Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-08
TALK OF THE TICKET
Gossip Regarding a Running Mate
to Mckinley.
NAMES THAT ARE FREQUENTLY HEARD
Long. Roosevelt, DoIIiver and Hit
Mentioned.
WEIGHING QUALIFICATIONS

Since the adjournment of Congress pub
lie men have been turning their attention
to the approaching conventions. In republi-
can circles the vice presidency Is the prin-
c!pal topic of discussion. Interest has quick
ly shifted from the departed national legis-
lature to- the impending political contests,
and the nearness of the republican conven-
ton. which meets June 10. renders every
thing In connection with that gathering OF
particular interest at this time
Although the convention is only eleven
days away 1t Is fact that the vice presi-
dency Is still in the air. There has been nc
positive agreement among the leaders of
the party upon any principal candidate.
Several gentlemen who are willing to inn
molate themselves upon the altar of duty
are awaiting anxiously a word from head
quarters, and a certain other gentleman
who has SHE'D at the nomination like a
restlVe broncho at swaying chappara.
bush is also supposed to be interested in
the final decision of the leaders.
This expression is not used extensively.
1t is not to be supposed that any especial
coterie of men will arbitrarily name a
candidate for second place the national
ticket: At the same time, 1t Is not to be
considered likely that any one will be nomi-
mated who would be Objectionable to the
head of the ticket and those who will con-
fer with him. For this reason, therefore,
it may be assumed that some interesting
conferences will be held within the next
few days. and list rAade up Of the names
Of candidates who would be available in
every sense of the word.
Names Frequently Mentioned.
Three names are mentioned most fire.
quently at this time-Mr. Long. Mr. Roose-
welt and Mr.. Dolliver. Their respective
qualifications are discussed and the draw
backs, If any, carefully weighed. A strong
undercurrent is still running for Mr.. Roose-
velt Notwithstanding his repeated an
nouncements of a refusal to stand. This
sentiment comes mainly from the west.
where there Is said to be popular demand
for his nomination. 1t is reinforced in New
YORK, in certain circles where there would
be great delight in seeing Mr.. Roosevelt
removed from state politics and safely
shelved for four years in the chair of the
presiding officer Of the Senate.
1t is violating no confidence, however to
state there is feeling of resentment
against Mr.. Roosevelt among some of the
leaders of the party. These men. who
would have been glad to have supported
MIN at the outset, are irritated at his OBJ
stinacy and inclined to take the ground
that 1t would be better not to confess that
the republican party is absolutely depend
ent upon one man. This feeling is said to
exist In high quarters.
Not From Doubtful States.
If Mr.. Long represented a state which
was doubtful. and which might be thrown
into the republican column by his nomina-
ton, he would be a great deal more of a
favorite than he is. Some of the western
ers, who are a little bit alarmed over the
situation in the middle west, are insisting
upon cllnchng some doubtful state with
the vice presidential nomination. This is
only mentioned, however. as representing
one shade of feeling in the party and II Is
not universal.
me same argument is used in the case of
Mr.. Dolf1Ver-lowa is not likely to be a
doubtful state. The personal Qualifications
of both Mr. Dolliver and Mr.. Long are nm
questioned, and one of them may be nomi-
mated. but at this time. as stated, the poll
tlclans are applying exceedingly practical
and utilitarian tests to the many available
candidates.
In dealing with the subject the politt-
clans, after all their talk, usually get back
to New York. Indiana and Illinois, and are
beating the bushes thoroughly in those
states to hit upon the right man.
Hits Name Being Considered.
A member of the republican national COM
m1ttee, who Is not from Illinois, however,
and who is supposed to know what is going
on in administration circles, said today that
nolS has been under discussion for the past
day or two He said he had reason to know
that the administration leaders were very
favorably disposed toward Mr. HIT about
whose availability there is no question.
This same person added that 1t was not
yet definitely assured that Mr.. Roosevelt
Is absolutely out Of the running.