The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-07-26
NO TROUBLE TO
lNDORSE TAFT
Administration Had Grip on
Nebraska Convention.
FARMERS ARE DISGUSTED

laFolettc's Manager Sends Tee-
gram to Senator Stating That Fed.
cral Brigade ls In Control and
That Reciprocity Peevod 7uralites
to Point Of Remaining at Home
Administration Ready For Har-
mony In Chunks.
lincoln. Neb.. July 26.-What prom.
ised to be a big fight between the
progressive and regular factions Of
the Republican party in Nebraska
did not develop at the state conven-
ton. The regulars, or the. TAFT men,
were in control of the convention by
more than to l.
Resolutions iudorsing the admins
tratlon Of President Taft we're adopt
ed without any opposition Of the in
surgents. who were supposed to be
lined up for LaFollette. The latter
did not even resist the adoption OF
the resolutions. as they had threat.
ened to do Resolutions inGorsing
the Nebraska delegation in congress
were also passed.
Reciprocity was not mentioned at
the powow Gloom r&igned in the
camp Of the LaFollette men. Frank
A. Harrison. Wig is supposed to be
looking after the interests of LaFol-
lette in this state. sent the following
telegram to Senator Lal'ollette:
Federal brigade in control " con-
vention. Small attendance. Farmers
disgusted with reciprocity and will
not attend. Tell Norris
Taft supporters were admitted by
his opponents to be in control Of the
Republican convention. which met foI
organization in the auditorium. I'm
the preliminary bouts this fact was
not clearly outlined. but later it was
so clearly evident that the opposition
centered on a, Democrat for only the
mildest Endorsement OF his admins.
tration. Considerable difference Of
opinion existed as TO just what was
wanted in way Of indorsemt mt and
Just what would be allowed by the
opposition without a bitter fight on
the floor. EXCEPT for the most radi-
cal delegates of the two fsctionB It
was agreed that harmony ougt to be
secured az all costs.
Radicals. Were Ready.
The'siHaitM insurgents, some Of
whomiirescEtl the name, were ready
TO fight on tie foor Of the conyen-
ton for specific indorsemU o' the
administration by name. - meet
ing II was asreed that su arr oiort
should lc opposed az all hazards.
Some II those who attended the
meeting said the plan Of action was
all mapped out early Less radical
opponents OF President TAFT were
willing to lie down II his supporters
would agree 10 oher only general
resolutions o; commendation.
The Taft men were ready for har-
mony in big chunks, but were nol
willing to buy It at the price Of ST.
lence. Some demanded a specific
terse Endorsement of the administra
ito in a separate resolution from any
other Endorsement OF the party. They
declared that to point with pride
70 the glorious history Of the party
would not be enough.
Both factions were united on the
necessity ot a9olding a boost of the
candidacy OF Sither Taft or LaFol
lette or any other candidate; il wai
also generally agreed that no refer
ence should he made to the reclprcc
ity treaty insurgents declared they
did not wish to attack the admins
tration. Taft men admitted the pres
ident was easily stronger among the
farmers than his fayorite theme
Now and then delegate could b
found who was ready to spring I
resolution in condemnation of th'
tariff on the floor This spirit haC
but little apparent support.