Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-12

luton for discussion on the fioor,'' with
the object of putting the republican men,
bers on record and the M nority mem bers
as well. today introduced the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the country is to be
congratulated on the recent declaration
of the President of the United States az
f1rming the wisdom of the custom which
limits the President to two terms, which
declaration demonstrates that he, in COM
mon with all oLner patriotic Americans,
recognizes that the precedent established
by Washington and other Presidents of
the United States in retiring from the
presidential office after their second term
has become, by universal concurrence. a
part OF our republican system of govern
Inent, and that any departure from this
time-honored custom would be unwise, un-
patriotic and fraught with peril to our
free Institutions
In the Senate.
AS rule republican senator's were
rather reticent at the Capitol this morn
Ing with reference to the Presidents an
nouncement last night that he had not
changed his mind, and theat he would not
accept another nomination for the presi-
dency. All of those who were seen by a
representative of The Star, who were will
ing to talk at all on the subject, merely
remarked that it was just what they look
ed for, and they didn't see why the Presi-
dent had not been taken at his word right
along.
Some democratic senators were disposed
to criticise the President, and several gave
1t as their opinion that Mr.. Roosevelt had
read the auguries and discovered that 1t
was time for him to get out of the race
before his chance of'doing so voluntarily
had passed
Vice President Fairbanks declined to dis
cuSS the announcement at all.
Senator Foraker said he never thought
the President would accept another nomi-
nation anyhow, but refused to be quoted
any further.
The Presidents word is always good
with me-" said Senator Knox, whose
boom for the presidency was launched the
other day, and therefore his latest an
nouncement was no surprise to me.
Just what l expected said Senator
Gallinger laconically.
Senator Tillman said he believed the the
cause he realized he was losing ground
with his party, and the time had come
for him to get out with flying colors.
That the Presidents action opens the
way for a free-for-all race for the repub-
lican nomination is the belief of Senator
Clay of Georgia.
II should thing Hughes. Foraker. Taft.
Fairbanks and Cannon will all go into the
them will have enough votes to be nomi-
mated. There will be a splendid chance
for a dark horse.
Heretofore 1 have thought the Presi-
dent would be renominated, regardless of
his candidacy. but l take it for granted
now that his position eliminates him
from the field
Speaking of the democratic convention,
Mr.. Clay said he thought it should be
held after the republican convention, and
that a man who will unite the party and
gain as much strength as possible from
all of its elements should be nominated.
He said he had not committed himself to
any candidate
Senator Clay also said he believed the
best thing that could happen to the coun-
try would be an equalization of party
power 50 that one side might watch and
check the other.
LAS a supporter of Taft. I am very
been made" This was the remark of
Senator Long of Kansas, who was an
early White House caller today. Mr..
Long added that he had always believed
the Presidents former statement and
considered that Mr.. Roosevelt had never
contemplated being candidate again.
At the White House.
Senator Long of Kansas was a caller
at the White House today. He was
delighted. II think it will mean much
for Secretary Taft. I told YOU that
Kansas was for Taft. 1 knew that the
people were for him, and 1 know that
they are still for him."
Senator Flint of California thought
that this statement would give the
state to Taft. In the southern part
of the state the people are very strong
for Mr.. Taft and wish him nominated"
said Mr.. Flint.
Tom Johnson spent some time with
the President today. He declared that
he thought the statement of the Presi-
dent final. He means what he says"
Mr.. johnson declared. Mr.. Johnson
talked about municipal affairs with
the President. Very curiously, Johnson
and his late opponent for mayor of
Cleveland, Representative Theodore
Burton met in the ecutive Offices for
the first time since the defeat of Mr..
| Burton. They shook hands and called
it off.