The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20

APPEARS TO
Be LEADING
Vice Presidency in
Indiana Mans
Grasp.
Illinois Gives Enthusiastic
but TaPdy Impetus to
Hits Boom.
Tariff Question a Leading Theme for
Discussion Among the Repubi-
can Delegates.

CHICAGO. June 19-The Vice Prssi-
dency and the tariff plank in the plat
form were the principal subjects OF
discussion among the delegates Of the
Republican National Convention to-
day.
From present appearances Senator
Fairbanks viii be the choice for Vice
President, as sufficient number Of
leaders have declared for him and an
nOunced the probable support of their
delegations for him to indicate his Sc
lection. The Indiana Senator was seen
for a few minutes in the corridor OF
the Auditorium and was greeted by a
thrOng of men. who indicated 10 him
their desire TO see him named for sec
Ond place on the ticket. He remained
nOn-cOmmital, as usual, his position
being that the nomination would neith-
er be sought nor refused.
The knowledge that the Senator viii
not refuse has been communicated to
the delegates and has largely fncreas-
ed the prospects for his nomination.
The movement to-day for Represent
ative Hit seems to have been prompt
ed to some extent by those who felt
that Fairbanks should make a declar-
alton. Then. again, the Illinois men
feel that, in view of the action Of their
State convention, they must make an
earnest effort for Hit. It is a fact,
however, that the recent illness Of Hit
in Washington has dampened the ar
dor of his supporters, who acknowledge
that this will work to his disadvan-
tage.
Two active Vice Presidential aspir-
ants were about the Auditorium cor
ridors during the evening-John Lee
Webster of Nebraska and John w.
Springer Of Colorado.
.STAND PAT' THE SLOGAN.
Senator Lodge arrived from Massa-
chusetts with a draft Of the platform
in his pocket He was notified that
he would be recognized to move the
appointment of the committee on reso-
lutiOns and this means his selection
as chairman of the committee. All In
terest in the platform centers in the
tariff plank and the sentiment Is that
there will be a straight declaration for
protection, without promises for future
tariff revision or reciprocity.
Senator Allison OF Iowa has been
consulted regarding the tariff plank
and has advised against making any
pledges for future action. 1t Ia also
understood that such course viii suit
the President.
There is no doubt expressed about
the selection OF Secretary COrtelyou for
chairman of the national committee,
although many men prominent in the
party are found who do not hesitate
to privately express some disappOint-
ment that a more experienced politi-
clan was not chosen
CULLOM TO NOMINATE HIT.
Illinois has decided to make an ac-
tive and aggressive campaign for Hit
for Vice President. A caucus was held
to-day in the State headquarters and
campaign in the interest Of the Illi-
nOis Congressman was decided upon
After a discussion between the leading
men of the delegation. 1t was arranged
that Senator Shelby NJ. CullOm should
present the name Of Hit to the con-
vention and secOnding speeches viii be
made by at least two delegates. one
from the Middle Missippi Valley and
the other probably from New York.
After the adjournment OF the caucus
il was announced by some OF the II
linois men that the secOnding speeches
would be delivered by. Senator Dolliver
of Iowa and some one else yet to be
selected. The Senator was out Of the
city to-day visiting friends and could
not be seen but members OF the Iowa
delegation secuted the idea that he
would speak for Hit. According To
them. he had received and not accept
ed the invitations to speak for the
nomination of Senator Fairbanks and
John L Webster of Nebraska and
under the circumstances il was not
at all prObable that he would second
the nomination OF Hit Moreover,
there is a decided sentiment among the
Iowa men in favor OF Fairbanks. al
though a number of them are for Hit
The Michigan delegates, after learn
ing of the statements made after the
Illinois caucus, declared they were in
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