Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-20
The Colonel and His Political Advisers
Worried Over New York State Situation
THE PRESIDENT GLAD TO HELP
Tells His Callers that His Position in the New York Fight
has been Clear from the Very First-Ex-Pr President
Hurries to New Haven to Confer with the President
Taft Sympathzes Heartily With the Fight Against
observation-disclosures Lasted an Hour

On Board President Taft,s Train.
Albany. n. y. Sept. 19.--president Taft
sul col. Theodore Roosevelt met today
al New Haven, Conn, for the second
time since the former presidents S re-
turn from Africa. Colonel Roosevelt
srught the conference with the presi-
denr. II was plain from all that hap
peaed before and after the meeting that
the colonel arc his close political ad-
Nfsers arc po. little worried over the
situa tion in New York state and came
[, the / resident for further evidence of
his moral support.
This the president was glad to give.
He SAID his position in the New York
state fight Lad been clear from the
very first He said he synpathized
heartily with the fight against boss
SIT
President Stands on His Position Fully
Mr.. Taft reiterated the statements
j made in his letter to Lloyd G. Girls
com. president of the New York coun-
" republican committee, at the time
OF the Sherman Roosevelt controversy
over the temporary chairmanship. This
letter, he addad, stated his position
fully and accurately and he was stand
ing on il absolutely.
Mr.. Taft repeated anew to his callers
what he said in the Griscom letter
that he favored direct primaries for the
nomination of cOngressmen and state
legislators. He understands this to be
the purpose of the Cobb bill as amend
cd by the Seth Low and Joseph IT.
Choate memorial He said he hoped
that a declaration for such a, primary
law would be written into the republic
can state platform and that q. eandi-
date for governor in sympathy with
this movement would be nominated.
President Taft is not ready as yet
10 admit the advisability of doing away
with conventions for the nomination OF
fot Trf, Sfaxvry A
Taft understands that both Governor
Hughes and Colonel Roosevelt are now
practically in accord with his own po-
sition. although the governor fought
at first for direct primaries for all Of
fees.
1912 Presidency Not Discussed.
President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt
aid not discuss the presidency in 1912.
THE president has not been advised as
to what Mr.. Roosevelt's attitude tow
ard that campaign From a source
close to the president it was learned
there was no occasion to discuss this
subject.
Mr.. Tsft's Position.
Mr.. Taft's position is: He is willing
70 run if nominated. II his friends
think there is a good chance for him to
be reelected, Mr.. Taft feels that they
win see to his nomination Mr.. Tafts
political friends say if the American
people want him for q second term that
not even Colonel Roosevelt can pre-
vent his nomination. If the people do
not appear to want him Mr.. Taft will
he only too glad to submit to their
decision.
It can be said that today's meeting
at New Haven, while it may have been
successful in it's scenic effect and
or moral advantage to the Roosevelt
leaders in New York state, was abso-
1utely barren of results as to any bet
Ter understa nding between the presi-
dent and Colonel Roosevelt as to ma
tional issues or their personal relations
in view of many recent. events.
Something in Nature of Truce.
Something in the nature of truce
seems to have been arranged regarding
the New York state situation. After
that is over events will shape them
selves Colonel Roosevelt himself is
said to have let drop the hint that as
10 his side OF the matter something
would be doing after the elections.
Itself. He declared he has other mat
ters of concern at the moment
Taft Not Hurting denomination.
= MIR Taft is entirely satisfied with
the position he has taken. e He is not
Sut hunting for delegates or indorse
Juents for denomination. Even the
thought that Colonel Roosevelt may be
IN the fight against him does not ap-
pear to disturb the president in the
1east degree. He feels every man is a
Itberty to do as he pleases, Colonel
Roosevelt among the rest
Old Time Cordiaiity Missing.
There is no doubt. however. that the
shadow of 1912 hung over today's gath |
ering. There was not the cordia1ity of
old between the president and the coll !
enel. 1T was the first time they had
sast since the story was given out at |
Oyster Bay that Colonel Roosevelt felt |
Mr.. Taft had double crossed" him in |
New York and had sold out toe the |
bosses"
These. i'm return for a pledge Of dele |
gates in 1912. The president felt the |
injustice of that story keenlv, it is said, |
and a result that the refa tions be- |
tween him an@ Mr.. Roosevelt can new
er be the same tonight
Administration to Be Endorsed at Sar- /
atosa.
II came out in today's conference. |
which. in addition tos the president and |
Colonel Roosevelt. Lloyd Griscor1. Otto /
Barnard and Secretary Norton attend |
ed. that the administration is going to |
be endorsed at Saratoga. No mention !
or Mr.. Taft in 1912 will be made.
TT is not the province of a state con- |
vention to nominate any man for pres |
1ard after the conference. "Connecti- |
cut did not do it. Why should New |
y ork?"
In this connection it became known |
today that President Taft deprecated |
the action of the Ohio republicans i'll |
declaring for him in 1912. He did not |
Thing he should be made an issue.
The Conference Source of Gratifica-
ton to Mr.. Taft.
Todays conference. ii is believed. |
was source OF much sratife alton to !
ar. TAFT and his frien Is. That his aid |
should be sought at this time. and in
The matter that 1t was. after a some
what recent attitude of almost com |
ylete ignoring or his administration or
existence. probably gave the president
much satisfaet
RooseveIt's Thrilling Ride Across the
Sound.
Tire meeting was not without its pic
tJres1ue side. Cofors Roosevelt had .
thrilling ride across Long Island Sound
ln . freil motor boat, the Tarpon,