The Washington herald., 1912-02-26
I: RS CANDIDACY
sT|Rs POLITICIANS
Various Views Are Taken of
His Entry Into Repub-
lican Arena.
La TOILETTE is SILENT
PrOgressives Generally Believe He
viii Be Nominated-Taft Sup
porters Still Optimistic.

When it became known in Washington
last night that Col. Roosevelt had made
his formal announcement of his willing
ness to accept the Presidential nominal
ton there was a tremendous whirI in
political circles. In the hotel Hobbies,
clubs and campaign headquarters no
other topic was discussed
Senator La Toilette would not comment
upon the statement nor would he say
whether he thought that Roosevelt's dec
laration would make any difference in the
J La Toilette votes. At his campaign head
quarters the announcement was made that
business would go on as usual. At the
Harmon headquarters a statement was
Issued saying that Roosevelts action
would greatly assist the ambition OF the
ohio governor to secure the nomination.
Senator Bristow's Views.
Progressives of the more radical type
hailed the Roosevelt statement with
iavor. Senator Bristow, of Kansas, said:
Il think Col. Rooseyelt's statement is
direct and to the point. I am glad 10
have him put Il that way. I agree with
aim that the Republican nominee at the
rational convention ought to be selected
rs nearly as can be by direct vote
2f the people IN Presidential primaries.
II a majority OF Republicans OF the
nation want Col Roosevelt nominated
ae ought to be the nominee Personally.
prefer Senator La Toilette to any other
candidate. but ] will cheerfully abide
by the decision OF a majority of the
Republicans of the nation, and earnestly
hope that Presidential primaries will be
provided in every State where there is
an organized Republican party"
Senator CummiTs, of Iowa, who has
R0nSnEAlt'G n
with disfayor, was only lukewarm in his
comment
The statement said he. "'is definite.
The struggle is now on The fight will
be Interesting
Republican Insurgents Happy.
Representatives Norris, Of Nebraska,
and LindberGh. OF Minnesota, two Of the
radical Republican insurgents in the
House, greeted the Roosevelt statement
with joy.
It's all over now" said Norris. ~'Col. |
Roosevelt will have the support OF the |
progressive element of the Republican
party. He will be nominated. The state |
ment OF Roosevelt admits OF no miscon-
struction- 1t is a fair, definite statement |
of his position
This statement puts Col Roosevelt |
before the people as a progressive can
didate for the Republican Presidential |
nomination. said Representative Lind
bergh- His speech in Columbus last
week demonstrated that he is worthy the
support of the progressive element in the i
party That he will receive that sup L
port have not the slightest doubt"
GalIinEer Is for Taft.
Senator GaIinger, Of New Hampshire,
positively stated that Col Roosevelt will
never be anything more than a candi-
date
Il do not believe" he stated, that Col.
Rooseyelt's entry on the list OF candi-
dates will have any effect on President
Taft's denomination. The delegates for
the President are and will remain in the
/ have no reason to believe
a split in the Republican party is i'm
ninent. There is no reason to suppose
that the Roosevelt adherents will at
tempt to wreck the party in order TO
crafty their candidates personal am
bition.''
''Can't TELL" Says Lenroot.
Wisconsin, said Representative Len
root, Of Wisconsin, will remain soIidly
Tor Senator La Toilette, as heretofore,
out should Senator La Toilette with
iraw from the race, will probably be
lnitedly for Col Roosevelt.
1T is too early yet" continued Mr..
Ienroot, ito determine the strength of ,
Col Roosevelt throughout the North
vest Nor can the full effect Of his ,
speech be determined at this |
ime. It is certain that Col Roosevelt I
las great popular following through
'ut the Northwest and is wen liked In
That Col. Roosevelt will carry the five i
most important States OF the Northwest ]
o the Republican national convention
n Chicago was the belief of Repre- E
sentative Anderson, OF Minnesota, who &
eemed inclined to favor the former q
PRESIDENT to Senator La Toilette. :
The whole Northwest section Of the /