Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-18
Congressman LongWorth
Out With an Inspired
Statement.
ISSUED FROM BEVERLY
viii Not Again Support Illinois.
an - Sherman Means to
Fight Roosevelt.

Oyster May, Aug. ia hurried con-
Terence was held at Sycamore Hill to-
day between Roosevelt and number
of close friends. No public statement
was made as to the object or results
of the conference.
Beverly, Mass, Aug. 19.-RefIectin
the views of the administration it is
generally believed, Representative
lonsworth of Ohio, today gave out a
statement in which he says he will new
er support Speaker Cannon again and
that he does not believe Cannon ever
can be reelected. This Is regarded as
the actual beginning of the real fight
on Cannon.
Statement In Full.
Longworth's statement in full is as
follows: '"In view of Cannon's u9equi-
vocal declaration that he intends to be
a candidate for speaker of the next
house, l think it is incumbent upon
those of us who are candidates for
membership of the next house, who
have made up our minds upon our
course of action and have positive
views upon the subject to state our
position publicly.
Had Not Intended to Speak.
Had Cannon not made this an
nouncement and had it remained
doubtful whether he would be a candi-
date or not it was my intention not to
commit myself before the election as
to whom l should or should not sup
port for speaker.
But since Cannon has; In his
speeches so far in the campaign, and
in his recent declaration, made his
candidacy for the speakership an is
sue, 1 for one, do not purpose to
dodge l shall oppose Cannon's cleo
tion as speaker and I shall do so in
a manner 1 consider proper and eff
fective in the settlement of contro-
versies in my party, namely, in the
republican caucus.
Mind Made Up.
'I made up my mind before the
adjournment of the last session of
congress Cannon could not be reflect
ed speaker, and my opinion has been
strengthened through correspondence
and talks with my colleagues.
'I am not referring to those who
have openly opposed him in the past,
but to those who, like myself, have
supported him.
No Chance to Win.
tI am absolutely convinced if there
is a full attendance at the republican
caucus, that Cannon cannot again be
elected speaker. 1 have genuine
affection for Cannon as a man, and
the highest respect for his splendid
fighting qualities. l have supported
him five times for the speakership,
voted four times for his election, and
once against his removal, but l can
not do so again. l repeat | shall
oppose the reelection of Cannon to
the speakership. and that l am firm
ly of the opinion his reelection is i'm
possible.
Not Nouthpiccc.
II want it especially understood
say this solely on my own respon-
sibility and upon the suggestion of
no one else
Presence Significant.
1t had been regarded as a signifi-
cant fact that LongwOrth had been
called into all recent conferences of
a political character held by Taft.
Longworth was present yesterday af-
ternoOn when the president and vice
president talked together. 1t was
reported the statement adverse to
Cannon was being prepared in quar-
ters close to the administration, and
it was also intimated Sherman, who,
like Longworth has always been a
supporter of Cannon, has become re-
conciled to the fact Cannon must go.
Goes Next to Oyster Bay. |
There may be further significance
in the fact that Longworth is going
to Oyster Bay Saturday to spend sew
eral days with Roosevelt. The fact
he was present at the interview be-
tween Taft and Sherman and that he
is going to Oyster Bay is taken here
to mean a close understanding be-
tween Beverly and Oyster Bay as
to recent events in New York is to
be reached.
Does Not Deign to Answer.
Danville, ILL.,, Aug 1S.-Speaker Can |
non, when shown dispatch from Bev-
erly regarding the statement given out |
by Representative Longworth, said:
Cannon declines to answer any
statement which Nicholas Longworth |
may or may not have made until he |
sees it. do not answer any state |
ments which 1 believe to be fakes that |
mischievous parties make
Let Taft Do Own Talking.
1T is time enough for me to answer I