New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-26
M'K|NLEY AND ROOT
GET THANKS OF TAFT
President Sees Party Leaders
Who Managed His Forces at
the National Convention.
ROOSEVELT TALE DENIED
Campaign Director Says Colo
ners Story That He Could
Have Had Nomination
Is Amusing. I
From The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington. June 2.-President Taft had
occasion to-day personally TO thank Direc-
tor Mckinley, who managed the precoh-
vention fight for his denomination, ana
Senator Root who. as his choice, presided
over the Republican National Convention
both as temporary and permanent chair
man. Senator Root. commenting on the
convention. said he had had an exciting
time. but was we'll pleased with the renom-
ination of the President.
Director Mckinley spent three hours with
the President last evening and was at the
executive offices to-day In conference with
Mr. Taft Just before the Cabinet met lie
said he was glad the convention was over
and that, having won his fight for the re-
nomination OF Mr.. Taft he was ready 10
step aside and permit the excellent man
who has done some mighty fine work In the
last FIVE months" to be appointed chairman
Of the Republican National Committee.
While Mr. Mckinley mentioned no names
he clearly intimated that Secretary Hilles
was the man to whom he referred.
Commenting on the widely published
statement submitted by oyster Bay. to the
effect that Colonel Roosevelt could have
had the Republican nomination last Satur-
day II he had wanted It, Director Mckinley
said:
ITO any one knowing the situation in
Chicago last Saturday the statement OF
Colonel Roosevelt that he could have had
the nomination that day is exceedingly
amusing. At no time did he have chance
Mr. Mckinley took occasion TO pay a COM
piment to the negro members OF the South
ern delegation who remained true TO their
Instructions or pledges, saying:
They showed their manhood and honor
I'm no unmstakabe way and their attitude
at Chicago will reflect credit upon their
race everywhere. We had 1--WE afldaVitS
showing that negro delegates had been
tempted with large sums OF money, but
declined Many OF the negro delegates were
wcll-to- do men. but there were many others
who were not we'll situated financially and
though. were turned down Indignantly.
The President is deeply pleased with the
manly stand Of the negro delegates.
Senator Bradley, who happened 10 be
present when Director Mckinley was laud-
ing the negro delegates, said: THE black
man stood firm for his honor and the right
at Chicago" The Senator predicted the re-
election OF Presiden. Taft
president Taft will carry New York in
November" said William Berri Of Brook
lyn. a delegate-at-larFe to the Chicago con-
vention, who was a luncheon guest OF the
President to-day. There Is only one
Democrat who could carry that state
against the President and he will not be
nominated at Baltimore. His name Is be-
fore the convention. Tut he stands no chance
as | see II. Colonel Roosevelt has no
chance in New York. and I believe that he
will eventually conclude not 10 attempt 10
make the race for President at the head Of
the new party ticket
The Presidents morning was devoted 20
the meeting Of the Cabinet which discussed
chiefly the appropriation bills soon 10 reach
Mr.. Taft for his signature. It * believed
that veto awaits the legislative. executive
and judicial measure and possibly the Dis
trict Of Columbia bill
Among the White House callers to-day
were Senators Cullom. Bradley, Gucgen-
helm. Jones. Smoot. Curtis and sutherland
and Representatives. Dodds Pray, Mondcll
and Dalzell.
This afternoon the President played golf
at Chevy Chase with Chandler Hale Third
Assistant Secretary Of state. and Chandler
p. Anderson. counsellor for the state De-
partment.
The President ha' as guests al dinner
this evening the national committeeman.
the two delegates and the two alternates
from Porto Rico.