Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26
'TISN'T QUITE READY YET
Peerless Leader and Treasurer Has
kell Conferred Today.
THEN HASKELL HUSTLED HOME
Everybody's Face Is Padlocked, But
Chairman Mack Is Trying to
Pick a Successor.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

fitted through Chicago this morning, but
he had nary word of comment to make
for publication on the streaks of light
ming that have illuminated the demo-
cratic political skies in the last few days.
But he did have promise to make, and
that was that the President of the United
states most certainly would hear from
him In the immediate future. and in a
way that 1t would require much of the
reserve stock in the administration ginger
jar to make answer.
In other words. Mr.. Bryan let it be
known that he is blocking out a scorching
reply to President Roosevelt. and that the
communication would incorporate all of
the important matters that have devel-
oped recently. This communication will
not only include respects to Mr. Roose-
Feit for his recent statement. but it will
also deal with Mr.. Haskell. Standard Oil,
Mr.. Hearst and Mr.. Archbold, and it will
also have paragraph or two about T.
Coleman du Pont. who has just severed
his connection with the republican ma
tlonal committee. In short Mr.. Bryan in
tends to catch up on all issues and con-
tentions in the document that he is pre-
pairing.
Bryan Mad, Reports Say.
Mr.. Bryan was an early riser this
morning. In fact he did not get very
much sleep last night. for it was shortly
before midnight that he got into commu-
nicaton with Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma
treasurer of the democratic national COM
mittee, and, according to reports, inti-
mated in strong language that his resig-
no CT 1a fhno {,ct
Mr.. Bryan was at the Terre Haute end
of the telephone and Mr.. Haskell was in
Chicago. Soon afterward In chicago
Mr.. Haskell gave out his letter of resg-
nation, and as Mr.. Bryan's special car
rolled into Chicago this morning at 6:47,
and as he awoke and was dressed before
the Illinois state line was crossed he of
necessity was obliged to cut his rest
short.
Mr. Bryan was met at the railroad sta
ton by Mr.. Haskell, who had been ac-
companied by Josephus Daniels, chairman
of the publicity bureau, and John f.
Lamb. and all hoped into a waiting auto
mobile. scarcely allowed the train to come
to a full stop, and hurried to the ma
tional headquarters. They were closeted
there nearly all of the two hours that
Mr.. Bryan was in the city, as he was en-
route to Madison, Wis, where he was
scheduled to speak at noon.
Except for the statement that ne was
preparing a reply to President Roosevelt,
he declined to be interviewed, on the
ground of lack of time. The other partici-
pants in the conference were equally un-
communicative.
Haskell Hustles Home.
After his talk with Mr.. Bryan, Mr..
Haskell, to all intents and purposes no
longer treasurer of the democratic cam
paign fund. left for Guthrie. Okla. AS
sistant Treasurer Doolin will look after
the routine until a treasurer is appointed.
Mr.. Haskell went to the train alone.
His hurried departure, he said was due
to the necessity of his presence al the
state capital Monday. when the state
tax board meets. Asked If he would
prosecute those who had made charges
against him. he wrote in answer: Read
the law; you will know the limit"
He had asked. he said. that his resig-
nation take effect Immediately. AS to
whether Mr.. Doolin, the assistant treas
urer, would also resign. he referred in
quirers to the gentleman in question.
The latter had nothing to say.
When Mr.. Haskell emerged from his
conference with Mr. Bryan, and was be-
sieged by newspaper men. he repeated
his former tactics of requesting that all
questions addressed to him be written.
This was done and the Oklahomian re-
tired to his room with a series of inter-
rogatons which. If frankly answered,
would show whether his resignation had
been accepted by Mr. Bryan. whether
Mr.. Bryan had suggested successor and
number of other matters in which pub
lie interest has been aroused.
Cup to Mack Says Peerless.
The weather was hot and when Mr..
Bryan came out in hurry to catch his
train beads of perspiration stood on his
brow.
Asked whether Mr.. Haskells resignation
had been accepted SO far as he was con-
cerned. Mr.. Bryan declined to answer.
| That it had been. however was inferred
from Mr.. Bryans answer to the next
question.
Has a successor to Treasurer Haskell
been selected?' he was asked.
THAT is up to Mr. Mack and the execu-
| tive committee came the hurried answer.
Although Mr.. Bryan had number of
other callers, so far Mr.. Haskell's case
| is considered the conferees were Mr..
Bryan, Mr.. Haskell, Assistant Treasurer
Loolin, James w. Riley. who is Mr..
Mack's secretary, and John f. Lamb.
Lamblike Mr.. Lamb.
Mr. Lamb, after the departure of Mr..
Bryan. called for a few minutes at Treas
urer HaskeH's office. He was extremely
uncommunicative regarding details of the
mornings work He was not aware. he
said that Mr.. Haskell was under discus
sion al all
Others who talked with Mr.. Bryan were
John w Tominson of the executive COM
mttee; Josephus Daniels. chairman of the
press committed; Mllard Dunlap, a bank
er and old-time friend of the candidate,
and John l. Martin, serSeantat-arm of
the national committee.
Who'll Be Treasurer Nowe
NEW YORK, September 26.-The seIec-
ton of a treasurer to succeed Gov. Charles
n. Haskell of the democratic national
committee, who resigned at an early hour
today in Chicago. probably will not be
made by National Chairman Mack for
several days. The names of Col Moses
c. Wetmore of st. Louis, chairman OF the
finance committee; Mayor j. n. Adams of
Buffalo and Edward F.. Goltra OF st.
Louis are under consideration of the ma
tionaI chairman for the treasurership. Mr.
Mack said today that he had received A
telegram from Chicago that a letter con-