Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-27
ARE FOR LONGWORTH
Representative Is Doomed for
Governor of Ohio.
SENTIMENT is STRONG
Would Be Formidable Opponent to
Harmon, Mr.. Taft Is Told.
THE SITUATION IN INDIANA
Chairman Lee of State Republican
Committee Sees President-IIn-
nois Appointments Decided On.

The boom for Nick Longworth a.
the republican nominee for Governor of
Ohio Is looming up large.
That was the news brought from Ohio
today by Representative Taylor OF the
Columbus district. Mr. Taylor called
at the White House for a few minutes,
but on leaving said he did not care to
discuss the general situation. He was
willing however, to say that of all the
men mentioned for the governorship
Representative Longworth is strongest
in the Columbus district
There Is a strong sentiment in my
district and other parts of the state for
Mr. Longworth." said Mr.. Taylor. THE
newspapers are taking the matter up
and commencing him as the man who
could most likely defeat Gov. Harmon,
who will receive the democratic nomina-
ton. Mr.. Longworth is immensely popu-
lar in the state. He is from Hamilton
county, the home OF Gov Harmon. and
could carry that county He has a pleas
ing personality. is a good stumper and
would make the right sort of man."
According to information, the Long
worth boom is proceeding without the
sanction Of the Cincinnati representative
idea and would not. 1t is stated take the
nomination. Unless he definitely puts a
quietus to the talk. though. the popular
demand for him may force him into the
fight, anyway.
Would Get Liberal Support.
The desire for the nomination of Mr..
Longworth is based upon number OF
reasons. One is that he would have the
support of the liberal element of Ohio.
which elected Harmon two years ago.
The other is that he has grown i'm
mensely in the estimation of Ohio people.
solely by reason Of his talent and achieve
ments. He has passed from the stage OF
being the son of a wealthy mother and
the son-in-law of Theodore Roosevelt, and
is recognized by the people for his own
abilities. His recent speech approving and
upholding President Taft, without waiting
to hear what would be the attitude of his
father-in-law, has shown an independence
that has not been lost upon the voters OF
the state.
The strength Of Mr. Longworth himself
would be increased, it is believed, by
the aid of Col. Roosevelt, who would
probably make speeches i'm favor of the
republican nominee. The combination In
Ohio would then be Longworth. Taft and
Roosevelt against Harmon and the demo-
Gratis.
Mr.. Longworth's friends have been
fighting against the talk of his nomina-
ton. They believe he has a political
future Of his own. Independent of that
of anybody else. AS Governor of Ohio he
would be out Of line for promotion, owing
to conditions. Mrs. Longworth also IL
said to be opposed to his taking the
nomination ii 1t should come his way.
She wants him to remain In the House,
and it is practically certain he can stay
there. 1t is said.
Next to Mr.. Longworth the man most
talked of for the republican nomination
is Judge Kincaid of Toledo one of the
judges of the state court. His deci-
sions against the local ice trust and
along other lines has made him popu-
lar. The fight on Gov. Harmon will be
conducted along the lines that he is In
sympathy with the corporations and il
not in accord with general sentiment
on this subject. Judge Kincaid would.
it is said today. fill the bill for the
other side.
Talk Over Indiana Situation.
Chairman Edwin Lee of the Indiana re-
publican committee went to the White
House today with Postmaster General
Hitchcock to confer as to the Indiana
political situation. Representative Barnard
of the same state also conferred with
the President. who expressed apprecia-
ton of the platform adopted by the con-
gressional convention which renominated
Mr. Barnard. The platform upheld the
administration and the tariff law
President Taft wants to understand
conditions in Indiana in detail and Chair
man Lee posted him as to the present
status Of affairs.
A delegation of Ohio winemakers talk
ed with the President about the pure food
laws as applying to their industry
Senator's Cullom and Lorfmer settled
their feud today as to marshal and United
States attorney for the southern district
of Illinois. They have agreed upon these
recommendations to the President who
will send the names to the Senate: For
United States attorney, w. A Northcott
of Springfield; for marshal. w. II. Barens
of Carlinville. The name Of Mr.. North
colt was sent to the Senate some weeks
ago by the President. but withdrawn upon
the request of Senator Lorimer. Mr..
colts nomination. while Senator Cullom
gave his approval to Senator Lorimers
man for marshal. Both senator's visited
the President today to ratify the slate.
Representative Maynard and Alvah H.
Martin of Norfolk introduced to the
President a delegation Of Suffolk. Va.
citizens who came to Washington TO ask
for larger appropriation for public
building In that city than was made In
the public buildings bill in the last Con-
gress.
Invited to Massachusetts,.
Representative Tirrell of Massachu-
sets today invited the President to at
tend the 25Oth anniversary celebration
Of the founding Of Marlborough. Mass.
about the middle of June. The Presi-
dent said he would not be able to 20.
cept. owing to other engagements.
Statements in morning papers that the
House insurgents yesterday voted against
President Tafts proposition for court
of commerce in the railroad bill took
several of the leading insurgents to the
white House today to explain that the
statements were inaccurate. Among these
were Representatives Hnshaw OF Ne
brasla, Madison of Kansas and Hayes Of
California. Mr.. Hinshaw told the Preei-
dent that twelve insurgents voted for the
court of commerce proposition and that &
was their votes that prevented the loss
OF the provision. Mr.. Hinshaw said he
thought q court Of this kind would ex-
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