The Chitina leader., 1912-03-01
NEW YORK, Feb. 2e.-Former President Theodore

Roosevelt has formally announced his candidacy for the Re
publican nomination for the Presidency. He says
IT will accept the nomination for the Presidency if it il
rendered me- adhere this decision until the
ton expresses its preference had hoped far possible
people might given chance through the direct p
express their preference who shall be the nom
nee of the Republican convention
This statement given out by Mr. Roosevelt last night
his departure for Boston, where he expected speak
length his candidacy It is letter address
him February 10TH after conference of eight
and delegates from % states held at Chicago They asked
he publicly let it become known that demand from the
people that he accept the nomination would not be unheeded
At that time in statement signed by the eight
Walter R. Stubs of Kansas, Chase s. Osborn of Michigan
Herbert Hadley of Missouri Chester H. Aric of Nebras
ka P Bass of New Hampshire E. Gasscock of West
Virginia R. E. Vesey South Dakota and J. NJ Carey of Wyo
ming the following set forth:
Momentous questions pressing for solutions what the
country seeking is justice between and man. 1t wants
equality of justice safeguarded by adequate law,
GA principle is Of no avail without mans cause Is lost
without leader Theodore Roosevelt believe the prnc
pie the man, the cause the leader 1t is opinion that
sentiment of the people in the states represent
nothing that Theodore Roosevelt is not candi-
date the Republican nomination We believe that the
pie have decided make him their candidate It is for the peo
pie determine who shall be their leader irrespective of the
wishes of the citizen selected.
Knowing the high sense of public duty with which Col
Roosevelt is mbued satisfied that he will not refuse
heed the call of the peoples that he will nominated accept
The nomination and if elected will discharge the duties of the
chief magistrate with the faithuness and consideration
Of the interests of all the people and display the rugged
courage and will supply his weknown doctrine of the square
deal that his past record indicates
MARINA Tex, Feb. 27-Neson Morres ranch has been
surrounded with insurgents battle has been progress
Is hours between American ranchmen and Mexcans Cowboys
last night rushing from various parts to the of the
besieged
WASHINGTON Feb 27-"The real stumbling block to
the progress Of Alaska the Alaskan Delegate declared
Senator Knute Nelson chairman of the committee
This remark brought forth because of the actions
of Delegate Wckersham matters in which he consulted
when he esored to his cid tactics questioning the good
intentions OF congressman and others.
WASHINGTON, Feb 27-There has been considerable
speculation the attitude of Senator Lodge Rooseve
candidacy, it is believed that his position will parc
uar bearing the way the New England may vote
the national convention This morning the Senator in
duced himself which he did briefly He said that he
could not subscribe to the Roosevelt DOCTRINES but because of
the long and close friendship with Mr. Roosevelt he could take
no part in the campaign
BOSTON, Feb, 27-Theodore Roosevelt who is here as
the guest of Edward NJ Brandeg the subject of general
discussion. In interview yesterday he stated Il am per-
fecty happy because I'm making strong
fight for principle There criticism of my announced
intention to stand for the Presidential nomination because
my former pelanees 1t true that stated four times and
reiterated times that would not accept nomination
for third term meaning of three consecutive terms
In addressing the Massachusetts, Legislature yesterday Mr.
Roosevelt said eff the people knew enough to make eons
tuition they know enough to interpret it wish to put end
to the habit which courts have of multiplying the laws
which the people deem necessary If that be revolution make
the most of it." etI
WASHINGTON Feb 2s-Yesterday President Taft
ceived telegraphe pledges from nine Republican Governors
ton They Simeon S. Pennewi. of Delaware; Bery F.
Carroll of Iowa. Philip L. Godshorough of Maryland Adoph
O. Eberhar of Minnesota John K Tener of Pennsy vania
Aaron j. Poter of Rhode land Ben w Hooper, of Tennes
William Spry of Utah. NJ p Hay, of Washington Many
Of these Governors have great strength in their particular
states and will OF great value to the President in his fight
for delegates
Last evening President Taft and William Barnes, chair
man of the Republican State Committee of New York had
long conference It probable that Mr. Barnes will manage
the campaign in New York.
In the Senate yesterday Senator Iidor Rayner of Mary
land denounced Roosevelt's Columbus speech the most
dangerous doctrine enuncated by anyone whose opinion
was entitled to any weight or respect"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Besides dispatching another
mtnt of infantry and three batteries of field artillery all
commanders have been ordered be readiness
Mexican border This indication that the War Depart
ent impressed with the seriousness of the recent uprising
Mexico and intends protect American lives and property
close to the border line that further advance upon the part
the insurgents imperils their safety.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26-Presdent Madero has tee-
aphed here stating that reports concerning General Orozco
joining the revolutionary forces and that he seeks presidency