The Washington herald., 1908-07-04

William Howard Taft left Washington
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in a
special car, attached 10 the regular train
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. for
Hot Springs. Va.
lie drove 10 the station in the family
carriage, accompanied by Mrs. Taft and
his son Charles. who accompanied him TO
his summer home Thers was a large
crowd in the new station when the Presi-
Dental nominee and his part ypassed TO
the train shed. There was a clapping OF
hands and some enthusiasts made a shout
The former Secretary Of War smiled
broadly and bowed.
Mr.. Taft took leave at the station Of
his successor in Office, Cen. Luke L.
Wright; Assistant Secretary Of War
oliver. Cen Henry C. Corbin. Gen. J.
Franklin Bell, chief of the General Stan
OF the Army; Gen. Clarence R. Edwards.
Al L. Lawshe. Third Assistant Postmas-
ter General, who served under Mr.. Taft
in the Philippines. and Chief Clerk SEQ
field, OF the War Department. A number
of women were also present TO bid good
by TO Mrs. Taft. among them Mrs. Oliver
and Mrs. Bell
Orders N New Wardrobe.
Secretary Taft remained on the plat
form, talking 10 his friends until after
he had been admonished several times
that the train was ready to go. When the
train pulled out little Charlie Taft stood
on the rear platform. waving his hand
Frank B. Kellogg and William Nelson
Cromwell Of New York. were in the car
when IL pulled out OF the station.
Up TO the hour Of Die departure for Hot
Springs. Mr.. Taft was busy man. What
with political conferences. attending TO
personal affairs. and lot Of long-dls-
tance telephone talking. he had his hands
full An hour or so before he left the
city Mr.. Taft made a call on his tailor
a tape measure was run over his mas
todonic form, and an order given for
numerous suits Of clothes Mr.. Taft VIII
soon receive at Hot Springs a supply Of
wearing apparel that will pass muster
anywhere.
Charley Taft was one Of the happiest
members Of the party. He was happy
over the fact that he was going away
and fairly hilarious over the approach Of
the Fourth Of July. Before the Taft
party started for the station. Charley
descended 10 the first floor OF his home
and entered the reception-room, where
number of visitors were waiting for the
Republican nominee. Charley lugged a
big suit case.
Want to see what's in it," he eN-
claimed. with a chuckle Opening the
bag, the youngster displayed a load OF
fireworks which he will set off at Hot
Springs to-day. The only other articles
in the bag were a tooth brush and a
clothes brush.
ChairmnnShip Is Discussed.
The national craftsmanship was consid-
cred at a conference in which Mr.. Taft
National Committeeman William I.
Ward. Of New York. and Frank p. Kel-
logg, of Minnesota, and Postmaster Cen
eral Meyer participated Messrs Ward
and kellogg. who paid a visit to OYSTER
Bay Wednesday, where. It is presumed.
they discussed the availability of a num-
Der of men for campaign manager. came
over from New York Thursday night.
They were among the early callers on
Mr.. Taft. Ward and kellogg, it is be-
lieved by friends OF Frank II. Hitchcock.
favor Hitchcock for the craftsmanship.
Mr.. Ward was previously supposed to
be inclined TO fight the selection Of the
steam-roller man. Mr.. Kellogg yesterday
denied that he had any aspirations for
the job as campaign manager Il do not
want the place" he said. nor have I
been offered it, nor do expect such an
offer"
1t was stated here a day or so ago that
five OF the eight members Of the sub
committee that will confer with NIr. Taft
concerning the Craftsmanship on July s at
Hot Springs, Va, had endorsed Hitch
cock. Among those counted upon as his
supporters are: Duncan. Of North Caro-
lima; Nagel. of Missouri; Borah. of Ida
no. and Clayton, OF Arkansas The fifth
vote accredited to Mr.. Hitchcock was
that Of Mr.. Kellogg.
Hitchcock Sees Taft.
Frank II. Hitchcock was in Washing
ton yesterday, He kept under cover. and
could not be found. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Hitchcock got together