The Washington times., 1904-05-12
FAIRBANKS CANNOT
DODGE NOMINATION
Favoe Sons of Illinois Now Out of the Running-Heast
Delegates in Texas May Throw Vote to Folk

A third Illinois Republican has been
suggested as candidate for the Vice
presidency in the event that the nomi-
nation cannot be forced upon Speaker
cannon. and Representative Hit. like
wise, refuses TO sacrifice himself ard
the commanding position which he o.
cupies in the House for the privilege
or becoming Mr.. Roosevelt's running
mate
Senator Cullom is the man now rec
commended, but he. too. has given the
matter some consideration, and decided
that reallF he is much obliged for the
mention, but he prefers to remain where
ne Is at present, which is a position of
security as Well as one of more impor-
lance than the Vice Presidency.
Accordingly, 1t is three times and
OUT with the Illinois Republicans. and
in consequence. the Prairie State viii
not be honored with. a second place on
the ticket It's three leading statesmen
have each been practically offered the
nomination. or, at least, suggested in
such a way that they could have It il
they would only speak the word. but
each respectfully declines. In order tc
eHectually prevent the nomination from
going TO an Illinois man. it is probable
! that the State convention, which begins
today. while il is indorsing Roosevelt.
viii also go a step further, and indorse
denc-.
Cannot Dodge It.
All of the Hoosier Senator's effoi Is
tc dodge have thus far been unsuccess-
sul, every time he has appeared in
the open the Vice Presidential ball has
struck him. and it now begins to look
as If he were Ill" his wishes TO The
contrary Notwithstanding
The Alabama Republicans in CONVEX.
tioIi yesterday formed a ticket made up
OF Roosevelt and Fairbanks, and be-
came very enthusiastic over it. Ii *
not unlikely that the Illinois Repub-
licans VIII give their approval also TO
such a combination. and if so. other
States which hold conventions hereaf-
ter are apt TO fall in line. and soon
Roosevelt and Fairbanks viii be tbs
Republican slogan, according to the
predictions of wise politicians. Next t.
getting IN Illinois man. an Indiana
mar IS most to be preferred Hence
Senator Fairbanks.
Boomlet for Folk.
A rumor comes all the way frsn
Texas TIC the effect that when the
Hearst followers realize. as they soon
must. If they do not already, that Their
fs,vorite has no chance of obtaining the
Democratic nomination for President.
they will throw their support to
the Hon. Joseph w Folk. circuit attcr-
ney Of ST. Louis. and Democratic can
didate for governor of that State. 1t is
now apparent that no candidate VIII
have a two-thirds instructed majority
on the first ballot.
Judge Parker will undoubtedly have
the largest number of votes but there
are so many favorite sons who Will re-
ceive the complimentary votes of THEN
States that a nomination cannot be
made on first ballot. Next to the nomi- |
nation Of Hearst, which is generally |
conceded to be impossible the Hearst |
people probably most desire the defeat |
Of Judge Parker. since he has been the !
most formidable candidate against the |
New York editor. Hence they may at
tempt. 1t is said. TO run In a dark horse
in the person of Mr.. Folk. against whom
no Democrat could lodge any objection
otEer than that he has had no exper-
fence in national politics. and that his |