The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-20
FAIRBANKS STOCK
TAXES Big JUMP
Republicans May Name indiana
Senator as Roosevelt's
Running Mate

CHICAGO, June 19.-The vice preSi-
dency and the tariff plank in the plat
form were the principal subjects of dis
cussion among the delegates to the
Republican national convention today
and this evening.
The state delegations will meet to-
morrow to organize and select mem
bers of the various committees, and it
is expected that declarations will be
made on the vice presidency which
will determine who will be the candi-
date
From present appearances Senator
Fairbanks will be the choice, as a suf-
ficient number OF leaders have declared
for him and announced the probab
support of their delegations for him to
indicate his selection. The Indiana
senator was seen for few minutes in
the corridors of the Auditorium Annex
and was warmly greeted by a throng of
men who indicated to him their desire
to see him named for second place on
the ticket.
He remained non-conamittaI as usual,
his position being that the nomination
can neither be sought nor refused The
knowledge that the senator will not re-
fuse has been communicated to the
delegates. and has largely increased the
prospects of his nomination.
Illinois for Hit
The movement today for Representa-
tive Hit seems to have been precipi-
tated to some extent by those who felt
that Fairba nks should make a declara-
ton. Then again the Illinois men feel
that in view of the action of their state
convention they must make an earnest
effort for Mr.. Hit 1t is a fact, how
ever, that the recent illness of Mr.. Hit
at Washington has dampened the ardor
of his supporters, who acknowledge
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.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, ar
rived with a draft of the platform in
his pocket. He has been notified that
he will be recognized to move the ap-
pointment of the committee on resoIu-
tions, and this means his selection as
chairman of the committee.
Hansbrough Has Plank
All interest in the platform centers
in the tariff plank, and the sentiment is
that there will be a straight declaration
for protection without promises for fu-
ture revision or reciprocity. Senator
Hansbrough has a draft of resolution
promising both, but it met with little
favor among the Republican leaders.
The North Dakota senator will be
member of the committee on resolu-
tions and will urge the adoption Of the
resolution he has prepared.
There is no doubt expressed about
the selection of Secretary Cortelyou
for chairman of the national commit
tee, although many men prominent in
the party do not hesitate to pri-
vately express some disappointment
that a more able politician was not
chosen.
There is SO far an absence of the
crowds that are usually on hand at this
period before a convention. Although
many delegations arrived today they
were not accompanied by clubs and
throngs Of enthusiasts. These are ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow, and be on
hand when the convention convenes.
Illinois has decided to make an ac-
tive, aggressive campaign for Robert
R. Hit for vice president. A caucus
was held this afternoon in the state
headquarters and formal campaign
in the interest of the Illinois congress
man was adopted.
After discussion between the lead
ing men of the delegation, it was ar
ranged that Senator Shelby Nj. Cullom.
of Illinois, should present the name Of
Mr. Hit to the convention, and second
ing speeches will be arranged for by
at least two delegates, one from the
middle Mississippi valley, and the
other probably from New York,
After the adjournment of the caucus