New-York tribune., 1908-12-22
THE OHIO SENATORSHIP.
c. p. Taft Denies Opposition By
President-Foraker Mag Wfthdrazo.

Cincinnati. Dec. 2I.-Charles z. Taft, before leav-
ing Cincinnati for Columbus to-day. to open head
quarters from which he will carry on his contest
for the United States Senatorslip in succession 10
Senator Foraker declared that there is no truth in
stories that President Roosevelt is opposed to his
candidacy He said that the Presidents denial of
taking mart in the contest should be accepted as
final He declined discuss the reported break be-
tween Presdent-elect Taft and Congressman Theo-
dore E. Burton.
The Cox organization has thrown its support in
favor of {. P, Taft for the SenatorshiP.
Columbus Ohio, Dec. 21.-Congressman Theodore
z. Burton considerably disappointed today
when his expected delegation from Cleveland failed
to appear to offset the coming of Charles ?. Taft
brother of the President-elect. 1t was announced
that the delegation had missed connections. Mr..
Burton and his staff moved into the Neil House
to-day. and now the Congressman has two head
quarters here.
Charles P. Taft who arrived this afternoon, made
a statement in which he declared himself in favor
Of open caucus on the Senatorial question. he
said he not only favored open vote but also a
public caucus subject TO stenographic report for
publication II desired.
Senator Foraker denounced story from C1eve-
land to-day to the effect that he had decided 70
a abandon the race for Senator.
THAT is a bald Misrepresentation he said, and
absolutely has foundation in fact. The man who
sent out that kind Of a report knew there was no
foundation in it. l am In this race to stay
Mr Foraker admitted that he would issue r
formal statement regarding the Senatorial race
next Wednesday. This caused all kinds Of gossip
to-day, and spite of the declaration that he was
still in the race many of the politicians here de-
clare that he will eventually withdraw, and that
his promised statement on Wednesday may contain
this withdrawal
Harry Dsugherty. who has just returned from
New York. said to-day that he had not decided
whether he will run for the Senate
Arthur I. Vorys will longer be manager OF the
Senatorial campaign of Charles P. Taft, according
TO reports circulated to-day. Chairman Henry
Z. Williams will control the active management Of
the campaign, while Mr.. Vorys will still remain at
headquarters.
The name of James R. Garfield Secretary of the
Interior. is up to-day a dark horse in the race
TO succeed Senator Foraker.
From close friend of Governor-elect Harmon
comes the story that Mr.. Harmon has been an
preached relative TO an understanding that II lie
Will allow Republican offcehoders to remain where
they certain influences will exert themselves TO
bring about such condition that he may appoint
Democratic Senator. who might serve until
next year. This tale is hardly TO be credited IN
the fact that the precedent in the Senate Is
against the recognition Of appontee OF a Gov
ernor TO I'll vacancy occurring through the failure
of Legislature 10 elect a Senator.
Washington, Dec. z-secretapy Garfield denied
tonight that he is to dark horse" in
the Ohio Senatorial contest
My may have been mentined" ne said
''n the way that many other names have
been mentioned, without foundation for the
] have heard OF effort being made to put MY
in nomination.
The situation in Ohio is peculiar and I believe
that there is real doubt as to who will win out
IN the northern part Of the state the friends OF
Mr. Burton declare with assurance that he viii
win while Mr. Tafts friends in the southern mart
of the state are equally sure that he will be the
winner"