The Washington herald., 1908-01-11
PRAISES Mr.. CANNON
Former Gov. Yates, of Hi
nOiS, Makes Statement.
DESIRES SPEAKER NOMINATED
People OF Illinois, He Says, Believe
ia His Ability and Present Man
for the Presidency Who IL ExceIIed
by No One-Thinks His Candidate Is
Growing Stronger in Washington.

Former Gov. Richard Yates. Of Illinois.
is in Washington, and yesterday gave out
statement relative to the candidacy Of
Speaker Cannon for the Presidency He
said:
II feel pretty well acquainted with the
sentiment in a great many Of the counties
in Illinois SO far as l have been able 10
see, every Republican in the State is ear
nestly in favor Of the nomination of
Speaker Cannon.
1T is the universal belief there he viii
have the unanimous support of the Illi-
nois delegation and that the delegates
viii be men who win not only earnestly
support him. but work for him with great
| energy during the convention. They will
be aided iii this by the strong men of all
the different elements. divisions. or what
might be called factions within the party
in Illinois
Believes In His Ability.
We all believe that in Mr. Cannon's
ability and experience We have candi-
date who is exceIIed by no one in qualifi-
cations for the high Office of President,
and these qualifications are recognized at
home and abroad This makes 1t easy for
our people to present him to the conveu-
ton with earnestness and confidence.
During my two days visit IN Washing
ton have observed here also that
Speaker Cannon is remarkably strong and
has evidently been growing stronger His
record. extending over half the lifetime
Of the Republican party is part Of the
history Of the party. He has wider ac-
quaintance than is possessed by any man
in public life to-day, Everybody is fond
Of Uncle joe
'The Congressional convention is the
basic unit for selection Of national con-
vention delegates. II is here the nu-
merous Congressman who believe in Mr..
Cann0ns availability will be able 10 Sc
lect delegates who viii come 10 him.
Not long ago ] made trip West on
legal business and talked 10 prominent
and influential men from number Of
States. / was gratified 20 find that Mr
Cannon was not only recognized In all
OF that region as a strong candidate, but
one whose nomination would avoid fac
tional strife within the ranks of the
party and as a most worthy and able
representative OF the Republicans Of the
present day This information came from
/ Idaho. Montana. Colorado. Nebraska, and
Kansas
FayOrabiy Regarded in East.
I was surprised TO learn how favor
ably the Speaker is regarded in the
East particularly New England From
the men I talked with to-day I gathered
the opinion that Mr.. Cannon will develop
considerable strength from that section
Of the country also Whoever these
States may be for on first ballot, ! have
no doubt there will be many delegates
/ from the West and East who will be
ready 20 support Mr.. Cannon at the
proper time.
1T does not seem probable a nomina-
/ ton VIII be made on the first ballot, and
! the convention will seek a solution in
some man who can bring together all the
f friends of the different candidates. Mr.
Cannon will be- that man, and be Will
/ have more friends among the delegates
at work for him than any other Candi-
/ date. We have firm faith that he will
/ be nominated