New-York tribune., 1910-08-13
Won't Discuss Chairmanship.


AS to acting as temporary chairman Mr..
Roosevelt said nothing. That detail usually
is settled by the men who have charge OF
the convention machinery and make up the
temporary rolls. These men happen to be
the Woodruff Wadswortn- Barnes faction
whose views are distinctly not those of
Governor Hughes and Mr.. Roosevelt
Mr.. Roosevelt would not discuss the state
situation for publication. He and Mr. Girls
com went over the state of affairs pretty
carefully. 1t is no secret that the Pro-
gressive Republicans are anxious for the
ex-President to take the lead in the fight
over the planks OF the platform and the
identity and political character Of the NOM
inee for Governor.
Since Governor Hughes virtually effaced
himself from the situation I'm this state the
Progressives have been searching for q
strong personality to take the Governors
place as leader OF the fight against boss
ism and the union of politics and business
interests.
Mr. Roosevelt they consider pre-enlinent-
!y the man. but they never have been GER
tain that he would feel the necessity for
making that fight if it led to a split in the
party
iAC 'ciidlN ol ftOOSeNetC YeStoIQd.
were the first indication he has given that
he would take command os the situation.
for politicians believe that if he goes TO
the convention and makes the kind Of
speech which his direct nominations tele-
gram and writings portend that's what
it would mean.
Wants Party Harmony.
Mr. Roosevelt wants harmony within his
party. That he has preached to Speaker
Wadsworth, State Chairman Woodruff and
the Progressives as we'll. But his view
as gathered from those who have talked
with him recently, is that a political party.
To be successful. must keep abreast of pub
lie sentiment, and the time has come for
the Republicans in this state to move for
ward few PAGES
Mr.. Griscom had nothing 70 saw about
the possibility OF the ex-President's act
ing as temporary chairman of the conven-
ticn. and thus giving tone to the proceed
inCs by his views
Clifford Pinchot called on Mr. Roosevelt
for few moments yesterday He is 10 &c
to Sycamore Hill again tonight 10 talk
conservation with his host, in preparation
for the conservation congress speeches at
st. Paul
Senator Stephen r. EikinS dropped inro
the Outlook office yesterday to paw his
respects to Mr.. Roosevelt He said ha
happened to be in town. and couldn't go
back TO West Virginia without shaking
hands with the ex-President He said thai
his state would be safely Republican and
that 1t was satisfied with the protective
features of the new tariff law.
General Coxey, OF "Coxey's army,
fame tried TO sec Mr.. Roosevelt In the
afternoon hut the contributing editor was
correcting proofs and General Coxev
couldn't wait.
Tx Governor Woodruff OF Connecticus !
of the New Haven Chamber of
commerce. and Colonel UIlman called TO
ask Mr. Roosevelt TO make a speech in
connecticut soon Other callers were Rob
ert G. Morris. formerly president OF the
New York County Republican COMMITTEES.
Francisco Sanchez L-aiour, GuatenaIan
Charge d 'Affaires; r. L. Sunny. chairman
OF the Chicago Union League Clubs com |
nittee on politics. who got Mr.. Roose- |
Vets promise to address the club AZ t+s
next Nashnstons Birthday celebration. J
captain John r. Proctor, u S A: Rich
ara Jones' of Cincinnati, who came with n !
etter from Nicholas Longworth. and Hprb
L. Halbert of St Paul