Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-14

Harmon, "and to stave off political bankruptcy from a bipartisan combina- ton I had to be beaten. The Com moner's mailing list was secured and three separate circulars sent out filled with falsehood and denunciation. They bore MT. Bryans picture and urged his friends to vote against me because my e-election would make me the cand1- date for president
 T was reelected by more than 10O,- 900 majority, though Colonel Roose- welt and most of his cabinet came into the state to oppose me.
 Tt may be thought wiser to select some other candidate than myself at Baltimore. would not. if I could, in- terfere with the free cl' dce of the con- vention. But if the unanimous action of the Dayton convention is to be re- versed at the primary it will be her aided as a repudiation of my adn1inis- | tration.
 Aided Bryan in 1o08
 "Now my opponents have brought MT. Bryan and carried him around the state. He was reliably informed of the character and motives of the leading spirits in this rule or ruin movement , but seems not to care.
 Now, as to MT. Bryan. What has caused the change of his attitude to- ward me? ll
 At the national convention of 1s he offered to place mo in nominati b if would have the Ohio delegation e. consider their decision not to have any name presented.
 | Tn 1908 I constantly urged his elec- ton, declaring l would willingly be de- feated for governor if it would help Id, 4r.iv1 laAc he repeatedly praised my efforts in his behalf and told many person he meant to offer me a place in his cabinet if he wa elected
 "What Have ] Done?"
 What have I done which leads him now to say I am not fit to be even a justice of the peace? He has stated not single fact in my official record or elsewhere to justify his conduct, ex- cept that repudlated the platform on the initiative and referendum. This is not true. I advocated before the joint caucus and signed when passed the bill authorizing resort to ft m municipali- ties, which was all our constitution would perm {. He says I am not a 'progressive,' but a reacHonary.' This is merely cah.eg names, and the last resort in a pool case If progressive ness means sincere and successful ef- forts to secure practical reforms ir government, instead of mere tallH,where has so much been accomplished as fl Ohio during my administration?
 MT. Bryan twits me with alleged dis appointments in the selection of dele gates in various state Well, l would rather take disappointment from my 4vH fo- disappointment on it in the elections Though 1 have five times been its can. | didate, I have never disappointed I 1 yet
 Bryan Not Qualified to Pick Winner
 "He says failure is certain if an | nominated. If the party thinks so, | shall be content. But I do not thinl MT. Bryan, great as his abilities are h many directions, has shown himsel qualified to pick a winner.
 'Is MT. Bryan really for the New ter. sey governor? I do not recall a wor' he has said in his behalf. Is 1t lbecaus the governor never supported him, bu wants him knocked into g. cooked hat The people of Nebraska have instruct ed for the speaker He cannot be fo both. Is he really for either?'
 Agree to Split Maryland Delegation.
 Baltimore, May 1S.-In an agreemen reached late tonight at a conferenc between the leaders of the Roosevelt and Taft forces to split even on Mary lands delegation to the republican na tional convention, each side will hay two delegates at large and eight dis t1ict delegates-1s in all
 Taft Scores in Tennessee.
 Nashville. Tenn, May 13.--Taft sup porters scored the first victory in tn fight for control of the republican stat convention, which will meet here to morrow, when tonight the state com mfttee selected Foster " Brown c Chattanooga as temporary chairman Mir. Brown is an ardent Taft supporte The committee was in session at lat hour tonight trying to stratghten ou numerous contests. Both RoOseve and Taft men say they will control tn l ff1r1