The Washington herald., 1911-12-12

Why Harvey c. CARRIER in WASH
ington to-day following Gov. Harmon's
departure?
This was the question asked yesterday
by Harmon's friends, who had not yet
recovered from their eIation over Har-
mons visit when CARRIER appeared on the
scene, soft-spoken and serene. His ar
rival gave a chill 70 the Harmonites, es-
pecIally those Of Ohio who know the
opposition of CARRIER in Harmon's own
state. and fear it. Harvey CARRIER is
the member Of the Democratic National
committee for Ohio. and he served sew
eral years as chairman of the State ex-
ecutlve committee, in absolute charge
OF campaigns-and campaigns, too. that
elected Democratic governors. 1t was
|aroer who brought about Harmon s
Hrst nomination, but the governor failed
10 indicate any thanks for the CARRIER
part OF the victory Hence a coIdness,
then actual hostility The Harmon
people in Washington are wondering II
Earoers visit so soon after Harmon's s
delightful stay has any significance.
1t was all very we'll for CARRIER to
remark with facetIous irony that he had
come to engage his ro2m for the meeting
OF the Democratic national committee on
January 5. Whatever his real errand,
CARRIER was careful to handle the inter-
rogation point quite often among Demo-
Gratis from other States. He served two
terms in Congress, and mingled among
old House friends at the Capitol, also at
the Willard. II was his calm claim that
Harmon would have his woes in plenty
When 1t came TO the election of Ohio dele
gates to the national convention-that the
state convention to elect delegates at
large would hand Harmon a few joIts
and let the country know that his own
state was not so united for him as the
recent talk during Harmon's visit to
Washington might Indicate. As CARRIER
remains on the national committee, he
OF other States, who did not neglect 10
ask about his choice for a convention
city.
st. Louis seems to be making the
greatest effort" said CARRIER, land has
a committee at work which is reaching
out for every member of our committee
l have had 100 or more letters
from St Louis urging that city and
promising all that is needed. Chicago
publican convention and cannot promise
any cash to the Democrats. Baltimore is
making something Of a fight. and will be
given consideration: only the sentiment
seems to be for a reaching out In the
West. where the battle will be in the
St. Louis talks much of a fine
hall and all other REQUIRE
ments, but l am making no prediction"
Even the presence Of CARRIER in Wash
ington seemed to revive the spirits OF the
Woodrow Wilson and Champ Clark peo-
pie. and while the CARRIER call on the
Speaker was simply one Of courtesy.
Il was taken as a hopeful sign by the
faithful ones who had been bit down
east over Sunday because Of the Harmon
activities through two days of constant
reception at the Willard. As CARRIER had
served in Congress with Speaker Clark. :
here was a natural inclination TO talk |
hinss over a bit. and CARRIER did not !
neglect short season with Oscar Under
ood also an old colleague.
Oscar Underwood who has been given |
much quiet attention as possible Presi- |
iential candidate. FASTENED back from
Sew York. where he made an address |
Sa turday night and he enjoyed the ac-
ivtties Of Democratic friends around Gov. |
Harmon about the time of the governors |
departure for home. Many Northern !
d )tmoCrats who have admired Underwood !
or his calm, temperate course in Com