The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-09
MUST UNITE ON TAFT
 FOR PARTY HARMONY
George B. Cox Outlines Pro- gramme for Ohio Republicans
FORAKER FOR THE SENATE
The Former Leader Says Republicans Should Support War Secretary for Presidency, Foraker for Senate
 and A. L. Harris for Governor.

Cincinnati May s.-Party harmony, vic- tory in the municipal elections this fall and next year, with Taft for president J. B. Foraker for United States senator and A. L. Harris for governor is the pro- gramme advised by George B. Cox, former republican leader in Hamilton county in an interview with the Associated Press this afternoon.
 Reports from Columbus and Washington had named MT. Cox as engaged in the conduct of negotiations looking toward compromise between Taft and Foraker forces. but MT Cox entered an emphatic and sweeping denial to such suggestions.
 As far as I am concerned" he said, there is absolutely nothing to this talk. l know of no such deal and would not take part in any such negotiations. have retired from active participation in politics. Of course I cannot absolutely refuse to advise with friends
 As to the Ohio situation he said:
 I'll give you my views, my personal views, and then I want to be let alone. In my judgment the time has come for the good of the republican party that something should be done. We are on the eve of next falls elections. Nothing should De done to endanger party success. If you recall two years ago we had fac tional difficulties in the party and went down in defeat. This, hope, will not oc- eur again. Our differences should be set tied within the party The nomination of good, clean men for the municipal of
  successes next fall will be the founda- ton for next years work. I would ad- wise all my republican friends in Ohio to take these matters into their own hands and adjust them without interfer ence by individuals or factions. It is my best judgment that this would bring har- mony and victory both.
 We must not forget that we must carry the legislature next year to elect a United States senator and get much needed legislation. and mls i eet a gov ernor and other state oLrters. The way to do all this. believe, is for all republi- cans to put their shoulders to the wheel in their several neighborhoods and see to 1t that none but true republicans repre- sent them. Our watch word should be success for the republican party, and to achieve this we should support W. H. Taft for president J. B. Foraker for United States senator and A. l.. Harris for governor"
 What about your personal differences with Secretary Taft?"
 "I know of no personal differences. There may have been some political differ ences, but they are things of the past and will not be permitted to stand in the way of party success"
 When the attention of Senator Foraker was called to the statement he said:
 'I have just read what Mir. Cox says. If I understand him correctly, he makes a specific address to the republicans of Ohio, as to what their action shall be in the convention of next year. l am not sure it calls for any response from me, but inasmuch as you seem to think 1t does l will repeat that l do not want any political honors at the hands of the re- publicans of Ohio except with their hearty endorsement. Therefore, if what MT. Cox suggests and recommends should meet with their approval no one will supp. port Secretary Taft more cordially than l shall.'
 Charles P. Taft editor of the Cincin- natl Times and Star, and brother of Sec retary Taft, when shown the interview with MT. Cox. said:
 MT Cox has taken a broad view of the matter. He sees the opportunity to elect another president and very wisely urkes that we get together"