Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Awaiting the New Yorkers-

clal interest. The declarations by Gov.
Hughes yesterday that under no circum-
stances would he accept a nomination for
the vice presidency, and that his position
with regard to the presidency remained
the same-in that the delegates were re-
spons1ble to their constituents and not to
him-have had tho effect OF focusing par
ticular attention upon the New York dele
CATION. especially with reference to the
attitude to be taken with. regard to the
vice presidency. Representative James
8. Sherman Of New York. one Of the men
generally mentioned in connection with
the second place on the ticket. is among
pected to lend impetus to the movement
in his behalf. The New York delegation
probably will hold a caucus late today or
Monday to discuss the situation. There
that the vice presidency should 60 to some
eastern state, and as New York Is regard
ed as debatable ground it is believed the
delegation from that state can WELD con-
siderable influence in the choice Of a sec
ond-place candidate. So far. however.
the delegation is instructed only to pre-.
sent the name Of Gov. Hughes for the
presidential nomination and to vote for
him when the balloting begins.
The Pennsylvania delegations have been
provided with quite sumptuous headquar-
ters at their hotel and in the Fine Arts
building. the seats in the auditorium OF
the latter having been removed to make
way for the adherents of Senator Knox,
who are prepared to carry on vigorous
campaign.
The determination Of the "allies" to
carry on their fight all along the line is
sustaining interest in the plans of the
various state delegations that are bound
by instructions for one or another Of the
candidates other than Mr.. Taft.
Nearly all of the state delegations are
expected to hold caucuses Monday. To-
morrow will be heavy with arrivals and
Monday is expected to see the greatest in
fiux of delegates and visitors. The con-
vention will be called to order by Ma
tional Chairman Harry S. New Tuesday.
Interest in Second Place.
The vice presidential situation had early
today given no hint of clearing up and is
occupying the attention of all the conven-
ton delegates and followers who are here
The new arrivals made their first in
quiry as to the second place situation, but
are confronted with non-committal replies
to the effect that those here on the ground
are but little better posted than the more
distant of the incoming delegates. The
proposal to throw the prize into the open
arena of the convention. to be fought fol-
and won by the strongest bidders Is gain.
ing many enthusiastic supporters; 1t GER
tainly would add immensely to the inter
est in the proceedings of the convention
and give the individual delegates an an.
preciated part In making the selection
There are SO many candidates mentioned
in connection with the office that a pop
ular open vote seems to offer a most sat.
isfactory solution of the problem.
Kellogg a Candidate.
1t has been decided that Joseph Cottor
Of Duluth, Mimi. shall place Frank b
kellogg in nomination for the vice presl.
dency and Mr.. Kellogg's friends were act
lively engaged early in the day in doing al
things possible to promote Mr.. kellogg
| candidacy.
One Of the arguments which they ar,
most vigorously pressing is that Gov
Johnson may be given the second plac,
on the democratic ticket. and they sa!
that If this should be done the result il
Minnesota would become uncertain. The.
claim. also. that Mr.. Kelloggs record al
special assistant attorney general in tn,
prosecution of the antitrust and railroad
cases would render him peculiarly &C
ceptable to the the administration and t,
those who indorse the course of the ad
miristration in those matters.
| c. j. Harris, head Of the North Caro-
lima delegation. is among the late ar
rivals. He was a college mate Of Sec
rotary Taft's and is his enthusiastic sup
porter. He expresses a preference 70
Mr.. Hammond for second place.
National Committee Resting.
| Members of the national committee ar
resting today after their arduous worl
of the past week. The committee sa
many long hours to hear and dispose o
the more than 200 contested places on tn
temporary roll Of the convention, an
there was a general sigh of relief whel
| theif labors were concluded last night
/ dQciSiOn committee
| Secretary Taft an instructed strength o
6O3 delegates. although his manager
Frank H. Hitchcock. issued a statemen
| Immediately claiming that on the frs
lceive 7O4 votes, instructed and pledge