The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-16
POLITICIANS AND THIEVES
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 Enthusiasm is all right said one of the Taft leaders, veteran of many heated conflicts, "but neyer forget that a delegate is a delegate and it is delegates that carry conventions and make nominations.
 It was apparent in the early hours after Mir. Roosevelt's arrival that his leaders had no very definite plans as to their next steps: that they had been waiting for him; that they felt they had plenty of time between now and the convention in which to work out a detailed program.
 Turning now to the general political situation here it has not greatly changed during the last 24 hours. It Is still case of flat footed claims on both sides. equally positive and quite incompatible, of more than enough for nomination on the first ballot. And on the outside, waiting grimly, the S6 LaFoilette and the 10 Cum mins men almost equally opposed 10 Taft and to Roosevelt, though there is general belief that fl these men were forced to take one side or the other, they would go to Roosevelt a long time before they would go to Taft.
 Impartial observers, however, agreed that despite all the paper estimates on either side, neither Taft nor Roosevelt had a certain majUitv in the convention, and that both the Roosevelt and the Taft leaders knew in their hearts that to win they must acquire on the one hand or hold on the other, lot of delegates from the South.
 These negro delegates from the South said one of these men, are not of the kind that used to make scandal by yielding to arguments other than those of political na- tures Many of them are men of prop erty and standing in their communl ties. They will stand fast and no blandishments or temptations of q corrupt character will sway them"
 The Banks letter of last night how ever, gave the Taft people consider able anxiety but they issued no state ment on it. However, they devoted eager attention to the southern dele gates. Furthermore, they took oc- ' breaking of instructions by Taft delegates from the South would pro- yoke retaliation in other quarters.
 Instruction breaking is a two edged sword Mir Mckinley said in a statement issued early in the even- ing, which will cost MT. Roosevelt and his over-zealous campaign man agers more than they can hope t. gain. For every southern delegate lost to President Taft, two will be gained from the Roosevelt ranks in the north and west"
 There was practically no talk to day of a compromise candidate, though the Cummins people continued their quiet propaganda and the La Toilette contingent, like B'rer rabbit, "jes lay low"
 There appears to be several good reasons for the absence of compro- mise talk In the first place neither side dares to make the overtures, even if they were believed necessary. On both sids it is felt that such q proposal would be treason to .he cause" In the second, it is fully realized that the slightest suggestion of compromise would be seized upon as a sign of breaking confidence and wavering delegates would make swift occasion to break and run"
 Nor was there much serious talk today of a Roosevelt bolt, though the subject was by no means forgotten Tt won't be necessary; Roosevelt has the nomination cinched," said the Roosevelt people.
 They'll get into the band wagon; this is their dying gasp stoutly as serted the Taft men.
 It seemed likely tonight that the opening of the convention would be comparatively peaceful. The first test, it is thought, will not come on the question of temporary chairman. It is on the selection of the com mittee on credentials that the break is expected To that committee goe5 the appeal from the decisions of the national committe and the making of the permanent roll of the conven- tion.
 "If the Taft people try to put this thing over through the committee you will see the fun begin, one of the Roosevelt leaders said
 Some went so far as to say that the explosion which this effect would cause would prevent the permanent organization of the convention. This point probably will be reached on Wednesday and to that time all hands look forward with concern.