Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
To Stem the Tide of the Ohio
Republicans.
AS TO ENDORSEMENT
QUESTION TO BE SOLVED IN THE
STATE CONVENTION.
Expression Of Opinion From Many Re
publican Chairmen of State Com
mittees Obtained.

Senator Hanna's attempt to stem the tide
of Endorsement Of President Roosevelt's
nomination continues to be the absorbing
topic among republican politicians Moth
ing in recent months has caused much
gossip and speculation as the outspoken in
tention of the chairman of the republican
national committee to prevent his own state
following the example set by other states
in indorsing President Roosevelt for the
presidential candidacy.
Both Senator Hanna and Senator Fora
ker have now declared themselves on this
question. each defying the other, and the
issue thus joined will have to be solved in
the state convention. which meets in Co
lumbus next week. The opponents OF Pres
ident Roosevelt in the east are encouraging
Senator Hanna to persist in his opposition
to Endorsement, and this has the enect or
arousing the friends Of the President to re-
newed efforts in his behalf and more
stubborn determination that no slight shall
be put upon him by the buckeye state con-
vention.
Senator Hanna is supposed to be in alb
soute control of the convention this year.
The legislature to be elected this fall will
deal with his senatorial fortunes, and this
is Hanna year. In Ohio. according to the
custom of the republicans in that state.
Senator Hanna therefore, will name the
candidates to be nominated on the state
ticket. and is supposed to control all the
delegations
For forms sake, however his colleague.
Senator Foraker, will be permanent chair
man of the convention and Representative
Grosvenor chairman of the committee on
resolutions. unless Senator Hanna decides
to overturn precedent and absolutely take
control of those places for his own friends.
The presence of these two men in the
convention assures the offering of the RESP
luton of Endorsement. 1t will get before
the convention in some way, and will have
a hearing and vote; there is no doubt
about that. it is said. Senator Foraker is
a good talker and he will make a supreme
effort in behalf of the resolution of indorse-
ment. 1t will then come to be disclosed In
a vote whether Senator Hanna can control
the delegations as against the Roosevelt
sentiment of the state or not
Chairmen Of State Committees.
The New York World sent kilograms to
a number of chairmen of republican state
committees. asking their views upon the
candidacy Of President Roosevelt and the
Endorsement of their respective states. The
replies of the chairmen were as follows
New York-'The last convention Of the
republican party Endorsed Roosevelt's ad-
ministration and pledged him support in
1904. Up to this time there Is no reason
why that pledge should not be fulfilled"
California-'The sentiment Of California
is certainly very strongly for Presi-
dent Roosevelt who created an extremely
favorable impression during his recent brief
visit. l know of no reason why that senti-
ment should not dominate in future"
Naturalization is for Charles w. Fair
banks for President in 1904, and she will
never surrender.
Michigan-'No more state conventions
will be held in Michigan this year. The
February convention placed Michigans
support for Roosevelt in 1904. This solution
meets with universal approval"
Maine-"Unless there should be radical
change in the policy of the administration,
in my judgment the republicans Of Maine
will with practical unanimity support Presi-
dent Roosevelt for nomination. The Presi-
dent is exceedingly popular with the rank
and file of all political parties in Maine.
Ctah-"The republican state convention
in Utah last September by unanimous vote
Endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for President
in 1904. No state convention this year"
neSSee-"TenneSSeeans do not wish to
take part IN Ohio politics on this subject.
Sentiment is unanimous as it now stands
in Tennessee for the nomination Of Roose-
Welt for President. My Judgment Is that
Tennessee will and should instruct for
him."
Kentucky-"I think Kentucky will indorse
the President for election at the coming
state convention at Louisville, July 10"
Kansas-"Regardless of the outcome of
the controversy in Ohio, Kansas repub-
licans should and will hold an early con-
vention and give an unequivocal instruc-
ton for Roosevelt"
Colorado see no improperly in any
state indorsing Roosevelt at this time
Colorado will indorse him on every occa-
sion and be solid for him in 1901"
Wyoming-"Roosevelt Is stronger in the
west than any other possible candidate
Wyoming republicans indorse his admin
istration and unanimously favor his nom
nation"
Georgia'S state chairman liked Hanna
and Roosevelt both. and the head Of the
Lilly Whites In Alabama favored any
body but Roosevelt.