The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17

breach between Senator Hanna and Senator
Platt, though perhaps little soreness ex-
lists. The New York senator does not want
any interference in New York by the chair
man of the Republican national committee
When Bliss was first put forward for the
second place IT was well known that he was
backed by Hanna Bliss has never been
favorite with Platt, and that was the be-
ginning. There is yet lingering belief that
if New York would come solidly forward
for Bliss he could be induced to accept.
This, however, is not likely, and the belief
is general that Platt stands in the way.
The illusions which Hanna has made to
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff form
other source of irritation, and probably the
manner in which the Ohio senator received
the announcement Of Odelfs candidacy con-
tributed to the unpleasant feeling already
engendered between the two leaders If
New York decides to present Odell 1t Is said
that he will have the solid delegation be-
hind him, although the Woodruff boomers
claim a majority for their man. Another
New York suggestion is Gen. Francis
Greene, and his name was suggested to
Senator Hanna to-day by one Of the men
supposed to be working for Woodruff.
'Is Greene a candidate?" asked Hanna,
and that was all there was to it. So until
New York speaks she will continue to be
the center of interest.
NEITHER WANTS WOODRUFF.
Tonight the situation In New York is
just this: They want the vice presidency.
Senator Platt does not want Bliss because
he believes his selection would be vic
tory for Hanna In New York. Bliss and
Hanna do not want Odell because it would
be an absolute surrender to Platt. Neither
wants Woodruff. Platt is not fully deter
mined about Oden and the delegation may
General Greene.
Meanwhile the friends of the other cam
didates have not been inactive. The hard
est kind Of work is being done for Repre-
resentative Dolliver. The Iowa candidate
arrived this afternoon. The Iowa delega-
ton is here and has decided to present
Delivers name. Lafayette Young, editor
of the Des Moines Capitol. having been
selected to make the nominating speech.
Mr. Dolliver is not talking. He says his
position is such that 1t does not justify
him in saying anything further than that
he is gratified at the cordiality with which
Mr.. Burton, who heads the Kansas dele
cation, says the suggestion of Dolliver
has been we'll received in that State.
Representative Hill, of Connecticut. is
one of the earnest Dolliver workers.
He said tonight: -Four years ago the
presidential ticket had ninety-five major
ity in the Electoral College. If we lose
any 1t will be the twenty votes in Mary
land and Kentucky. Where will the bulk of
the votes come from to make up this loss
If it should occur? There are three in
Wyoming, four in South Dakota, ten in
Kansas and four in Washington. and Dolli-
yer is the man most likely to have an in
fuence on these States as a candidate for
from west of the Mississippi. We do not
need any one to carry States in the East.
New York is absolutely safe If Bryan is
nominated. and so we should look to the
West If we want to strengthen the ticket"
BLISS SAYS mo-
Bliss talk continues in spite of the re-
peated assertions of Mr. Bliss himself. SUD-
plemented by the statement of Senator
Hanna that he would no longer be con-
sidered a candidate. Mr.. Bliss himself ar
rived to-day and said there was nothing
to add to what he has said before West
ern men who came in contact with Mr..
Bliss when he was secretary of the inter
ior insist that he would be very strong
throughout their section. Representative
Cannon. who heads the Illinois delegation.
rom arlx rod -
candidate to nominate If he will accent. y
A similar remark was made by Senator
Gallinger. of New Hampshire, who is at
the head of the delegation from his State.
He said: 81 suppose New England will vote
pretty generally for Secretary Long. / NAV
do SO myself. but there is really no politics
iE nominating a man from Massachusetts.
All the New England States are safe. Bliss
would be the best man."
But how about his repeated declina-
tions?" he was asked.
well. they may prevent his being nomi-
mated. I really do not know" was the re-
ply.
1t was suggested to Senator Gallinger
that there might be a concentration on
Fairbanks. and he said: THAT would be
man TO strengthen the ticket. he ought to
come from New York or Indiana. Both
have always been hard States to carry"
There has not been much said about Sem
ator Fairbanks to-day. though there is still
a possibility that he will be named. Sena-
tor Hanna declares he does not even know
what Senator Fairbanks thinks about IT.
but believes he does not want the nomina.
ton.
There is still an air OF mystery around
the candidacy Of Secretary Long. A per.
sistent belief is apparent that he is the man
favored by the administration-that is. the
card up the sleeve Of Senator Hanna, and
is to be played at the proper time. The
chief difficulty seems to be that many dele.
gates are now searching for a man who
will add strength to the ticket in certain To-
calities. and Secretary Long can claim nc
such qualifications. 1t is said he will no,
be pressed by the friends of the admins.
tration unless the indications are propitious
and until after it is developed that certain
| other candidates are not available. This
talk goes still to the effect that If Long Is
the administration card, the fact will no,
be shown until after New York has had ar
opportunity to determine what she will do
The Pacific coast Is determined to make
itself heard in the convention. California
and the mountain States are keeping the