Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-20

Philander c. Knox, United States SEN
ator from Pennsylvania, has been in
dorsed by the Republican State conven-
ton of that commonwealth for the presi-
Dental nomination next year, and in an
interview given the newspaper reporters
the Senator has expressed his willingness
to accept the nomination if rendered to
him by the national convention.
Senator Platt denies that he is a can
didate to succeed himself. He says he
shall serve out his term and Then l
shall wait for the call to the other side.
l have lived my life, and | have done
what seemed to me to be the right thing
to do. But / realize that there is not
much left now for me TO do. | would like
to settle down and see the world 60
round"
William J. Bryan, who has recently
made several public addresses in the East
in discussing the policies of President
Roosevelt, stated that he was not con-
sistently Democratic nor consistently Re
publican. He said the President has es-
poused many Democratic principles, such
as the income tax, the regulation of rail-
roads. the prosecution of the trusts and
the arbitration of labor difficulties.
Senator Quay is credited with SIMS
ter prophecy in connection with the build
ing of the new capitol in his State. A
firm of contractors asked for his lnffu-
ence in the award of the contracts and
the Senator replied Better keep out OF
that altogether. Everybody connected
with the State capitol business will be in
the penitentiary before they are through
with it." 1t now seems likely that his
prediction will be partly fulfilled.
Gov Hughes has made it known that
he has no personal ambitions in the mat
ter Of the presidency. Speaking at Brook
lyn, he summarized his political wishes
by saving: Il have an intense desire to
see the Republican party redeem its
pledges and take advantage of its oppor-
tunity as the elected representative OF
the people. / propose to do my duty by
the people, and in this effort | not only
welcome but am earnestly DESTROYS to
receive the support of all who have the
interests of our State at heart"
The public utilities bill, which is con-
sidered one of the most important reform
measures passed by the present session OF
the New York State Legislature, has been
signed by, Gov. Hughes and will go into
effect July ].
The appointment of Gen. VIM V. Nc
Macken as collector of internal revenue
at Toledo, Ohio, which was announced at
the White House. was somewhat OF
surprise to all the Ohio factions. In
some quarters this appointment was look
ed upon as an effort on the part OF the
President to bring about harmony BE-
tween the Foraker and Taft factions.
Minnesota has candidate for the pres
idency in her Democratic Governor. Joh1
A. johnson. who carried his State by TO-
600. and his candidacy has been formally
announced His boomers fondly believe
that Henry Watterson viii declare for
him. and that Wisconsin, Iowa and North
Dakota will support him.
Senator Penrose, who is said to have
disclosed the details of the alleged con-
spiracy against President Roosevelt, has
visited the White House, but he states
that his conversation with the President
was on social matters only. Senator
Penrose was asked, What do you think
of the third term propositions" The Sen
ator's reply was, Don't think"