The Washington herald., 1908-04-16

Dispatches from New Hampshire bear
Ing the information that Winston
Churchill, one OF Secretary Taft's most
ardent supporters in that State had gone
down TO defeat as a candidate Cor dele
gate to the State convention 10 select
delegates 70 the Republican national con-
vention. developed an interesting sequel
yesterday. 1t WIS learned in this city
that efforts are being made 10 eompro-
mise upon a Taft platform in the State
convention, but that Senator Gallinger,
who probably wields more influence IN
the Granite State than any other man, is
opposing anything Of this nature, al
though the effort has the backing of
Frank W F.ollins, who viii be one Of the
big four" to the national convention
from New Hampshire. which Mr.. CALM
ser viii head.
Rollins Backs Movement.
The following letters. bearing upon the
subject fully explain themselves. They
were given out by Senator Gallinger in
accordance with the intention expressed
in his letter:
ltzi MIX hLreCt, b01I0ns Atsh 10 IVA
Hon. Jacob Il Galingar,
United States Senate, Washington, d. c
Ny Dear Senator: In view OF the action Of the
recent Republican convention in Massachusetts, and
the reasonable certainty that M. TAFT is as strong
in New Hampshire if not stronger. I suggest that
the following be inserted in our platform;
Resolved, That, without attempting to pledge our
delegates 10 vote for any particular candidate at Chi
cago and leaving them perfectly free 70 exercise their
best judgment il the convention it is the sense Of
this convention that Nh William Il. TAFT is not
only the best fitted. but the most available candidate
for tho Republicans party to nominate
II is practically certain, with the strong Taft senti
meat in the State, that. unless some agreement is
made prior to the convention. some strong Taft
resolution viii be offered from the roor.
/ suggest the above for your consideration in the
interests o. harmony, and should be glad to hear
from sou b return mail, If possible, as to your
views
am sending a copy Of this letter to the other
members Of the delegation and also 10 the members
Yours. very Truly, F. ". ROLLINS.
GallingeF Administers Rebuke.
April Il. 1905
NJ Dear Mr.. Rollins: Replying 10 yours Of the
18th beg TO say that if an attempt is made to
insert anything in the platform such as you have
suggested in your letter it VIII be resisted to the
extent Of my ability, whatever that may be. 1t
seems TO me that considering The relation you bear
10 the Republican party Of the State and the strong
political friendships that have grown up around you
you ought 70 be one Of the last men in New Hamp-
shire % insist upon any course OF action that win
create disseuiions in the party However this is a
fae country, and you and your associates can do as
y0u think best about the matter
As the Taft Association Of New Hampshire has
weorsanlzed literary bureau and is husily engaged
IN efforts % secure committals TO the programme
suggested BY you, while those Of us who think the
proposition an unwise one have no such facilities
az our command, I VIII give yOur letter and this
reply % the pTess so that the people Of the State
may fuly understand the situation, which seems tG
he plain and Dalpable violation bf the spirit Of the
resolution introduced by Gen. Adams and adopted
By the Taft meeting held in Concord some weeks ago
Very respectfully yours. j. H. GALLINGER
Hon. F. W. Rollins. Boston. Mass