New-York tribune., 1908-08-13
RA[NES AT OYSTER BAY
SAYS HUGHES WOULD WIN
Thinks President FdUors GoUernor-
Mitchell Sees ErecutiUe.

oyster Bay Aug 12.-The guests at Sycamore
pill to-day included John Raines, temporary
nresident of the New York State Senate; Johh
Mitchell. manager of the trade agreement de-
nartment of the National Civic Federation. ana
Ralph NJ Easley chairman OF the executive
council of the same general body Seila'oi
Raines came 70 see the President upon per-
sonal matter involving two army off1cers' No'-
urally politics in general was also toucheo
upon Later the Senator expressed the purely
personal opinion that the President looked viii
favor upon the political status OF GoVeihoi
Hughes but Mr. Raines was quick TO auu 'i''
the Executive taking no part In the ca'i-
paign for the Republican Governorsh1p folliiiiei
tion in New York State.
The visit of the ex-president of the Chlteo
Mine Workers had excited considerable interest
because of the activity in the national campaign
of Samuel Gompers. Mr.. Mitchell, however
upon leaving Sycamore Hill, said that pohtics
had not been mentioned. With Mr.. Easley' ne
said. had come to Oyster Bay to invite the
President to address the National CIVIC feu-4
Grafton at it's annual meeting, to be held in New
York City on or about December ii. Freslueh'
Roosevelt, he said. had not accepted the llVi'd
tion- for the reason ahat he in doubt
whether he would be able to keep the engage
nent If ride The plans of the federation
cussed The matter OF the switchmens dispute
with the Iackawanna Railway Company was
not taken up Mr. Mitchell said, that affair be-
ing in the hands of the Interstate Commerce
Commissions board of mediation at Washng-
ton. The labor leader reiterated his determlna-
ton not to take an active part in the present
national campaign.
Senator Raines explained that there was MOTH
ing of public interest in his errand TO oyster
Bay In reply to a volley Of questions he ADDED;
'Of course, we talked about the campaign and
about the Governorship of New York, but not
with particular reference to the candidacy for
denomination Of Governor Hughes So far as L
know the President favors Governor Hughes as
he ALWAYS has but he is taking no part in the
New York State situation The President does
not wish the criticism which has been directed
against him because Of his position in reference
to the nomination of Judge Taft to be repeated
in connection with the New York state Gov
ernorship. as he believes that those VINO are
CRYING Death TO bosses! are also against what
they call 'bossisn,' and otherwise would say
that he was 'bossing the New York State sit
uation.'
OF his personal attitude toward Governor
Hughes, Senator Raines said:
"I have been in accord with Governor Hughes
on everything including the racing matter, with
ance Kelsey matter, the Massachusetts ballot
and direct nominations. As to whether he will
be renoninated I do not wish to say anything
now that l might have to swallow later. The
people have not been heard from as yet regard
ing their wishes in the matter. If he is renom-
mated 1 certainly believe that he viii be elect
ed. 1 do not think that the Governor has lost
strength because of the anti-racetrack gam
bling legislation. for which he was responsible.
but that the support and opposition to the Gov
ernor on that question are about equally di-
vided.'
Asked whether he thought the denomination
ticket in New York. Senator Raines said: ''Taft
does not need any help
Owing 10 a decision to postpone the affair until
tomorrow. the hold-up and tagging Of the resi-
dents of Oyster Bay by the members Of the
Oyster Bay Riding Academy. to which Presi-
dent Rooseyelt's sons, Archibald and Quentin,
belong, did not take place to-day.
Tomorrow morning the entire class of about
forty pupils will pin their sleeves bands Of
white with large red cross and go forth on the
highways to stop and tag every one they meet
for the purpose Of collecting funds for the Mas
sau Hospital at Mineola. When the members
of the class go to Sycamore Hill to get the
Presidents two boys to join them it is likely
that an attempt will be made to tag the Presi-
dent and collect from him money for the fund
Once a person is tagged he is to be immune
from further hold-up, the tag which is affixed
indicating that the bearer has contributed to
the charitable cause.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt and her brother Theo-
dore Roosevelt, jr., reached Sycamore Hill this
evening. They crossed the Sound from New
Haven the Sylph.
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YnIING VOTERS FORMING TAFT CI.uR