Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

touch with the sentiment of the state. Mr..
Roberts shortly before coming here went
over the state and talked with leading re-
publicans and business men everywhere.
II find" said Mr.. Gates to a Star report
er, mo discussion anywhere OF any candt-
date for the nomination except President
Mr.. Roosevelt, having seen him. and they
like what he has done. In our state con.
vention we have declared for him and
that declaration holds good today"
president Roosevelt is the choice Of Con-
necticut," said Lieut.. GOV. Roberts. "Es-
pecially among the workingmen Of the state
he is very strong. / do not believe there
has been any change of sentiment In that
regard. There may be isolated cases IN
which some one does not like him because
Of some personal reason. A few days ago
went through the eastern part of the state
and, in view of the discussion in the news
papers recently concerning Mr.. Roosevelt s
candidacy, 1 asked concerning any possible
change of sentiment, but found none"
In California Talk Of Only One.
National Committeeman Van Vleet of
California was very much surprised that
any one should think there was necessity
for questioning the denomination of Roose-
velt.
''In California said Mr.. Van Vleet,
there is talk of no one but Roosevelt. Our
people admire his strength of character, his
absolute fearlessness and his determination
to do what is right, no matter whose toes
are stepped upon.
II have seen no Indication whatever Of
detection on the part Of republicans toward
his denomination. His strength is increaS-
ing rather than diminishing
Will Sweep New York.
The commanding form of ex-senator
Frank Hiscock of New York, who was a
familiar figure daily in the lobby OF the Ar
lington ten years ago. was conspicuous to-
day in the crowd. The big New Yorker
found many old friends and acquaintances
in the throng of politicians.
Roosevelt not carry New York;" he re-
peated. "Pish, tush! Roosevelt will sweep
the state, and can get more votes tomor-
row by many thousands than any demo-
cratic candidate that could be named.
There is no question of New York being
found safe in the republican column if
Roosevelt is renominated."
Mr.. Kerens Loyal to the Party.
National Committeeman Richard c.
Kerens of Missouri. when asked for his
opinion as to the denomination Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, said
You can hardly expect me to launch
forth into any discussion of that subject
prior to the action of the national bodies
l am republican first and last, and have
been so all my life I have served four
terms as member of the national execu-
i've committee. Consequently I am for
the success of the republican party and a
continuation of the prosperity the coun-
try is now enjoying"
Mr.. KerenS said he had nothing further
to say at this time.
No One but Roosevelt in Iowa.
National Committeeman Hunt of Iowa
said:
out our way no one else Is talked
about except Roosevelt. Why all this dis
cussfon down here? The people will re-
nominate him, of course"
Can Count North Dakota.
National Committeeman Mckenzie of
North Dakota said:
Count our state as favoring Roose-
velts denomination and promising a
great big majority for the republican
ticket at the polls"
Not Peep Against Roosevelt.
National Committeeman G. E. Bowden of
Virginia exclaimed, why, have not heard
a peep much less a loud voice, against
Roosevelt's nomination. We are all keart-
lily for him in Virginia.
Attitude of the District.
National Committeeman NJ NJ. Parker Of
the District Of Columbia remarked II am
not only heartily in favor of President
Roosevelt's nomination, but ap confident
that the District delegation to the conven-
ton will be solid on that question"
New Hampshire's Position Stated.
National Committeeman Gallnger of
New Hampshire: 1.-The delegation from my
state has already been instructed for Presi-
dent Roosevelt, and the members thereof
of course, represent the sentiments in that
regard of the republican party of the
state"
Not Dissent From Louisiana.
National Committee Lewis s. Clark OF
Louisiana said: There will not be dis
senting voice In the Louisiana delegation
to the nominating convention. AS a mat
ter of fact, the republicans Of my state are
almost unit in favor of Presidents Roose-
yelt'S nomination.
Disappointment Over Patronage.
National Committeeman Turley of Mis-
sissippi: There is a strong feeling against
the nomination of President Roosevelt in
my state at present. due. chiefly. to the
fact that he has appointed as referee in all
disagreements about patronage a democrat
to that important position. While 1 am
talking at long range. my opinion now is
that the Mississippi delegation to the ma
tional nominating convention will be cast
against Mr. Roosevelt. AS for myself, Mr..
Roosevelt, if nominated, will receive my
loyal support.
Assurance From Texas.
National Committeeman Hawley of Texas
came this morning.
Texas for Roosevelt?' asked Star re-
porter. '''.-.--
why. not only Texas but the whole
country said Mr.. Hawley.
ALI One Way in Colorado.
National CommitteemanStevens Of Colo
RADIO arrived in the city this morning at 4
o'clock after a tedious journey from the far
west. He comes fresh from the people of
the great mining state and reflects their
views as to the next republican presiden-
tial nominee. When asked as to the senti-
ment regarding Mr.. Roosevelt. he said:
There Is no other candidate that we
know anything about. 1t is all Roosevelt"
Florida Republicans Almost Unani-
NOUS
National Committeeman J. n. Coombs of
Florida said: There is not and never has
been for months past any doubt as to how
the republicans of Florida stand toward
Theodore Roosevelt and his administration.
They are almost unit for him for the
nomination to succeed himself and they
Loyalty support his public acts The de,ega-
tion to the national convention will be a
unit In, To-rn- ~ &c