The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-13
Meant What HeSaid on
Return From West
ern Trip.
CONFERENCE AT
SYCAMORE HILL
Roosevelt and Leaders Of Pro
gressives Discuss Every As
pect of New York Situation.
Confident They Can Force
Him Into Craftsmanship
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Oyster Bay. N. Y. September Ia
The odore Roosevelt meant what he
said when he announced on his return
from his Western tri pthat he was 60
ing home ito fight the bosses"
Mr.. Roosevelt's name will certainly
be presented to the Republican State
convention" said Lloyd c. Griscom.
president OF the New York County Re-
publican Committee, tonight, after a
conference at Sagamore Hill, during
which the political situation in th1s
State was discussed in alrr its aspects
by Colonel Roosevelt and the leaders
of the progressive movement within
the party. Moreover" he added. eve
can, count on majority of the dele
gates"
In conference with Mr.. Griscom and
Colonel Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill
were Representative Herbert Parsons,
"a close friend of the ex-President, and
Mr.. Griscom's own predecessor, Repre-
sentative William N. Calder. of Brook
Iyn; Comptroller William A. Pender-
grast. OF New York City; F. ]. II.
Kracke. naval officer OF the port. and
Postmaster T. W. Voorhis, of Brooklyn
Mr.. Griscom admitted that the sub
ject of candidates for Governor had
been discussed. but no one name h.
said, had been considered to the ex-
clusion ofNothers. as before choice
could be made the preference of State
leaders from every section must be
learned. Although he did not say so,
1t is known that Mr.. Prendergast's name
was among those discussed. The comy-
troller was asked If he was a candidate
and laughingly replied that he was.
not
Gould anything happen between now
and September u to change your
mind?" he was asked ~
\ i don't know" he answered. guaro-
edly
! Mr.. Griscom was emphatic on ono
point. president Taft and ColoneI
Roosevelt" said he, "are in perfect
accord"
All that Colonel Roosevelt wou,o
say was: "These gentlemen came 10
discuss the State situation They re-
port satisfactory progress"
He was told of the Democratic VIC
tory In Maine, but had nothing to say,
Mr. Griscom had received no. inti1na-
ton. he said, that the name OF Vice.
tSresident Sherman would be Withdrawn
as candidate for temporary chairman
OF the State convention. The name ~
Colonel Roosevelt would be presented,
i notwithstanding.
May Abandon Tr;,.
Beverly. Mass. September 12.-yhu
srlp to Panama which President rar,
nao planned to take in November to
inspect the work that has been done
on the isthmian Canal may be given
up. 1t is understood that seyars, ~
the Republican leaders have endaayo,s -
10 convince the President that the no.
! lltlcal situation at home reouired III.
presence in this country,
Next sunday Mr.. Taft will leave
Beverly for two weeks. ytstrinr 81 ~
home city, Cincinnati, returnins =,
way Of Washington. where he viii nra.
side at the first Cabinet meeting ~
the season. At New Haven next Mon.
uay forenoon he Will attend a meet.
ing OF the Yale University Corp Grafton
nesuH'hs ms journey Monday after.
noon. he will proceed to Cincinnati. :.
irving there on Monday. While In
Cincinnati he will stay ut the home o1
his brother, Charles P. Taft.
although personal business Is as
signed as the reason for the Fresi
dents trip<to Cincinnati, it is under,
stood that while in his home state the
President will confer with several d
the ONO Republican leaders. He VII
remain IN Cincinnati until Saturday
september "a when he leaves 70,
washington, arriving at the capita
sunday morning. The first meeting q
i the Cabinet will be held the followin.
4 day.
Leaving Washington September 80
the President will go to New York
where. October 10, he will address tn,
Il National League of Republican Clubs
From New York the President vii
i come direct to Beverly to remain u1,tl
tho middle of October.
4 Will Not Interfere.
1t was learned to-day that this yisi
last Friday of the Panaman n,intste,
g. C.llArosenlena, was to confer witt
!. President Taft regarding the sttuatlol
on the isthmus over the impe endin,
I elections
President Taft gave the minister t
understand that the United state
would not Interfere in any way In tn
political situation In Panama.
The President attended the funero
in Boston this forenoon Of Solicitor
Il General Lloyd w Bowers, returnin,
home shortly afterwards.
4 II AT 9 o'clock this afternoon tho Pres
ident pressed the buttonat his cottag
which gave the signal for the openin,
! of the Appalachian Exposition a
!, Knoxville, Tenn.
John NJ Mott. leader in Youn.
!, MEMS Christian work, saw the Prea.
;. dent and received his promise to speal
/ at a meeting in washington In behal
J, Of the Worldwide extension work o
the association,
J, A representative Of a New London
!, Conn, wrecking company dlscasse,
/, with the President plan for ratsini
;. the battleship Maine. i
!, Edgar r. Lovette president of th,
Il william M, Rice College, Of Houston
/, Tex, called to ask the President 10 la.
\ the corperstone OF the university mex
November, The President owing Y
? sIimportant business, had to decline thl
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