St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-06-20
SENATOR EDWARD 0. wOLCOTT.

Photo by Bell.
SENATOR EDWARD 0. WOLCOTT.
Temporary chairman of the Republica
national convention
Yesterday was a day of conferences 0
the vice presidential situation. Begin
ming with a gathering in the room o
Governor Roosevelt, it was continue,
in the rooms Of Senator Hanna later
when nearly all the leaders in the city
Were from time to time in conference
with the chairman of the national com
mittee. When the last man had disap-
peared Senator Hanna looked weary. but
satisfied He was ready to announce
that Governor Roosevelt would not be
nominated; that the men who were 60
ing to make the nomination would ac-
cept the declaration of Roosevelt made
during the day, and supplemental Of
more emphatic declarations made some
time ago, as final, and would not force
the nomination upon him. Among the
last men to see Senator Hanna were
Chairman Odel of the New York COM
mittee and L. E. Quigg, who discussed
the situation at great length. 1t was
with these men that Senator Hanna
labored. He told them that six weeks
ago Roosevelt was wanted as a vice
presidential candidate. He and other
warm friends of the administration be-
NeVed he would be a very satisfactory
candidate. The bare suggestion brought
out protest from Roosevelt, a declara-
ton in emphatic terms that he would not
accept the place. After this declaration
had been reiterated several times 1t was
taken up by Senator Plat, who pub
lfcally announced that Governor Roose-
welt was not to be considered as a vice
presidential candidate. Then other
candidates appeared and in a dignified
manner their interests were put forward
by their friends throughout the coun
try.
This plain talk from Senator Hanna
cleared up what had been in doubt all
day. 1t was evident that Hanna was
not going to lie down. 1t was a distinct
show of fight and signal to the friends
of the administration that opposition to
forcing Roosevelt upon the ticket against
his will would meet with favor. This
tip did not circulate until quite late in
the evening, but the effect was soon an
parent. There were many real friends |
of Roosevelt who accepted his declara-
ton as absolutely voicing his wish. If
changed the current of talk and men
who were confident "a hours ago that
RooseVelts nomination was a foreeone |
conclusion began asking: "Well, who |
will it be?"
Inc answer was generally John D. |
Long of Massachusetts. At once dele
gates began to reason that Long must
De perfectly satisfactory to the admins
tration Of which he is a part. or he
would not be a candidate for the place
This idea received encouragement in
quarters which made the Massachusetts
man prime favorite.
YEsTERDAY's DEsPATCmEs.
During the day occasional bulletins
OF the convention were received at
the Metropolitan stock exchange
and we give them herewith:
Philadelphia, June 10, 1000 a. m.
Stillman F. Kelley, delegate from the
eighth Massachusetts, wires home to
his friends, II confidently predict the
nomination of John D. Long for vice.
president"
10 80 a. m. The convention con.
terences on the subject of the repub-
lican platform met this forenoon and
the outline as presented was APPROX.
ed and several additions made,
Senator Fairbanks is expected to be
Chairman OF the platform committee.
HOO a. m. 1t is announced that
Bryan will not tour the country in
the coming campaign as 10 1896 as
a result of a conference between
democratic leaders.
II 05 p. m. Convention opened
and Gov. Roosevelt has just entered
the hall arm in arm with Senator
Depew. The audience are wild with
enthusiasm. A canvass made last
night shows that Roosevelt can
easily be nominated for vice. president.
LOO p. m. Senator Hanna made
the opening speech and introduced
Senator Wolcott, the temporary
chairman. His speech was wildly
applauded. Recognition OF Govern
or Taylor OF Kentucky" called out
bursts or applause.
300 p. m. Theconvention has adj