The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-12
IN Spite Of Rumors Il Is Said His Name Is
No Longer Being Considered
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR wOOURuFFs CASE.
Politicians % Not Consider Ms Candidacy Ssrl-
ousy- Republican Leaders Arc Talking About
Congressman sherman for ihs Place.

Washington, April 12.-Mr. Cornelius
N. Bliss is not TO be the Republican
nominee for the vice presidency. This
announcement is made upon the highest
authority, and is based upon the final
determination OF Mr.. Bliss not TO allow
his name to be presented at the Repub-
lican National convention at Philadel-
phia in June. Within the last few days
Mr.. Bliss made this ultimatum known
10 the Republican leaders, and il has
been accepted. His name will be no
longer considered i'm the party councils.
strong as the temptation might be TO
force the, nomination on him.
This determination has been received
with great regret, not only by the Re-
publican leaders in Washington, but
from all over the country. for n is ac-
knowledged that had Mr. Bliss consent
ed to allow his name TO be presented
To the convention, he could have had
the nomination by reclamation. Mr.
Bliss. in arriving at Ghis conclusion. has
been Influenced by the same reasons
which prompted his retirement from
the cabinet some time ago, and these
personal reasons still make him disin-
clined to re-enter political life.
ROOSEVELT ALSO OUT.
Despite the rumors that Gov. Roose-
welt is being considered for the nomina-
ton. II can be stated on the same high
authority that his name is not now be-
mg considered. and that he. too Is out
of the race. While It is conceded that
Gov. Roosevelt wo1ld bring strength
TO the ticket in some sections OF the
country, there Is strong feeling
against him in certain circles, especial
ly in New York city.
The investigation of the State Trust
Company through unusual channels,in-
stead OF by the regular state officials.
has left sores that will be long time
healing. and has made enemies for
Roosevelt that will not aid in his fur-
. ther political advancement at this time.
The fact. also. that Roosevelt has fire.
quently volunteered his refusal or the
nomination has weight and is taken
by the party managers to mean what
ne says. Gov. Roosevelt. IL is believed,
will be spared the necessity OF further
declining the vice presidency
Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff cannot probably
secure the entire vote OF the New YORK
delegation at the Philadelphia conven-
tion. He may. and doubtless will, Sc
cure many OF the delegates from that
state but IL is now practically certain
that there will be some votes in the
delegation for another New Yorker
NOT SERIOUSLY, Y,CONSIDERED.
The Republican leaders here do not
consider Woodruff seriously in connec-
ton with the nomination. and he has
been told this second time within the
last two or three days. woodruff 8 abil-
iiy. energy and party services are fully
appreciated, but there is a general feel
ing that he is not entitled 10 20 large a
reward yet as the vice presidential
nomination.
The fact that these three New York
Republicans are now out or considera-
tion SD far as the vice presidential
nomination is concerned does not mean
that the nomination of New York
man for vice president II out of the
question IL only clears theN field for
consideration of names OF other lead
ing New York Republicans, for II Is
conceded by political leaders here from
all sections that New York state should
have the candidate.
NAMES CONSIDERED.
The names OF several New Yorkers
are now being considered and
their fitness tested with view of unit
ing upon one who will not only be sat
isfactory TO New York. but to the dele
gates from the country at large.
The man now being talked about ip
the highest councils of the party Is
James Schoolcraft sherman of Utica,
NOW a member Of the house OF repre-
sentatives from the Twenty fifth dis
trct of New York. Mr.. Sherman Is
one OF the leaders In the House. and
not only exceedingly popular I'm his
district and throughout New York but
is we'll and favorably known through
out the entire country. His experience
On the House. II is urged. fits him for
the duties of vice president and the
suggestion of his name has been well
received by many New Workers here.
Senator Platt refused to discuss the
subject of the vice prefrdency. He said
that Mr.. Bliss had not made any an
nouncement of his wishes to the Re-
publican leaders in New York state.
The senator said:
IT refuse to talk about the consider
alton OF Mr.. Sherman's name for vice
president, but | will say that Mr.. Sher-
man Is to be the permanent chairman
OF the New York State convention"