he will
accept otherwise for Dolliver. Nevada's senti-
ments unknown. w-Hampshire-Long New
Jersey voted TO support Long, but Roosevelt
feeling strong among delegates, many Of whom
opposed Long resolution as hasty New-York-
Woodruff
North Carolina-Same feeling as in Alabama
North DakOta-Sentiment unknown. Ohio-Gen-
eral Grosvenor says uncommitted, and that he
knows of no action that will be taken to COM
NIT. Oregon-Sentiment unknown. FennsyI-
vania-Roosevelt; their action precipitated whole
question Rhode 1sand-Long first ballot,
but not enthusiastic. South Carolina-Same as
Alabama. South Dakota-Uncommitted will
probably take action Wednesday morning Ten
nessee-No action taken to commit and at pres
ent no intention of taking any. Texas-Senti-
ment divided between Long and Roosevelt. Utah
-Uncommitted, but friendly to Roosevelt. Yer
mont-HaVen't acted body yet but favor
Long. Virginia-Will round up for Roosevelt
according to s Brown Allen. one of the dele
gates-at-large, If he will take it. If not, will
scatter, and large part of delegation go to Scott
OF west Virginia. Washington-Instructed for
Bartlett Trip. West Virginia-Uncommitted
wisconsin viii do whatever Administration
wishes Wyoming-Friendly to Roosevelt. New
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. This delegation is headed
by Governor Otero.