The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-01
Gov. Baldwin On
 Democratic Chances
 For The Presidency
Bark From Buffalo, States Chief Executive Says New England is Dissatisfied With Presi- dent Taft's Tariff Policy

Governor Simeon E. Baldwin arrived nome Saturday evening from Buffalo where he attended the convention of the American Political Science Asso- citation. While he was away from Connecticut, Governor Baldwin had something to say on the Presidency, the Governorship of Connecticut, President Taft and ex-President Roosevelt
 seThe. prospects are favorable for carrying Connecticut next year, said Governor Baldwin in an interview eff there is a good nomination made.'' ton as Governor?'' was asked.
 .'I am not a candidate and never was a candidate" replied the Cover nor. s.I did not seek the nomination when 1t was rendered me"
 Your name has been included among the Presidential possibilities, g was suggested. would you accept a nomination ?"
 If the nomination for President came to me- replied the Governor, ''I would accept Nobody ought to de- cline nomination for a place on the national ticket. It is an honor in it. self.''
 .9What is the sentiment frr New Eng land on the Presidential situation % was asked.
 peace policies of the President" said Governor Baldwin ''The people are dissatisfied with his tariff action in vetoing in this off-hand fashion the carefully prepared bills that Congress sent him. I think that there is also a general feeling in New England that they have fhad about enough of the Republican party in power, if it really proposes to stand pat in the courses it has hitherto pursued. There is a feeling that it is about time for a general change, which is growing in every State in New England except Vermont. .''s
 What is the sentiment among the New England people on the Demo- cratic nominee for President?" was asked.
 T think that Governor Harmon, on the whole, is the man talked of with most favor," he replied. Congress man UndeEwood is thought well of by 8 great many. Clark and Wilson are talked of more or Less"
 Do Republicans favor President Taft for renomination? was asked.
 s@The general impression is that MT. Taft will be renominated.'
 How do the Republicans regard the Roosevelt boom?'' was asked.
 There were those who thought that Mir Roosevelt helped to elect the Dem ocratic Governor in Connecticut" an Bwered Governor Baldwin, significant ly &
 It will be recalled that former Pres tdent Roosevelt engaged in an en- rounter with Judge Baldwin, who was line candidate for Governor at the time and he criticised a decision of the judge. The result was that Judge Baldwin opened up on the critic and thowed the Governors friends that Roosevelt did not know what he was talking about. Thus the significance Df the remark of the Governor.
 What is your opinion of the atti- Jude of MT. Roosevelt on the. peace TeaHes?'' was inquired
 T do not agree with MT. RooseveIt's Fiews on the character of the pending peace theaties. In my opinion they ought to be ratified, and can be with put abating any proper Senatorial pre- fogatives'' ''
 Governor. Baldwin was the guest of Democratic National Chairman Nor han B. Mack at luncheon En Buffalo