The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-05
,nRYAN TN NEw YoRIx.

Much Stronger Than In 1SD6 or 1SOO. Boston Traveller.
 If Uncle Joe is given first place on the ticket would like nothing bet ter than to be his running mate" says General Stewart L. woodford. T think that he and could show the country what a pair of 72-year-old colts are capable of. I have no doubt we could make things interesting for the young CT generation.
 q make this announcement in all se- riousness. I have not discussed the matter with Speaker Cannon nor do care to say anything as to his chance of capturing ths nomination."
 General woodfords announcement will be generally interpreted as an indication that Governor Hughes's strength in the Chicago convention is to De thrown for Speaker Cannon, in event of the Governors failure to se- cure the presidential nomination him. self.
 Tn declaring his candidacy this morning, General 'Woodford carefully avoided giving that direct impression; but the logic of the situation is inevi- table. General Woodford's references to Secretary Taft were of the most friendly character. He referred to MT. Taft as "an able. genial gentleman. whose attractive personality makes friends forNhim everywhere"
 His references to Speaker Cannon, however. were of warmer. more per sonal character. and in view of his ut- terance bearing upon his own and the Speakers joint candidacy, of vastly great significance.
 General Woodford was seen at the Hotel Somerset. where he is making a They are in Boston as guests at a re- ception given at the Somerset this af- ternoon by the Boston Authors Club, before which the general delivered an address.
 In a statement given The Traveller General Woodford said
 "I have been much encouraged by the evidences which I have found of widespread and deep interest in Gov ernor Hughes. I can say nothing this morning about the intentions of his friends but l feel sure that ~Massa- chusetts will give good account of herself at the Chicago convention.
 Governor Hughes naturally appeals to the Massachusetts idea. He is rad teal withC ut being rash, and yet con- servative in the best sense.
 q assume that any Republican can carry Massachusetts, But in New York possibly onc-ffth, arc not attached to any political party. That great inde- pendent, unattached vote will decide the election in New York.
 ! Mir Bryan Is very strong today with the plain people in New York. H. Is much stronger than he was in 1896 or in 1900. The cry of wolf. wolf has been raised against him by our mon . eyed classes so often that 1t has lost its terror. Should he be nominated at Denver. he will stand a good chance of carrying New York State. We cannot win the first in New York by simply raising the Republican flag and relying on Republican votes for our ticket"
 ."rhe Republicans of New York will loyalty and faithfully support the can didate of the, Chicago convention. but to carry our State. we must get much more than one-hah of the unattached and independent vote
 "When Hughes was elected Governor two years ago. he had a majority of about 50000. All the rest of the State ticket was Democratic. Hughes re- ceived so many independent votes as 10 win his own election. He is strong. CT in New York today by at least 30, 900 votes than lie was in 1906.
 "Thinking Republicans will reflect long before they turn his candidacy down. and possibly put New York ir the doubtful column"
 Although General Woodford would make no predictions as to the lorna launching of the Hughes boom in Mas sachusetts, that event is expected tC occur upon the occasion of the dinner to be rendered Governor Hughes Dy the New England Dry Goods Associa' ton in Boston