New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-09
OHIO UNITING ON TAFT.
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from Cincinnati quoting Senator Dick as say
ing that In essentials the Republicans will agree
IN the present situation" There was deem sig
nihcance in that statement. and Immediately the
teiephone wires to Cincinnati We're hot with in
quiries to what II meant
the reply was much to the point. George B
COX, II was said, had summoned Senator's Fora
Ker and Dick to his office and had declared
ihat the game was up" There mo
Kicking against the pricks," he said Further
antagonism TO Secretary Taft in view of the
overwhelming sentiment of the people of the
state in his favor, would mean the inevitable
deteat of the organization. For Senator Fora
Aer TO continue the fight against Mr.. Taft
would mean his defeat for the Senate, and
therefore 1t was. in the opinion of Mr.. Cox
tine 10 get in out of the rain" And accord
lhsH senator Dick gave the warning when he
predicted harmony in the state party.
All this reached Secretary Taft yesterday
afternoon, as it also did the White House, and
llere was much rejoicing, the President being
delighted with the turn of affairs Secretary
Taft, however, felt that it would be injudicious
possibly indicate, for the news to come out in
Washington. Precipitancy and sensationasm
are two things which the Secretary especially
abhors. and he has strong conviction that there
is plenty of time between now and the next ma
uonal convention for all the news TO come out
through the proper channels. Moreover when
the secretary makes up his mind that a certain
course is the proper one he is not easily shaken
in his conviction Accordingly those who knew
the facts in Washington yesterday, and who
serve the newspaper reading public chafed and
waited for Ohio to tell her story. as she has
told it to-day. But those in the inner circle
discussed the pOrtentous change and congratu-
lated the Secretary, and possibly each other
There has been no
under contemplation" Senator Dick was quoted
as saying, In yesterdays afternoon papers. Sen
ator DICK told the truth, and this fact was the
occasion OF further rejoicing in Washington
Ihere has been no compromise and there will
-, ne none, Secretary Taft has made no agree
IlSnt' no bargain. 1t is merely the logical re-
suit of his personal popularity in Ohio and
throughout the country. for Ohioans believe
tudt with solid delegation from his own state
M MT Iatt VIII be the unquestionable choice of
the national convention. and the Buckeye State
VIII have the pleasure of seeing another of her
distinguished sons in the White House
i can bring you no good news from Gin
cinnati. said one of the Foraker lieutenants
when he met his chief in the northern part of
the state recently. and the accuracy with which
no sized up the situation Is shown by to-day's
news. 1T is all one way The state Is yours"
wired Charles p. Taft his brother TO the Sec
rotary when the latter landed on his return from
Panama and subsequent events have shown
that his political observations were equally ac-
curate.
But the fact that TO please Secretary
1dit more than any other Is that there has been
no compromise. He had assured his friends
that he would stand by them to the end. but has
declared that he would permit no bargaining no
deal He would be the Presidential candidate
II II came to him because the people wanted
him, but not If he must get the nomination by
pledges and promises and deals.
Some Of Senator Foraker's best friends in
Washington reJoced over the situation. also
They have believed from the first that the Sena-
tor had made an error of Judgment In opposing
Mr.. Tafts candidacy. error which might cost
him his seat In the Senate There are many
people in Ohio who will be for you for Senator
and for Taft for President" they told him
Taft is for Harris, and II you will discontinue
your opposition there Will be harmony in the
party and victory for the Ohio delegation in the
national convention, victory for the Governor
and victory for you In the Legislature" And
they delighted that Mr.. Foraker has
come 10 II they do. and that he has de-
sisted from course which they were convinced
could but end In failure
Senator Foraker will return 10 Washington on
Friday and take up the investigation OF the
Brownsville where he left of. The evil
dence for the soldiers is all In and now there
remains 10 be heard the opposite side. but Just
what the programme will be cannot be stated
with accuracy until Senator Foraker returns.