Evening star., 1904-03-23
WAR CLOUDS LIFTED
INDICATIONS POINT TO PEACE
FOR OHIO REPUBLICANS.
Conference Between the President and
Senator Dick-Amicable Settlement
of Troubles Expected.

All the indications point to an amicable
adjustment of the factional trouble In the
ranks of the Ohio republicans A peaceful
settlement Of the difficulty is the logic of
the situation. and they will have peace in
the state, If they have to fight for it,
This statement was made by prominent
republican at the White House today. 1t
is significant, as he who made 1t was cog
infant Of conference last night between
| the President and Senator DiclR who today
took the oath of Office the successor of
the late Senator Hanna 1t is said to be
unlikely that a contest will be necessary
to insure peace.
The conference between the President
and Senator Dick was entirely satisfactory
to both of them. The Ohio senator found
President Roosevelt thoroughly informed
on the Ohio situation. AS to the state and
even as to the congressional districts he
| needed no promptings. The entire situa ton
was discussed thoroughly Senator Dick
assured the President that the presidential
nomination and election were in no respect
involved in any differences that may have
arisen or might arise among Ohio republi-
cans. On the other hand, the President in
dicated his desire and intention to be en-
tirely fair in his treatment of all the peo-
pie of Ohio. He strongly urged any differ
ences that might exist be adjusted in the
interest of all concerned, and said he pro-
posed to bend his energies to that end.
Neither the President nor Senator Dick
would discuss the details of the conference,
but there is ample ground for the statement
that Senator Dick and Foraker will reach
common understanding very soon.
ohio's Big Four.
1t is reasonably certain that three of
the delegates-at-large from Ohio to the
Chicago convention will be Governor Her.
rick, Senator Dick and George B. Cox of
Cincinnati. The fourth probably will be
Senator Foraker; indeed, his selection is
almost assured. 1t Is perfectly evident.
however, that Senator Foraker will not be
in control at the Ohio convention. OF the
800 and odd delegates to that convention,
the senior Ohio senator will control proba-
bly, less than $50, it is declared, and If any
other man of the faction of which Senator
Foraker Is recognized as the head were
candidate for delegate-at-large he would
not have the shadow of a chance of being
| elected. The reasons for Senator Foraker.s
selection not hard to find: Ohio repubH-
cans have intense admiration for him
personally, without committing themselves
to his following; he is an ardent friend of
the President, on whom all republicans of
the state are united; and he is regarded by
his constituents as one of the ablest fight
ers for the republican cause in the country.
Naturally, in the circumstances, he could
go where not one of his followers could
hope to tread.
OF the forty-six delegates from Ohio to
the Chicago convention, Senator Foraker
will be able to count among his personal
adherents not to exceed eight and probably
not more than six, it is said. There is q
likelihood that he may be able to count
only four That is not strong showing,
but it is to be accounted for in the differ
ence between Forakers personal and his
political strength In other words, the
Ohio republicans like him, but do not ap-
prove of his following.
Senator Foraker is quite aware of the
situation. He is not likely, therefore, to
wage a losing contest against the Dick
organiza alton in Ohio, unless, it is suggested
he may be led into it by personal friend
ships. 1t is believed, however, that the two
Ohio Senators will get together" Strong
pressure is being brought to bear on both
to accomplish this end, as it is realized that
a harmonious relation once established be-
tween them would make them one of the
powerful combinations. not alone in the
Senate, but in the politics of the nation.
Senator Dick Sworn In.
The opening ceremonies of the Senate to-
day were marked by the official introduc-
ton to that body of General Dick as the
successor of the late Senator Hanna. He
made his appearance In the chamber soon
after the reading of the journal. but was
unable to occupy his seat because 1t was
completely hidden by floral offerings. placed
assigned him is on the extreme left of the
democratic side of the chamber. A number
of others of the young republican sem
! ators occupy seats in that vicinity.
Immediately after Mr.. Dick appeared he
was joined by his colleague, Mr.. Foraker,
who announced his presence and stated
that he was ready to take the oath of office.
The two senators then walked arm-in-arm
down the center aisle to the chair of Presi-
dent Pro Tempore Frye, who administered
the oath. This ceremony performed. Mr..
Foraker accompanied Mr.. Dick to his seat,
and. after introducing him to number of
his immediate neighbors, sought his own
seat on the far side of the chamber. Mr..
Dick was cordially congratulated by many
| friends in the chamber. The ceremony was
witnessed by a large number of spectators
A Satisfactory Conference.
| The two senators met in preliminary
| conference today in the Senate chamber
soon after Senator Dick was sworn in. The
| conference was described afterward as
| being satisfactory to both and tending to en-
understanding for harmonious action in the
| future. Both senators expressed them
selves as hopeful of peace and avowed that
! there was nothing in sight to warrant ap-
| prehension of disagreement.
Ohio representatives say that the present
/ calm is very gratifying. but that all parties
are prepared for squalls just the same ana
| keeping their topsails housed accordingly
| There are some questions Of federal pa
| tronage which are vexatious and which do
| not seem capable of yielding to compromise
| very readily. Upon the disposition of these
| questions depends the situation in the
| state and the alignment of factions In the
state convention.
| A dispatch from Columbus indicates that
| situation in stating that the state commit
| tee, controlled by Gov. Herrick, has post
poned the state convention until May II, to
| see what the outcome will be over the pa
| fropage cases