The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-18
WITH STATE DELEGATIONS.
Every section Earnestly Pressing
Favortte sons.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-THE Massa-
chusetts delegation perfected its organiza-
ton today and also took steps TO get into
direct telephone communication with
Secretary Long, TO ascertain his wishes
concerning the vice presidential situation.
This last move was regarded as rather
significant The delegation is to man
strongly favorable TO the secretary, and
IL was believed that cooperation could
be secured from the delegations OF Maine,
New Hampshire Vermont, Connecticut
and Rhode Island, so as 10 secure prac-
tically a solid OF the seventy-eight New
England delegates.
So many candidates and possibili-
ties were in the air. however. that
a committee consisting of Messrs.
shaw. Murray and Rockwell. was
chosen to ascertain Mr. Longs
wishes as TO the presentation of
his name, II was supposed that he was at
Washington and could be reached by long
distance telephone. but later it developed
that he was at his summer home at Bing-
ham, Mass, where 1t was hoped 10 COM
munlcate with him later. The delegation
was also divided up into committees.
which started In canvassing In behalf OF
the Long candidacy.
The West virginisns are fully as de-
termined to present one Of theSr senators
as a vice presidential candidate.
Senator Scott first proposed boom
for his colleague, MIR. Elkins. but today
a strong Scott sentiment began to mani
fest itself at the West Virginia headquar-
tiers.
The Nebraska sentiment has developed
quite strongly In favor OF Senator Fair
banks for vice presidential candidacy.
Mr. Fairbanks has received the over
lures from Nebraska and other quarters
with expressions Of earnest appreciation,
but has said that he does not wish TO be
regarded as an active candidate
The California headquarters at the Col
onnade are quite unique, showing less of
bunting than OF huge boxes. baskets and
crates OF the many varieties OF fruit which
that state produces. Visitors we're made
welcome and headquarters became
rendezvous for large crowds Tho dele
CATION held several meetings during the
day, feeling its way on the vice presi-
dental question. Although no formal ac-
ton was taken at the early meetings
members OF the delegation said It was un-
likely that Irvine Scott, or any other Pa
cine coast candidate would be pressed for
the vice presidency.
Around the Oregon and Washington
headquarters Il Is said they both stand
for Bartlett Trip until a nomination is
made. His name viii be presented by
Gen. ]. NJ Ashton. OF Washington, and
the seconding speech will he made by
BESIDES
the siStceS votes % these two states
there are claimed for him, Utah. s; North
Dakota, D. South Dakota. $, and Alaska
The most interesting delegation to ar
rive today was that from Hawaii In the
party are Col. Samuel Parker. Judge A. N
kepoikai. {. u. Wilson and r. Rycro,k
The quartettc was the center Of an nd
miring crowd IN the corridors 81 the Wal
ton. There had been Considerable R,ssIn
that the delegation would not be seated
In the convention. but this was ended
when the delegates were informed h..
members OF che national committee that
two Of them would be- put on the tenn
porary roll. These VIII be Col Park,
and Judge Kepoikai they having re,etv-
ed the largest number 81 votes FOR Hello
gates. IL is understood that one os The
delegates will seek an Opportunity tn
make a speech before the convention utr-
lng the early admission ~ Hawai- 70
statehood
The Hawaians are unpleaged as In The
vice presidency. When asked whom they
favored fer second place, Col Parker said
that the delegation would vote Tor Irvine
NJ. Scott OF California, II his name Was
presented. Otherwise they had reached 10
decision.
The California delegation held another
meeting at o'clOck. IL Was definite IS fc.
ciled not g. urge the name q Coz 3dre
or irvine NJ Scott fer second place. Ard
while no formal vote WIS taken. "a gen
eraI understanding Was reached that The
eighteen votes of California wouls be raxr
for Roosevelt 10 he would permit hls rarl
to be used