Gilpin observer., 1904-06-23
FAIRBANKS THE,MAN
INDIANA SENATOR ASSURED OF
SECOND PLACE.
Maintalns Discreet Silence Despite the
Urgent Requests for Positive
Statement-Iowa Delegation Selects
Cumnins' Pet Scheme.

Statement-iowa Delegation Selects
cumnnns' Pet Scheme.
Chicago June 21.-The nomination
OF Senator Charles w. Fairbanks for
vice president was regarded as settled
when New York decided to cast her
seventy-eight votes for him. While it
has seemed foregoae conclusion for
some time that the Indiana senator
would be Mr.. Roosevelt's running mate
there have been efforts made to bring
out other candidates and start star-
pede of delegates for some other man.
These attempts failed almost in their
inception, and it early became appar-
ent that Fairbanks was the choice of
most of the delegates. New York's
action was more formal than that of
other states and practically settled all
doubt, even among those who were
opposed to the Indiana man.
Considerable criticism has been di-
reeted at Senator Fairbanks because
of his failure to definitely declare his
position. All that it has been possible
to obtain from him was statement
that he did not consider the honor
one which a man should seek or de-
cline, and that if the party wanted
him and needed him he would lccept,
although he was not a candidate and
would not allow the Indiana delega-
tion to express itself in favor of his
nomination. This attitude seemed to
irritate some of the leaders, who saw
no reason why the senator should not
come squarely out with formal state
ment.
There was some dealing in futures
in the vice presidential game. Senator
Fairbanks friends were of the opin-
ion that il he expressed either de-
sire for the nomination or disinclina-
tion to accept the place. such action
would be used against him four years
hence if he should be a candidate for
the presidency. BY pursuing the
course he has and accepting party
call they think he has obligated the
party to him.
Complimentary ballots will be cast
for many favorite sons, although it is
known that the Indiana senator will
be nominated. Colorado will vote for
John W. Springer. Illinois for Robert
r. Hit Missouri for Cyrus P. Wal
bridge, Nebraska for John l.. Webster
and Wisconsin for former Governor
Edward Scofield No doubt before the
ballot is completed all these states
will change and cast their votes for
Senator Fairbanks, making the nomi-
nation unanimous.
Indiana. acting upon the wishes of
the senator, will not present his name.
but it is said that other states are
ready to do so. Possibly the nomina-
tion will come from Alabama, the first
state on the roll.
The principal diversions were Of
fered by the caucuses of the Iowa and
Illinois delegations. Governor Cum
minis presented to the Hawkeye dele
cation the Iowa idea" in an entirely
new dress. 1t was in the form of a
plank setting foeth 1.-The idea" as a
declaration for reciprocity and reduc-
tion of tariff schedules. 1t was re-
jected by the delegation and this
sounded its death knell SO far as the
present convention is concerned.
In the Illinois caucus. the contest
was for the Craftsmanship OF the dele
cation. Senator Cullom was opposed
by the Governor Yates faction, but
won out handily. 1t is conceded that
his defeat would have prevented his
reelection to the senate.
Contests worthy of the name are
utterly lacking The fight between the
La Toilette and "stalwart" factions in
Wisconsin, the contest between Ad-
dicks and the anti-AddickS factions In
Delaware, the lilly white" and the
"the black and tan" factions of south
ern states were disposed of with so
much dispatch that they failed to fur
nish the gossip necessary TO an inter-
esting convention.
The men who are to examine the
platform which has been in the pos
days, have been selected by the vari-
Gus state delegations and there is
practically no doubt that the declara-
tion for protection will be emphatic
and that there will be but little CON-
fort for the tariff revisionists. A
pledge to make changes in schedules
when such changes are necessary Is
the only concession that will be made
by the stand patters." Possibly the
wording may be changed and those
who have been talking revision will
secure the use of the word revised" to
express the idea that is to be con-
veyed. but even this is considered
doubtful. The majority are against
having anything like general re-
vision Of tariff suggested and will con-
tend for the words changes in tariff
schedules" when conditions make It
necessary" as ample to cover all that
IS intended by the Republican party.
Senator Hansbrough. who intends
to offer provision for revision dec
laration, has not received much sup