The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-17
viii srAno ON HIS RECORD.
Roo ssvs't tfNiII Not Be Influenced IN
Federal Appointments.

A sueciaI from washington sa:s
President Rooseve,' has dennhely
and pcsitively. though unotilcially,
stated his position relative to tho re-
pub. ran nomination in 1904. He will
make no fight for the honor. but il
the people of the United States show
their approval of his course during
the three and half years that he oc-
cupies the position as chief magis-
trate of the land by placing his name
at the head of the next republican
national ticket, he will be extremely
grateful and will not decline,
TIE president announced this as
his attitude yesterday during an inter
view with several representative re-
publicans from South Carolina.
Mr.. Roosevelt went further and
stated that If he had to pander to
any political clique combination or
movement he did not want the nomi.
nation and would not give a rap for
it. emphasizing his feelings in the
matter by swapping his fingers as he
spoke.
The South Carolina leaders who
called on the president were John G.
Capers, United States district attor-
ney and republican national commit.
teeman for South Carolina. j. F. En.
sor. postmaster of Columbia, and DR..
w. =. Clayton, chief deputy marshal
for the district of South Carolina.
The conversation leading to this ex-
preston by Mr. Roosevelt bore upon
the strong endorsement of Mr. Blaloclt
for the position Of collector for inter
nal revenues. II was assorted that
President Mckinley had decided to
appoint Mr.. Blalock and that it was
the purpose of Mr.. Roosevelt to carry
out the intention of his predecessor.
Subsequently the president heard a
report concerning Mr.. Blalock's con
duct while sojourning in the national
capital which greatly displeased him.
When the South Carolina delegation
called at the White House yesterday
the president explained to them the
nature of the allegations against Mr.
Blalock. which it is said. amounted
to nothing more than he and his
friends had INDUCED in conviviality.
1t was about at this point that the
president stated his position with ref
erence to the campaign of 1904.
II am going to select the best men
for public positions" he is quoted By
one of the gentlemen present as say
ing; men appointed to high public
places must be high in morals and
many other respects. II the American
people care to show the approval Of
my course as president during the
three years and half have to serve
by placing me at the head of the re-.
publican ticket of 1904. ! should feel
deeply grateful. 1t would be an honor
it would be difficult for any man t.
decline.
But if | have to pander to any
clique. combinations or movements for
their approval, / would not give rap
of my finger for it, or for a nomina.
tion under such circumstances. My in
dorsement must come from the people
of the country
Those who heard President Roose-
welt make this utterance say they
were impressed by his evident ear
'nestness and are doubtful if they can
secure the collectorship for Mr. Bia
lock. although he had pracI.
cally been named for the place Per
sons high in political life here arc
being daily convinced by the presi-
dent that he is not running the high
Office he hold with any sort of view
OF controlling the republican machii-
cry in 1904.