Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-17

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PHILADELPHIA, June 16.-The
feature of the situation which con-
fronts the Republican hosts at the close
of the week preceding the assembling
of the convention is the absolutely
unanimous disposition to carry out
fully the wishes of the President in
everything relating to the coming con-
yention.
AS the clans from every quarter
gather, the overwhelming sentiment is
that, having served one good term, Nc
Kinley deserves another and that good
faith and good politics demand that
his wishes shall be respected in the
matter of the Vice Presidency as well
as of the platform.
The national committee completed
their labors in connection with the con-
tests to-day by leaving the Delaware
factions suspended in mid-air, like
Mahomets coffin.
The Vice Presidency is the upper
most topic. 1t is the only bone of con-
tention, and that contention would
cease if anybody were authorized 10
say exactly what the President wants.
The men who are popularity supposed
to be MeKinley's spokesman are the
most careful to disclaim any power of
attorney, and their reticence in pro-
claiming a candidate leads the rank
and file to believe that the President
has declared hands off,"
The result is that anybody who has
a candidate feels at liberty to boom
him. Bliss or Allison would be the
first choice, but both have turned deaf
ears to the managers. Secretary Long
they are holding in reserve In case an
other not so Acceptable as he should
become too formidable.
The most difficult problem arises in
connection with the New York dele
cation. Headed by the big Four"
Platt, Roosevelt, Depew and OdeIl. the
empires delegation came to town to-
day and set the gossips fairly mad
with speculation. To New York, the
logicians argue the nomination natur-
ally should go to
Secure "A Wen-BaIanced Ticket
geographically, and if New York
should present a candidate solidly
backed, unless the candidate were ac-
ceptable, there might be trouble. Lieut..
Governor Woodruff has never been
considered seriously, but the possibil-
ity that the New York delegation
might get together on Odell or Gen.
Greene or Bliss. makes the political
prophets pause. Governor Roosevelt
still firmly adheres to his determine
ton not TO be a candidate. Until New
York finally acts at the meeting of this
delegation on Monday, prophecies are
yaluelesS. In the interim the west will
go on shouting. She has Irving NJ.
Scott, of California. the builder of the
Oregon; Bartlett Trip, of South Da-
kota; Fairbanks, of Indiana, and 9TH
ers in addition to the eloquent Dolli-
yer. None except the latter has ar
rived.
Tomorrow, with marching clubs and
JANUS NLON VIII O4CAh int LllO-
nOtony of Philadelphia's quaker Sab
bath and make the welkin ring with
their vociferation in true western
style. Tonight half a dozen banquets
are being held, but the most important
is at the Union League, where Senator
Hanna and Secretary Root are dining.
Secretary Root and Postmaster Gem
eral Smith, fresh from Washington,
arrived 1afa fhfc oFfarnnnn TIKI D1-A
master General, it is understood, was
the bearer of a draft of a platform
that meets the Presidents approval.
The Republican national committee
was in session from II a. m. until al
most Z p. m. to-day. A variety OF sub
jects were disposed OF and when the
except those from the State of Ala
bama, had been put behind it.
The Alabama Case
has been revived upon an agreement
between the two factions 10 divide the
delegation.
The Delaware controversy between
the Addicks and Dupont factions, was
temporarily shelved by the committee.
Mr.. Dupont's followers were unwilling
to make such concessions as the COM
mittee could accept q the committee
decided that there was no course open
except to exclude both factions from
the early proceedings. They will
throw the case upon the committee
On credentials.
The committee disposed of Mr..
Payne's resolution regarding the par
ticipation of federal ofiee-holders in
the selection of delegates by referring
the matter to Chairman Hanna. 1t is
believed this will hold it over the
heads of offenders in the future and
that it will thus have a beneficial in
huence.
Mr.. Tiepke, of Rhode Island. offered
a resolution for a reduction of rep
resentation in congress of states where
the free exercise of the elective fran
chise is prevented. 1t was tabled be-
cause the subject was one for the con-
Vention and not for the committee. A
resolution looking to the reduction of
the representation Of non-Republican
Estates. in Republican conventions was
also presented. but it was withdrawn