The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-14
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seems 10 put the governor In the posi-
tion Of denying that he had received
an Invitation from the committee, or
that he had agreed to address sha
committeeman.
The facts are these--when the state
committee learned that Governor W lie
son was to visit the state Tatr on
September 18th. they arranged their
meeting SO that IT would take piars
on that date and the comitteemcn
would have an opportunity of meeting
their candidate for president TIE
governor was, OF course, delighted
TO address the committee. and 10 out
line his views on the necessity of
nominaunS a Progressive candidate
for governor. He had no idea, how-
ever. that he would be thrown con-
stantly into the company of Tam
many Leader Murphy, that he would
be seated at the same table with the
Tammany ehieftain at luncheon with
out his wishes In the matter being cou-
suited, or that he would find himself
under the necessity of running away
from a photographer who was about
To take the governor and Murphy
In the same group. The governor
realised that such photograph
the hands of both his opponents In
the presidential race.
Governor Takes Exception.
Governor Wilson takes exception.
also, to the statement. reported to
have smanated from Governor Dix.
himself. that he gave Dix assurances
that ne would not interfere in the
Democratic gubernatortal situation
in New York State.
That is absolutely untrue" said
Governor Wilson tonight Il did not
give him assurance of any kind. Z
stated yesterday exactly what hap-
pened. ! expressed no opinion Ia
Governor Dix
Governor Dix is also reported ia
have said today that Governor VIII.
son sought the conference with hims
and that he did not seek The con-
ference with Governor Wilson. When
this was called to Governor Wilson's
attention tonight, he gave vent to
shriii whistle. denoting astonish-
ment. /
The. conference was arranged In
this way: /
When Governor Wilson got Off ths
elevator on the parlor floor OF tho
Onondaga hotel for the purpose OF
addressing the State committee,
Charley White the prize fighter re-
fierce. caught him by the arm and
said:
This way governor" and led the
candidate into a small room. There
Governor Wilson found Governor Dix
alone and waiting. W bite steed
guard at the door, until Dix finish-
ed what he had to say. Then White
opened the door.
Didn't Know White,
Governor Wilson didn't know White
and didH' know why Or whence he
was being lad.
Governor Wilson was asked tonight
IL Governor Dix had intimated that
he wanted Governor wilson's support
in his candidacy for denomination.
No." was the reply. Governor Dix
did not ask my support. He merely
told me how he felt about the situa-
ton
Governor Wilson has accepted two
additional speaking engagements, the
first at Indianapolis. on October 3rd,
and the second at Lincoln. Nebraska.
October 5th. At Lincoln the governor
will meet William ]. Bryan for the
first time since the Baltimore con-
vention. and Mfr. Bryan will deliver
his first speech Of the campaign.
The governor will start on his first
Western trip from Philadelphia Sun
day afternoon. The Pittsburg date.
September 2lst, has been eliminated
from this trip.