The Washington herald., 1907-05-13

So far as / am concerned, no ef-
fort whatever has been made TO
make deal or bargain, or
compromise, with anybody about
anything.
went as far as 1 can go con
sistently with self-respeet.
was willing 10 conform to any
thing reasonable that party good
might seem 20 require.
Senator Foraker.
The effort for harmony in Ohio is of, as
far as Senator Foraker Is concerned. He
will renew his fight for reelection 10 the
Senate, and VIII make his appeal for in
dorsement 20 the next State convention.
A statement which the Senator issued to
the press last night means more than it
says. It signifies, in reality. the Sena-
tors readiness 10 nght to the last ditch
and 20 divide the Ohio delegation in the
next national convention. Secretary Taft
telephoned TO Ohio Friday. asking that
his friends remain absolutely neutral re-
garding Foraker. and that they be care
ful not TO oppose him. His request. It is
said, was not compiled with, for that
evening Representative Burton, Secretary
Taft's chief lieutenant. was credited in
Cleveland with the decision that Senator
Foraker must be eliminated as a Send-
torial figure.
In answering this, Senator Foraker pro
poses TO adhere TO his original plan Of
asking for primaries. He says he viii not
be bound by the action of the State COM
mittee at its meeting this week and would
not attend the meeting IL he could. That
meeting is expected 10 indorse Secretary
Taft. The Senator's friends, however.
have ample warning, and their tactics for
the protection Of his interests viii indi-
cate something about the immediate pro-
gramme and something about the strength
the Senator can command.
Senator FOraker's Statement.
In answer 10 the statement IN the
papers given OUT at Cleveland by Mr..
Burton, Senator Foraker said:
Mr.. Burton's statement is likely TO
create a false impression. So far as
an concerned no effort whatever has
been made TO make a deal, or a bargain,
or a compromise with anybody about
anything. The statement put out by
Mr. Cox was his own, and he made It on
his own motion, and certainly not in my
interest nor with my approval. At the
Same time I thought he was striving for
party harmony and that his purpose was
a laudable one and I was willing 10
accept the result II the convention
should act favOrably upon his recon-
mendatiOns. not because was included
IN his plan of compromise, but because
I was willing to conform 10 anything
reasonable that party good might seem
TO require.
Puts It Up 10 Voters.
I think It the first duty Of any man
who believes IN Republican principles and
- aspires TO represent them, TO contribute
all he can to party union, strength. and
victory. In saying what did in response
to Mr.. COx's recommendations, I went as
far. however. as I can go consistently
with self-respect. Il would have been
very gratifying to me If all strife and con-
tsntion could have been avoided, not on
my own account, but for party good: but
inasmuch as that seems impossible-ju6G-
Ing by what 1 learn from the newspapers
, and otherwise as 70 the attitude Of the
friends Of Secretary Taft-I think il due
70 my friends and 70 the whole body OF
Republican voters in the State 10 an
nounce that all questions Of Endorsement
and nomination should. IN my opinion, b.
deferred until the next State conventich
can act upon them. That is tho only body
that has power to authOritativeIy speak
on such subjects.
Committees Acts Not Binding.
7 shall not, therefore. regard as bind
ing upon me or on any Of my friends, any
action that may be taken in the mean
while by any individual or any committee,
or committees, not specifically authorized
TO settle these questions for the RepubB-
cans Of Ohio The rejection OF the sJg-
gestions looking TO an adjustment Of 6.i-
ferences has the effect, so far as I am
concerned. Of restoring the situation we
were in before Mr.. COx's statement was
issued After the November elections are
out Of the way I shall, accordingly. as
heretofore announced, request the State
Central Committee, in Issuing its call FOR
the next State convention, 10 provide that
the delegates shall be elected from Ike
various counties at primaries duly held
under the statute IN such case applica-
bic. to the end that the voters themselves
may have an opportunity 20 determine,
as they should, what is 10 be done as 70
all matters in which they VIII at that
time be interested
7 take advantage Of this opportu-
nifty TO say that all nominations and in
dorsements that can be properly and
authoritatively made only by the State
convention should be left for that body
20 deal with. Efforts 10 settle sAem in
advance by unofficial individua, an
nouncemsnt, or committee action. no
matter how well intended, usually do
more harm than good. The party VIII
be stronger and can act more intelH-
gently Il we viii always wait FOR its
duly chosen representatives 10 speak on
such questions. and then Loyalty abide
the action 50 taken.
I make this last statement because
the newspapers announce that a call
has been issued for a meeting of the Re
publican State central and executive
committees. with the county chairmen
and the Republican members OF Con-
gress, 10 be held in Columbus May
y. at which it Is proposed 10 confer
about the political situation in Ohio. and
possibly take action with reference
thereto
My public duties make it impossible
for me 70 attend, if / desired TO do so
but. without meaning to be disrespectful,
in view Of the fact that such a meeting
would have no authority TO bind any one
On such matters, would not attend Il
could"