The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-14

| These contests will be fought out to the
! finish before the credentials committee,
| and maybe we will not nominate candi-
date for, ten days after The convention
| is organized"
Senator Dixon's declaration that the
Roosevelt forces would name the tempo
rary chairman followed reports from other
sources that a conference OF Roosevelt
leaders had agreed upon man 10 oppose
Senator Dixon would not admit this,
but Il was reported that Senator Borall
Of Idaho had been selected and that Mr.,
Roosevelt consulted in the matter over
the long distance telephone. had agreed
10 tho choice. Governor Hadley of Mis-
souri,. VINO had been mentioned as the
probable man for this place, II was report
ed, had approved the selection of Borah.
Dark Horse Talk.
Senator Borah held prominent mention
among the gossipers, as a probable dark
horse for the presid nomination.
notwithstanding positive declarationa
from leaders OF both sides that talk OF
compromises was foolish that the fight
sG 40 and se p and
ed by them. there are many delegates
who think that another man may win
the conventions crown. Enthusiastic
among these was Senator Kenyon of
Iowa, who arrived from Washington after
3 flying trip TO consult Senator Cummins.
Senator Kenyon issued the following
II found an amazingly strong and rap
idly growing sentiment In Washington
for third candidate. The name Of
Senator Cummins is the only one sug-
essary TO insure success OF the Repubh-
can party. The Republican party has
withstood the stress and strain put upon
II since its organization In the admins
should do nothing that viii
endanger Its future or hazard defeat
at the polls In November.
"The talk we hear of two conventions,
bolts. riots. etc, Is not in keeping with
the dignity OF the party or its orderly
OF affairs and Is obnoxious
to substantially all It's members
IF the two fiercely contending parties
for the nomination Of their candidates
and control OF the party would eliminate
all personal resentment and look only to
through II to the best interests OF the
a third candidate would be
speedily chosen
Taft Camp Active.
At the Taft headquarters great activity |
followed the announcement OF the ad-
after the Missouri decision. The Mis-
sourI result was Immediately communi- |
,ated to the White house over the long |
and the Taft advisers were called In. |
Mr. Hilles would make no comment.
Senator Penrose was the first to ar
rive, and he went over the days de- |
with Director Mckinley. Ar |
were made for a general con- |
ference Of the Taft leaders later In the |
evening. Senator Penrose said the COM |
nittee had adjourned simply to allow |
line for the preparation of various con-
.ests. He would not comment upon the
departure of Mr.. Nagel. secretary Of |
commerce and labor, who had been eX-
oected to argue the Missouri contests for
he Taft delegates.
While the Taft leaders and advisers
hurried in to see Mr.. Mckinley, scores
If delegates flooded the headquarters to
-egister their arrival. A squad of Taft |
Importers forming a reception commit
ee met the various delegations as they
arrived and conducted them TO head
quarters, Elaborate preparations for the
reception of the delegates who will ar
i've in big squads from now until next
Tuesday were made by the Taft man
lgers and every delegate reaching the
,ity will be taken In charge. Similar ar
have been made by the
men,
Former Lieutenant Governor Woodruff
u New York arrived today ahead of the
Sew York delegation, which comes Sat
lrday. and was In conference several
lours with Taft leaders. Mr. woodruff
'aid Senator Root would have practical
y the entire support Of the New York
delegation for temporary chairman and |
hat he felt confident President Taft
would be nominated on the first ballot