New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-29
TOO LATE, ROOSEVELT SAYS
Baltimore ProgreSsivism OF the
Death Bed Variety, He Thinks.
IGNORES SEN. LA TOILETTE
Confers with Hotchkiss on Plans
for Conventions of New
Third Party.
fBy Telegram TO The Tribune. !

Oyster Bay, y. Y, June 2S-Ex President
Roosevelt is trying to put his shoulder to
his third party wheel and at the same time
glance over the other shoulder to watch
the Democrats. He is trying to view with
equanimity the perceptible gains OF the
Progressives at Baltimore. To-day he went
so far as to say that the conversion OF the
Baltimore convention to progressivism is Of
the death bed" variety and would avail
the party nothing when the issues came be-
fore the plain people next November.
IF Governor Wilson or some other Pro-
gressive is nominated the effect will be
largely lost" the ex-President said. IF
the Democrats had at the beginning got
solidly behind Wilson or some other good
Progressive II might have helped them. but
IT is plain that they are all divided among
themselves at Baltimore"
The newspaper men went up Sycamore
Hill tonight carrying the figures Of the
fourth ballot. to the reading OF which
Colonel Roosevelt listened very attentively.
When 1t came TO the loss of Bryan's two
votes the colonel snapped his teeth and
grimaced in his comical manner.
BY George, what dreadful fluctuations!
he observed, whimscally.
When Governor Baldwns loss Of eight
votes was noted the countenance OF the
sage of Sycamore Hill again reflected some
apparently amusing thoughts.
Some one asked Colonel Roosevelt what
he thought of the Bryan resolution to purge
the Democratic convention of all sinister
influences Of predatory wealth" The colo
mel thrust his fists deep into his trousers
pockets and stepped backward and forward
as lively as bashful schoolboy about to
speak his first piece. simultaneously his
features relaxed into broad grin.
by George. do you know, there's an ele-
memo Of real comedy in THAR he gurgled,
almost under his breath.
The reporters said they assumed that the
colonel was keeping in close touch with
events at the convention. but they asked
permission TO call at Sycamore Hill late
tonight with important news should It de-
yeop.
The head and candidate OF the new party
protested that he was not operating any
secret wires" to Baltimore. and, moreover,
he added, he would have absolutely moth
ing TO say, no matter what the news might
he. y am "a candidate just the same. l
don't care who they nominate" he declared,
good -humoredly.
But. colonel. suppose that Governor
Harmon should he nom"
1T won't make a particle OF difference.
! shan't have anything 10 say" interrupted
the colonel. rather emphatically; I'D be
perfectly pleased to have you tell me the
news but I'll have absolutely no comment
to make"
Former State Superintendent OF Insurance
William H. Hotchklss came in from New
York this afternoon, after a conference with
T. A. Van Valkenberg and Senator Dixon
TO talk over with Colonel Roosevelt details
for calling state and national conventions
for the new Roosevelt party
Colonel Roosevelt explained that nothing
has been decided as 10 the date or place Tor
the national convention, but something ten
tative must be laid before the committee on
organization when Il meets the latter part
OF next week
Some one said that st. Paul was anxious
TO have the national convention.
by George. St Paul would give Viz a
lively reception" the colonel exclaimed
rubbing his hands in glee. lie recalled that
two years ago, and again on his primary
campaign last spring, ST. Paul had turned
out handsomely to do him honor. But
there's nothing definite az TO time or place
he added.
Tho colonel told the reporters that Mr..
Hotchkiss had come out most heartily TOT
him. and he said he was sure he appreci-
ated It very much
Senator Ia Follettes vigorous attack on
Roosevelt was brought 10 the coloneTs at
tontion.
II have nothing TO say about Senator la
Toilette at this time" he remarked WIN
an apparently satisfied smile. Asked II the
report were true that he would hurry INTO
Massachusetts to make a stin fight Tor MS
new party ticket, Colonel Roosevelt SAID lie
"vouId be there before next November
The candidate plans to relax all ne can
during the next few days. II is probable
bs will embark on family picnics IN the
surrounding country within the next week
Tomorrow promises to be quiet Gay ~
Sycamore HILL as far as politics are COLI
cerned ,-
The colonel appeared to show no surprise
mr. resentment when told Sheriff La" Oh
Kings County would stick to TAFT
He also appeared 10 take 1t for grantee
that Ex-Governor r. c. Stokes OF New Jer-
Gov, would be against the third party ticket
TN. colonel even volunteered the lnior"a
ton that former Congressman william L.
ward OF Westchester. was for Iar'