Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18

mist dissolved toward evening, the
news of what had been happening be-
hind closed doors in the rooms of the
leaders became nolsed about and the
hotel Hobbies became animated. The
situation with reference to the man
who is to stand with Mckinley in the
coming fight SUDDENLY grew
Interesting and Exciting.
A real clash in which party leaders
were to struggle for mastery was immi-
nent, was clearly outlined. Governor
Roosevelt, whose dashing career and
captivating personality appeal to the
Imagination of men suddenly doomed
up on the horizon as the most formid-
able candidate for the Vice Presidential
nomination. Ever since the Republi-
can clans have begun to gather here
Roosevelt has been hanging over the
convention like the shadow of the man
on horseback. His appearance in the
corridors of the hotels thus far, has
been the only thing which has stirred
the crowds to their depths. He alone
has uncorked the enthusiasm and in
spired a cheer. To-day when he enter
ed the Walton, picturesque and com
handing, wearing the SLOUGH hat which
has been his only head gear since he
returned from Cuba, the crowds rose
at him and eddied about him like a
swirling tide in their eagerness to
greet him. The rank and file have only
been deferred from proclaiming him as
their choice from the very first by his
repeated announcement that he not a
candidate. To-day New York and
Pennsylvania, the former with 70 and
the latter with GA delegates threw his
banner TO the breeze. The effect was
magical. The rush TO his standard re-
sembled the jumping Of needles to the
side of a magnet. The light of some
OF the stars OF the lesser magnitude
like Irving Scott, of California; Judge
Trip, of South Dakota; Lieut.. Gov
n Woodruff, of New York, went
out with his appearance.
Badges with the ~vignettes of Mckinley
and Roosevelt appeared in profusion.
This fact alone was accepted as evidences
that the plan to stampede the convention
TO Roosevelt had never been abandoned.
Whether Roosevelt will permit himself
to be named is yet by no means certain.
Hanna, Allison, Fairbanks and other
astute managers who are in the confidence
of the President, it is contended. took
Roosevelt at his word when he announced
that under no circumstances would he be
a candidate. If the nomination was TO
go to New York, where it admittedly
logically belongs, they desired Bliss. But
Plat had declared against Bliss, and
Hanna would not accept Woodruff. Upon
this rock
The Two Leaders Split.
Meanwhile the other candidates were en-
Outraged TO shy their castors into the
ring. Long, Deliver and all the rest
were brought forward. although it was
always realized that if only the Presi-
dents wishes or choice was known his
preference would probably be respected.
1t was in such situation to-day that Platt.
with the backing OF the Pennsylvania
delegation, started afresh to press the
nomination of Roosevelt. What Governor
Roosevelt will 10 is problematical, so is
Hanna's course. Tonight Hanna, ALI
son. Foraker, Fairbanks and other warm
friends of the administration are dining
at the residence of Clement A. Griscom.
and Wolcotts Quay and others dined at
the residence OF Ex-Governor Bunn, Of
Idaho, who now lives in this city. Upon
the result of these two dinners and the