Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-09-26
HASKELL QUITS
UNDER FIRE
Tenders Resigna-
ton as National
Treasurer
REIuRNs TO OKLAHOMA
Vows Vengeance on Those
Responsible for His Re-
tirement.

Chicago, Sept. 26.-Governor G, N.
Haskell, of Oklahoma, last midnight,
resigned as treasurer OF the Demo
cratic national committee. His resig-
nation was announced by himself
three hours after his arrival In Chica-
go from Guthrie, Oklahoma, and after
he had conferred with officials Of the
national Democratic headquarters In
this city. In giving out his resigna-
ton Mr.. Haskell. in response to
question, declared he did not care to
be responsible for any embarrassment
which might result to the Democratic
party by his retaining the Office OF
treasurer. That his resignation is the
direct result of the charges made
against him by William r. Hearst and
President Roosevelt he also admitted
At the same time he did not by his
resignation intend to admit that any
of the charges that had been made
against him were true.
Interest centers in Successor.
With the arrival of w. !. Bryan here
this morning and the resignation last
night of Governor Haskell. interest
in politics today centered in the Sc
lection of Haskell's successor. Bryan
had a conference with number OF
Democratic leaders during his brief
stay in Chicago before his departure
for Madison Wisconsin. Governor .
Haskell was among those at the con.
ference. Bryan refused to say any
thing, in. regard to the resignation Of
Haskell except to state that the vac
ancy would probably be filled by Chair
man Mack. When asked If Haskelrs
resignation had been accepted. Bryan
declined to answer. BRYAN said hewas
an answer to President
ROosevelt's letter.
Down and Out, Haskell Starts Home.
J. B. Doolin, assistant treasurer, is
at Haskell's desk and will attend to
all routine business until Haskells
successor is appointed. Haskell was
asked whether Doolin had resigned
and referred all inquiries to that par
icular gentleman. The latter had
nothing to say. Governor Haskell went
10 his train alone, leaving for Guthrie
over the Santa Fe at o'clock. His
hurried departure, he said, was due
to the necessity Of his presence at
the state capitol on Monday when the
state tax board meets. Asked II he
would prosecute those who made the
charges against him he said:
Vows Vengeance.
Read the law. You will then know
the limit"
When asked whether his resigna-
tion had been accepted he said:
II presume So"
As to his successor he professed
utter ignorance.
Several Are Mentioned For Treasurer.
New York, Sept. 26.-The selection
of a new treasurer of the Democratic
national committee to SUCCEED Charles
N. Haskell probably will fot be made
by Chairman Mack for Several days.
The names of Colonel Moses G. Wet
more of st. Louis, chairman Of the
finance committee; Mayor J. N. Adams
of Buffalo, and E. E. Golfer OF St
Louis, are under consideration. Mr..
Mack said today he had received q
telegram from Chicago that the let
ter containing Haskelrs resignation
was on the way and added that It
would be accepted Immediately upon
Its receipt. National committeeman
here say that the voluntary resigna-
ton Of Haskell has relieved the com
mittee Of a very embarrassing situa-
tion. His action is generally commend
ed. Chairman Mack will leave for the
West tonight.