Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Roosevelt Boomers to Form
Committee in Washington.
WILL AID IN THE CAMPAIGN
Expects to Act in Conjunction With
Similar Organizations Elsewhere.
COLONEL AGAIN IN NEW YORK
Meets Politicians in His Offices,
Among Them the Manager of
Washington Headquarters.

general Roosevelt committee, includ-
ing in its membership Medin Mccormick
Clifford Pinchot, Amos Pinchot, and prob
ably James a. Garfield and other close
friends Of Col. Roosevelt, will be organ
lied in Washington early next week to
take charge of the Roosevelt campaign
here.
1t has not yet been determined whether
the Washington headquarters will domi-
nate activities throughout the country
in behalf of the former Presidents can
didacy, but 1t at least will work in entire
harmony with the Chicago and other
Roosevelt headquarters, and will help to
direct the organization Of campaign COM
mittees throughout the country.
The Washington Roosevelt headquar-
tiers was opened by Medill Mccormick,
after his withdrawal from the support of
Senator La Toilette. Mr.. Mccormick
left Washington yesterday, and it was
understood he desired conference with
Col. Roosevelt upon campaign matters
He will return to Washington Sunday.
Colonel Meets Politicians.
NEW YORK, February 2a-Back from
his trip to Boston, Col. Roosevelt re-
sumed his work at his editorial Office
here today. It was his first day in New
York since his announcement that he
was willing to accept the presidential
nomination, and a large number of poll
ticians went to see him.
Col. Roosevelt said he expected to re-
main in New York Until tomorrow aft
ernoon. when he will go to-Oyster Bay
He said he had made no definite plans
for the time before the republican ma
tional convention in June. He has
received large number of invitations
to speak. but said. he did not wish to
make extended trips If he could avoid
1t. One invitation, however, he has ac-
cepted. 1t Is to speak before the con-
vention Of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers, on the battlefield at
Gettysburg, Pa, Memorial day.
Mccormick Proclaims Loyalty.
Medill Mccormick of Chicago, who has
been managing the Roosevelt headquar-
tiers in Washington. was on hand when
Col Roosevelt reached his office, pre-
situation. Mr.. McCorDick denied the
Washington because of a misunderstand-
ing with the colonel. 1t had been said
that he was disappointed when Col
Roosevelt stated that he favored the Sc
lection of Senator Dixon of Montana as
the national manager for the movement
Mr.. Mccormick said that he was q good
soldier in the Roosevelt fight, and made
1t clear that he had not insisted upon
being placed In entire charge. se.er
:. Statement Chased sas siily.a
For ten days. he said, 81 have done
everything possible to induce Senaxor
Dixon to undertake direction Of the cam
paign for Col. Rooseyelt's nomination.
Other friends Of Col. Roosevelt have seen
Senator Dixon for the same purpose, and
hope that he may decide to undertake
the work. although it means very great
sacrifice for him. The statement that
was put out Is singuIarly silly"
Frank Knox. chairman OF the republi-
can state committee Of Michigan and
Oliver Carpenter, temporary manager Of
the Roosevelt movement here, also con-
ferred with the colonel. Col Roosevelt
himself said that he could say nothing.
Formulate Plan of Campaign.
Senator Dixon of Montana and Alex
ander H. Revell of Chicago. chairman of
the national Roosevelt committee, came
to Col Roosevelt's office. With the col
onel and Mr.. Mccormick they went over
the situation and outlined plans for the
campaign. Senator Dixon had nothing to
say as to whether he would accept the
leadership. He intimated, however, that
later in the day he might make his posi-
ton clear