The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Timothy Woodruff Losing
Strength as Vice Presi-
dental Possibility.
ROOSEVELT FAVOR
CANDIDATES. NEED
Taft Followers Confident Despite
Fact He Never Secured Office
at Ballot Box.

Developments day by day make it
apparent that the candidacy of Timothy
woodruff, of New York, for Vice Pres
ident Is not especially in favor with
the management of the Taft Presiden-
tial movement II can hardly be said
Yet that tine boom for Secretary Cortel-
you for that place was brought out for
the purpose of cOUntering against the
woodruff activities; bur 1t is apparent
from the expressions which are in
dulged by people who keep closely ia
touch with the national administra-
tons political relations, that Mr..
woodruff is not exactly preferred on
the ticket
Governor Hughes is widely regarded
as the logical candidate for Vice Pres
ident; but even more widely, it is con-
ceded that he will not be named for
the post. Bad relations between him
and the President. with the strong i'm
preston thar after all the Presidents
personal popularity viii be the greatest
asset the Republicans viii have in the
coming campaign, have served TO con-
vince that 1t would not do to nominate
a man personally objectionable to Mr..
Roosevelt, even il il were possible to
90 so.
Never Before Public.
The fact that Secretary TAFT has
never been before the public as
candidate at the ballot box is conceded
10 be one weakness about naming him
Ior President. on the other hand, he
Is conceded important elements OF
strength. But the impression that there
should be nominated for Vice President
man Of ascertained standing and
drawing power with the voters has been
growing stronger as the possibility Of
the coming contest being a close one
has gained ground.
Conferences are being held in Wash
ington with the view 70 perfectine in
concrete form an expression of the
platform ideas of the Taft supporters.
The notion of leaving the Vice Presi-
dency open IA order that the conven-
ton may be able 10 amuse itself with
consideration Of that problem, and per-
maps even to name whoever il Dleases.
mas been cultivated latterly. Of course
the Senatorial contingent which is de-
sIrous Of nominating Vice President
Fairbanks IS well pleased with this
idea
If Mr. Fairbanks is nominated # will
De, in truth, the demonstration OF the
political power Of social Washington.
The Fairbanks family has made itself
very popular with the official and semi
official population of the Capital Not
only do they entertain constantly, but
they are most cordial slever and cor
rect in their entertainments. No official
home is more frequently opened or
more agreeable 10 visit. than that Of the
Vice President. Mrs. Fairbanks has
made herself the very model of Wash
ington hostesses. She knows how to
meet all kinds OF people on their own
basis. She is not gracious, because
gTaciOusnesS suggests something ap-
preaching the attitude of cOndesCend-
ing. The Vice President, despite the
reputation of iciness ard cheerIessness
which has attached to him, is socially
the very pink Of prOpriety. He doesn't
Oyerdo 1t and give the impression OF
palavering, as too many people do.
Fairbanks Favored.
The Senatorial managers have taken
up the idea that Fairbanks ought to be
placed on the ticket, and they have a
good deal in their favor. Indiana is a
doubtful State II heads all the lists
OF doubtful States. Whether one con-