The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-04
Nor Will Democratic Can
didate Stump Country, He
Says in Statement
GOVERNOR DENIES
THERE is ERIC TON
Tired of Waiting for Com
nlittee to Select Treasurer,
He Will Take Reins in
His Own Hands

SEA GRIT. n. j., August 3.-Per-
sonalities will be absolutely eliminated
from the speeches of Woodrow Will
son during his campaign for The
II esidency. and he Will not stomp -he
country, according to statements made
by the governor himself today.
II Will make no extensive tours or
speak from trains" he said. but
will follow Il program OF scheduled
addresses which has yet TO be arrants-
ed by the national Democratic COM
mtttee. These speeches will be made
in response to calls from the various
States and they Will be confined to
campaign subjects and not TO per-
sonalities. / shalt make such speeches
az the campaign committee suggests,
provided / agree with them.
The governor expects to begin
active campaigning about September
ist. and may reach some of the coast
States, though he said that call
from the far West would he big
order" He added that Mr.. Bryan
might make some speeches for the
Democratic party. but that no def
mite arrangements to this effect had
been made He declined TO comment
on President Taft's speech of accep-
lance. Governor Wilson went TO New
York tonight for conference with
National Chairman McCombs.
Dsniss Friction Exists.
Though the governor denied today
among the members of the commit
tee. ne did admit that difference of
opinion existed. 1t is understood that
the governor had tired OF waiting for
the committee TO select treasurer and
finance committee ard that he has
determined to take the reins into his
own hands.
The only work that has been accom-
piished up to date is the selection Of
the chairmen OF three unimportant
committees. the press. organization and
newspaper campaign contribution COM
mitteess. These committees. while the
oreticaliy organized, have done no ac-
tual work
Governor Wilson was not anxious
TO dwell upon the subject Of the al
legged trouble III the committee today
He answered queries very reluctantly
and tried TO minimize the Importance
OF II.
MeCombs Stubborn One.
MIR. McCombs Is understood 10 be
the recaleitrant member of the commit
tee The governor pointed out TO-DAY
that he and Mr.. McComhs divided au-
thorlty in the committee.
The governor was asked II the Sc
lection Of William &. NcAdoo as vice
chairman of the committee pleased
him,
II would like TO say" replied the
governor. how much 1t gratiiies me
that MIR. McAdoo has been able TO
accept the position. | consider IL very
generous OF him 10 give up his time
to 1t. as ! understand he VIII. lie
was nav original choice
Reyertir.- 70 the alleged friction. the
governor added.
The campaign committee has been
hguripg on getting ready for business
right after the notification.
sFriitea the governor emitted " fftsfssi-
cally as he remarked:
"Of course. they do not know wneth-
er or not am going 10 accept"
| In the same vein 1t was suggested
| to the governor:
'In the event that you decide not
to accent viii you let the public kno"
| In advance Y
Yes. I'll tip you OFT" The gov
ernor said he had read the greater part
! OF President Taft's speech Of accept
snce, but that he would make no com
ment upon it other than that contained
I In his own speech OF acceptance
Hoppes q Visitor.
John 7. Hopes, chairman Of the New
| York State committee Of the lndehen-
| dence league. called on the governor
! today Before taking the train Tor Ne"
! york he was asked what action in the
| presidential camnaign the league was
likely to take. He replied,
at IS difficult to say. I have talked
to PERHAPS 1h0 members OF the state
con1r,ittee. and thev Seem to he ABOUT
aaualIs divided between Roosevelt aho
Wilson. Speaking for myself. I am
strongly Inclined toward Wilson ana
| 7 hope the committee will tndorse MN
or course. We shall wait Ia read re
sneech ~ acceptance and that OF Colo
MAJ poosAyelt. " WILSON'S views are
gu 81 risrtlv progressive think we snail
! ;rdnrse him. Taft seems to be en-