The Washington times., 1908-06-07
President, Root, Bacon, and
Burkett Hold Conference
at White House.
THIRD TERM TALK
THROWN TO WINDS
Guardianship of Committee and
Vice Presidential Timber the
Real Obstacles.

Plans to be carried out in the immed1-
ate future in the interest OF Secretary
Taft's candidacy for President, the Sc
lection OF a chairman of the Republican
national committee, and the probable
Vice Presidential nominee were smong
the subjects discussed yesterday after
noon at a conference at the White
House, in which President Roosevelt,
Secretary Taft. Secretary Root, Assist
ant Secretary Bacon. and Senator Burk-
EFT of Nebraska participated.
At its conclusion it was pretty Well
understood that whatever fear Of
third-term stampede for the President
luTked in the minds of those interested
had disappeared, and those on the in
side now declare that they look for Sec
rotary Taft's nomination by acelama-
ton.
Must Smooth "Allies."
The Presidential nomination now pre-
sents a much less serious problem than
do the less important offices There is
a feeling that he runled feelings of the
Allies" should be smoothed out salts
faetoriIy as soon as possible. The TAFT
people have the nomination cinched,
contested delegations have been thrown
their way and they will undoubtedly
push through the platform on which
Mr.. TAFT desires to stand during the
campaign Having thus ridden rough
shod over all opposition there is a feel
Ing In Administration circles that the
Ants" should be placated, and the
only question is what to give them.
The name of Senator Crane has been
put forward both as a candidate f-r
Nice-President and then as national
chairman. If there is any disposition
to take care Of Mr.. Crane at all by
way or making friendly overtures 10
the Allies it might possibly ind ez-
preston IN naming Mr.. Crane chairman
OF the national committee. This how
ever. is considered doubtful, and tie
one best bet for thar office looks like
Frank H. Hitchcock.
Learned the Thick.
Mr.. Tafts campaign manager had an
excellent opportunity 10 learn the in
tricacies of a Presidential campaign
while acting as Secretary Cortelyou' 5
assistant four years ago. and he has
not lost a trick in the political ring
since that time He has the confidence
OF President Roosevelt and Secretary
Taft. and il is known that the latter
IS particularly anxious TO have him
as chairman.
At the present time, therefore. II
would appear that Mr.. HitchcocS has
the call on the job. although Mr..
Cranes ability TO run the campaign Is
not doubted in any quarter. He knows
politics thoroughly, enjoys the game,
and has a wonderfully wide end init
mate acquaintance n all parts 81 the
United States So far as the Vice
Presidency is concerned IL IS not be-
Heved that Mr. Crane has chance lie
Is z poor campaigner and il is doubtful
If he could last more than week on
a hard stamping tour,
As he convention day draws nearer
the coay Lotion grows tha- Vice Presi-
dent FAN banks will again finl place
on the ticket, this bemS the means 10y
which Il IS hoped 10 rlNr balm 90 the
injured and badly damaged political
hopes of the combination which fought
unsuccessfully for just a peek az the
Presidential nomination. 1t Is we'll
known that the White House looks with
favor on Senator Dolliver ana would
welcome him as the nominee. but the
Senator asserts that he does not want
the place.
Booms Thick as Flies.
Vice Presidential booms are as thick
as flies around molasses these days, and
each day adds a new name TO the list
which is now composed CT Vice Presi- /
dent Fairbanks, Representative John
sherman of New York. Representative
J. Sloan Fassett of New York, Governor
Guild of massachusetts,, Senator Dolli-
yer of Iowa, Governor Hughes of New
York. John Hays Hammond. of several
places. and several others.
A new boom was launched yesterday
afternoon in the interest Of Senator
Samuel II. Piles of Washington. Sena-
tor Borah was said to be sponsor for the \
latest addition 10 the group of second
Mace men. Senator Piles was at the
White House yesterday afternoon. Just
rrior 20 the conference. and il is Under
stood hat President Roosevelt TOOK oC-
casion to express his admiration o. the
courageous manner in which the Sena-
TO had fought for the Administration s