The Washington herald., 1912-05-13
PRESIDENT TAFT OFF
FOR OHIO ON HARDEST
TRIP OF THE CAMPAIGN

President Taft left last night for Ohio
on what Republican leaders agree may
prove to be the most important trip OF
the pending preconvention campaign Col.
Roosevelt will give battls in the Presi-
dents own State, and leaders here viii
watch developments in Ohio with keen
interest
Director Mckinley claims that Iss dele
rates are pledged or instructed for the
President. and that only 81 more are
needed to assure Mr.. Tacts nomination.
Despite this claim. leaders generally
agree that. the outcome IN Ohio Is Of the
utmost Importance to the Taft cause, be-
cause OF the moral effect upon the coun-
try. Director Mckinley and those asso-
ciated with him are In an optimistic
frome Of mind, despite recent reverses.
In his speeches before the Ohio voters
President Taft will renew his attacks on
Col Roosevelt. II is tho understanding
here that Col Roosevelt win emphasize
the BaIlingsr- -Pinchot issIe In the course
OF his tour OF the State. He will discuss
other questions which. according TO his
managers here, will be likely to keep the
President on the defensive
Claim of Roosevelt Men.
Roosevelt leaders insist that by the
time the Ohio primaries are held on
Tuesday, May q. II will be apparent
that Mr.. Taft stands no chance Of re-
nomination. Approximately 90 delegates
will be elected this week. Up to date,
according to figures maos public by Dr.
rector Mckinley, 7s3 delegates have been
named. BY May p. when the issue will
be decided IN Ohio. the number OF dele
gates listed will be in excess Of a thou
sand, thus practically bringing the pre-
convention campaign to an end
Although the President needs only
eighty more delegates TO insure his nomi-
nation. according TO Representative Nc
Kinley. who Is in charge OF the Taft
headquarters here, the Presidents
Political advisers admit that he will have
cause OF the moral effect upon the State
primaries yet to be held. but also In
order TO hold in line the Southern dele
gates instructed for him.
For this reason the President has de-
cided to make strong personal cam
paign in Ohio. The Ohio hght will be
much more closely contested than the
and Maryland fights.
Dates of RamInders.
Here is a schedule OF the remaining
Republican district and State conven-
tons and primaries:
Monday. May Ia-Secord. Eighth. and
Tenth NorthCarolina. and Wyoming
State.
Tuesday, May IG--Colifornia primaries,
Colorado State. Third Kansas, Fourth,
Fifth, Seventh. and Ninth North Caro-
lima, and Tennessee State.
Wednesday. May I6-Third Michigan,
all Minnesota districts, NurthCaroltna
State. Ninth Texas. Utah State, wash
ington State, First. Second. Third,
Fourth. and Fifth West Virginia, and
First. Second. and Third Washington.
Thursday. May 1s.-Seccnd, and Fourth
idaho State, Minnesota State.
Montana State, Third North Carolina.
Twelfth, Fourteenth. and Sixteenth
Texas. and West Virginia State
Friday. May IT-Seventh Kansas. and
First, Second. Third, Fourth. Fifth, and
Thirteenth Texas.
The Taft managers claim that they !
will control the State conventions IN |
Colorado. Tennessee, Utah. |
and Washington. The Minnesota result, |
they contend. is doubtful Col. Roose- |
velt is expected to capturs the edelegates |
elected ia North Carolina, Texas, and |
West Virginia.
The Ohio primary will he held on Tues |
day. May q, and the New Jersey pri- |
mary one week later. The Texas state |
convention will also be held on May 3 |
On June the Ohio state and the Ari- |
zona State convention will be held. The |
contest will be closed on |
June Z when the South Dakota primaries
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