The Washington herald., 1907-05-09

Cincinnati, May s-To-day's develop
ments here in Cincinnati seem 10 mean
the Endorsement Of Secretary Of War
Taft as Republican Presidential candidate
by the solid State central committee and
the next Ohio State convention.
All signs Of controversy between Secre-
tary Taft and Senator Foraker in that
connection seem obliterated for the time
being at least
These seemingly sharp and quick de-
velopments to-day are the result, of
course, Of careful, calm deliberations eX-
tending over many hours, If not days
The visit here several days ago of
Chairman w. +. Brown, of the State
central committee, ard on Monday of
Senator Dick We're of course. practical
moves in the proceedings attending the
solution of Ohio's most difficult and per-
picking political problem in years.
Harmony After War.
Harmony reigns, or seems to reign, to-
night in this political camp, which has
been aflame for weeks with a very war
like glow The much-discussed question
Of speedy primaries has been settled to
the mutual satisfaction of all concerned.
The Senatorial question that was made
a part Of the muddle during the early
stages of the Tumpus, will now be settled
without semblance Of serious strife. All
this came about through the plain, blunt
eminently practical utterances to-day OF
a plain, blunt, eminently practical man
George B. Cox the veteran Republican
leader Of this city and county.
Other similar declarations viii speedily
fall r.sF
mittee. doubtless among the first, but the
matter Of prime Importance from the
first was the win and wish of the Ham
ilton County organization, and, although
Mr.. Cox distinctly says he is only eX-
pressing his individual views, nobody in
touch with Ohio politics viii question the
supreme Importance of his words to-day.
disappointment 10 Foraker.
The State organization, without the
Hamilton County organization, would, in
the estimation of most people, be Of com
paTatively slight Importance in the poll
tics of the land. and the county organ
ization would be esteemed almost a coun-
terfeit without George b. Cox, nominally
OF otherwise at its head.
Some persons supposed 10 be closely
in touch with the situation claim to-day
developments must mean a sore disap-
that he had staked much in Endorsement
by the State OF his Presidential candi-
daCy. and to that end had relied greatly
on the friendship and loyalty of Cox him
self. as the head of the State organization
or machine.
Some friends of Taft are saying to-
night that they are only concerned as TO
the ambition of Taft for the Presidency,
and that therefore, they have no wish to
interfere with any desire Foraker may
have TO succeed himself in the Senate.
Others say the Senatorial phase is still to
be settled. and that the wishes of the peo-
pie are still to be divulged in that connec-
tion. intimating that Foraker has a night
ahead in that direction, too.
RumOrs Fly All Day.
Although Editor Taft said nothing 10
that effect. it is clear that he was not at
all surprised at Cox's statement. In fact.
the statement is strictly in accord with
Editor Tafts apparent attitude all along
of expecting the organization sooner or
later TO indorse unquaiidedly his brothers
candidacy
Rumors were flying thick and fast from
Washington and Columbus all day long
70 the effect that negotiations are on,
looking to an agreement between the
Taft and Foraker forces. George 3. Cox
was persistentiy reported as the one con-
Quoting these negotiations. A call on Mr.
Cox brought forth an emphatic denial of
any such deal
AS Tar as 1 am concerned" ne said
there is absolutely nothing to this talk.
I know Of no such DEAL and would not
take part in any such negotiations. I
have retired from active participation in
politics. OF course. cannot absolutely
refuse TO advise with friends
Cox Makes Statement.
On being pressed for his views on the
Ohio situation he slowly said:
I'm give you my views-my personal
Views-as an individual and a private citi-
zen. and then / want to be let alone. In
my judgment the time has come for the
good of the Republican party, that some
thing should be done We are on the eve
OF next falls election Nothing should be
done 10 endanger party success. If YOU
viii recall, two years ago we had fac
ti0nal differences in the party. and our
ticket went down in defeat. This I hope,
win not occur again. Our differences
should be settled within the party. and We
should go forward as one man which Will
mean victory all along the line. Ohio has
a great future.
I'VE have had great men in the past,
and have great men now. We should take
care of them. The nomination of good
clean men for the municipal offices means
their election, and party success. Next
fall will be the foundation for next years
work I would advise all my Republican
friends in Ohio to take the matters into
their own hands and adjust them without
interference by individuals or factions II
is my best judgment that this would bring
harmony and victory both"
I'VE must not forget that we must
carry the legislature next year to elect
a United States Senator, and must elect
a governor and other State officers. The
way to do all this, I believe, is for all