Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
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Something Of sensation was caused
by the unexpected arrival in Chicago
of one Of the presidential candidates,
Uncle Joe Cannon. He arrived from
panville, going to the Union League
club, where he was soon In conference
with some Of the most prominent lead
.sts of congress, including Serene E.
Payne Of New York, chairman of the
committee On ways and means; Mr.
Dalzell of Pennsylvania, the ranking
member Of that committee; Represent
Rtive Oyerstreet of Indiana, Represent
ntive James s. Sherman of New York
who has the congressional backing fos
the vice presidency; Richard Kerens
of Missouri and number Of delegates
from Illinois, Missouri and other
states.
1t soon developed that Speaker Cam
mons coming was in connection with
the platform aud that very brisk
contest on some of the planks was In
prospect. Mr. Cannon and his CON
eressional lieutenants are going thor
oughly over the platform plank con-
cerning the restriction of injunctions
1t is not enly the speakers personal
view that an anti-injunetion plank
such as Is prepared would be un-
necessary and unwise, but as speaker
of the house he feels that the formal
action of the Republican membership.
taken only few weeks ago and
strongly expressive OF opposition to
such legislation, should receive serious
consideration before such a plank Is
finally introduced into the pronounce
ment of the party to the country.
Congress and Convention May Differ.
Some Of the congressional leaders
have pointed out that such plank
would create a singular diversity of
official representation, the Republican
membership Of the house formally de.
elaring against such legislation and
the Republican platform formally de-
claring in favor of 1t. 1t is this APP
parent conflict which the speaker de
sires to reconcile. not in any spirit OF
belligerency, but as a means of party
unity and success.
The headquarters of the presidential
candidates are full of activity. The Taft
headquarters have the usual throng of
visitors. The formal opsning was de-
ferred until the arrival of the Ohio
delegation, when the real enthusiasm
was touched off. The Fairbanks head
quarters are radiant with flowers and
filed with the ladies' who accompanied
the Indiana party. Conspicuous. among
the Fairbanks workers is George Ade,
the author-delegate, who a few years
ago was reporting the sensational gath
erings for the local newspapers. The
Knox headquarters have their share
of excitement with two bands and two
marching clubs.
General Stewart L. Woodford, head
Of the New York state delegation at
large, is Said to be prepared to move
that the nomination of Taft be made
unanimous in the event Of his selection
by the conyention and provided the un-
instructed men In the New York state
delegation, all of them regarded as
Taft men. shall have voted for Hughes
on the first ballot That being done,
there would apparently be no obstacle,
they claim, to the casting Of New
Yorh's seventy eight votes for New
York man for vice president. 1t is
Upon this man that the various inter
ests are trying to agree.
Hughes Will Be Named.
& Hughes name will be presented to
the convention. 1t will not be with
drawn, according to General Wood
ford, who saidi
"The New York state convention
unanimously instructed our delegates
Ut large to present the governors
hame to the national Republican con-
vention as the candidate Of New York
fcr the presidency and directed us to
use all honorable means to secure his
Nomination. We have accepted the
trust and shall present his name"
. Strong efforts are being made to har-
monte the New York state situation
So as to secure a united vote Of the
state. first for GoFernor Hughes for
president and after that for candi
date for the vice presidency from
New York state. = sss
( It is a natter of common remark
that Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver
Would stand the best Chance Of secur-
Ing the second PLACE on the ticket only
for the peculiar Situation in iowa, his
home state. He IS known to be the
tirst choice of Secretary Taft and is
believed to have tho favor OF the presi-
dent. There 6 10 doubt that the Iowa
delegation, while friendly to DoIllver,
Is against hilI for the Vice presidency.
ut would be suicidal In our state"
said Con6ressfnah Hepburn. @We have
Just emerged from one long conflict
with crazy horse ideas in Iowa, and
we don't want to open the door and
give Cunmins chance for a renewal
Df that contest"
Governor Cummlns Is the exponent
" the "crazy horse ideas In Iowa to