Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-27

them. Many persons were amazed when
the republican national committee fixed
its convention for June IL. the anniver-
sary OF Waterloo.
Now comes Col. Roosevelt February
26 anniversary of the day when Ma
poleon escaped from Elba. No doubt the
result of the November election will com
plete the historic parallel by sending not
only the colonel but the whole republican
party to Helena.a contamination de-
work together for the success of demo-
Gratis and the good of the country"
Gov. Carroll of Iowa came out in a
commented on Roosevelt's oft-repeated
doctrine of the square deal and marveled
that 1t did not suggest to the colonel Il
square deal for Taft.
Alabama's republican national commit
teeman. p. d. Barker. came out in an in
| terview indorsing Taft and declaring that
If Roosevelt should be nominated demo-
| cratic chances would be enhanced.
Louisiana's republican national commit
teeman. Pearl Wight, yesterday declared
for Roosevelt and was seconded by Hugh
Suthon, republican candidate for Gov
ernor of Louisiana.
Texas Republican National Committee
man Cecil A. Lyon also declared for
sweep the country. He insisted that if
Taft is nominated democrat will be
elected.
William j. Bryan is pleased with the
plight of the republicans. At Ogden yes
terday he said:
There Is much humOr in the situation
for democrats. The republicans have
long watched with pleasure our internal
controversies. and now we are watching
with considerable interest the troubles
within their own ranks
The Rockingham county. Va. repub-
lican convention yesterday Endorsed Taft
for the presidency. Four years ago the
organization opposed Taft
California republicans got together yes
terday to perfect an organization in be-
half OF Taft and Offset Gov. Johnson s
effort for Roosevelt.
A. l.. Shinn, who was president of the
Lincoln Roosevelt League, that was chief
ly instrumental in electing Gov. Johnson.
is taking a leading part in the movement
for the denomination and reelection of
President Taft Mr.. Shinn has been
given credit for bringing about the cleo
the governor now in his support of
Roosevelt.
Il will work even harder for Taft dele
gates said Mr.. Shinn last night, than
I did for the election of Gov. Johnson.
and Taft will sweep the state
| A partial poll of the press gallery of the
| House yesterday disclosed the views of
| forty-siX of the correspondents. Eleven
| of them thought that Roosevelt can cap
! ture the nomination and thirty-five took
! the contrary view. Nine thought that he
could be elected and thirty-seven were
convinced that he could not be.
| Views of Gov. Carey OF Wyoming:
THE seven years experience of the
United States with Roosevelt proved him
to be q man Of courage The years of his
administration represent the very best
years that this nation has had in indus
| trial progress. in moral advancement and
! in all else which has turned the attention
of the people to that which is best in gov
eminent and civic improvement. The west
| is at a standstill. 1t needs Roosevelt,
who understands the west better than
any other man..
| Now they have sprung the dawg song
on Taft:
!. "Ole Bill Tafts bin n good ole houn.
| Bresh in de air an nose to de groun':
Teddy Bears a tryin' to do him brown.
But they've gotta quit . kickin' my dawg
! aroun."