New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-21
CONVENTION GOSSIP
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PICTURES IN THE HALL-The mysterious alb
sence of Roosevelt pictures from the convention
hall has been explained and Il appears TO have
been due to the local committee. which took that
way OF venting its spleen because it assumed
tirely enormously. that the President had inter
fered 10 prevent the denomination of Governor
Yates There has long been large picture OF the
late Senator Hanna suspended above the conven-
ton platform Alongside of II viii be placed
equally large portrait OF President Roosevelt.
When Sergeant-at-arrns Stone learned tho truth
OF the situation he promptly demanded that the
original plans Of the national committee be carried
r rs f pnittres ~ M RooeeycIt he niared
tbTongh the hall The local committee still sought
TO defeat the wishes of the committee. but
forced to WELD. and to-day there is suggestion
OF that paucty OF Roosevelt pictures which has
caused SO much comment and surprise
CANNON AFTER \ NEWSPAPER MAN
Uncle joe Cannon is looking for newspaper
man, who be anonymous. with big stick.
metaphorcslly speaking. This enterprising young
scribe being unable get a word out Of the
Speaker regarding the announcement OF Senator
Depew that the NewYork delegation would try
and force the nomination OF Uncle joe Il Vice
President promptly faxed an imaginary inter
view which sent all over the country. Tho
alleged interview made tho Speaker talk good
deal of about how long he had known
Ben Odeu" ETC. and INDUCED in language which
the Speaker declared he had never used. in
private conversation The result Is that the Speak
ers secretary has been ndust- iously circulating
among the newspaper men to-day advising them
t fIe1 there was not word Of truth in the inter
FAIRBANKS AND BEVERIDGE.-At the meet
ing Of the Indiana delegation this morning Senator
Fairbanks on the nomination Of Senator Bever-
idge unanimously elected chairman Of the
delegation When this fact became known. a story
was started the effect that there a differ
ence Of opinion between the Indiana Senator'S but
the report without foundation. 1t had been
generally believed that Senator Beveridge would
be the chairman. but the junior Senator heard
Immediately paid him the courtesy Of placing him
in nOrniEaton. Senator Beversdge had. moreover.
expressed a wish 10 be member OF the Commit
tee on Resolutions. where he believed no could
render more effective service than elsewhere. and
his wish was cordially granted by the delegation
COMEDIES ROOSEVELTs ELECTION.-Ex-
Senator Marion Butler. OF North Carolina, now
chairman OF the Populst National Committee.
which will hold convention at Springfield on July
4. appeared around political headquarters in Chi
cago to-day and told his friends that Roosevelt's
election was assured beyond all doubt
IF the Democrats nominate a conservative man.
said Mr.. Butler mine tenths OF that party Will
vote for Roosevelt. His popularity throughout the
country is something appalling TO those who~are
opposed 10 him. Practically all the young men who
vote this year for the first time will cast their
ballots for him."
Mr. Butler said that his party hoped to put
national ticket In the field. 1t had poiled l,otorO
the Congress election. he said. at the same time.
but he did not believe any power on earth could
defeat Roosevelt this year. Mr. Buffers attitude
suggested that he was approaching close to Re
publican lines himself, and II was suggested that
his recent experience had had Its effect on his
political views to which he made no reply. The
fact is that Senator Butter began NE as a news
close contact with business affairs ne was an easy
prev for visionary theories, but his more recent
business experience has served to demonstrate to
party stands are those which VIII always attract
The solid business element OF the country. both
employers and employees
OHIO LIKES MR. HAY."I do wish that secre-
tarv Hsv had retained his residence in Ohio" said
a prominent member OF the Ohio delegation this
morning eff he had he would be. without doubt.
tha Vice presidential candidate. 1t would be alto
gabar logical for Ohio furnish the candidate for
secnnd Mace on the tic1et. but don't see how I'VE
could nominate man mno hi' t nStain b o S
d,strjct would not vote for him next November at
any rate.
ArAsKA.s EMBLEM-The Alaskan delegation.
brought with 1t an extremely pretty emblem. II
corsists nj six white nected Alaskan eagles. each
nerched on a shield bearing the coat of arms OF
Alaska and each shield supported by totem pole.
-bicb is inscribed story OF one OF the Indian
tribes of the district. that the six poles furnish
own system OF Hieroglyphics. The emblem Will
he ,oten into q convention, and the Alaskans
nronoise 10 gisVl fine imitation OF the eagles
Scream when President Roosevelt Is placed In nom
nation
MITCH SUPPRESSED EXCITEMENT."-So far
The gathering Of Republicans for the national con-
ventou has been devoid Of any brsathlsss interest