The Washington herald., 1908-05-04
AT THE HOTELS.

Al THE HOTELS.
The candidate who viii be nominated
for the Presidency at the Chicago con-
vention viii be elected, no matter who
he may be-" said Col Harry S. New,
chairman Of the Republican National
Committee, at the shoreham, yesterday.
Col. New, who registers from Indian
apolis. arrived in town yesterday after
noon, and at once had a conference with
Secretary Elmer Dover. Of the commit
tee, and Mr.. Lowden, "on routine COM
mittee matters Of little Importance" as
stated by Mr. New
The astute political leader declined 90
say which of the various Republican can
didates had the best chance Of nomina-
tlon, in his opinion. He also refused to
answer the question whether President
Roosevelt was likely to be nominated.
Referring 20 the claims as advanced by
the Taft forces ana the allies" Col.
New said either the one or the other
must be wrong
I shall call on the President to-mor-
row." continued Mr New, and viii stay
here a few days and attend to commit
tee matters
Asked to give his views regarding the
Democratic outlook, Mr. New said. smil-
ing good naturedly:
My friend, Tom Taggart, could speak
to you officially on Democratic politics.
[ feel however, more at liberty 70 talk
Democratic politics than my own.
1T looks as II Mr.. Bryan would again
lead the shattered remnants OF the un-
terrified 10 the polls next November 10
certain defeat"
Col New did not answer 20 the ques-
tion as to Johnson's chances for the noul-
ination.
Maine is strongly in favor Of Taft,
and I sincerely believe Taft will be nom
mated" said Maj Fogler, a well-known
retired business man Of Maine, at ths
Raleigh yesterday. Maj. Fogler Is q close
observer Of current events, having spent
many years in the newspaper business IN
this city.
Taft is fully equipped TO fill the Presi-
Dental office with credit to the country
continued Maj. Fogler- He is clean and
honorable. He has had more experience
in statecraft and practical politics than
any other candidate.
He has shown himself equal TO any
task which has been intrusted to his
care. No matter how difficult the prob
lens which have confronted him. he has
solved them all successfully, leaving
friends where he first met opponents.
Il hear considerable talk about Taft
not being able to defeat the Democratic
candidate, whoever he may be. I don't
think the Democrats VIII be able 10 place
a stronger man in the field than Taft
For my part, would rather see Bryan
nominated than Johnson. Bryan could be
defeated easier than Johnson, who seems
to be the stronger Of the two. and has
the support Of the thinking classes and
the business people.
I am in favor OF retaining Roosevelt
for another term You could not call IL
his third term. He has only been elected
once, serving the unexpired term OF
Mckinley, which cannot be called a
Roosevelt term.
Roosevelt has accomplished q great
deal for the purihcstion Of politics and
business In this country. II reelected.
he would bring about a healthy state OF
American affairs, which would strengthen
this country In every respect.
Another reason why Roosevelt should
be reelected is. because OF the many I'm
portant questions which have come up
under his administration, which should
be left TO his solution, he being best ac-
quainted Herewith. There IS no man
more popular with the people to-day than
is Roosevelt
Il would not be at all surprised TO see
the convention nominate Roosevelt by ac-
clamation."
Julius S. Keyser. a well-known busi-
ness man and philanthropist. OF Indian-
apolis, Ind. who is at the New Willard,
yesterday discussed vacant lot farming
as il will be carried on in Indianapolis.
Preparation is being made in n
dianapolis for vacant lot cultivation this
year by the vacant lots cultivation and
home decoration committee. which is an
adjunct Of the Charity Organization So
ciety, Owners of vacant lots have been
asked 10 permit that such tracts bs
turned into garden plots.
Never since the committee was or
gsnized is there the need OF vacant lot
cultivation that there is this year on
account Of the thousands who are out
of work and who have been unable to
secure employment for some months.
Subscriptions to finance the project ara
also solicited.
a part of the work Of the COMMITTEES
within the city limits is 80 small farms.
and q goodly number Of homes being
beautifed by the use OF flowers and
vines
Many old men, finding it difficult to
drop back into channels Of employment
which they have hello in the past before
present depressed business conditions,
are given opportunities in this way 70
tighten the burden Of their keep i'm
posed upon others younger.
Men with large families and small or
medium salaries are relieved 10 a certain
extent by the opportunities the commit
tee can give them for raising garden truck
The same relief Is given mothers left
with a family of children 10 support
Last year was the tenth year OF tns
work OF the committee in Indianapolis.
The value Of the work can hardly be
estimated in dollars and cents. Through
this source more than 100 families have
received both material and educational
assistance.
F. N. Jonas. of Kobe. japan, who is OF
English parentage. but who was born in
Japan and has lived there all his life
and speaks with a strong japanese &C
cent, and even has a japanese appear
ance. at his recent visit here discussed
our national legislators and other mat
ters of interest with frankness and free
dom. Mr. Jonas. who registered at the
New Willard, entertains a poor opinion
of the United States Senate and House.
"The lack of dignity is laughabls." he
commented. 7 saw Congressman in the
oct of delivering serious speeches. and