Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Chicago. June 21.-The nomination
of Senator Fairbanks for vice presi
dent was regarded as settled last
night when New York decided to cast,
her q votes Tor MIN. While it has
seemed a foregOne conclusion for some
+.rne that the Indiana senator would be
EgoseveIt-s running mate, there have
heeu efforts made TO bring out Other
candidates and start a stampede tOi
some other man These attempts
failed almost in their inception and II
early became apparent that Senator
Fairbanks was the choice OF most q
the delegates. New YOrks action
Vas more formal that that Of other
states and practically settled all doubt
even among those who opposed the In
llama man.
Considerable criticism has been IL
rrcted al Fairbanks because of his fail
vre To definitely declare his position.
AN that il has been possible to obtain
from him was the statement that he
f-e not consider the honor one which
a man should seek or decline. and that
II the party wanted him and needed
him he would accept, although he was
not a candidate and would not allow
the Indiana delegation to express
itself iu favor Of his nomination
This attitude seemed 70 iTTitate some
of the leaders who saw no reason why
the senator should not come out
scuarely with a formal statement
Indiana having decided not TO pre-
sent Senator Fairbanks name. Ala
lama may do so. Complimentary bal
lots viii be cast for many favOrite
sons. although IL Is known that the In
diana senator viii be nominated. Col
crado viii vote Tor John W. Springer;
Illinois. Robt +. Hit: Missouri; Cyrus
r. WaIbrfdge: Nebraska. John /,
Webster. wisconsin. former Governor
ScCfegd. No doubt before the ballot
- completed all these states viii
change and cast their votes for Sen
ato- Fairbanks. making the nOmina-
ton unanimous
Little Excitement.
Chicago. June 21.-With the time Oc-
r-pied with the caucuses OF the state
DELEGATIONS. which with a few excep-
t5ras were mere ratification meetings
held 90 approve the national cOnven,
ton program. the day preceding the
c-ensn- o. the republ. can national con-
vsutsou was the quietest ever known
-s q fOrerunner Of "A similar gather
fue. Senators and representatives in
congress were as thick on the streets
and In hotel Hobbies as in the national
capital when a particularly uneventful
az dry debate is in progress in con-
cress. Figures prominent in the 20
fucaI strife and in former national
conventions were everywhere. They
mingled with the delegates not inside,
talking % anything which promised
even monetary interest
Program All Prepared.
When the leaders reached Chicago
q few DAYS ago they found nothing 20
do. The program was mapped out
weeks ago and there was fun dealiza
ton that 20 was unalterable.
Iowa Idea" Killed.
Thepr.1ciTal diversions we're offered
by the caucUses Of the Iowa, Illinois
and washington delegations. Cover
nor Cuuu.rs presented 20 the hawk
eve Ee-eeatiCn the Iowa idea" in an
entirely new dress II was in the form
Of a plank setting the idea" as a
declaration for reciprocity and a re-
dacti0u OF tariff schedules. Il was re-
-ecteE and this counted its death so
far as the present convention Is con-
Ce-1c.
in the Illinois caucus the contest was
for the Craftsmanship OF the delegation.
Senator CuIIom was opposed by the
Yates faction. but won out handily. II
is conceded that his defeat would have
Prevented his reelection 70 the senate.
II The Washington caucus Senator
kEEcIy was elected national commit
teCmau a-airst the combined opposi-
ton @. former Congressman Ashton
and = :. Mcmillan both Of whom
were r-aE.Eates for the position.
Fairbanks stu Sphinx.
What has been popularity termed
tho Indiana puzzle" was one Of the
features ~ The day. Members of the
fuGfana delegation met TO determine
their course II regard TO the boom for
Senator Fairbanks for the vice presi-
dency. Senator Fairbanks attended