New-York tribune., 1908-11-13
UNION LEAGUE CLUB
INDORSES MR.. ROOT
HIS ELECTION TO
THE L.. S. SENATE.
Resolutions for the Secretary UHaHi-
mously and Enthusiastically
adopted at Meeting.

The Union League Club last night unanimous
Iy and enthusiastically pledged its cordial sup
port to the nomination and election Of Secretary
Elihu Root as United States Senator. to succeed
Thomas c. Platt.
The resolutions were presented by Joseph H
Choate and seconded BY General Horace Porter
Seconding speeches were made by ex Judge
Hinsdale OF the Court OF General Sessions, and
Colonel John J. McCOOk- The resolutions folloE=
Whereas. 1t is desirable and necessary thas
New York, with its eight millions OF people and
its vast commercial and business interests.
should at all times occupy Its proper piaee 20
the Empire State in the councils of the nation.
and should be represented in the Senate IN ths
seat about 10 become vacant Dy man apie anu
willing 10 assert its Just authority. u defend It's
interests and TO maintain its dignity.
Resolved That the members OF the Union
League Club pledge their cordial support to tEs
nomination and election of the Honorable EIihsx
Root. United States Senator. for the term
commencing on the 4th Of March. 1909
Mr.. Roots eminent and unquestfOnsd htnsss
for the position will be universally conceded
His sterling and manly character. his intel
lectual stature. his vast experience IN national
affairs his great erniuence as a lawyer and
orator. the high regard in which Ne IS held oy
the people Of the state and the nation. the UNI
versaI recognition Of the great and uuselfsh
services which he has rendered to the country
as Secretary Of State and Secretary Of War and
his lifelong allegiance 10 Republican principles
point him out as the man pre-eminently qualified
TO ill the place
represented. they have but 70 declare their
wishes The great Office IS in their gift, aud We
therefore call upon Republicans and indepen-
dents in all parts Of the state. VINO are OF our
way Of thinking openly to declare their prefer
ence for Mr. Root. 50 that the legislature when
it meets shall be Enthusiastically advised OF tn@
wishes Of their constituents
Resolved That q special committees % thirty
be appointed by the president 10 carry into
effect the purpose and object OF these resOtu-
tions.
In his speech presenting the resolutions Mr-
Choate referred to the influence of the Union
League Club in regard to legislation and eEec-
tfons. and TO Mr.. Roots associations IN the ciuo-
He praised Secretary Roots career. touching on
his eminence as a lawyer in this city. his SER
vices 10 the nation as Secretary OF War and
Secretary OF State. and said that the command
ing position of the Empire state in the nation
called for representatives in the United States
Senate of the highest type He said it would
be as much of an honor to the State Of New
York as to Mr.. Root to have him represent the
state in the Senate.
Colonel McCook spoke OF the Imperative Ina
portance of having the State OF New York rep
resented properly in the United States Senate
Referring TO Secretary Root. ne said that in
every position that Mr.. Root had held. wren
his promotion considered the objection
which occurred to at concerned was mat no
could III his place. the only possible ohjec-
ton to etecting him 10 the senate was the din
Guilty in obtaining another Secretary Of state
There was one other New Yorker who. in the
judgment Of the speaker. was eminently worthy
OF consideration in connection with the Senator
ship. and he. BY moving the resolution. had
eliminated himself.
This reference TO Mr. Choate provoked great
applause
General Porter referred 10 the commanding
position taken by the club in advocating tbs
election OF Senator William NJ. Evartz. former
president OF the Union League club.
The meeting last night was well attended
Among those present were Judge Edward T.
Bartlett, of the Court OF Appeals; Justies
Blanchard and General Tracy Timothy L
Woodruff is a member OF the club After IN.
meeting Mr.. Choate was seen by a Tribune re-
porter.
honor" was asked
Mr.. Root" said Mr.. Choate. will accept the
election if it comes to him spontaneously
But what IL he does not get it spontaneous
ly2 What If he has to make a fight for votes2-
was asked
He will not have 70 make fight for votss.-
said Mr. Choate decisiveiy-
General Ansou G. McCook presided at N.
meeting last night in the absence Of Prssidsue
George r Sheldon.
6oStoh' NV III al InleEFle" puohSned
in an afternoon paper. Secretary OF State E.Iihu
Root stated to-day that he vas not a candidats
for the United States Senate He said.
4 am candidate for the Senate. There
has been lot OF talk about that but 1t IS all
rumor-"
Secretary Root came to Boston TO attend ths
funeral OF his cousin. Colonel z I. Buttrfck
and after the services went to the home OF his
daughter, Mrs L. 8 Grant, Sd. in BrOokIine Hs
viii return to Washington tomorrow
What about Mr.. Taft's Cabinet" NJ Roos
was asked viii you hazard guess as 70
who may be picked Out7-
L don't know much about it," said the Secrs-
rary- Il can't talk about that matter anyway.
There will be a meeting in Washington sun
day. in which the President Mr. Taft So
members OF the Cabinet and few party lea .ers
viii take part After that something NAV ba
ziy orxrs,