The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-25

Indications are that the States delega-
ton VIII be solid for Mr.. Roosevelt,
ms campaign in that state is being
directed largely by Governor Glasscock.
one of the original seven Governors 70
come out for Mr. Roosevelt
The Presiden, has los, ground ,ha-e
because or his opposi,ion-or the op-
position OF his managers>-io a prefer
eht!ai primary in the State. Similar
opposition III other States has driven
some followers away from the Presl-
cents standard. but at the same time
~ mas practically assured his men OF
control OF tho delegates. 1t is con-
tended by the Roosevelt managers tha,
me TAFT men oppose the primary he
cause they are afraid TO have an aetna,
! 'eSt OF the popular strength OF the
TWO men. In reply the Taft men cav
that primaries without the proper legal
safeguards would lead 10 frauds AT
the polls The President In his New
England speech last weS. called them
soap box" primaries.
In Missouri tho contest ia wapinu
very bitter. Thus far three districts
nave elected delegates. and contesttup
delegates wero chosen in each. The
Indications are that there Will be n
complete contesting delegation from
mat state. and that no one will know
how 1t Will stand TIL the night has
been threshed out before the national
committee.
Unexpected Taft Strength in Iowa.
In Iowa the President has gained
Unexpectedly. Four districts have in
structed Tor him and one for Senator
cumming, the native son. The ind!ca-
lions arc. according TO the Iierald's in
formants, that the President will have
SIN OF the eleven districas 1t is a feht
principally between mir. Taft and Mr.
Cuinmins. OF the county delegates
elected TO the State convention thus
far in Iowa. MIR. Taft has $50, Mr.. Cum
minis ISL. and Mr.. Roosevelt "a
In Wisconsin 1t is q clearly drawn
issuo between the President and Mr.
La Foliette. MIR. Rooseveirs name was
ruled on the primary ballot by the
Secretary OF State. In Michigan Nj
Tar; leads. but Mr.. Roosevelt has n
following that must be rcckoncd with
In Nebraska Mr.. Taft is gaining, but
not enough. II appears. 10 head off a
solid delegation for AIR. Roosevelt In
Illinois Mr.. Taft leads. Local condi-
tons there nuke ii difficult 10 estimate
what may happen. Mr.. Roosevelt will
nave Texas. but there will be q contest
ing delegation.
In Minnesota Mr.. La FolIcttes trim
hurt Mr.. Roosevelt. who. according 10
town primaries. is n strong favorite
In fact. theH is hardly any second In
pennsylvania strong Roosevelt senti-
Inent Is found In the northwestern
section. Allegheny county. It is de-
clared. will give him Dix out OF eight
delegates. Mr.. Roosevelt is expected
10 show considerable strength through
out Pennsylvania In Chicago in 1908
four districts from Western pcnnsyl-
rana voted for him when they knew
nc was not candidate.
III New Jersey President Taft is go
ing ahead. and Mr.. Roosevelt does not
appear TO be RS strong ia he was when
nc threw his hat into the ring.
kentucky is strong for Mr. Taft. At
meeting OF the State committee only
one member voted for u Roosevelt
resolution.
Present indications are that the CON
vcntion vii! break all records for CON
testing delegations. and that the ma
ttonal committee viii In reality decide
which faction viii control the conven
t!on. Tho Taft men are strongly in
control OF the committee. and II has
been the history of political parties
that when things are close the domin-
ant side decides in its own favor