The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-08-25
SAYSSHERMAk
MAY QUIT
OFFICE
AS a Result of Taft Expose
of Political Methods Vice
President May Retire.

beverly, Mass, Aug. 20.-AS
result of President Taft's repudia-
ton of the political methods of Vice
President James S. Sherman, it is
predicted here today that Sherman
may not only resign as temporary
chairman of the New York republic
can convention, but may resign as
vice president of the United States
Taft's letter, though couched in
gentle terms, is regarded as label
ing Sherman as a political trick
ster.' The administration follow
ers believe firmly that the letter
will heal the breach between the
president and Col. Roosevelt, but
they can see no possible means by
which the differences between Taft
and the vice president may be ad-
justed.
Roosevelt followers here point to
the fact that Taft capitulated to
Roosevelt's terms. The telegram to
Sherman made public with the let
ter to Griscom, telling Sherman to
consult with Roosevelt and endeav-
or to bring about harmony, they de-
clare, makes it very plain that the
president wishes to conciliate Roose-
welt, That Sherman did not follow
out his wishes Is cause for a dis
agreement between the two men, but
the attitude which Sherman assumed
and which caused the impression to
be generally circulated that Taft ap-
proved of his action is the thing, it
is declared, which rankles most in
the presidential breast.
Sherman in his talks with report
ers here gave the impression after
he had been selected over Roosevelt
for the temporary craftsmanship Of
the Saratoga convention, that he
would not withdraw, and that the
convention would adopt a reaction
airy platform. He indicated that
Taft approved of this plan and did
not care what Roosevelt thought
about it.
Taft, as letter and telegram both
show, it is now pointed out, did not
approve of the action. Politicians
believe the whole scheme was a dar-
ing plan on the part of the 'old
guard to force the president to ap-
pear to approve a reactionary pro-
may result in the complete over
throw of the men back of it and a
working alliance between Taft and
Roosevelt is the prediction here.
AS running mate of Taft in the
last election and as an integral part
of the administration, it is believed
Sherman can hardly oppose openly
the wishes of the president, and with
the Griscom letter, in which Taft
deplores the controversy, AMI the
telegram of the president to Sher-
man, suggesting a conference. with
Roosevelt, it is believed Sherman
will be willing to make some move
to restore the harmony which Taft
hopes might be attained.
Thinks Sherman Will Quit.
Griscom openly predicts that
Roosevelt will be the temporary
chairman of the convention. Unless
Roosevelt forbids any such action,
Griscom says, it is probable the state
committee will meet on the night
before the convention and attempt
to GUST Sherman and name the col
onel. At least four members of the
committee who supported Sherman,
Griscom says, now support Roose-
velt Griscom even predicts, pri-
vately, that Sherman will retire.
Some politicians are guessing
that third man will be named for
the craftsmanship, Sherman retiring
and Roosevelt being unwilling to
accept the honor after having once
been voted down by the committee.
1t is thought, however, if this is the
case, the third man will be an ardent
Roosevelt follower.