New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-02
LABOR FOR ROOSEVELT.
HIS POLICY COMMENDED.
President Nay Take Radical Action
IN DeLazcare Political Fight.
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Washington Oct. Recommendations Of Presi-
dent Roosevelts attitude on the labor question
outlined in his decision in the Miller case
are being received at the White House. No
criticisms have arrived. The Presidents att
tude is regarded as correct by consecutive Ia
bor leaders who say Nj Roosevelt has proved
himself the best friend OF organized labor that
has ever occupied the White House. While the
statement issued last night by the executive
council Of the American Federation OF Labor
was natural consequence OF the conference at
the White House the evening before. its opti-
ustic view Of labor matters in general and it's
entire lack OF hostility toward the attitude OF
the President in the Miller case are universally
Interpreted as an acceptance OF the doctrine
that unionism cannot hope TO become absolute
in the government departments, and therefore
attention is directed by the council from these
70 the industries Of the country at large. Presi-
dent Roosevelt consistently refuses to make ran
dom statements on the subject. referring all
questioners to his official utterances.
MR.. FAIRBANKS NOT \ CANDIDATE.
With the call Of Representative Hemenway
at the White House to-day. the Fairbanks
Presidential boom seems to have received its
final puncture, and the announcement was also
made that the Senator will not even be a can
didate for Vice President Mr.. Hemenway, who
IS slated to occupy prominent place on the
floor Of the House. and who is also close
friend Of Senator Fairbanks, said positively that
the Senator is not a candidate for either Office
While the Republicans Of Indiana are for Fair
banks for anything he wants" said Mr.. Fenen-
way. and would support him, as they have the
greatest confidence IN him, they are particu-
larry sure that he does not want to Re Vice
President. As for the Presidency. Indiana Re
publicans are for the nomination OF Roosevelt
I'D ooT mar a
other State as his running mate. and they be-
ueve such z ticket will be elected Indiana can
be counted on to contribute trs electoral vote
70 such q ticket"
Representative Hemenway IS in favor Of an
investigation Of the Postoffice Department by
Congress This investigation, in his opinion
should be made by the majority in Congress.
and should comprehend the whole postal service
Mr.. Hemenway's belief IS said TO be shared by
President Roosevelt. II taking this position
attention is called 70 the fact that the present
investigation under Mr. Brtstow has touched
nothing but the divisions in the bureau pre-
sided over by the First Assistant Postmaster
General anc few sporadic cases outside. There
is not the slightest disposition to question the
tho-oughness OF the investigation made by Mr..
Bristow. but. with the results OF that tnvesu-
cation before the country It is argued that there
may De a we'll founded and general demand
for ar investigation OF the other branches Of
the postal service. This work would naturally
devolve on Congress. and could De accomplished
through a committee.
WANTS HARMONY IN DELAWARE.
President Roosevelt to-day took up the Della
ware political situation with the determination
20 go into the matter thoroughly before acting.
The question Immediately before him IS that Of
selecting 4 United States District Attorney. to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation Of
William NJ Byrue but II is reported that he
may this time take some radical action which
will bring about a settlement of the long ex-
lstinE quarrel Between the Republican factions,
passing on several phases OF the situation while
he is deciding the case Of the United States At
tOrney.
The President had a conference to-day with
Senators Alice and Ball. He tried 10 have them
agree or a man 10 I'LL the vacancy, but again
they failed TO get anywhere near an agreement.
Senator Alice. the leader Of the Addicks Repup-
leans. presented the name of Walter II. Hayes,
o. Wilmington, While Senator Ball. the leader OF
the anti-Addicks element, presented the nIUe OF
John 2. Neilds of Wilmington Mr.. Nellds IS
row acting al District Attorney under the ap-
potntment Of the United States Judge The
President, It is understood, has given the two
Senators to understand thar he wants 70 see
harmony. IF there can be no agreement by the
two Senators the President may settle tLis case
without regard to their views.
The conference was not q 'ong one. and Is u
derstood 10 have been more Ii-hy than such
Miss Todd. the dismissed postmaster, vas
brought up. could not be learned from the two
Senators, who left the White House toCt tier.
They agreed that it was best 70 say nothing
for publication. and they stuck 20 their agree
ment. Regarding the case Of Miss Todd, Il IS
known that Senator Alice tal-S RACK on the
agreement reached that he should distribute the
state patronage in Kent and Sussex counties
and Senator Ball that IN Newcastle. As Miss
Todd was not a resident Of Newcastle. Senator
Alice holds that Senator Ball has ID reason 70
interfere.
MANY CALLERS At WHITE HOUSE.
Among the callers on the President to-day vas
Mrs Margaret Ship. widow Of Lieutenant VIII
lam c. shipp Of the 10th Cavalry, who was
killed while leading his men in the charge az
san Juan Hill Mrs. Ship was presented 10 the
President by ex-senator P-itchard, Of North
Carolina, now an Associate Justice OF the Su-
prer7e Court OF tie District Of Columbia. She
wants - be postmaster q LtncoInto-. y. c. The
present postmaster IS 2. a Barley. and he
has the backing Of the Republican state organ
ization. Speaking TO Mrs. Ship Of her husband
the President said. He took breakfast with ne
+ba roorning he was killed He was every inch a
b~s~e and good man" The President had taken
dinner with Lieutenant Ship and q party Of
officers the day before the battle No decision
as 70 the Lincolnton postmastershtp mas been
reached by the President, and none Will be for
z time
Offices Ambassador and Mrs Chariemagne
Tower raid their respects 10 the President, pre-
paratory TO their departure for Berlin Consul
General Skinner who will soon start for Abys-
sfnia for the purpose Of negotiating treaty
with King Nenelek. was presented 10 the Presi-
dent by Assistant Secretary LOOMS. Sena tor
SrAr-srr Of Nevada sOuEht an audience with
ne President TO congratulate him on his labor
IL which the Senator characterized as the
rev- declaration IF Independence" Senator
Stewart also discussed with the President the
proposed investigation Of the Indian Territory