New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-19

vania delegations which reflect this corporation
hostility and which are therefore keenest for
the Governors ostensible promotion. bis appeal
of this afternoon can have possible weight
His frankly avowed belief that he is to
strengthen the National ticket by running again
for Governor in New-York Will be set aside by
them as a mere vagary of political opinion, and,
while the hope of forcing the Governor into the
Vice-President's chair persists. these forces
will continue their efforts 10 thrust the noni-
nation upon him in spite of his personal desires
o. protests.
Another element which has rallied enthu-
siastically to Mr.. Roosevelt's support. made up
of delegates from the Middle Western and Far
Western States, Mr. Roosevelt's declaration will
doubtless have a more genuinely discouraging
effect. The Western delegates-those from Cali
fornia, Colorado Kansas. Nebraska Minnesota
and the Dakotas more especIally-have become
sincerely convinced that Mr.. RoOsevelt's nOmt-
nation for Vice-President will prove an effective
aid in winning the Presidential fight. They be-
lieve that the National ticket with his name on
it would be far stronger in the States beyond
the Mississippi than with any other running
mate for President Mckinley so far suggested
OF the exigencies of the campaign in New-York
they know little and perhaps care less They
are not wholly satisfied TO take the Governors
SAY so" for the fact that he viii be of greater
saving power the State than on the National
ticket Yet they hesitate 70 do violence TO Mr.
ROosevelt's set convictions and preferences, and
those among them who have a personal friend
ship with the Governor are disposed TO respect
his wishes. even though they abandon the idea
of forcing his nomination with evident re-
Iuctance On delegations IN this frame of mind
NJ Hannas activity in protecting Mr.. Roose-
veIt from a distasteful nomination has made
decided impression. At the meeting of the New
Jersey delegates to-day, although strong in
clination to support Roosevelt was latent
resolution declaring in his favor was tabled 10
await developments. other delegations took
similar action. and by the time Mr. Roosevelts
latest declinaIion was issued the stampede SO
threatening last night and early this morning
was fairly checked
HANNA AGAINST PLATT TACTICS
If * said that Mr. Hanna much incensed
when he heard of the overnight growth OF the
movement toward Roosevelt. and declared that
though he had no material objection to MI
Roosevelt's candidacy. he violently objected TO
any strategy which might make the nomination
seem forced on the ADMINISTRATORS representa-
tives by Mr.. PIatt and Mr.. Quay Mr. Hann3s
efforts to hold the New-York Governor UP 10
his previous destinations were pronounced ana
omen. and by evening the struggle between the
forces urging and deprecating the New-YorkerS
candidacy had settled down to duel between
Mr. Platt and Mr.. Quay one hand and Mr.
Hanna and Mr.. Roosevelt on the other
AT one conference this afternoon between
Messrs. Hanna and Roosevelt anu senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts, Mr.. Hanna is reported
to have said:
Il think can nominate some OHe Si00 ~
sides Roosevelt"
For Gods sake. go ahead and do it," respond
ed the Governor.
That's right" said Senator Lodge. Let's so
ahead and nominate some other man
What is the matter with LongF asked
Hanna.
nominate him
Gathering from the tone of Senator Lodges
remark that although the Senator was support
ing Long he had little hope that Long would
be nominated. Senator Hanna continued;
well. what is the matter with Fairbanks?"
Nothing in the world responded Lodge
Go ahead and nominate him. Nominate any
body you We are all standing ready to
help you"
chairman of the National Committee is still
sanguine that a nomination for the Vice-Pres-
idency Will be made only after an open struggle
in the Convention
OTHER BOOMs TAKE NEW LIFE
with the appearance OF COlOnel tSOoSeNeALs 8
statement the managers Of the Vice-Presidential
boom" withdrawn last night took heart again
and renewed the suspended work OF canvassinS-
OF the. avowed and willing candidates for the
Office Representative DolIver has perhaps now
the largest and most aggressive following. and
it Is thought that rather than see Roosevelt sue
ceed through a Quay-PIatt alliance. the Ohio
Senator will throw his strength TO the Iowa
CONGRESSMAN. Dolliver is undoubtedly the Sec
ond choice Of great number Of Western dele
gates who would gladly support Governor ROose-
Welt if he gave them half opportunity
MR. BLISS AGAIN DECLINES.
Cornelius y Bliss. of New-York, who was
regarded as Mr. Hanna's reciprocal candidate
for second place on the ticket. has again de-
clared himself out of the race. Il never was
candidate and am not candidate" he said
this afternoon My name will not so before
the Convention. You may regard this state
ment as final"
State Senator Christopher Magee. OF Penn
sylvaula an anti-Quay delegate. viii hardly
vote in the Convention for Governor Roosevelt
AT don't think that the Vice-Presidency with
all it's possibilities is place that man can
sneer at" he said this morning. "as Governor
Roosevelt has been doing for the last month or
two. or making positive statements. II the news
papers are TO be believed. prohibiting the use
OF his name in connection with that place I
don't think the result OF the November election
Will hinge on the selection OF Vice-PresdentiaI
ON EITHER SIDE OF LAKE ERIE
Take your choice and so either North or South