New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-05

upon as barometer, and Mr.. Jonas
seemed anxious to make a good showing.
He had hopes that the Governor might
he able to corral the votes Of the Roose-
welt Republicans In his state, who, under
the leadership of Colonel Hale, have
captured the machinery of the Republi-
can organization.
or course, the effect Of Governor VIII
sons candidacy on the third term as
piratjons of Colonel Roosevelt was also
talked about, and II the calculations Of
former Governor John r. Osborne OF
Wyoming don't go astray, the colonel
will in all probability lose the support Of
Governor Carey of that state, one Of the
original group of Governors who urged
Mr.. Roosevelt TO enter the race.
ct haven't seen Governor Carey since
the convention" said Mr.. Osborne, but
7 can't for the life of me see what else
he can do but support Governor Wilson.
You know, Governor Carey is Repub-
lican. but we nominated and elected him
on the Democratic ticket because he
adopted our principles"
Eighty per cent Of the Massachusetts
delegates were for Governor Wilson all
the time, according to John e. Coughlin,
the committeeman from that state.
1--WE stuck to Clark for twenty-one bal
lots" he said, because Of our instruc-
tions at the primaries, which we con-
sidered binding, and after that we turned
10 Governor Foss, because he was
favorite SON."
resignation as Governor Up.
The possibility Of Governor Wilson re-
signing at once was among the things
discussed informally to-day. Mr.. Hud-
speth. who a short time ago SAID the
Governor would resign at once II nomi-
mated. said to-day that the Governor
would consult with his friends first be-
fore definitely deciding his plans.
When Mr. Hudspeth was explaining
his position. Mr.. Mack, who was sitting
near by, chimed in: We'll, II were the
Governor I would not resign until after
Election Day. ] don't know Of any good
reason why ne sllouiu'
Mr.. Mack and Committeeman McCue,
of Colorado; Davis, of Wisconsin, and
Wood, Of Michigan. will call on the Gov
ernor again tomorrow. II is expected
that Ollie James will be here to discuss
the date Of the formal notification; also
the Governors speech or acceptance.
The notification ceremonies will be held
here.
There were thousands of callers at the
Governors cottage to-day, among them
Charles w Bryan, brother Of the Ne
braska statesman. Mr.. Bryan was in
conference with the Governor half an
hour. and after 1t was over said he had
brought message from his brother, but
would not say what 1t was.
During the afternoon the Governor
found time to present to Captain Charles
F. Sylvester the Governors medal which
the captain had won on the rife ranges
In the morning. He made new record
of t3S out of a possible l50 the former
record of 1871 having been held for five
years by Major Martin. Captain Syl-
vester is curator Of the Princeton Nu-
scum and in presenting the trophy the
Governor said It was pleasing, because
Captain Sylvester was an old friend and
associate.
The Governor was wellnigh exhausted
when the day was over, but the news
paper men got him in corner for i've
minutes and asked him what all the
hula baloo was about.
He said he really didn't know. you
see, am green berry" he said, and l
really didn't know the reasons for the
national committee arriving here"
He said he hadn't any choice for chair
man. and would consult his friends be-
fore making his choice. His mind at
the present time, he said, was open. He
said he would attend the meeting at Chi
cago.
The Governor and his family were the
guests Of Or. W. G.. Schauffler. president
of the state Board Of Education al din
ner at the New Monmouth Hotel. Spring
Lake. tonight.