Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Contest for the Vice Presidency on
the Republican Ticket.
ROOSEVELT is MOST DISCUSSED
The Deliver Boom is Being Ac.
lively Pushed.
OTHER CAN D A T E S

1t now seems apparent mat the contest
for the nomination for the vice presidency
is to be fought out at Philadelphia be-
tween the delegations when they arrive.
As far the most careful inquiries in we'll
informed quarters show. the administra-
ton is not row seeking to influence the
candidacy Of any one. 1t Is probable tina,
the efforts of the party leaders from this
time will lie confined to seeing to it
that no person undesirable to the admins
tration is put Up.
Roosevelt Talk.
Politicians il discussing the situation find
significance in the apparent uncertainty
among the leading spirits in the party as
to who should be nominated. There Is u
well-groun1ed suspicion that the expecta-
ton is still entertained in some quarters
that with the field left open in this way, the
nomination of Mr. Roosevelt may be forced.
There is no reason to think that his nOml-
nation would not be gratifying to the lead
ers. While there is disposition TO resent
the idea that ar. Roosevelt is inevitable or
that he is the sole resource of the party. the
fact remains that the majority of the poll
ticians in the party would be mighty glad
to have him nominated and would feel that
the ticket was materially strengthened
thereby.
Neither is there any gainsayng the fact
that with the lists open to all corners. no
EXPRESSION Oh tuolce from lnc dulHlIlStid-
ton. the Roo boomers. whose name is
legion, would he in a fine position to stam-
pede the convention for him and tender the
nomination in manner which would make
i. exceedingly difficult for him to refuse.
The Dolliver Boom.
The Dolliver boom is being pushed with
considerable activity. A coterie of members
of the House. including some men promi
nent in the republican congressional cam
l~ai-
advocacy of the brilliant young Iowan. 1t
may be said in passing that the anti-Dolli-
Yer cabal numbers its membership prnci-
pally among senators. To certain extent.
therefore, there may be said to be con-
test between the Senate and House leaders
upon the candidacy of Mr.. Deliver
Mr.. Doliver will open headquarters in
Philadelphia this week and some of his
ardent supporters will Immediately begin
an active canvass in his behalf. A great
deal of work has already been done by cor
respondence among the different deega-
tons, but the heart-to-heart talks with del
esates in support of Mr.. Dolliver will COM
mence as soon as the delegates begin to
arrive.
Webster Davis Looking for Quarters.
One of the amusing features of the cam
paign for the vice presidency is the revival
of the boom for Mr.. Webster Davis. This
person has stepped down from the shelf,
where he was placed by public opinion after
his me,odramatic resignation from official
position. and it is now said will seriously
begin a campaign. He is said to be looking
for quarters in Philadelphia to open head
quarters. and the Missouri delegation is to
back him.
1t IS source of comment among the
wiseacres that the two men whom the
President is said to have Endorsed more
emphaucall than others should be per
sons unlikely to be selected. Senator ALI
son. for whom he expressed a preference.
chairman of the committee appropra-
tons he wields more power than the Vice
President. and. Furthermore. when he takes
part in presidential contest 1t is more
likely to be for first place the ticket
than for second place.
Secretary Longs Case.
Secretary Long. in whose favor the Presi-
dent has also spoken warmly. although per
sonally acceptable to every one and the pos
SCISSOR of an ideal equipment for the place. Is
unfortunately situated geographically. and
the active party managers are inclined to
lay much stress upon this alleged DISABLE
ity- However worthy of consideration 1t
ought to be- 1t is a fact that it Is given
great weight in all the informal discus
s!Ons, and the opinion is freely expressed
that 1t will be sufficient to preclude his
selection at Philadelphia.
So the talk goes around the circle, and
always comes back to the starting point
Mr.. Roosevelt. His name is on every ones
lips more often than any other One hears
constant expressions Of regret that he has
baked at the attempt TO hitch him to the
presidential team for the heavy haul this
fall. In such a condition of affairs IT
would not be surprising to many If when
the Roosevelt boom from the west blows in
it may reach the proportions of a whiri-