The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-11

ly; that there can never be between them
the same free and easy friendship that
existed in the days when he and Root
were serving as Cabinet followers OF
Roosevelt
The President has purposely refrained
from discussing Mr.. Roosevelt's attitude
toward him with callers, but there can
be no doubt that he opened his mind
freely TO his old Cabinet associate and
relieved himself Of the burden that has
been Weighing upon him ever since he
was accused OF duplicity in the anony-
nous oyster Bay statements following
the Republican State committee meeting
in New York
The Supreme Court appointments
which the President is soon TO be called
upon 10 make was one of the subjects
taken up at to-day's conference at the
Taft cottage. The impression is grow
ing here that Gov. Hughes chances for
appointment as chief justice are becom-
ing less bright. Senator Roots own
name is being mentioned az possibility
The Senator declined 10 comment to-day
on his supreme Court talk with the Pres
ident. Senator Root is sixty-dve years
old. This would give him only five years
for service before he reached the age OF
retirement
Reasons Against Acceptance.
The Senator's age, coupled with the
fact that New York State has just had
an appointment to the bench. Will. II is
believed, outweigh any personal inclina-
tion that the President may have TO con-
fer the honor upon Senator Root The
possibility Of a Democrat being elected 10
the Senate 10 succeed Root IS another
consideration that would figure in this
case. President Taft. ii Is known. is
more sorely perplexed now in regard to
the selection Of a chief Justice than he
has been at any time since the vacancy
occurred.
Senator Root doesn't seem TO be at all
optimistic over the New York situation.
We have a ighting chance" said he,
when questioned in regard to the out
look for the Republicans
The Senator added that the Saratoga
convention had done the only logical
thing. Those who were in control of the
party had an opportunity 10 strengthen
il, first. by supporting Gov Hughes. and
then. when that opportunity was re-
iected. by cooperating with Col. Roose-
Welt Both opportunities having been re-
jected, il became necessary 10 declare a
new Zeal at the convention.
Revision of Schedules.
Senator Root expressed the opinion
that there would be no more tariff re-
WISH MS by the old method. but that the
revisions Of the future would be piece
meal. schedule by schedule.
The Senator discussed the Ballinger-
Pinchot investigation with the President
Senator Root is one % the majority mem
bers Of the committee. He could not
say when the majority report would be
ready. Apparently there Is no chance OF
its being presented until Senator Flint
returns from Europe, and nobody seems
10 know where he is or when he will
get on this side
published report that President Taft
is going 10 Panama TO thwart a graft
scheme" was officially denied here TO-
day. II was said that the President has
received no information in regard 20 an
alleged scheme OF capitalists 10 monop-
oii@e the coal supply on the isthmus. in
which the grating is said TO consist
II the President goes 10 Panama in No
vember. which seems likely. II will be in
connection with actual construction prob
lens.