Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21

Another matter which has contribut-
ed to a general acQuiescenee in the
selection of Roosevelt is the fact that
his personality seems to be about the
only thing to bring life into the con-
vention. The known fact that Nc
kinley was to be nominated by accla-
nation; general approval Of all other
business, including the adoption OF the
platform over which there was no con
test, has made the proceedings some
what apathetic and 1t is believed that
the name and personality of Roose-
welt will rouse the enthusiasm which
has been lacking.
Concerning the rumor which was
circulated that the convention was TO
be stampeded
For Roosevelt for President.
Senator Hanna said tonight:
Il have seer the report and all /
have to say is that the convention is
composed of sensible men who are
here engaged in an important duty.
This being the ease there is not the
least possibility of anything of that
character occurring"
The convention meets at 10 o'clock
in the morning and leaders are san
guine enough TO believe tonight that
everything would be over by 3 o'clock.
The programme for the nomination of
Vice President is complete and New
York State will not be embarrassed in
its selection of Lieut.. Governor Wood
ruff as its candidate.
1t is, indeed, possible that Lieut.. Gov
ernor may himself make the motion on
behalf of New York State to suspend
the rules and make Roosevelt's nomi-
nation unanimous. That is the prob
self.
1t may be said definitely that Gov
ernor Roosevelt understands this and
with equal positiveness it may be de-
clared that he will accept the nomina-
ton. He has made a brilliant fight, a
fight rather unprecedented in political
annals, because it has been to prevent
a nomination, not to obtain il. He
has beaten the political leaders in his
own State. He has demonstrated his
ability to play political checkers with
Senator Plat and ex-senator Quay and
it may be said that had these been the
only elements he had TO contend with
he
Would Have Beaten Them Boil.
But from the West and South has come
such a strong demand for Rooseyelts
nomination that it has shaken his de-
termination and has compelled leaders
who desired to respect his wishes,
leaders close to the administration, to
bow to a popular feeling that could not
be suppressed.
For Governor Roosevelt, it may be
said that he has resigned himself TO
the situation. Leaving the convention
he went directly to the private house
at which Mrs. Roosevelt was staying
declaring that he had done everything
in his power to stop the nomination
and that he was now through. AT his
headquarters many delegates called and
were told that he was not TO be seen
Most significant is the attitude OF the
Woodruff element. Mr.. Woodruff him
self was not even rufiled. He smiled as
he said: Il told Senator Hanna this
morning that | believed nothing could
beat Mr.. Roosevelt for the nomination.
/ further told him that | had always
believed that there would be a great
sentiment for him and / never believed
that | stood any chance 10 be nomlna-
ted if he was taken up by the conven-
ton. / do believe that it is not a com
bination that will nominate him, but
a genuine demand by the people.
What do you think of Mr.. Long,
chances?" was asked.
He has no more than have against
Roosevelt" he said. | met him on tht
train coming west from Boston a month
ago and | told him then that
L Believed Roosevelt Was the Man.
will you move to make Mr.. Roos'
evelt's nomination by reclamation 4
he has sufficient votes when New iori
is ~reached?" was asked.
mo, don't think So" he said witt