The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-22

He did not forbid it. He still main tains he is bound to obey the wishes of his supporters and that he is willing, as he expressed it yesterday in his statement, personally to bear the responsibility. He let it be known today, however, that he did not re- gard such an idea as entirely pratica- ble Should the nomination be offered to him under such circumstances, it is not his intention to decline, but he believes the wiser course would be to defer final action along such lines for few weeks
 His idea as explained today is that his supporters shall return to their homes and learn the sentiment in their own communities. A month or six weeks later, should conditions war rant, his leaders from the different parts of the country will assemble to determine whether there exists a sui ficient widespread sentiment to Justl- fly the creation of new party. If the decision is in the affirmative a national convention will be held.
 Colonel Roosevelt said tonight he would adhere to the course which he has mapped out regardless of what the Roosevelt dele gates to the convention decide upon. He has taken a position apart from the pres ent struggle, with the idea that so long as the 7S delegates whom he says are his, Ire not seated. he cannot be influ- enced by any act of the national conven- ton. If the hulk of his delegates choose to follow the course which lse has mapped out he expects to-preserve the present or ganization of his forces If only a hand- full sl ould decide at the final count to stand with him, his decision will not be influenced. Ha rh nt
 Colonel Roosevelt's only statement to- day In regard to his position was that he had definitely stated his intentions and that there could be no change in them He would go no further into de- tails of his probable course of action. saving the situation was so unsettled thaA neither he nor any other man could for see the events nf the next few days.
 It is his onfldent belief that de- cIded protest in every section of the country will be made when the facts in connection with the unseating of his delegates becomes known. and that this protest will torment until 1t de- velops into a formidable movement. Such a movement, he believes, will not he entirely partisan, but will come from the plain people of all parties to whom lie has made his appeal during his cam paign. If he were nominated, he said. he would carry the fight Into the south with as much vigor as into the north
 Needs No Sympathy
 Colonel Roosevelt says that he needs no sympathy, and no matter what the outcome may be- tho faht. he says. has been one worth making. win or lose and his own position cannot be changed by the outcome.
 There Is division Of opinion among Roosevelt leaders as to what part ot his following will stand by him to the extent of severing the tie with their party. Colonel Roosevelts belief, ss stated by his friends is that al- though a considerable number of his leaders will feel that they cannot take the final step with him, a majority of them will do SO or the opinion of the mass of Roosevelt delegates. he has no Knowledge. Most of them, 1t was pointed out. are men who have strong personal reasons for remains Ing with the party and will wish to ascertain the sentiment of their sup porters at home before committing themselves. Colonel Roosevelt's posi- ton Is that he wishes to bring no pres sure to bear upon any man to follow him. He will not ask them to make personal sacrifices for him, as he can promise them no return.
 Colonel Roosevelt would express no opinion as to the possibility of ef- fecting coalition with any element of the democratic party Some of his sup porters, however. were less reticent.
 F.. A. Perry. chairman of the Okla homa delegation, said tonight that af- ter the convention had adjourned his delegation would go to Baltimore and open negotiations
 We shall invite all the Roosevelt delegates to go with us." he said. "The same situation exists in the democratic rerty as in the republican party and believe We shall be able to come to terms with progressive democrats for the formation of a progressive party.
 Colonel Roosevelt spent the day fir his Headquarters except for an hours automobile ride in the afternoon with Mrs. Roosevelt.
 He was asked when he would return to oyster Bay, and replied;