The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

not to accept the nomination IL his party
demands it, With Mckinley and Roosevelt
as our standard-bearers we will sweep the
country In November
Senator Allison arrived about noon and
took quarters at the Aldine Hotel. He was
closeted during the greater part OF the day
with prominent members OF the party. and
late in the afternoon attended a dinner
given by Clement A. Griscom at his coun-
try place. The senator announced before
leaving for Mr.. Griscoms place that he
was earnestly supporting the candidacy of
Mr.. Dolliver. and that he hoped to see him
nominated for the vice presidency. Doili-
ver's friends are still enthusiastic over his
chances. and they claim that nothing but
an agreement on some available man by
the members of the New York delegation
can prevent his nomination.
In the event that the New Workers agree
on some available candidate, the Iowa men
will not press Delivers name. They say
New York should have the first call on the
nomination If il can decide on man. Ii II
does not agree on this point, and the Iowa
people do not rate Woodruff as an avail
able man. they will push for the nomina-
ton of Dolliver against any and all candi-
dates. They are confident that Doliiver
will be able to beat Woodruff before the
convention and will be a strong candidate
before the people at large.
1t is claimed by the Iowa people that they
have strong assurances from nearly all of
the Western States, and that the middle
West is with him to a man. They claim
that nothing will hold off Dolliver If New
York fails to agree.
NEW YORK ENJOYS 1T.
While interest is focused on New York.
the delegation from that State looks on
with complacency. the members apparently
enjoying the commotion. The situation in
New York may be described in para
graph: The mass of delegates are for the
| nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for Vice
President; Senator Plat is pledged to Gov
ernor Roosevelt to be against his nomina-
ton, and will not break the pledge unless
the Governor gives his consent.
This much is known-if the convention
names Governor Roosevelt for Vice Presi-
dent he will not decline. He has emphat-
| ically said that he would not accept If
nominated, but 1t is known on the best of
authority that he will not decline. Never
| theless his determination to protest against
| the nomination until the last minute is un-
changed. While he admitted tonight that
| the situation looked If he would be
| forced into a nomination he was hoping
| that such would not be the case, and was
using every effort to change the sentiment.
He said to the Associated Press: my place
| is at the head of the ticket in New York
State. / feel that Mr.. Hanna is right, and
| that / can do more to help Mr.. Mckinley
| by running in New York State than 1 can
| by being on the national ticket"
| Lieutenant Governor Woodruff and his
| campaign manager, William Berri, both
asserted tonight that the boom for Roose-
Welt was helping their cause. IF New
York and Hanna stand firm against the
| Roosevelt boom it will be exploded. and
| Mr.. Woodruff will get the nomination"
| said Mr.. Berri.
| The real logic of this reasoning is not
| quite apparent, but a significant remark
| dropped by lieutenant of Mr.. Woodruff
| put the matter in a new light. "Mr. Wood
| ruff he said, docs not care If Governor
Roosevelt beats him. In fact, he has as
| sured the Governor that If he changes his
| mind and cares to stand for the nomina-
| ton he CWoodrufD will withdraw
| There were several rumors tonight that
| Roosevelt had at last agreed to stand for
| the nomination. These rumors probably
| arose from the fact that he had said that
! if his nomination was finally forced he
| could not decline it, but he said emphat-
| ically tonight that he would not allow
/ Mr.. Plat to present his name, and would
| fight against the nomination to the last
minute.