The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-11
BOOMING Of HARMON
NOT FULLY APPROVED
Some Democrats See Tam
many Move in Harrison
Dinner.

Democratic members OF Congress who
are disposed to go slowly IN the matter
q picking candidate for the Presi-
-uency in 1872 are inclined to resent what
Iney regard as undue haste on the
part Of Tammany Hall in forcing
boom for Gov JUdson Harmon, of Ohio.
This Is the sentiment expressed by
members of the House and Senate IL
discussing the luncheon given Governor
Harmon by Representative Francis
buFtGn Harrison, Of New York
NJ Harrison is one OF the Democrats
IN the House in close touch with the
0SStEeS OF I&rnmany Han He also Is
closely associated with a number OF
conservative Democrats in the House
VINO look with favor on Mr. HarmOn's
candidacy for the Presidency. II =
known that Mr. Harmon has kept Il
close touch with these conservatives
with q view TO making his path to the
PRESIDENTIAL nomination as free from
obstacles as possible
Nj Harrison launched a boom for
Atr- Harmon at the Jefferson Day ban
HUet which was held in Washington
nearly a year ago, and at which he was
speaker Since that time he has been
working IN the interest Of Governor
harmon candidacy.
1aEmany's Boom for Harmon.
Calling a large number OF Democrats
st the Metropolitan Club for the pur-
pose OF becoming acquainted with Gov
ernor Harmon IS generally believed in
political circles in Washington TO be a
son 10 put Tammany Halls boom for
the governor on q more substantial
foundation than II has heretofore found.
It was noted as somewhat significant
mat the luncheon guests were care
Tully selected from among the members
Sof Congress y no may safely be regard
ed as conservative, and who for that
reason, might be expected to throw
their HrrAH Ia
State conventions 70 the Ohio gov
ernor-
That there is a veII-dehned plan on
me part 81 Iammany Hall to have the
Harmon boom take shape throughout
the country and. # possible, TO pledge
delegates as early as possible, IS gen
-efally believed in many quarters
Many Democrats are disposed 10 CTiti-
else any attempt on the part OF the
Democracy OF New York TO force its
VIII at this time Men who sincerely
bslieve that the Democratic party has
an excellent opportunity TO ca pture the
Presidency N 1912 point out that there
Is a wealth OF material for the nOmiua-
ton, and that 1t IS poor judgment and
Poor politics TO pick a candidate two
years in advance Of the convention
Then There Are Others.
These men call attention to the fact
that Woodrow Wilson. gOveTnor-elect
of New jersey, cannot easily be thrust
aside that he should have ample op-
pOTUUuity 10 demonstrate his ability as
governor in g State which is sadly II
need OF reforming before he is sum
T1arliy disposed OF as unavailable Tor
the party Presidential nomination
Friends Of Governor Marshall, Of In
diana assert that there is no reason
why he should not be considered a
formidable candidate for the nominal
ton, and the same argument Is pre-
scented IN favor OF Mayor GaynOr,
whose administration IN New York is
0r ~ Tod n - Oh Go
Of Tammany Hall
It Is admitted, Of course. that the
surface indications that Tammany Hall
Is forcing the Harmon boom, does not
by any means eliminate other Candl-
dates 1t is claimed. however, that the
much talked of harmony Is not going
to prevail IN the Democratic party il
the New York organization sets about
thus early in an attempt 10 dominate
the next national convention
There is suspicion in many quarters
that the activity Of Mr. Harrison in be
half of Governor Harmon has a two
fold object. first, to swing as much
influence as possible in Congress in the
interest Of Mr.. Harmon, and second. 10
bring about a situation where Mr.. Har-
TisOn himself would be considered
available as a candidate for the Vice
Presidential nomination
AR Harrison has one OF the chief as
Gets necessary in al candidates for
that office, in that he IS q millionaire
Henry Gassaway Davis. Of West Nir-
Klulas II VIII re GeC1A4tus NdS 4DlAllAldAtl
for second place on the ticket with
Judge Alton B Parker, Of New York
not because he was a vote-getter or
would be q power in the councils OF
the Democratic party, but rather be
cause he was one OF the very few men
who had plenty of money to spend in
financing the campaign
Mr.. Harrison is placed in the same
category as Nj Davis. only In so far
q Is his ability TO contribute to the cam
paiyn fund literally is concerned. for
he is recognized for his ability in the
House and his campaign for lieutenant
governor in New York IN 1904
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