New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
ALL LOYAL TO ROOSEVELT,
Hanna WM Support President, but
Nag GiUe Up ChGrmanship.
TYRoM THE TRIBUNE EUREAU.I

Washington, Dec 12.-"Roosevelt and har-
mony'' was the watchword passed around among
the Republican leaders this afternoon, after the
National Committee had adjourned subject to
the call of the chairman. Every suggestion that
Senator Hanna would accept the nomination
for President had been negattved and the work
ers had been given TO understand that the
President would be their leader in the next
campaign. and that Senator Hanna would ac-
lively support the candidate whose first term has
been so largely characterized by absolute 10y
atty TO the policy of President Mckinley.
The Ohio Senator has consistently refused 10
say what his decision with regard TO the ac-
ceptance of the Craftsmanship Of the National
Committee will be. but there is good reason to
believe that his health will permit him TO
undertake the work On the other hand. this
viii not detract from his support OF the ticket,
and it is altogether likely that he will become
a member Of the advisory board and will throw
much Of his personality into the campaign
as his physical strength viii allow.
There were many conferences among the party
leaders to-day, and the sentiment expressed by
all was that the utmost harmony should be
sought on every side. If antagonism TO the
Presidents nOrnina ton exists in any quarter. II
is al least unobtrusive and the opinion was
general that nothing should be done 10 aCcentu-
ate or augment H. II has happened more than
once the party leaders say. that opposition 70 a
Presidential candidate. which has assumed
alarming proportions a year before the election.
has melted away Ike April snow before the
election and there is evidently no opposition at
the present time sufficient to cause any serious
alarm. A very large majority of the members OF
the National Committee have declared their
fealty to the President. have most OF the
leaders in both houses Of Congress. and there is
no occasion to look fer anything but the heart
lest harmony in ,he Chicago convention
There was considerable talk Of a candidate for
Vice-President to-day. but the committee meet
ing ended without the members having arrived
at any definite opinion the subject and there
is little reason to believe that consensus OF
opinion win be reached before the convention
All the candidates mentioned in these dispatches
Of last night were more or less discussed The
name OF Senator Beveridge was also mentioned
as an available candidate. but majority Of the
committeeman declared that they had given lit
tie serious thought 70 the subject.
The situation in Ohio is the occasion Of some
concern 10 the party leaders II need hardly be
said that there is no fear that Ohio viii not re-
turn handsome Republican majority. but
George Cox. Of Cincinnati, came TO Washington
yesterday and conferred with Senator Hanna
and Representative Dick without even inform
ing Senator Foraker OF his presence in the city.
AS a result there were rUrnors to-day that the
beginning OF a long fight intended TO defeat Mr
Foraker's reelection 20 the Senate had been
planned and the prospect OF internecine war
fare in the State gave the leaders no little uu-
easness. II is appreciated that such a fight
begun ~ this early day would have little Sc
riOus effect the national election. provided
the President was able 70 avoid taking sides,
but, on the other hand, l. is understood that in
view Of Senator FOrCker's loyalty 20 ht-n Mr..
Roosevelt might fiud q strictly neutral course
difficult pursue.
Taking the committee meeting as a whole.
however the leaders regard Il as having been
both successful and harmonious. and look for
ward TO a tranquil convention and ener-
getic and successful campaign.