The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-31
SURE ROOSEVELT
WILL BE THE MAN
Cousin Of Hitchcock Tells How
It Will Happen
THINKS DOUGLAS STRONG
Massachusetts Man Says His State
viii Go Democratic With Doug
las as Rryan's Run
ming Mate.

who will be the republican nominee?'
Roosevelt"
The reply came sharp, almost sponta-
neous.
AT the convention, there will be a
deadlock for awhile, then someone will
whoop 'em up for the Big Stick There
will be tremendous applause, a practical
demonstration, a period of rejoicing, and
nomination. OF course, I would not
doubt the sincerity of the Presidents
often reiterated statement that he will
not be the nominee, but how can he re-
fuse to accept when the delegates from
every section compel him.
This latter sentence was pronounced in
fine sarcasm.
The speaker was Frank Hitchcock al
the Hillman, but not the first assistant
postmaster general and the southern
manager of Mr.. Taft. The gentleman is
cousin of that distinguished official,
though he differs from him materially
in politics.
Il am in Alabama on business only"
he stated to reporter, who sought him
out, believing him to be the well known
politician. Although he had retired, he
was pleasant, nevertheless. IT am re-
lated to the first assistant postmaster
general he added, but our kinship
ceases when politics are concerned. l am
a democrat"
1t was afterwards learned that Mr..
Hitchcock is vice president of the Bos-
wick Shoe Co., of Boston, and that dur
ing the administration of Governor Doug
las he was active in political circles.
There are thousands of good demo-
Gratis in MASSACHUSETTS,. he added land
Massachusetts will certainly fall into the
democratic column If Douglas is given
the honor of second place on the Bryan
ticket. Douglas is not a candidate how
ever, though he would accept, naturally.
1t is believed in Massachusetts, however,
that Harmon is actively in pursuit of
the nomination, with the approval of Mr..
Bryan. With Bryan and Harmon / be-
lieve the democrats have a fine chance
to win, although l do not believe that
Harmon will come as near landing Ohio
for democracy as Douglas would in giving
the electoral votes of Massachusetts to
the democrats.
But politics is not my line" he con-
cluded, ''and know very little about that
subject. But l do believe that Roosevelt
will be the republican nominee He will
be hard to defeat, although the money
interests of the east are strenuously OPP
posed to him. There is no doubt in my
mind but that his promiscuous talking
aided in bringing ON the late financial
panic, and this will be used against him.
81 have just completed a tour of the
southern states, and find conditions here,
comparatively speaking better than in
any other section of the country. Trade
is good, though not so good that add-
tional help is needed. People are\ hus-
banding their money and their products,
which, in the long run, is excellent.
Il regret you were disappointed in not
finding a big man in this room and bed.
This is not the first time have been
mistaken for Taft S manager. A news
paper man in New Orleans, when l told
him of his mistake laughed wisely say
ing, You can't fool me, Mr.. Hitchcock,
it is part of politicians business to
appear mysterious