The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
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Special TO The Washington Herald.
Cincinnati. Ohio June 2O.-Frank H.
Hitchcock, the political Napoleon Of VIII
liam II. Tafts campaign for the RepubH-
can Presidential nomination, to-day de-
clined TO be considered as a candidate for
chairman Of the national committee and
Isteersman of the campaign for the Presi-
dency Of the man with whose nomination
he had so much 70 do.
Poor health. due to the last few strenu-
Gus months, is tho reason given for Mr.
Hitchcock's seIf-abnega a. but that this
is the real reason is credited in no quar-
ter. II Is the general impression among
capable judges that Mr. Hitchcock is sim
ply displaying his ability 90 stae his own
ambitions Tor the time being in the inter
est Of party harmony. Had hc not with
drawn At the psychological moment. a
fight would have developed which might
have seriously embarrassed Secretary
TAFT at the outset OF his campaign.
The announcement Of Mr.. Hitchcock's
action was the sensation of Mr.. Tafrs
first day in his home town since his nom
nation Together with its effect. the
adjournment. without action. OF the meet
ing which was to have selected the na-
tonsI chairman, it IS the most widely
discussed political topic OF a strenuous
day for Cincinnati
Candidates Welcome Royal.
Secretary Taft came back to his town
people a fuIl-fedged Presidential eandi-
date, and was received by them accord
ingly with open arms.
Beginning with an exultant crowd.
pushing. shouting, and cheering I'M and
around the railroad depot. continuing as
the nominee and the parade moved along
the streets. and ending i'm sufficiently inn
pressive manner at the home OF Charles
p. TAFT. in Pike street. which. for this
campaign. will he the home of the Score
tary, 81 was an earnest. enthusiastic dem
onstration OF welcome and good wishes.
The train bringing the Secretary from
Washington was but a few moments be-
hind schedule time. Some minutes ahead
Of it was the Chicago train bringing Vice
Presidential Nominee sherman Charles
?. Taft the subcommittee named 20 con-
suit with Secretary Taft regarding a
chairman Of the national committee. and
several others. Two bands. a crowd that
packed the depot and extended to Third
street and 10 Central avenue were await
ing the arrival Mayor Markbret. Vice
Mayor Calvin, Judge Caldwell. Banker
Charles. q citizens committee and q big
delegation Of Yale men were inside the
gates OF the depot
sherman Is Pleased.
Mr.. Sherman seemed pleased at the
demonstration that was made. it being
entirely unexpected by him. When the
Washington train rumbled into the depot
there was a rush toward the coach in
which was the Secretary As he stepped
out, the persons nearest rushed toward
him, but Chief Miniken and a squad OF
bluecoats prevented crowding. With
Charles p Taft and Vice Mayor Calvin
on either side. Detectives William Jack
son and Dan Callahan Immediately be-
hind them, and Col Mrlikens men pre-
serving a lire through which they could
walk the Secretary stepped at a fast
gait toward the front of the depot. where
cheer after cheer went up, to be reechoed
by the crowd outside. who had not yet
got a glimpse Of the candidate.
The greeting between the two candl-
dates at the depot was hearty and strict
ly informal. Entering carriages. the pass
ing Of the party was a triumphant pro-
cession out Fourth street, which was
crowded and freely decorated. TO the
home Of Charles p Taft A band PLAYED
The Star Spangled Banner and Home.
Sweet Home" on the Taft lawn as the
distinguished party arrived. Secretary
Taft only waved his hand 70 the crowd
as he disappeared inside the widespread
door of the mansion.
subcommittee Arrives.
Shortly before noon the subcommittee
proceeded 20 the Taft home and COM
menced the work attending the selection
of a chairman and treasurer Of the ma
tional committee.
The members Of the subcommittee are:
Gen. Powell Clayton. chairman. Of
Arkansas; Former Gov Myron T. Her
rick, Of Ohio, who held the proxy Of
Arthur I. Vorys; Frank B. Kellogg. the
trust-busting attorney, of Minnesota;
Charles Nagel. Of Missouri; Ernest Hart
of Iowa. who holds the proxy of w. l.
Ward. Of New York. who was called home
on urgent business; United States Sem
ator William Z. Borah. of idaho; f. G
Daniel Of North Carolina, and Repre-
sentative Frank O. LOden. Of Illinois
The subcommittee was named by +bs
Republican National Committee at the
request of Secretary Taft, to confer with
him upon plans for conducting the cam
paign. They have been given power IN
act in the selection of a chairman and
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