Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-24

sions with reference TO platform and candi-
dates.
The thing Of all others that ought to be /
avoided is a controversy In the conven- !
ton. l am told by Mr.. Grscom that such |
a conference with MIR. Roosevelt might /
conveniently be had and would be welcomed |
by him before the state committee meets 4
on Tuesday Hope you will be able to re- |
port satisfactory solution when you come
on Wednesday. WILLIAM X. TAFT |
"On the afternoon Of Monday. August Is |
Mr. Sherman telephoned me from New
York ana for the first time apprlsed me Of
the fact that there was a proposal to OPP
pose MIR. Roosevelt for the temporary chair
manship and that with Mr.. Roots name.
No other name than MIR. Roots was mem
toned. l protested against the idea of a
contest on such a matter, peremptorily de-
clined to be drawn into a fight against MIR.
Roosevelt and again renewed my urgent
advice that there be prompt and full per-
sonal conference with Mr. Roosevelt before
the committee meeting with a view to Sc
curing harmony and victory for the party.
MIR. Sherman crlled upon me here on the
nth inst to meet an engagement OF
weeks standing made with him and Mr..
Loudenslager to discuss the congressional
campaign text book. Mr.. Loudenslager was
prevented from coming by an illness. Dur
ing the conference with Mr.. sherman l
told him that l deplored the result of the
meeting of the New York state committee,
because unless the break was repaired II
meant division between the New York re-
pubicans and probable defeat Upon leav-
ing me Mr. Sherman agreed to go into a
conference with Mr.. Roosevelt, provided he
were invited to do So with n view to ad-
justing the situation IL possible, even at that
1 -
present and said he would send a telegram
| to bring about a conference. What the
result has been l do not know.
Finally in your telegram received this
morning you state that efforts have been
made to create the impression that favor
particular candidate for election rs rtate
chairman. This Is absolutely untrue. |
have expressed no opinion on the subject
! since an effort was made last winter by
the New York congressional delegation TO
secure Mr.. Woodruffs retirement, which
| failed
Il am very sorry to observe columns of
unfounded assertions in the newspapers
concerning my attitude in respect to the
| New York situation. You know. well
as other New York leaders, that whenever
my advice or assistance In reaching a sat
| isfactory adjustment of the difficulties
arising has been sought, l have urged the
necessity for the fullest conference with
Mr.. Roosevelt by the members of the or
| garization and with due Difference to hon
est difference of opinion have expressed
the view which 1 still entertain that the
solution Of the direct primary issue can
be found in provisions similar to those of
the Cobb bill. as amended in accord with
the memorial signed by Mr.. Seth Low, Mr.
Joseph Choate and other prominent repub-
leans of New York City. Sincerely yours
WILLIAM H. TAFT"
In commenting on President Tafts let
ter and the situation it discoses Mr.. Girls
com gave out the following statement:
The methods used to accomplish the de-
feat Of Mr.. Roosevelt when his name was
before the state committee are now clear
to the public and may be judged by the
public.
Those personally acquainted with Mr..
, Tafts views were, of course, never in
doubt that his advice had been ignored
and that his attitude was misrepresented
In order that those who misrepresented him
might appear as the defenders of his ad-
ministrauon.
Roosevelt May Yet BE Chosen.
II have not the slightest doubt that the
1 action of the state, committee will be re-
5 versed and that Mr.. Roosevelt II his en-
= gagements will permit him to accept, will
: act as temporary chairman OF the conven-
ton, making the keynote speech. AS presi
D dent OF the New York republican count
! committee / shall actively cooperate with
3 republicans throughout the state who be-
Heve it in the interests of the party that
4 this result be brought about.
a Mr.. Taft's reply to my telegram dis
hot 4ha- Ind
e lated of a supposed conflict between the
$ president and the ex-president on New
s York state matters are baseess.
e THE way is now clear for the republican
: party In this state to take steps which will
II warrant and secure success at the polls
d in November. 1t is evident that some OF
1.-THE so-called old guard are not seeking
republican success at the coming election
they wish to perpetuate their control Of
the republican organization at any cost tC
y the party.
n THE defeat which their plans invited
y they very willingly have unloaded upor
e the shoulders OF President Taft by making
8 1t appear that he failed to indorse tn,
. policies Of Governor Hughes and Mr.. Roose
u welt in this state.
y THE alliance OF some of the old guard
70 leaders with Tammany hall in the last tw,
81 legislatures was a disgrace and should b
repudiated by the party.
Al Substantially all the republican primo
'e ries are still to be held throughout tn
~ state. There can be no misunderstandir
Is OF the position taken by President Tat
10 ex-President Roosevelt and GovernC
O. Hughes for progressive leadership In III
70 party and clean government.
IN Opposed are Messrs. Barnes, Woodruff
Oh Aldridge, Ward and their associates TIL
re voters in the primaries will have an OF
cy portunity Of making their choice"
ne UTICA, N. y, Aug. 2.-Vice Preside
oe Sherman said tonight he did not desire
a see copies Of the Taft letter and the Gri
To com statement and declined absolutely
ne make any comment or expression in refe
OF ence to the matter.
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