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The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
COLORED VOTE FOR BRYAN
Negroes Tired Of Republicanism,
Says Rev. Mr.. Carrothers.
Tells District Democrats TO Look
for solid Ballot Against
William H. Taft.

Addressing the District Of Columbia
Democratic Association last night Rev
s I. Carrothers. pastor Of the GaIbraith
a. n Z. Church CT Zion. prOphesied that
more than 510.o00 negro votes would be
cast for Bryan at The coming election
We have been the Republican party-s
pup long enough. and now our eyes are
open and We intend 10 defeat William H
Tart for the Presidency" said the minis
ter The National Negro Political
League. with headquarters here. has al
ready subscribed large campaign funds
for that purpose and is rapidly educating
-Le negroes 10 the fact that Bryan is the
man for the people
--TGft's managers in this city have been
actively engaged for the past month try
ing 10 stir Up popular sentiment for their
candidate, but their efforts have been
futile. A mass meeting IS TO be held IL
this city in the near future, at which
every negro political organization is 10
participate for the purpose OF ratiIyilg
the Democratic nominee and the plat
form"
The clergyman was greeted with ap-
plause at the conclusion Of his remarks
when he declared he would stump for
William J. Bryan
The meeting last night was. perhaps
the most important session held by the
club since the nomination Of Bryan and
Kern It was strictly a political affair.
with all present singing the praises OF
the Democracy and laUding the efforts
Of the Democratic National Committee
Aside from Rev. Mr- Carrothers' re-
marks. the most important announcement
was that the association VIII herea frer
strive 10 obtain suffrage in the District
os Columbia This plan met with the ap-
provaI OF the membership present. and IL
is expected this slogan VIII be continued
with more vigOr in the future.
Maj. William Mcintyre. in a brief ad-
dress, made an urgent appeal 10 the
club to subscribe funds for the purpose
OF sending speakers into Maryland and
Virginia liz the interest Of Mr.. Bryan.
The next regular meeting VIII be held
Thursday evening. August Is.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

New York. Aug 6--When Chairman
Hitchcock, OF the Republican National
Committee. sees the President az Oyster
Bay tomorrow. he will lay before him
the results OF the conferences he has had
in the last ten days with the Republican
leaders Of the state.
Besides the talks. he has had letters
from several hundred Republicans n al
parts OF the state about the reaomina-
ton Of Gov Hughes, and 8Ir. Hitchcock
viii take with him 20 Oyster Bay a
synopsis OF these letters
No secret Is made at Republican head
quarters OF the fact that the real pur-
pose Of the visit OF 8Ir. Hitchcock u the
President Is 20 discuss the situation IN
Ihis state Since N-- Hitchcock arrived
in New York almost the wlloIc Of h-s
time has been given 10 dndiHs 0U- Just
how strong Gov Hughes IS
Probing Hughes Standing.
He has heard from both s.Ies aaj las
kept his own opinion 10 himself As lie
describes his position he has been mainly
PLAYING the part Of an investigator. to
determine If Gov Hughes would add 10
or detract from the strength Of tac na-
tionaI ticket IN the State
Mr.. Hitchcock was the guest from
Wednesday night until late this afternoon
Of William I. Ward. Republican national
committeeman from this State. one OF
4Ir- Hughes opponents He slept at 1lr
Wards home il Portchester on Wednes-
day night. and. starting early this morn
ing in company with AIr. Ward. he made
an automobile tour OF WestChester C0un-
" He had talks with local leaders OF
the county. and when he reached head
quarters this evening he admitted thar
while general campaign questions had
been discussed. he had also made use OF
the tour 70 educate himself as 10 the
strength Of the Hughes sentiment in
Westchester.
Won't Name His Choice.
One line Of inquiry 10 which 0Ir. Hitch
cock absolutely refuses 20 listen is. which
Of the Republican candidates who are
out for the nomination would have lis
support. and, OF course, that OF President
Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft. if the Saratoga
convention should reject Gov. Hughes. II
has been reported that NJ. Taft would
next 10 Gov Hughes. Ike 10 see Secre-
tary Cortelyou nominated but 8Ir. COrtel-
you has made ii clear that he would not
become a candidate under any cIrcum-
stances
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
NEGRO DEFENDS TAFT.
Denies He Was Turned Down in
Hotel DfnfnE-room.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Aug Sat the time Of
the presence in this city Of the notifca-
ton committee, a story was printed that
Joseph E Lee. Of Jacksonville. Fla, the
only colOred man on the committee that
notified William H Taft Of his nomlna-
ton, had been refused service fn the
dintng-rOom OF the Hotel Sinton, the
headquarters OF the committee.
Mr. Lee. IN a communication printed to-
day in the newspaper owned and edited
here by Charles P Taft. brother Of Can
didate Taft. denies this story. Mr Lee
also says that It has been his rule TO al
ways take his meals at some place other
than the hotel at which he may have his
room when he IS away from his residence
city, which rule. for reasons personal and
satisfactory 10 himself, he has never de-
parted from
Mr- and Mrs. Charles P Taft are stock
holders Of the Hotel Sinton. and the hotel
is named after the late David Sfnton- Mr.
Taft's father-in-law.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
C. Y. MORSE GETS INDIGNANT
Saws Stimson Stands in Way of
Banks Depositors.
Declares Action of the United states
Attorney viii Delay Pay
ment OF Claims.

New York. Aug. 6.-CEarles W Morse
was indignant to-day over the announce
ment from Washington on Wednesday
that Assistant United States District At
torney Frankfurter. OF New York. vas
there in conference with Thomas P
Kane. Deputy Comptroller Of the Cur
rency. over 8Ir- Morse's arrangement
with the Assets Realization Company Of
Chicago 10 put money enough in the
hands Of the receivers Of the National
Bank OF North America 70 pay Of the
remaining liabilities OF the bank 20 the
depOsitcrs. who have so far been paid
only 30 per cent
Deputy Comptroller Kane had an
nounced after Ut. Frankfurter's visit
that It was likely that Mr.. HIorse-s ar
rangenent would be turned down and
the affairs wound up in the regular way.
Mr. Morse said he would Ike TO know
on what ground United States District
Attorney Stimson had taken a hand in
the affairs Of the National Bank of
North America. and why he had sent
his assistant to Washington. He char
acterized the district attorneys action
as Criminal interference"
What right has Stimson. OF Kane. or
Hanna, OF any OOOE else 70 throw lWiss
IN the way Of 1890 depositors getting
their money at once instead Of waiting
for the receiver to hold on to his job
for a good long time at a fat salary until
he gets ready 10 pay on the depositors
in his own way2
The Assets Company stands ready with
the money TO enable all the depOsitors
70 be paid in full without further delay.
and It is only simple justice that they
should get their money the very minute
II is available"
Receiver Hanna was not at the Ma
tionaI Bank Of North America to-day. and
no word was received there Of the proba-
bic action TO be taken by the Comptroller
Of the Currency in winding up the affairs
of the bank
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
EMBARRASS TAFT
AT BAR DINNER
Continued from rage One.

attend the Greenbrler County Horse
Show
Mrs Taft. Senator Jonathan Bourne.
tr.. OF Oregon: Gen. Clarence Edwards.
chief OF the Bureau Of Insuiar Affairs.
and Cameron Forbes, vice governor Of
the Philippines, will accompany Mr.. Taft
on the drive.
The candidate and his party viii ride in
a blackboard drawn by four horses A
relay Of horses has been provided It
was az the suggestion OF Representative
Gaines and other West Virginia Republi-
cans that Mr.. Taft decided TO cover the
forty miles over the mountains behind
horses. It will take him the most OF the
day He will remain al White Sulphur
Springs until Monday morning. when he
Will return by train
White Sulphur Springs is one Of the
most popular summer resorts IN the
South, and the Southerners are preparing
20 give the candidate and Mrs Taft a
fine reception tomorrow, although MI,
Taft stipulated before he accepted the in
vitation that he would not be called
upon 10 do any speaking
Speaks TO Lawyers.
In his speech to-day. an address devoid
Of any. sembIance Of partisanship. and de-
cidedly surprising in its candor and
breadth Of view 10 many Of his hearers.
most Of whom we're Of the opposite polit-
icaI faith. Judge Taft gave the members
Of the Virginia Bar Association. in ses-
sion here, in detail his views on the de-
lay in the administration Of law.
Laying aside. without affectation. his
attitude as a candidate for the kighes,
office in the land. Judge TAFT talked free
is 10 lawyers Of the Old Dominion as one
member OF a great profession 70 his
brethren. in an effort. 10 work out some
solution by which the administration OF
justice throughout the land in both state
and Federal courts might be made more
expeditions and less expensive 10 liti-
gsnts without losing anything in fair
ness
Present Judicial System.
The speaker did not hesitate 10 de-
clare in no uncertain tones that he be-
lieved the present judicial system worked
injustice on the poor man by subjecting
him TO long waits and excessive expense
and admitted the reasOnsbleness Of the
scrutiny under which he SAID many
present-day American institutions ars
being put
His address, which was listened 10 at
tentively by a large gathering. IN
doubtedly made a profound impression
Judge Tan was introduced by VIVID
nam 2 AEsreFfrH rre retiring rY-ecf7ar-,
OF the state Bar Association. who said
that in AL his public duties n many
lines the former War Secretary had
touched nothing he had not strength
ened and perfected
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
GUERNSEY NOMINATED.
Twelfth Maine District Republicans
Hold a Convention

Portland. Ne. Aug S.-Hon- Frank E
Guernsey, Of Dover, was chosen OF the
fifth ballot at a special convention held
stt Bangor this afternoon 10 nominate
the Republican Congressional candidate
from the fourth district 10 contest next
fall for the seat recently made vacant
by the death Of the Hon Llewellyn Pow
ers. OF HOultOn-
Mr. Guernsey had the hottest kind Of
an uphill fight In a field of six candidates
and on the first ballot polled but half the
number OF votes cast for his chief oppO-
nent. Hon George Il. Murchie Of Calais
The minority candidates. however. threw
their strength 10 Guernsey. and on the
fifth ballot he p0lled 80 70 Isl for Mur-
chic and was nominated
Guernsey IS forty-three years Of age.
ard has been a member Of both branches
Of the State legislature. treasurer Of Pis-
cataQuis County, and was a delegate this
year 70 the Republican national conven-
ton
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
Lincoln TO Celebrate.

Lincoln, Nebr-. Aug 6.-Mayor Brown
tonight issued a proclamation 20 the
people OF Lincoln calling attention 10 the
honor which the city viii enjoy in its
selection for the first notification Of a
Presidential candidate ever made west
OF the Mississippi River He requests all
citizens 10 join in making August u a
day OF history by decorating their places
Of business and homes in fitting man
ner.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
HARMON IS CONFIDENT.
Expresses Belief that Ohio VIII Go
Democratic This Year.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Aug s.-Judge Har-
mon. the Democratic nominee for COVER
nor Of Ohio. is confident that his party
VIII be successful IN the coming election
From reports received by ne, I am
satisfied that Ohio VIII 90 Democratic
this year" said Judge Harmon AS for
the national situation. I am sure that
Bryan viii be elected President The
Democratic Party n the past has been
charged with creating hard times. but
see no reason why the Republicans should
not be blamed and be punished for the
present conditions by the voters
Judge Harmon viii open his political
campaign al Ripley, Ohio. tomorrow.
where he VIII address g gathering Of
farmers
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
OKLAHOMA SHAKEN UP.
Members OF the First Legislature
Are Beaten in the New State.

Guthrie. Okla. Aug SHAT a majority
OF the Democratic members Of the first
Legislature seeking denomination were
defeated whenever they had opponents. is
shown by belated returns from the Tues
day primaries
This holds good over the entire State.
Like Gov. Haskell and Speaker Murray,
whose candidates were defeated, Lieut..
Gov. Bella1ly met indirect defeat. also, in
his home county, where he failed in his
efforts 10 have Mayor Riley. OF e Reno,
defeat Senator Bill Johnson for re-nom-
ination.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
C0OLEY'S COURSE
SOURCE OF RUMOR
BOnaparte Has Not Indicated
Desire to Retire.
ASSISTANT ACTED HASTILY
Physicians Advice, However, Be
Heved 10 Have Prompted Him 10
Leave City Before Resignation Was
Aecepted-President and Attorney
Generals Relations Not Cordial.

Some sort OF a shake-up in the Depart
uent Of Justice was taken for granted by
outsiders when the manner Of Arthur W
Cooley-s resignation as Assistant Attor-
ney General became known. on the heels
Of Il old rum0rs Of the contemplated re-
tIremeut OF Attorney General Bouaparte
were revived Il IS difficult 10 reconcile
tie reasons that are assigned In table
talk for believing that the outgoing OF M
Cooley IS coupled with the departure Of
Ar Bonaparte-
Most CT the political onlookers have
been satisfied for a long time that the re-
laJions between the President and 8Ir.
B0naparte were not exactly brotherly
Mr. Bonaparte did something The Presi-
dent did not want him TO do. when he un-
expecJedly began suit 20 break up the
merger OF the New York. New Haven,
and Hartford, and the Boston and Maine
railroads
Since that time there has been talk Of
little disaSreements between the President
and his Attorney General over the expedi-
ency or iaeEpediency Of pushing the trust
busting work Of the department
What is difficult 20 explain IS how that
has anythi 3 TO do with M Cooley. for
whom President Roosevelt has a sort OF
lroLectllS regard Il was tle EreSlleIT
that launched Cooley into public 5ife in
Washington. and since he has been here
their social relations have been uninter-
rupted
Cooley Quit PrecipitateIy.
What started all the gossip afresh was
9Ir. COoIey's sudden retirement
The announcement Of his resignation
and departure from the city came to-
gethe-, and IL became known that the
President hardly had time 10 receive NJ.
CO0ley's resignation before 8Ir- Cooley
was gone The President has not ac-
cepted the resignation as yet. and the
Office may long be vacant before Mr..
Cooley's successor arrives
All that is unusual in this may be ex-
planned by AR Cooley's poor health.
Friends Of his said yesterday that his
condition was serious. and even alarm
ing
His trouble is said TO be tuberculosis
OF the throat, and his physicians are
credited with giving positive advice two
days ego 10 1Ir Cooley which induced
his immediate departure from the city.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
BRYAN TO HIT TRUSTS.
Gives Topic for Speech at IndIanap-
oils on August 20.

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug "a telegram
from William J Bryan TO John W. Kern
to-day notified the Vice Presidential can
didate that Bryan would devote his
speech here on August 3 entirely 10 the
trusts
The fact that Bryan has given advance
notice OF the subject he will discuss IS
construed 10 mean that Kern Will be
expected TO handle the subject briefly. If
at all IN his speech replying TO the formal
notification OF his nomination for Vice
President
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
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The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

Changes in the organization or ImpOr-
tant committees OF the Senate VIII result
from the death Of Senator ALISON. OF
Iowa, but there Is no likelihood that tie
shift Ig OF positions viii make any dif-
ference II Senate control BY unbroEen
precedent. Advancement Of Senators 10
ne heads Of committees or 70 the places
OF ranking members on the committees
goes according 10 seniority Of service
Reorganization OF committees conse-
quelt upon the single vacancy caused by
;ne passing OF Senator Allison viii leave
the potent power Of the Senate with the
same coterie who have long held Il
The Craftsmanship Of the COMMITTEES on
Appropriations viii pass 20 Senator Hale,
OF Maine. He Is now the ranking mem
Der OF the majority Of the committee. and
much OF the heavy work OF the conlrnit-
tee on the floor Of the Senate fell 20 1Ir.
Hale at the last session Of Congress
Perkins May Get Naval Affairs.
Should Nr. Hale take the Craftsmanship
Of the Appropriations Committee, he viii
yield the chairmanship OF the Committee
on Naval Affairs 70 Senator Perkins. OF
California. the next ranking member CT
that committee. This viii make no change
in the general naval policy Of the com
mittee. Mr. Hale and Mr.. Perkins have
ever been IN thorough accord on QUes-
tons Of policy II the last session,
when senator Flint. Of California.
voiced the demand Of the Pacific Coast
FOR four battle ships. instead OF two,
as was provided by the naval appropria-
ton bill. reported by Senator HAZE. Mr.
Perkins stood with Chairman Hale IN op-
position 10 his colleague.
Senators Hale and Allison were always
OF ors mind il matters Of appropriations
Both were for economy. but opposed 10
parsimony Mr.. Hale was even a greater
stickler for economy. II possible. Illa-l
was Mr. Allison At the close Of the last
session OF the Senate Ar. Hale. in sub
hitting the statement Of the apprOprIa-
tons OF the session 10 go 10 the country
as an exhibit Of the work Of the Rep-b-
Iicans. took occasion 70 call attention
70 the growing national eXtravaSance in
public expenditure. and sounded an
alarm L seemed 10 foreshadow an era
Of greater economy in Senate appro1-ia-
tons.
Hale Steering Committee Head
As chairman Of the Senate steering
committee, which directs the legislative
work Of the Senate. Air- Allison was even
more important. II possible. than as
chairman of Appropriations Senator
Hale IS also the ranking member Of the
steering committee. and doubtless VIII
succeed 70 the chairmanship-
The Maine Senator and the late AIr
Allison were Ike boon companions on
| the Committee on Finance. They never
disagreed on questions Of legislative o-
I party policy. Both were made members
Of the joint committee Of Congress %
! investigate and report on the currency
situation 10 the next Congress.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
NEW YORK WANTS BRYAN.
Murphy Says Nebraskan VIII Be In
vited to Speak.

New York, Aug 6.-When the attention
Of Charles 2. Murphy was called to-day
TO the report from Lincoln stating that
Mr. Bryan felt hurt and displeased be
cause neither the Tammsny nor the Dem
Ocratic state leaders had invited him 20
speak here. he said: That report IS mere
" the work Of a trouble maker. OF course
Mr. Bryan is going 10 speak here, and
10 speak through the State NJ. Mack
made that clear enough before he went 20
Chicago. The reason no invitation has
yet been sent 10 Mr. Bryan is that no
campaign subcommittee have as yet been
formed by either Tammany or the State
organization There is no need to rush
things. I do not think there viii be any
attempt TO get the campaign going in this
state until after the convention"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
FOR CLEVELAND MEMORIAL.
Mayor Mcclellan, of New York, An
nOunces Committee.

nOunces Committee.
New York. Aug 6-Before Mayor Nc
Clellan left the city to-day 10 resume his
vacation, he made known the names OF
the committee he has selected TO decide
on some form OF a permanent memorial
in this city 10 the late President Cleve-
land This IS the committee
Francis Lynde Stetson. chairman: Ly-
man Abbott. z. c. Benedict, Joseph P.
Bryant. Nicholas Murray Butler. John
Cadwallader. John G. Carlisle. Andrew
Carnegie. Joseph H Choate. William r
Coakley, Charles 5 Fairchii6, John H
Finley, Richard Watson Glider. George
Harvey. W. NJ Lafan. John G 8Iilburn.
Frank D. AIiilet Paul Morton, Patrick F.
MCGOWAN. St. Clair Mcheiway. Herman
4 Metz Delaney Nicon. Adolph :. Ochs.
Morgan J. O'Brien, Peter 3 Olney. Alton
B Parker, Francis Key PendletOn. White
law Ried. Herman Ridder. Isador Straus.
Edward NJ Shepard. William E Sloan.
and Edgerton x Winthrop. il.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
BRYAN AVOIDS NEW STATE.
NebrasEan Cannot VISIT Oklahoma
During the Campaign.

Guthrie Okla. Aug 6-WHlian J.
Bryan VIII not visit Oklahoma during The
campaign IN a letter he says = hardly
think I can get 90 Oklahoma or any Of
the Southern States during the campaign.
owing 20 the pressure OF work al home"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
Tide TnhIr.

To-day-Hizh tide. 800 a m and ~ p n;
sor tiie. 9-75 O. sn- and s5s5 p n
To-u-orror-Iiigh -i1e. 500 O. ~ and $50 D. Il
1ow tids, ua9 O.. m- and lez9 p n.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
GIVES NEBRASKA TO G. o. P.
Senator Brown Says There Is No
Chance for Bryan.

Lincoln, Nebr- Aug. 6-'There-s no
show in Nebraska for Bryan; Taft viii
sweep the State" said United States Sen-
ator Norris Brown to-day. He continued:
7 have Just finished a careful canvass
Of the State. and have reports from all
portions Of IL The Republican party is
in splendid shape. and its candidates will
receive a majority OF the votes this fan.
My information and belief IS that the
farmers viii vote the Republican ticket
this fall without wavering'
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
CHANGES IN SENATE
AlIiSOn's Death Will Switch
Committee Heads.
HALE RANKS APPROPRIATIONS

II He Takes that Chairmanship Per-
kins VIII Succeed Him at Head of
Naval Affairs, and Hale VIII Also
Get Chairmanship of Steering Com
mittee, Vacated by Senator Allison
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
CLOAK MAKERS TO STRIKE.
About -Four Thousand Workers At
tend Meeting in New York.

New York. Aug "a general mass
meeting Of cloakmakers. union and non
union, was held tonight TO take up the
matter Of ordering a general strike for
the restoration Of the wages Of last year
About 4c00 attended Speeches in which
the cloakmakers were advised 10 strike
were made II was decided TO leave the
question of ordering a strike TO the ex-
ecutive committee with power to act IN
case Of a strike. the union men say they
expect most Of the nonUnion workers 20
go out too.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
BOX CARS FOR PANAMA.

wfIkesbarre Company Expects Or
der for 500 from Government.
WIIkesbarre, Pa. Aug 6-Three hun
dred box cars, to be used on Panama
Canal work, are TO be built at the Ber-
wick plant of the American Car and
Foundry Company.
The order to begin work is expected
from the government at any day.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
STATE TO RAISE s15O,OOO.
Oklahoma Has New Way to Raise
Brynn Campaign Fund.

Guthrie. Okla, Aug 6.-Basing their es-
timates that each voter should give 2
cents per month. or . cents annually.
toward creating a national campaign
fund. and estimating that there are 10. Oo0
Democratic voters IN Oklahoma, the Dem
Ocracy OF the State is asked BY the lead
ers TO donate $4,000 toward the Bryan
campaign, or . cents annually for the
four years since the last campaign.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
GAUGE HUGHES Hold
Hitchcock Will Report to
the President To-day.
HAS INTERVIEWED LEADERS

Real Purpose of the Republican Ma
tionaI Chairman's Visit 10 saga
as TO the Governors Ability 10
Strengthen Party if a Candidate.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
Temperatures in other &C.,

Te-Derl,urgs IN othe- cities. tozsther with the
snounr q raiufan for the twelve hours ended a.
,. n. yesterday. are as foIlous-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
HEARSTITES FEAR BRYAN.
Postpone state Convention for Date
oas.Kern's Notification.

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug 6-The State
conventios Of the Independence League.
called to meet here August .. has been
postponed for two days. because Of the
Kern notification on that day and the
added reason that Bryan VIII be here at
that time.