The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
CORTELYOU LOOMS UP
Seen Now as Choice of Big
Men for Second Place.
TWO NEW BoOMS LAUNCHED
Deneen and Sheldon Mentioned In
High CircIes-BeIIeyed TO BE a
Move TO Cover Up Real Plans Until
Administration Is Rendy to show
Its Hand-Taft n Busy Man.

New York, June 12-The New York
Sun to-day publishes the following from
its Washington correspondent:
Washington's reply to Chicagos plain
tive appeal for a tip on the Vice Presi-
dency is this
George b, Cortelyou. Secretary of the
Treasury looms up stronger to-day as
the probable ultimate choice Of the ad-
ministration than at any time since his
name was mentioned for the honor.
This conclusion is not based upon affirm
ative expressions emanating from any
of the group Of powerful Roosevelt lead
ers who have a firm grip on the situa-
ton. 1t is the Interpretation placed upon
the change of tack in this connection that
was made manifest by statements made
at the White House to-day.
A week or so ago II became known that
Senator Jonathan p. Dolliyer, Of Iowa
was the man favored for the Vice Pnesi-
dency by those who belong to the upper
tier in administration circles. Later. the
Cortelyou boom made its appearance.
There were hind words for Cortelyou in
Washington, but Dolllver's stock con-
tlnued to ascent up to yesterday morn
ing.
Yesterday two new Vice Presidential
booms were launched for the beneht Of
the delegates at Chicago. One was IN be-
half of Gov. Charles S. Deneen. Of Iln-
nois, and the other in the interests of
Gov George L. Sheldon. of Nebraska.
Burkett for sheldon.
Senator Burkett, Of the latter State is
responsible for the Sheldon boom. He
talked about It when he emerged from
the Executive presence. and he discussed
II IN an interview with Secretary Taft
No ore stands for the boom for Gov.
Deeeen. But It was prompted at the
White House, and there is good reason 70
believe that before another day has pass
ed the names OF other Western men will
be mentioned for the honor.
Administration folk have insisted that
neither the President nor the Secretary
Of War was taking any interest in the
choice of a Vice Presidential candidate
But II is significant that Delivers pTomi-
nence as a probability found its inspira-
tion in this city, and that Chicago looks
toward Washington for the word
Iowa Republicans identified with the
Allison-DOlliver faction have caused It
TO be known that an ugly situation will
develop in that State should Senator Dol
liver be drafted for serN ice on the na-
uonal ticket. They are insistent that
the party shall look elsewhere for its
Vice Presidential candidate This is
the reason why the names OF Cows. Shell
don and Deneen have been put out as
probabilities. The administration awaits
with Interest 10 see whether Deneen or
Sheldon will take"
Taft Praises Deneen.
Secretary Taft is reported to have re-
marked to-day that Deneen was "a good
man." and 10 have spoken in terms Of
praise to Senator Burke Of Gov Sheldon.
The pertinacity OF certain admlnistra-
Ton men in sticking 10 the assertion that
Inc Vice Presidential candidate must come
rom the West mysthes the political gos-
sips. 1t is beginning 10 be suspected here
hat the administration has not really
shown its hand, and that at the psycho-
ogical moment the form Of Secretary
CortelyOu VIII emerge from the group OF
candidates and near-candidates as the
real thing In the way Of a Vice Presi- |
iential candidate.
Taftites here are undoubtedly impressed
With the popularity OF Secretary CorteI- |
you with the Republican hosts In Chicago. !
II Is believed that his nomination on the |
ticket with Taft would strengthen the I
party with the conservative wing and do |
much to eliminate the bitterness that has |
followed the operation Of the steam roller /
II Chicago.
Taft n Busy Man.
What, with winding up his affairs in |
he War Department preparatory to his
resignation on July /, and keeping track |
II the trend of affairs at Chicago, Secre- |
ary Taft is a busy man these days.
While no official confirmation of Gen. /
Luke E. Wright's selection as Secretary /
n War to succeed Mr.. Taft has been 1
given az the White House, II is admitted /
here that the Tennesseean has been ten
iered the portfolio, and that ne has indl-
,ated his willingness TO accept IT, July ! |
s the date fixed upon for Mr. Taft's re-
irement If possible, Mr. Taft will leave |
he War Department earlier.
Asked about the situation in the con-
'entiOn city, Secretary Taft yesterday re-
olied with a smile: II am merely a /
passenger in the coach Just now" He
Indicated by his manner that he was sat
SIZED with the driver Of the coach, with
he pace at which IT was moving. and the /
'oute over which IL was travelling.
Information obtained here yesterday is
% the effect that II has been definitely |
decided that prominent negro will be /
named to make ono OF the secondinR
speeches at Chicago for Mr. Taft. Booker |
Washington discussed this subject with |
Secretary Taft "Wednesday Tba ~o,oo
ion, 1t was stated, would be made by the
Taft u