New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
- rELEeRAPH I'd - TRIRUNF.

ELECTION AS GOVERNOR
-BY TELEGRAPH To TEE TRIBUNF.I
Washington. May 9-Governor RooseveIts
programme for to-day included visit of half
an hours duration the White House and
enough other intercourse with active leaders in
roIitics To give a decidedly Pickwickian flavor
10 his original announcement that his trip TO
Washington was Of a purely social character"
No sagscious politician here IS disposed to be-
Teve that after the Governors many and siren
uous refusals to become a candidate for the
Vice Presidency he is still to he considered the
probable choice for that office by the Philadel-
phia Convention. Indeed. If his visit here at
this time has any political significance ii must
he taken TO indicate his estimate of the i'm
0orrance Of persuading the leaders of the party
that his candidacy for Governor Of New-York
VIII be more helpful 10 the Presidential ticket
next fall than his appearance as a running
mate with President Mckinley on the electoral
ticket
After leaving the White House where he said
he had had an agreeable call. Governor
Roosevelt paid his respects 10 Secretaries Hay,
Long and Root. taking half an hour more for
talk with the last named in his private office at
the War Department. Senator Lodge. of Mas
sschusetts his intimate personal friend, also
occupied some OF the Governors time later in
the afternoon.
To all interviewers Governor Roosevelt
aFsble but noa-comulittal He could not dis
cuss his political plans or intentions. he re-
7-eated dozen times. Nor would he refer TO
ms persistent runor that. after all. he might
- he induced 10 become a Vice-Presidential can
d.date The only additiona, allusion TO that
topic he indulged IN was IN answer TO the ques-
ZION how soon he would be in Washington
again
Coming 10 live IN Washington againT' the
Governor repeated. 'Oh. yes; some time Not
next spring though" Which may be taken 70
prove that Albany not Washington, is still the
goal Of any political swing around the circle
Governor Roosevelt may contemplate for the
campaign Of 1900.
LITTLE TO SAY TO NEWSPAPER MEN.
II looked ike ar at home day this morning
iu the neighborhood Of the Cowles house IN
N-st Where Governor Roosevelt is staying
through a drenching rain cabs and carriages
drove I'D and deposited callers. who were ush-
cred into the parIor where the Governor was
holding 3 reception which was interrupted now
and then when he came out to welcome and dis
miss the newspaper men in the hall. The Gov
ernor said last night that he would see all the
press representatives early this morning and tell
them whatever ne had 10 say. This morning he
received them close TO the front door and told
them that he was delighted 70 see them, but he
knob suggestiveIy-
aAwfuIly sorry that have to be so uncom-
rnunicative" he said, but you see this is purely
a social visit. Yes Of course. I'll see some Off
cials while I'm here, purely in personal way
I'm going up to see the President this morn
ing. and I'll call on the Secretary Of the Navy
and the Secretary Of War, Then I'll take
luncheon with Senator Lodge this afternoon:
purely q personal call"
How about the Vice.
"oh, now, really; you'u have to excuse ne
You see al have 70 say on that subject I've
: already stated, and there is not g word TO add"
It's safe 70 say. then, that you"
"Dh. irs much safer not TO say anything.
You see. I've said all there is TO say. and I've
been credited with saying great many things
7 never thought of saying"
In view of that fact. would It not be a good
thing rc make a clear statement OF your posi-
ton now2" he was asked
No. indeed" replied the Governor with a
srnIe- You see the things 7 have said cover
the situation 50 fully that 10 add TO them would
he wholly unnecessary"
Who 90 you think would be good man for
second place on the ticket?''
"Awfully rainy. disa greeable day. isn't it?"
he responded, opening the door far enough to let
m breath of the cold air from the street. so
2 ac 70 meet all Of the old newspaper boys
again Yes III he here till Saturday b11+ is
2 purely social call Coming 10 live in Wash
tnEt7n2 Oh. yes. some line; not next spring
though GooGby''
THE ADMINISTRATIONS ATTITUDE.
Governor Roosevelt arrived at the White
House accompanied by his private secretary
NJ Eounss al 1913 o'clock and was at once
shown into the Cabinet room. On leaving the
White House the Governor said he really had
nothing 70 communicate, and courteOusy de-
c1nec TO be interviewed. Later on however a
close friend Of the Governor and also OF the
resident said that the President and the mem
hers c1 the Administration generally are in full
harmony with the Governors purpose not 10
allow his name 70 be used in connection with
'Ae Nlce-FreSldent1al nomination They We're
convinced that he could do the party greater
service IN the campaign a candidate for
election as Governor Of New-YOrk than as
candidate for the Fice-PresidenCy. It is not
believed that Governor Roosevelt has as vet
reached a conclusion in his own mind as TO who
would be- The most available candidate for the
second place
II vas said at the White House that Governor
roosevelt had accepted invitation from the
PRESIDENT 70 dinner next Friday evening.
GOING TO PHILADELPHIA FOR WOODRUFF
-roV-ned with straw hats. wearing alpaca coats.