The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-11-12

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Taft's campaign, but politics was not
discussed on this occasion. A lun-
cheon which had been arranged for
1880 interfered with any formal con-
ference during the day. although the
guests included number Of persons
who have taken a prominent part in
national and New York state politics.
Those present were the British am.
bassador and Mrs. Bryce, the secre-
tary of war and Mrs. Wright, Vice
President Elect James 8. Sherman
National Chairman Frank H. Hitch
cock. Robert j. Wynne, consul gener-
al at Londan, and Mrs. sWynne, Will
liam E. Ward. Republican national
d mitteeman from New York, Timo.
ke NNoodruff, Republican state
-. sist New York, Seth Low of
New 'ofyc. IN Berri Of Brook
bert bert Ias; shaw s0o Of New n aetp - ~ A.
Later Mr.. Woodruff, M. Ward and
Mr.. Sherman met at the New Willard
hotel and there the senatorship was
considered. It Is said upon excel
lent authority that Mr.. Ward and Mr..
Sherman believe that Mr.. Woodruff
should not at this time be candidate
for the senatorship but should leave
q clear field for Secretary Root. It
Is understood further that Mr.. Wood
ruff did not take kindly to the sug-
gestions in the form In which they
were offered and that before depart
ing for New York at 4 p. m. he left a
very decided impression that the mat
ter was one that required further con-
sideration on his part.
Persons we'll informed concerning
New York politics asserted today that
Mr.. Woodruff has within his power
the making of very embarrassing
senatorial situation.
Thus far there has been no change
made of white house dictation against
the movement to make Mr.. Root the
successor Of Senator Plat but Il is
pointed out that this easily might be
made an issue of a contest over the
senatorship should be precipitated.
Mr.. Woodruff alone, 1t ID urged can
create a situation where senator
may be elected without q conflict.
New York politicians who favor the
election of Mr.. Root are endeavoring
to induce Mr.. Woodruff to retain the
state chairmanship and become q can
didate later for the seat In the senate
now occupied by Senator Depew.
Chairman Hitchcock took no part
in the senatorial conferences, while
the New York visitors were present,
but he went to the white house and
saw President Roosevelt. When he
left he would not admit that the New
York senatorial contest had been dis
cussed but he said he had number
of matters which he desired to take up
with the president.
On the occasion OF Mr.. Hitchcock's
next visit to Mr.. Taft at Hot Springs
on November 81, It Is likely that many
matters bearing prominently upon the
coming administration of Mr.. Hitch
cock will be given careful considera-
tion. The fact that Mr.. Hitchcock
will be in Hot Springs an entire week
has given rise to the belief that catSi-
NET DIPLOMATIC and other important
appointments will be discussed.
Ne. hitchcock, Will leave, for New
York tonight and during next. week
will give his attention to closing up
matters In the eastern Headquarters
of the Republican national committee
and the publication of the statement
OF collections and disbursements Of
funds in the campaign tust closed.