The Washington herald., 1912-10-07
Leaders Discuss Methods Of
Campaign in States Claimed
by Roosevelt.
DETAILS NOT GONE INTO
Commoner Refuses to Concsds ANY
Territory to NJ. Taft or
the Colonel.

Lincoln. Neb.. Oct 6.-Gov. Wilson and
William Jennings Bryan were at confer.
ence until late last night and again this
morning at Fairview. Col. Bryan's home.
as to the method of campaign to be pur-
sued in the Mountain States. Gov. Will
son said this morning that he and MIR.
Bryan did not go into details, but merely
discussed the necessity OF giving more
attention to the territory in which Col.
Roosevelt is supposed to enjoy his great
est strength.
We have not had time to go into the
matter very thoroughly said the Gov
ernor. We remained up until late last
night and agreed upon a method of
handling the Mountain States. That is
as far as we got
The Governor was delighted with his
reception in Nebra ska, and especially in
Lincoln.
Il think the demonstration in Lincoln
was very remarkable. very delightful
he said. Il have had splendid time.
especially with Mr.. Bryan"
Thirteen still Stay. Near.
The candidate called attention to the
fact that his lucky number. thirteen.
continues to follow him. He delivered
thirteen speeches yesterday. was as
signed TO room l13 in the Lindell House.
which is on Thirteenth Street. and de-
livered mis- first speech in Lincoln at the
auditorium. which IS also in Thirteenth
Street.
'Thirteens have followed me all my
life he said.
The candidate does not think it will be
possible for him to 60 to the Pacific
Coast.
However" he said. I'VE are keeping
open the last two and a half weeks Of
the campaign and l do not know what
use the campaign committee will make
of them. ! set out to make trips In
this campaign. but committees have been
insisting on turning them into tours.
You know We made a very fine distinc-
tion between trips and tours early in the
campaign and decided in favor Of trips"
Makes No Concessions.
The governor and his host attended SER
vice at the Westminster Presbyterian
Church this morning 1t was after they
returned from church they received at
Fairview the newspaper correspondents
travelling with Gov. Wilson. Bryan
was asked what he thought Of the situa-
ton in the West.
'I wouldn't concede any Of the wes-
tern States to either Taft or Roosevelt"
he replied. Il wouldn't pick out any
state and concede It to either one Of
them. not even in California
What State do you think Roosevelt
will be most likely to carry?"
Il do not care to say which State he
would be most likely to carry. because.
as have said. I would not conc ede any
State to him.
What do you think Of President Taft's
chances?'
Il put both Roosevelt and Taft in the
same class They may tie for second
place"
Gov. Wilson is gaining strength so
rapidly from both sides that he Is GER
tain Of election by an overwhelming
vote"
Bryan to Start to Work.
Mr.. Bryan said he himself would get
into the campaign in a vigorous manner.
making his start tomorrow and covering
South Dakota, North Dakota. Minnesota.
and Iowa.
Mr.. Bryan's attention was called to
the fact that several local newspapers
have been speculating as to what posi-
ton in the Presidents Cabinet he will
select when Woodrow Wilson is
elected
They haven't so much of Importance
to discuss as I have" he said. ''Of
course. the Governor and I didn't dis
,uss the Cabinet.
what effect are the disclosures be-
lore the Clapp investigating committee
naving"' he was asked.
''They are being discussed a great
1eal. think they are making this i'm
preston: People have not been fully
informed of the methods employed by
POLITICAL organizations and the special
groups Of individuals they have to fight. |
These investigations are bringing to
light the details of these peculiar meth
IDS employed to defeat the will of the
'eople and the manner In which special |
privilege has always forfeited itself"
Gov. Wilson'S special car left here at |
:1S this afternoon for Denver. where the
:andidate Is due to arrive at Sis to-
morrow afternoon. Several speeches |
will be made en- route. |