New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-09
OHIO UNITING ON TAFT.
cox CONES OUT FOR HIN.
State Chairman Predicts His Unam-
nous Endorsement by Leaders.

Cincinnati May S.-w. H. Taft for President.
]. B. Foraker for United States Senator and
A. L. Harris for Governor is the slate advised
In interview to-day by George B. Cox, for
merly Republican leader in Hamilton County.
Reports from Columbus and Washington had
named Mr. Cox engaged in negotiations look
ing toward compromise between the Taft and
Foraker forces but Mr.. Cox denied such sug-
gestions
"I'll give my views as a private citizen he
said. I'm my Judgment. the time has come
when. for the good of the Republican party,
something should be done. We are on the eve
Of next falls election. Nothing should be done
TO endanger party success. Two years ago we
had factional differences in the party and our
ticket went down in defeat Our differences
should bo settled within the party. and we
should go forward as one man. which will mean
victory all along the line.
THE nomination of good. clean for the
municipal offices means their election, and party
success next fall will be the foundation for next
years work
I'VE must carry the Legislature next year to
elect a United States Senator and get much
needed legislation. and must elect Governor
and other state officers. The way to do all this
1 believe. is for all Republicans to put their
shoulders TO the wheel in their several neighbor-
hoods and see to 1t that none but true Repub-
licans represent them.
Our watchword should be Success of the
Republican party. and to achieve this we should
support w. H. Taft for President. J. B. For
aker for United States Senator and A. L. Har-
ris for Governor"
What about your personal differences with
Secretary Taft" was asked.
Il know OF no personal differences. There
may have been some political differences but
they are things of the past, and will not be per-
mitted to stand in the way OF party success.
My friends. trust will be for Taft for Presi-
dent Foraker for Senator and Harris for Gov
ernor."
The attention OF Senator Foraker was called
TO the statement.
II have just read what Mr.. Cox says" he said
IF understand him correctly he makes a spe-
cfc recommendation addressed to the Republi
cans Of Ohio to what their action shall be in
the convention of next year I am not sure it
calls for any response from me, but will re-
peat that do not want any political honors at
the hands of the Republicans OF Ohio except
with their hearty Endorsement Therefore, II
what Mr. Cox suggests and recommends should
meet with their approval. no one will support
Secretary Taft more cordially than shall"
Charles p Taft. editor of THE Cincinnati
Times STAR and brother of Secretary Taft was
also asked to give his opinion Mr.. Cox's
opinion.
''Afr Cox takes broad view Of the matter"
he said. He sees the opportunity TO elect an
other Ohio President. and very wisely urges
that get together"
Toledo May s-walter F Brown. chairman
Of the Republican State Central Committee. said
tonight that he would issue a call tomorrow
for meeting of the committee at the Buckeye
Republican Club Columbus. Wednesday,
Nav Is The meeting will be called TO allow
the members Of the committee 10 take part in
a party conference to which will also be in
vited the members of the Republican State Ex-
ecutive Committee. the chairmen of the various
county executive committees and the Republi-
can members of Congress. to the end that a
definite expression may be secured in regard
to the partys choice for the Presidential nom
ination and that party harmony may be re-
stored.
While various party leaders were urging the
wisdom of a primary election 10 be conducted
by the state central committee" Mr. Brown
said there was obvious impropriety the
part Of a member Of that committee. who might
be required TO assist in formulating the rules
governing such a primary, selecting the judges
and clerk of election. fixing the polling places.
deciding contests and Canvassing the returns.
In arrayng himself either side.
Now that such primary has been definite
ly abandoned, I very glad to put end TO
any apparent mystery about my position Since
the state convention in 1905. over which Secre-
tary Taft presided as chairman, have believed
him to be the logical choice of the Republicans
of Ohio for the Presidency in 1905 and heart
lily favor the movement To secure for him an |
unequivocal Endorsement this time.
In my Judgment the meeting of the party |
leaders and joint committees at Columbus next |
week will result in unanimous expression in |
favor of Secretary Taft
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