New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-19
MICHIGAN INVITES HIN.
Wants President at Jackson to Re
ceiUe Notice of Nomination.
HE MAY ATTEND CELEBRATION.

Washington. Jan iS.-President Roosevelt re-
ceived delegation Of about a hundred prominent
men OF Michigan to-day IN the East Room OF the
White House. They invited him to attend the
celebration OF the hftIeth anniversary birth
Of the Republican party TO be held under the
oaks ut Jackson Mich. on July g. and incidentally
gave him enthusiasts greeting. The delegation
included many of the best known Republicans OF
Michigan. well Democrats. Heading
the delegation were Governor A T. Bliss Senators
Burrows and Alger. Ex-Governor John T. Rich.
Speaker John J. Carton. Of the Michigan House OF
Representatives. Attorney General Charles Blair.
members OF the Michigan delegation in Congress.
and many others. The chairman James
ODonneil. Editor Of THE Jackson Patriot"
Speeches were made by Mr.. O'Donnel and SEN
ators Burrows and Alger. the magnitude OF the
celebration being fully explained. The suggestion
was made that the President receive that day
the oincial notification of his nomination in the
event of Chicago conventions favorable action
on his candidacy.
The President replied briefly TO the addresses
saying that he would determine later whether he
would be able to accept the invitation. His speech
was punctuated with cheers and applause ana at
its close the Michigan men made the White House
ring with cheers. The President said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen: 1t would be i'm
possible for me not TO be deeply moved by the In
vtation, by the circumstances under which 1t is
rendered. and. above ALL by the cordlalty and
generous spirit you show in rendering it. If 1 can
in unqualified terms of acceptance at the moment
tons Many Invitations are SO Gen a 4e 20 R Web
l would like TO accept. which, IL it were only a
question or mere personal inconvenience, | should
accept, but in which cases it is nevertheless i'm:
have not the physical power. L cannot go TO more
than certain number of places, but do feel very
any Republican President would have to accept il
unless there was the very best why he
could not Before sending definite answer l shall
nave TO consult certain of my good friends who
have been begging that L should go elsewhere on
or about that time to attend different meetings.
three OF them being the semi-centennial anniversa
/ m in
cned TO think they are not quite OF the Importance
that yours Is.
For my good fortune. have been twice in Jack
son. and have travelled through Michigan more
than once. on The last occasion a personally
10 come on July to Jackson. because I feel with
all the strength there is in me that ability to
make the Republican party be a live power for
good in the country now depends the way in
fundamental principles. for which those men stood
IN 1851 Gentlemen. every man here from decade to
problems in his own business In his work, but
he wins or he loses In each set of problems accord
Ing TO the degree in which he shows the tendencies
which tell for success failure in all the other
problems. The conditions face in 1904 are to-
tally different from those in 1854. 1t yet remains
true that we need essentially the same attributes
in order to wrest good results from these condi-
TONS feel that we are now carrying out policies
as Americans which entitle with clear hearts to
years ago. We have right to appeal to what was
done by the great men of the past. because we are
an for failure to grapple with the emer-
gencies of the present. but a spur to make us
grapple with them Well
earnestly hone that II will be in my power to
accept your invitation. If come certsinIv
will. shall let you know definitely as soon as
possible. Before YOU go I wish to have the chance
TO shake hands with each of you and now TO saw
TO all Of you that you have given me heart and
courage by the way you have greeted to-day