The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-17
First Authorized Announcement of
the Chief Executive OF Indiana in
Regard to the Matter.
HIS VIEWS KNOWN TO FRIENDS
HE HAD OFTEN EXPRESSED HIM
SELF ON THE QUESTION.
Other Republicans Of Opinion Mr..
for Second Place on the Ticket.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-"It is no secret
among my friends in Indiana that 1 favor
the selection of Senator Fairbanks as the
Vice Presidential nominee on the Repub-
lican national ticket. have so expressed
myself in private numerous occasions.
/ have not done so publicly for the reason
that 1 did not believe the opport ane time
had come. No one has had authority from
me heretofore to publish an interview in
this connection. / regard the premature
announcement of my views as unfortunate
in view of the fact that 1 have not at any
time discussed the subject with Senator
Fairbanks and do not know his personal
wishes in this connection. The report that
/ favored Senator Fairbanks for Vice Pres
ident was based on passing remark made
in the presence of members Of the Indiana
delegation last night
This statement was made by Governor
Durbin tonight when his attention was
called to the report that he had come out
with an announcement in favor of Senator
Fairbanks taking the second place on the
Republican ticket next year.
II am in favor of Senator Fairbanks for
the Vice Presidential nomination, IL he de-
man. conservative and popular with the
people. L think his name would strengthen
the ticket in the coming national campaign.
My expressions in this connection are pure
ly personal as l am not authorized to
speak for the senator. If Mr. Fairbanks
desires the Vice Presidential nomination In
diana will support him."
Those who expected that Governor Dur
bins visit was to result in something i'm
portant affecting State or national politics
were disappointed. The Governor was q
visitor at the capitol to-day. He had
luncheon on the House side with Indiana
Republican representatives. Speaker Can
non was among the guests. The Governor
then 1ourneyed to the Senate wing, where
he had pleasant chat with Senator Fair
banks In the offices OF the committee on
public buildings and grounds. Later he
called at the committee on territories
where Senator Beveridge holds forth This
morning he had talk with Senator Hanna
and other prominent Republicans
Early in the day Governor Durbin had
conference at the War Department with
General Oliver, assistant secretary relative
to the claim of the State incident to the
maneuvers at West Point. The chances
are that the claim will be allowed. I'm
the Governor will have the case prepared
and forwarded 10 the officials here
Tonight the Governor entertained a
party OF an uIlucky NUMBER he
himself remarked, at the New Willard
Senator Beveridge and the House mem
bers with the exception of Representative
Charles Il. Lands, who himself played the
host for two or three Indianians here
were present Senator Fairbanks was un.
able to attend the Governors dinner on ac.
count of previous social engagement
which he could not break. Robert j. Trace
WELL controller of the treasury Perry
Mitchell. deputy controller. and Col. Danie
NJ. Ransdell. sergeant-at-arms of the Sen
ate, were among the guests. After dinner
the party attended the Columbia Theater
on invitation OF Representative Hemenway
and saw Anna Held.
Governor Durbin has been very busy
since his arrival yesterday. He has spenl
much time with the Indiana members and
also paid several social calls on persona
friends. The Governor will take luncheon
with President Roosevelt at the White
House tomorrow. He called at the exc.
cutive offices to-day. but finding the Presi.
dent busy only remained a few moments
He will have another talk with Genera
Oliver tomorrow I'm the interests of tn.
Indiana National Guard He will leave
Washington at $3.50 p. m, going direct I,
Indianapolis.
The visit of Indiana's chief executive has
been productive OF moro political GOSSIP
| than has been heard I'm Washington for
many months Notwithstanding repeated
deniais by the Governor. imaginative minds
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