The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-26

the ARRIVAL Oh vice ETeSlQenL sherman
groups of his partisans discussed the
probable effect on their cause of his
presence.
The moral effect Of Mr.. RooseveIt's
presence on the night before the con-
f1ict is expected by the progressives to
dispel opposition to the movement to
place him in control of the convention.
Meanwhile both sides claimed a ma
Jority of the 1.015 delegates.
Interest centers in the action of the
state committee at tonfght's meeting
with special reference to the threats
said to have been made on behalf of
the old guard to demand a reVote on
whether Roosevelt or Sherman shall be
temporary chairman to vindicate the
committee from the charge that the
result of the New York meeting was
brought about by trickery.
Progressive Platform Short.
The tentative platform of the pro-
gressives has been described as short
9 tsp and distinctive Rooseveltian"
While the details have not leaked
out, it is understood that the main
plank is for direct nominations on
lines already announced by Lloyd G
Griscom, president of the New York
county Republican committee, the Cobb
compromise modified so that direct
nominations will apply only to candi-
dates for congressional and legislative
offices The document is also said to
contain labor clause and a com
mendation of the work of the legis-
lative probe committee with provision
for its continuance until the last
vestige of delinquency in official posi-
tion in recent years shall have been
laid bare for public condemnation.
sherman on the Ground.
With the coming today of Vice Pres
1dent Sherman on the scene of political
battle the old guard forces redoubled
Republican state convention and pre-
vent Col. Roosevelt and the progress
SiVes from naming their candidates
and writing the platform.
Mr.. Sherman Immediately entered
into conference with VIM. Barnes, jr.,
who said neither side had a majority
of the delegate and that the fight WAS
far from settled.
No there is nothing to say" said
Vice President Sherman, land there
won't be anything later as I look at
it"
''who is going to be temporary chair
man of the conventiOn?"
Il am,'' was the reply, that's what
came here for
Mr.. Sherman was cordially greeted
by the leaders of both sides and the
delegates as he went to his rooms.
One of the first to greet him was
Cornelius V. Collins of Troy, Col. Roose-
velt upstate lieutenant. Lou Payn
former state superintendent VI liI9ul
ance buttonhoIed Mr.. Sherman and
swung him into private hallway, say
ing:
I'm with you until the last
Mr.. Sherman then retired for ms
talk with Mr.. Barnes and the old guarc
leaders who had been summoned Tor
final drafting of plans
Not settled. says Barnes
THE fight for the temporary chair
manship is far from settled said w N
Barnes, jr. the "old guard" leader
earlier in the day, "and until it is SCI
tied I am not going to talk. Unui tht
craftsmanship fight is over there Is lis
use of talking candidates
I'VE are going to present com ptt-.
platform to the resolutions COMMITTEES
and viii not submit to any amend
ments whatever. I have nothing to say
about the planks."
Mr. Barnes statement that the oif
guard would present whole platform
was a complete surprise, it having
been expected that Col. Roosevelts op
ponents would confine themselves t
an active opposition to certain plank'
of the progressive platform
Roosevelt Leaves for Battlefield.
Oyster Bay. Sept. 26.-Former Presi
dent Roosevelt left Sycamore Hill earl!
this morning for New York to take
train for Saratoga. Col Roosevelt i
confident he will be temporary chair