The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

the Roosevelt leaders as to what part
of his following will stand by him to
the extent of severing the tie with
their party. Colonel Roosevelt's be-
lief. as stated by his friends, is that
although a considerable number of
his leaders will feel that they cannot
take the final step with him, a major
ity of them will do so. OF the opin-
ion of the mass of Roosevelt delegates.
he has no knowledge. Most of them,
it was pointed out, are men who nave
strong personal reasons for remaining
with the party and will wish to as
certain the sentiment of their sup
porters at home before committing
themselves. Colonel RooseNelts posi-
ton is that he wishes to bring no
low him. He will not ask any man
to make personal sacrifices for him,
as he can promise them no return
Will Go to Baltimore.
Colonel Roosevelt would express no
opinion as to the possibility OF erect
ing a coalition with any element OF
the Democratic party. some OIL ms
supporters, however, We're less re.l-
cent. E. A. Perry, chairman or the
Oklahoma delegation, said hat after
the convention had adjourned MS gel,
egation would go to Baltimore ana
open negotiations.
W. shall invite all Roosevelt dele
gates to go with us" he SAID. Inc
same situation exists in n Demo-
cratic party as in the republican party
and 7 believe we shall be aDIe TO
come to terms with progressive DEM
ocrats for the formation of a pro-
gressive party. -
his headquarters except for an hours
automobile ride in the afternoon WITT
Mrs. Roosevelt. He was asked when
he would return to oyster Bay and re-
Piled: II am not the seventh son OF 3
seventh son.
last night Mr.. Roosevelt met with :
large number of his delegates for a
few minutes. He did not outline any
further plan of action, but. thanked his
supporters for their devotion to him
and promised to meet them again to-
dav-
No New Plans.
.tOut in the short grass country.
he said, 1--WE used to do things and talk
afterwards. That is what L intend tc
do. L have no new plans to tell you
about.
"I am proud of the manner in which
you are fighting in the face of the
steam roller. I love a dead game
sport
Mr.. Roosevelt told the delegates that
after the action in the California case
there was no use of making any fur
Their contest, or carrying on the fight or
paying any further attention to any
action of the convention.
After talking to the delegates. the
colonel was rushed through a crowded
hall to his council room, where he met
some of his advisers. The more promi-
nent of the men who a V stood be-
the Roosevelt movement wece
more or less reserved in the
or the third party movement.
Developments since the convention
opened have convinced me-" said Gov
ernor Johnson, of California, thai
there will be a new party in the field.
party will carry California by 120, 900
The principle involved is vital. No one
nominated by this convention with its
tainted delegates can be. elected"
L do not care to be quoted just now
as to third party talk said senator
Borah.
Said L.c-I Lyon. of Texas:
"A third party tickle would make a |
powerful fight in Texas"
Givernor Deneen of Illinois: |
4 don't care to get between quota
ton marks
Alexander H. Revell, chairman of
national Roosevelt committee, de-
clared that this convention if it results |
as now almost assured, would cause the
birth of a new party.
This convention" said Mr.. Reveli, |
lis in the hands of a few repudiateG
men with no owe for Taft, who, in
their hatred of Roosevelt, are LAYING
he foundation for a new liberal
party"
Governor Stubs. of Kansas, one
the seven governors behind Mr.. Roose-
veIt, when asked about the third
party said he had nothing to say at
his time.