The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-01
If He Wins 1t Senator
Stewart Declares He
viii BeImmOrtaI.
FAIRBANKS OUT OF RACE
Indiana Senator No Longer
Candidate for Presidency.
PoStmasterShip Fight.

gratuIations and Communications. as we'll
as criticism, from many sources for mis-
attitude regarding organized labor and
the open shop" It is known a number
OF his callers in the last two days have
commended his course in strong terms.
Senator Stewart of Nevads was
White House caller this morning he
discussed the labor question with the
President. and approved his action
Il told him that IL he wins the fight
| he now has on his hands he will be i'm
mortal" said Senator Stewart If g.
/ 100000 OF men are able to control co.
100000 of people. the death of the Re
public is at hand
The President has begun a fight for
the Declaration Of independence, and the
crisis we are approaching is the great
est that has confronted the country
since the Republic was formed II the
President backs down from this stand
we will have a battle TO the death be-
tween the forces of union labor and the
/
to labor and live as they please Blood
shed viii follow.
If the President stands firm in the
position he has taken, he will be re-
elected; II he backs down. he will be
beaten"
Roosevelt in Indiana.
! Following conference with Presi-
dent Roosevelt this morning. Repre-
sentative Hemenway. OF Indiana, made
the significant statement that Presi-
dent Roosevelt would be nominated
! and elected, thus making it clear
that Indiana attaches no hope whatever
OF accomplishing anything for Senator
Fairbanks
! Mr.. Hemenway's attitude amounts TO
a withdrawal OF Senator Fairbanks
candidacy. He said furthermore that
Senator Fairbanks was in no sense a
candidate for the Vice Presidency.
Much importance is attached 10 Mr.
Hemenway's position in this matter.
as he is high up in the Republican
councils of his State.
Lincolnton Postofhce.
President Roosevelt has before him
papers relative 20 the appointment OF a
| postmaster at Lincolnton. n. c. There
is hot contest over this appointment
between Postmaster A. L. Barclay, who
is seeking another term, and Mrs Mar
garet Shipp. widow of Lieut. w. e
shipp. who was killed at san Juan Hill,
near Mr.. Roosevelt.
National Committeeman Robinson fav-
ors Mrs. Shipp and State Chairman Roll
lins seeks to have Barclay reappointed
Both will come 10 Washington to get the
ear OF the President.
This morning Mrs. Shipp was at the
White House, and was presented TO the
President by Judge Pritchard, who is
taking no part in the contest, however
The President has not yet indicated
whom he viii appoint. II has been
predicted Mrs. Shipp would get the
place.
The night before the battle OF San
Juan. Lieutenant Shipp shared his sup
per with Mr.. Roosevelt, and
morning of the battle Mr.. +
shared his breakfast with him
as comrades in arms the two N.
brought close to each other. anc re-sis
is that Mrs. Shipp stands an e.
chance OF the position.
California Sure for Presid-
W R. Bacon. Of Los Angeles. Co..
among the callers on the President this
me- rning He is prominent attorney OF
California and his call was one OF per-
sonal friendship. He says California viii
give the President from 50.eO0 to $4,000
majority He says Hearst would have
no strength in that State. and 1t is
doubtful If he could get the delegation
4 TO the national convention.
Senator Proctor of Vermont was an
early morning caller. He visited the
President merely to pay his respects and
TO make an appolntment for his col
league. senator Dillingham;. who desired
TO confer with Mr. Roosevelt today on
Alaskan affairs. which he. with other
n:ombers of a special committee on that
1 Territory. has been Investigating
Secretary George U. Young OF the
Arizona Republican State Central Com
mittee. called to pay his respects. He
assured the President OF the strength OF
Roosevelt sentiment in Arizona.
Senator Clark. % Wyoming. called IN
the course OF the morning 20 greet the
President. but disclaimed having ans
business of Importance with him.
Other Distinguished Callers.
The Hon. Horace n. Allen. United
States minister TO Korea. called on
President Roosevelt last evening. aIong
with Hon William w. Rockhill. director
OF the Bureau OF American Republics
4 Mr.. Allen is home on leave Of absence.