Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-20
THE OHIO SITUATION
No One Seems to Exactly Un-
derstand It.
FORAKER IN EVIDENCE
HIS DECLARATION AS TO THE
ROOSEVELT RESOLUTION.
No Doubt It Will Be Offered in the
Convention and Be Passed
Without Opposition.

Senator Foraker before leaving Wash
ington last Thursday declared that he did
not attach much Importance to the re-
ports that the Hannaites did not want a
resolution of Endorsement of Roosevelt
passed through the convention. He said
he felt that the observations of Private
Secretary Dover and State Senator Patter-
son most likely did not correctly repre-
sent the views of their chief, Senator Han
ma. He said in an interview with news
paper friend that he would give the re-
ports no consideration until he had veri-
fed their correctness. If he did find out
that an effort would be made to suppress
the Roosevelt enthusiasm at the Colum-
bus convention he certainly would see to
it that his friends were given an oppor-
tunity to express their sentiments in the
convention.
Suspicion That He Was Informed.
There is suspicion that Foraker was
very well informed to Senator Hanna S
intentions when he made these expressions,
but he did not care to make a hasty ex-
preston. There was never any reason for
suspecting that Secretary Dover and Sen
ator Patterson, one OF Hannas closest
friends, did not accurately reflect the views
of the senior Ohio senator. Senator For
covered, it is said that the Hanna leaders
do intend to prevent any Endorsement of
Roosevelt which specifically declares for
his denomination and reelection. This In
spires him to the declaration that he will
use his individual power to see that such
resolution is presented to the conven-
ton and an opportunity be given to vote
on it. He also adds that he has no ooupt
as to the fate of the resolution.
Those in Washington familiar with Ohio
politics do not pretend to understand the
situation. Those who, are in position 10
make confidential inquiries in the right
quarters seem to be no better informed.
They are at sea as to the reason Mr.. Hanna
has for shelving the Roosevelt resolution.
A Suggestion as to Herrick.
Before leaving, Senator Foraker, in dis
cussing the matter. said he could see no
reason for the contemplated action, unless
1t was in some way in the interest of Mr..
Herrick and his gubernatorial candidacy.
He could not quite make the application
clear, he said even in his own mind, but
thought IT was of great significance that
Mr.. Mo1loy, the manager for Mr.. Herr1ck,
was the most active in SuppreSSing the res
olution. 1t did not seem likely that this
suppression could be in the interest of a
vice presidential candidacy on the part of
Mr.. Herrick. That Is much talked about In
Ohio. No one can point out how this sup
preston would help that. 1t is vaguely
suggested that Mr. Herrick has even higher
aspirations and is one of those who think
that the Roosevelt strength will wane and
that the party will be looking for another
man in a year. If there should be such a
state of affairs it would naturally turn to
the aggressive young man who had just
been triumphantly elected governor of the
buckeye state. That this should be any
more than the slightest gossip seems un-
likely.
What the Fact Is.
The fact apparently remains that Mr..
Hanna, Mr.. Herrick and their friends do
not want Roosevelt Endorsed at the Ohio
state convention. Such an omission seems
to be necessary for their political comfort
and happiness. Therefore along comes Bad
Boy Foraker, with his sharp stick, to stir
up trouble. 1t really is of no special conse-
quence to him, at least he says SO. He is
safely in for six years. This is Mr.. Han
mas fight. Foraker Is for him. His friends
are for him. Also they are for Herrick
for governor. They were a bit reluctant
about SO declaring, but after George B.
Cox had spoken his conviction there was
cannot resist the temptation Of prodding
the managers of the convention with his
Roosevelt resolution. According to his own
expressions he is doing this without any
regard to the political problem involved.
In fact, he Saiu he did not know what that
problem was, If there was any. Perhaps he
does now, and perhaps he is just having
fun