The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-19
ROOSEVELT FOR
VICE PRESIDENT.
He Will be Nominated Unless
Present Tide Is Stopped.
HE WILL ACCEPT THE HONOR

Senator Thurston Is Authorized For That
Statement Mckinley and Roosevelt
Buttons Have Made Their APP
pearance Latest News.
(News-Democrat Leased Wire service.l
Philadelphia, June 1S.-Unless some
means can be found to stop the present
tide of sentiment, Roosevelt, OF New
York, will undoubtedly be named the
Republican candidate for vice presi-
dency. Senator Thurston, Of Nebraska,
Is authority for the statement that
Roosevelt will accept the nomination
for vice president.
Already Mckinley and Roosevelt but
tons have made their appearance and
are being worn by delegates and others
from every section Of the country, in
cluding New York itself.
In the rush and excitement yester-
day, caused by the arrival Of each sue
cessive rumor purporting to be q posi-
tive statement Of the declaration Of this
that state delegation for Roosevelt or
the quotation Of some prominent man
|favoring his candidacy. the idea become
firmly established that the San Juan
hero had been decided upon. So strong
was this feeling that Long buttons were
taken or and the Dolliver shouters be-
came quiet.
WOULD ACCEPT.
Philadelphia, June 1s.-Ex- Secretary
Bliss, speaking with regard to his own
candidacy, said:
Il do not want to say that I will not
accept before the tender is made, for
that would be premature" he said, "but
l do say for the hundredth time, that
I hope the right man will be found for
the place and that will not be asked to
serve. On the other hand" he said,
after no little entreaty, II will not say
that If rendered the nomination l
would decline. 1 know Of no American
who has ever declined so high an office,
and 1 shall not say that 1 would do
So"
TAYLER TALKS.
Philadelphia, June misrepresentation
Tayler. of Ohio, who represents Canton
district in congress, and who is
recognized as close friend of President
Mckinley, was in the Walton lobby at
10:45 and in response to questions, said:
There is no situation 1t is Mckinley
and Roosevelt. Anyone who thinks that
will not be the ticket is on the wrong
track. I think it is settled definitely,
and l also think that the arrangement
meets with the approval Of Senator
Hanna"
COMMITTEE MEETS.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-The national
committee met at the Walton at 10
o'clock and remained in session nearly
two hours. An attempt was made to
reopen the Alabama contest cases, but
the committee refused to change its
first ruling in the case. The contest
ing delegations will therefore be barred
out Of the opening session.
NOT CHANGED.
Philadelphia, June Ex-senator Han
ma has just come out from two hours
conference with Roosevelt.
Roosevelt has not changed his orig
inal opinion" said Mr.. Hanna, who
then went to his own quarters to con-
fer with ex-senator Bliss.
FORAKER WILL TALK.
Philadelphia, June Ex-senator Fora
ker will place President Mckinley in
| nomination for the second term.
SETTLING 1T.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-At 1 D. m.
| the convention excitement reached its
height. Senator Hanna with Senator
| Lodge held a long conference with
Roosevelt in the latters quarters. Then
| Hanna returned to his own rooms,
where Bliss had been awaiting him for
| a half hour. The doors were locked and
a conference begun between Harna,
! Bliss, Wayne Plunkett, of Massachu-
setts, and Grosvenor, of Ohio. Their
decision was expected to settle the con-
test. Later Senator Fairbanks, Nc
Combs and Colonel Dick were called
and attended. Senator Hanna an
nounced to them the result of his in
terview with Roosevelt, the latter hav-
ing declared that his attitude was un-
changed and that he did not want the
nomination.
LONG SUITS.
/ Philadelphia, June 1S.-"Long men
have given up the fight" was the an
nouncement at 1880 passed around
among the delegates. Exactly who the
Massachusetts cabinet members sup
porters would swing to was not an.
nounced, but wherever they went they
disappeared from view. The buttons
For vice-president, John d. Long
were taken from the lapels of many Of
the coats that bore them. 1t was stated
at the Walton that Long had thrown
or would throw his strength to Roose
welt.
NOT CHANGED.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-Roosevelt ha,
not changed his determination in re
gard to the vice. presidential nomina
tion," said General Grosvenor, of Ohio
at 10 o'clock. The crowd who had hear,
IT announced that Roosevelt would DC
cept held its several breaths. mot en-
Bit" continued Grosvenor. He ha
been working for the place all along
and ! know It,"
HE WILL STATE.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-Roosevel
will give out a public statement at
! o'clock whi,h will be an acceptance Q
the nomination for vice-president.
will say that he did not desire 1t bu