New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
THE ISSUES DISCUSSED.
Hale, EIk,ins and DalzeU Talk
Politics Nth the President.
LFaoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington, May 23.-ISSueS of the coming
campaign were pretty thoroughly discussed
around the White House luncheon table this
afternoon. The Presidents guests were Sena-
tors Hale and Elkins and Representative Dali
cell, and practically all phases of the political
situation were touched on. from the selection of
the Presidents running mate to that of the
sinews of war. All thought that the unfortu-
nate tangles in Illinois and Wisconsin rendered
il imperative that a man be selected for second
place the ticket who will, by his personal
popularity and strength in those States. be able
to swing all the voters into line In spite of the
warning factions.
Senator Elkins. who Of the orig
inal Cannon men. again told the President that
he believed the Speaker to be the strongest
piece of timber for Vice-President the party
find in the whole country. Il told you three
months ago that Joe Cannon is the you
want" said the Senator, and moro thor
oughiy convinced of the wisdom of that sug-
gestion than ever before"
The conversation drifted into discussion Of
finances, and the President was assured that
the business men of the country were willing
to help his campaign
They will be found on the right side OF the
column this year. they always have BEEN"
said one of his visitors. II was talking to a
big railroad man only few days ago. and he
that Wall Street had found that he not a
bull in china shop. and that the business in
terests of the country have nothing to fear in
his election to succeed himself" Senator
EllSins said after the luncheon:
We had a very comfortable talk about various
matters. and, naturally, politics did come up. We
at least ali Of the Presidents guests did-that
b r.. N o Is 1ast as orignt as II can @ De
dent will be elected hands down. I called the
splits had occurred in the party of them
were threatening him. His position is altogether
campaign We had to fight men in the party who
were against the head Of the ticket Now. every
Republican in the country Is for the President
first. last and all the time; AN,
WINGED that Cannon would be the best man to
nominate. The fact that he does not want the JOB
is necessary for the party's good that ne be nom
mated, then nominated he. ought to be- The last
time talked to the President about It. he said;
oh; Cannon kicks against It." 80, .,., --..,
Logan was nominated, he kicked like bay steer;
But he a conspicuous figure, was popular. ana
very conspicuous example back in The year 1890:
when the choice of the convention kicked mighty
denoy. but no is doing very well from al can can
popular will and went the ticket"
Mr. Hit would make first class man for the
to name him. or course he doesn't want the Vice
Presidency at all. He'd prefer to be Speaker: Al.
most any one would; but man in politics cannot
always be a chooser-
tod the Pres IN rexdrG 70 Sne f S TCa
Presidency and. Furthermore. am not the strong
est man for the place. The mere fact that my
State conventions have declared for me shows
nothing. That was nice little compliment handed
me that's all and would have no bearing on the
result in Illinois or Wisconsin. Cannon's name on
the ticket would have whole lot OF influence in
those States.
| assured the President that he could count on
West Virginia just certainly as he could on
Vermont and Pennsylvania AL our misunder-
standings have been cleared up, and we are in per
feet harmony on all important matters affecting
the party in The state There is not the shadow OF
a doubt about West Virginia going Republican this
fall by fine majority.
During a little talk had with Mr. Cortelyou a
day or ago he asked to help him over the
rough places during the campaign. I told him
that would drop INTO New-York once, in while
and do my little best IL that would do him any
good He said that he would like 10 have the sup
port of men who had held the craftsmanship In
former campaigns. ! haven't the least doubt that
he VIII make fine officer and handle the campaign
= IL should be taken OF. I going 10 leave
Washington this evening for New-York. When
return 10 the capital later in the week will prob
ably have another chat with the President about
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