The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-22
Kansas Senator Suggested for
National Craftsmanship.
He Says He Has No Time to
Give to 1t.
ALL UP in THE AIR.
Much Difficulty Encountered i'm
Filling the Place.
Meeting i'm Washington on July
/ to Try Again.

Washington, June 22.-Now that
the candidates have been chosen for
the head of the Republican ticket, the
scenes shift to the campaign manager
who will have in charge the Republi-
can campaign. The members of the
subcommittee. who have this in charge,
adjourned to Cincinnati to confer with
Mr.. TAFT, in order that some one
might be chosen who would be entire
ly satisfactory to the head of the tick
ct. At Cincinnati the matter was de-
ferred until July 1. While outwardly
Hitchcock and Vorys have worked
harmoniously during the Chicago con-
vention and prior to that in the inter-
ests of Taft and are lookd upon as
likely candidates for the place, it is an
acknowledged fact by those closest in
touch that everything is not friendly
between them. Vorys' friends claim
that 1t was his work in Ohio that
made Taft's nomination possible, while
Hitchcock's friends claim that his
manipulation of the southern states
was what saved the day.
During the Chicago convention
Hitchcock acted very Independently
and 1t is said. did not set
foot inside the Taft headquarters. but
has his own suite of rooms in another
part of the building. from which he
directed the moves. Vorys in order to
secure harmony, for harmony is Vorys'
hobby, said nothing but took his in
structions and worked along to the
best of his ability. AT the time of
choosing the campaign manager
which will be done on Wednesday of
next week. these two men stand out
prominently as the ones best fitted for
nIaCa of 20 @rlx
with Hitchcock, and Hitchcock, 1t is
thought, would not consent to take or
ders from Vorys, so in order to secure
the best results. many believe that a
third party will be chosen to direct af-
fairs, with the assistance of Hitchcock
and Vorys, Hitchcock having on Sat
urday at Cincinnati. positively refused
to take the chairmanship on account
of his health.
Senator w. Murray Crane of Mass
achusetts holds the key to the situa-
ton in the east. His support of Taft
had been very doubtful up to the time
of the Chicago convention, but during
the convention he worked night and
day for Taft, and is now looked upon
as likely candidate for the Republi-
can campaign. Mr.. Crane would make
an ideal man for the position. but he
has indicated his unwillingness to
serve. Should he hold this position,
Postmaster General Meyer may be
named. Mr. Meyer is believed in by
the president, and enjoys intimate re-
lations with Mr.. Taft He is a bust
ness man, and as such has the conf
dence of the business community. His
greatest handicap Is his lack of ex-
perfence In running a campaign. but
with Meyer as head of the committee
and with Hitchcock and Vorys as his
helpers. 1t is thought his lack of ex.
perience would be overcome.
Senator Long Suggested.
Cincinnati. June 22.-The repor-
was current here after the adjourn
ment of the conference of the commit
tee appointed to select a national Re
publican chairman, that Senator Lodg,
of Massachusetts and Senator Cheste
/. Long of Kansas were the two name
that were given prominence at tn
conference.
The discussion took a wide range.
Long Will Not Be Chairman.
Senator Chester 1. Long is in Ola.
Center today where he will speak to
night. When asked about the AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch connecting hi
name with the craftsmanship of tn
national Republican committee he sal
Just before leaving Topeka:
THE matter was canvassed before
returned home, but of course I coul
not consider the acceptance of the DC
sition. ! supposed when I left that M,
Hitchcock would be at the head of tn
committee, but l see that he has de
clined. / have no idea who will he ~,