The Washington herald., 1908-07-03

William H. Taft will be formally nou-
fed Of HIS nomination as the Republican
Presidential candidate at Cincinnati on
Tuesday. July Is. Announcement 10 this
effect was made by the nominee yes
terday
While Mr.. Taft's campaign for the
Presidency will not be officially opened
on the occasion Of his notification. he
will make a brief speech to the notihca-
tlon committee. and possibly give an
outline Of his letter of acceptance
As soon as Mr.. Taft disposes OF the
problem involved In the selection of
chairman Of the Republican National
Committee he will get busy on his let
ter accepting the nomination. This doc
ument is awaited with great interest.
While the platform adopted at Chicago
indoTses the Roosevelt policies, Mr..
Taft's own expressions on the policies
that have made the present administra-
ton one of the most strenuous In the
history OF the republic will be scrutinlzed
with great care.
During the past few weeks Mr. Taft
has not kept in as close touch with the
President as he did prior TO and during
the convention. He is studiously avoid
ing any appearance Of depending upon Mr..
Roosevelt for advice or counsel. and yes
terday, in reply to a question. said that he
had not heard from Oyster Bay OF late.
Letter VIII "Sound Keynote"
The nominees letter OF acceptance will
be the keynote Of the campaign Mr.. Taft
has been too much occupied with the
squabble over the naming of a campaign
manager to give any attention TO what
he will say and just how he will say il
in his communication accepting the Presi-
Dental nomination.
There is good reason 70 believe that
this all-important document will be pre-
pared with the greatest possible care. and
gone over before publication by leaders
In whom Mr.. Taft has confidence. among
them Representative Theodore f. Burton,
who will spend the heated period at Hot
Springs Va, where Mr.. Taft will set I'D
his summer headquarters tomorrow
morning.
Washington sat up and took notice YES
terday when Mr.. Taft called on Secre-
tary Cortelyou and had an hours confer
enCe with him. II has been supposed here
for some time, owing 10 political devel-
opmeuts Of the past winter. that Mr.. Taft
and Mr.. Cortelyou were not on the best
of terms. But they had a conference yes
terday which lasted over an hour. during
which the political outlook generally and
the national craftsmanship in particular
were discussed at length. While neither
MP. Taft nor Secretary Cortelyou would
say much about what transpired during
the time the nominee was in the Treas
nry building. 1t Is known that Mr. Taft
called primarily 10 discuss with Mr. Cor
SelyDu the question OF the chairmanship
NIr. Taft admitted that he talked politics
with Mr.. Cortelyou. but the latter de-
clined TO make any comment on the visit
CorteIyOu Not Candidate.
AS a result of Mt Taft's call there was
n report that Mr.. Cortelyou was under
consideration for the place as campaign
manager. It may be said on authority
that Mr.. Cortelyou is not under consid-
GRAFTON for the place as campaign man.
ager, and that Il would be impossible
for various reasons for him to accept II
a tender were made
While Mr.. Tar is generally believed 10
have his mind made up 10 select Frank
II. Hitchcock as his campaign manager,
he is talking the subject with various
leaders. He was in conference yesterday
with Speaker Cannon and Postmaster
General Meyer. He took luncheon at the
Metropolitan Club with Mr. Meyer Both
Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Cannon admitted that
they talked politics. but that was as far
as they would go.
'sUncIe Joe" nm OptimIst
''All I've got to say observed Speaker
Cannon, 'is that whoever is in charge
Of the Republican campaign this year
Taft and Sherman are bound to land
winners. The Republican party has the
best policies; Il has competent leadership
and II has the confidence OF the people
There may be a lively fight, but when
inaugural day rolls around In March
1909 Taft and Sherman will be the head
liners I am willing to do my share Of
the work for the ticket, either as private
in the ranks or as a colonel. I am at
Mr.. Tafts command"
While Mr.. Cannon absolutely declined
TO say anything about the Craftsmanship.
Il is known that he believes that an
older and more experienced head than
Hitchcock should be selected He IS not
opposed 10 Hitchcock personally, but
favOrs the selection OF n man Ike Sena-
tor Crane. Of Massachusetts. Since his
arrival here he has told personal friend
that II urged to do so. Mr.. Crane would
undoubtedly undertake TO manage the
coming campaign.
Moving Day for the Tafts.
Yesterday was moving day with the
Tafts. Everything having been packed
ready for shipment to Cincinnati and Hot
Springs, Va, the furniture and personal
effects of Mr.. and Mrs. Taft were taken
out Of their house in X street and trans
ported 70 the depot nrenaratory 10 shin