The Washington herald., 1908-06-16

New York, June 15.-The New York Sun
publishes the following from its Wash
ington bureau:
While the stock of Senator Jonathan
Prentiss DOlliver. of Iowa. as a Vice
Presidential candidate is on the decline
in Chicago. it is still above par in White
House circles.
Direct from headquarters came this tip
to-day; Second place on the ticket will
in all probability be filed by an Iowa
man. II will either be Senator DolIiver
or Gov. Albert Baird Cummins.
Dolliver has been the administration
favorite from the beginning Others were
trotted out from time 70 time for public
Inspection, and for show OF open mind
on the part Of the administration.
Gov. Cummins is regarded as merely
pawn on the political chessboard. The
administration has no patience with Re
publicans in Iowa who are opposed 10 the
nomination Of Dolliver on the ground that
the way would thus be opened for Cum
Minis 70 go 10 the Senate Cummins stands
well at the White House. While the ad-
ministration IS undoubtedly stacking the
cards to force DoIliver on the ticket, they
are holding Cummins in reserve. A close
friend Of Secretary Taft said to-day:
Gov Cummins would make a splendid
Vice Presidential candidate He is a
whirlwind on the stump, warm advocate
OF the Roosevelt policies, and popular in
all the States OF the Northwest Should
Dolliver, for any reason. be finally elmi-
mated, l expect 20 see Cummins named"
DOlIiver for Prohibition.
Geographical considerations have not
alone prompted those interested in the
fortunes of Mr.. Taft 10 look to Iowa for
the Vice Presidential candidate. Il is
regarded as probable that the Democrats.
in convention assembled at Denver in
July. will incorporate a prohibition plank
In their platform. The Republicans Will
hght shy OF prohibition. so far as express
sion is concerned, but the administration
men think IL advisable 10 make a sub
stantial bid for the dry" vote. They
want 20 do this through the mediumshlp
OF the Vice Presidential candidate.
Here again Dolliver particularly. and
Cummins TO an appreciable degree. fill
tho bill Mr.. Dolliver has long been iden-
ti1ed with the movement in Congress to
secure the passage OF g bill forbidding
the shipment of intoxicants into States
and districts where prohibition or local
option prevails. Cummins. Dolliver. and. |
In fac;, nearly all the prominent Re |
PUblicans In Iowa. are more or less Iden-
titled with the prohibition movement.
From the standpoint OF the adninistra-
uon, Dolliver and Cummins, in the order /.
named. look good as Vice Presidential (
candidates.
May Let Convention Decide
There is a remote chance that after all |
the Taft forces may let the convention
make its own choice Of Vice Presiden- I
tial candidate. This may be done in order .
10 assuage the wounded feelings Of the \
allies who have been run over by the /
steam roller. Il is known that the matter 1
has been discussed in inner administra- /
ton circles. In such an event even Taft /
leaders admit that George 3. Cortelyou /
would stand an excellent chance OF land
ing on the ticket. But in the BACKGROUND
stands the tall form Of Charles Warren
Fairbanks. a specter TO administration
eyes
No opposition would come from wash
ng.0n to the nomination % Secretary
Cortelyou: no obstacle would be placed
IN his way II he were a leading candidate. |
Taft people contend that Il might be
mpolitic TO complete the ticket with an
other Cabinet officer. but as to Mr.. Cor
-elyou personally. they speak in the high
sst terms.
The prediction is made by those stand
ng close 10 the seats Of the mighty that
tho platform TO be adopted at Chicago
will be substantially as It was written in
Washington.
VIII IndOrse "Ny Policies"
1t will indorse the Presidents policies.
/ part OF the legislative programme pro-
ected at Congress during the recent ses-
ion, and II IS expected in every respect
o prove most satisfactory to administra-
ion supporters. The plank as to anti
Injunction which is a straddle, is intend ]
d to placate organized labor. and at the I
anne time apptase the interests who are
pposed 10 any declaration on the subject
In addition 10 an expression on the oues-
ion Of anti-injunction. the President I
wants the platform to declare in favor !
{ tarif revision and TO indorse the pro-
osal for the establishment of postal saw Il
lgs banks. He also insists that the plat S
orm shall contain a plank favorable 10 I
he passage OF q law providing for Fed :
raj supervision over the issuance OF. rail-
Dad securities.
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