The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17


among the influences most powerful In
Pennsylvania politics are Messrs. Elkins
and Widener, the heads Of the great trac-
tion syndicates which first gridironed the
city OF Philadelphia. and then assumed
control OF New Yorks street-railway sys-
tenn. Governor Roosevelts share in the
enactment Of the franchise tax law had
won him the hostility OF the railway own
ers and i'm combining with Mr.. Plat TO
secure his promotion from Albany 10
Washington, they saw at once a chance 10
pay off old scores and TO rid New York
State OF what they considered an ILL
advised and exacting executive. But what
ever the motive OF political friendship and
personal sympathy with Mr.. Platt which
inspired the Pennsylvania leaders in offer
ing their States vote 10 Mr.. Roosevelt.
there can be no doubt that other delega-
tons. with no knowledge OF or interest in
Mr.. Platt's political schemes, eagerly
grasped at the idea of forcing a concentra-
ton on the reluctant New York Governor
PLEDGES FROM CALIFORNIA.
The California delegation, for instance.
at a meeting this afternoon decided 10 give
its unanimous support to Mr. Roosevelt
should he show any inclination TO allow his
canvass to become serious one. Mr..
Knight, the chairman of the delegation.
called personally at the Walton to offer
CALIFORNIA; eighteen votes to Mr.. Roose-
welt. Like Mr.. Penrose, Mr.. knight was
informed by the Governor that he did not
consider himself vice presidential candi-
date. This reply was taken in good faith
by the Californans, but they went away by
no means convinced that union on Gov.
Roosevelt was either distant or imprac-
ticable.
The Iowa delegations next fell in line
by deciding to do nothing to push Repre-
sentative Delivers canvass while Mr..
Roosevelts entry into the race was under
such universal discussion. Alabama, Ar
kansas. Colorado and Connecticut declared
in turn for union on Roosevelt. During
the afternoon and evening the sentiment in
favor of following Pennsylvania and COM
polling the nomination OF the New York
Governor grew so strong and general that
the possibility of his declining was no
longer credited.
Mr.. Hanna's absence from town during
most of the day prevented his approval be-
ing sought or obtained for the scheme of
forcing Roosevelt's nomination, with or
Perhaps his opinions and wishes may
throw some obstacle in the path of Roose-
velt's nomination, but this evening 1t looks
as If the candidate. for Vice President as
we'll as for President will be named by &C
clamation.
Governor Roosevelt. in the opinion of
many of the delegates to the convention,
can no longer refuse the nomination for
Vice President. He said to one prominent
New York delegate to the convention, late
this afternoon. that, while he did not de-
sire the nomination, he saw that he had no
right to be guided solely by his personal
wishes in such matter; that he should
respect the desires OF his fellow-delegates
to the national convention. Senator Plat
early this evening said that the New York
delegation tomorrow, night at its meeting
would declare thas IL favors the nomination
OF Governor Roosevelt for Vice President
Governor Roosevelt. about two hours later
entered the Hotel Walton, and was asked
If the New York delegation tomorrow
night would indorse him for the vice pres
idency. The Governor replied most en-
phatically
1.-THE New York delegation will not In
dorse me for Vice President tomorrow
night. I control that situation"
The talk of the members of the New
York delegation tonight was to the effect
that the nomination of Governor Roosevelt
for Vice President being assured, In their
opinion 1t was highly probable that Benja-
min B. O'Dell, jr, would be the Republican
candidate for Governor I'm New York this
fall
Timothy Il. Woodruff, when asked at his
headquarters at the Walton what his posi-
ton would be In view of the Overwhelming
demand for Roosevelt's nomination, said:
"My position is still the same. have all
along held that IL Governor Roosevelt
would accept the vice presidential nominal
tion was not in the field. You might add"
Mr.. Woodruff added, with a twinkle in his
eye. that I am exceedingly well and
happy
TO BOOM ROOSEVELT.