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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
MICHIGAN ENDORSES TAFT
Convention Pledges the State
to the President.

Detroit, Sept A.-The Republicans Of
Michigan in state convention here TO-DAY
adopted resolutions indorsing the admin
istration OF President Taft and pledgine
him the electoral vote of Michigan. The
convention was one of the largest held in
recent years, 146S delegates being pres
ent, and was notable for the harmony
that prevailed throughout, despite several
contests on the state ticket. Nominations
were made To fiji those Offices not voted
on in the primaries.
Presidential electors named TO fiji vaca-
cies were Elliott G. Slocum. WAYNE
County: T. n. Coon. Grand Rapids. and
W. =. Culver, Mason.
Alexander j. Groesbeck, Of Detroit, was
reelected chairman Of the state central
committee.
Previous TO the convention there had
been many rumOrs that heated contest
would come up between Governor Osborn.
who was a delegate from Chippewa
County. and. the. 'old guard" Republi-
cans who have criticised him recently
because OF his statements with reference
20 the Presidential candidates. The ex-
pected trouble, however. did not occur.
The principal speaker at the afternoon
session was Warren q. Harding. of Ohio.
who congratulated the convention on it's
attendance, the enthusiasm displayed and
the reports that he had heard OF the
political situation throughout the state.
other speakers were Amos Musselman,
candidate for Governor, and John O.
Ross, candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
TIMOTHY PUTS UP FOR Il.
$500 Promised to Pay Tor fell-
ton in Brooklyn.

Although Timothy L. Woodruff u''
Brooklyn leader, was eXultant at meet
Ing OF the speakers committee OF tne
National Progressive party last nis"' W
cause the Republicans az Saratoga are
having trouble over their platform anu
their candidates. earlier in the day ne
had to promise To provide $50 10 pay to'
notaries and commissioners Of deeus "
secure signatures to petitions OF the can
didates on tho ticket OF his own party.
This developed at the headquarters Nv
.02 Montague street, wh-n sAs comih'''e'
Of sixty-nine held meeting.
The meeting held in the evening AZ t'
Clarendon Hotel was attended by h,"
men and women who will take part IN 'ne
campaign. When Mr. Woodruff wa
called on 10 make few remarks J"
touched on big business. said that Ne "
lieved the Progressves had the rlsh
luton OF the problems presented oy w.
porations controlling business. and "'.
branched off upon what was going Oh
Saratoga. :,
Others who spoke were Robert -
Elder, the Rev. DR.. McLaugh'in. OF ",
Park slope Congregational church '"'
George Julian Houtaln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
STRAUS WILL NOT YIELD
He and Platform Go Together
Writers Join Third Party.

oscar Straus. candidate for Governor
OF the Progressive party. said yesterday
that his kilograms In response TO in
Quiries az 20 whether he would accept the
Endorsement OF his candidacy from men
belonging 10 other parties gave his atti-
tude on. the question quite clearly, and
that he had nothing further 10 say for
the present Mr.. Straus took the attitude
that an Endorsement OF him must come
together with an Endorsement of the Pro-
gressiee platform.
II was decided yesterday that the three
weeks of campaigning planned for Mr.
Straus should be arranged so that he will
devote next week To tour Of the eastern
part of the state. the second week TO the
northwestern part, and wind up with a
week IN the Southern Tier Of the state.
Further additions TO the list OF maya
zine writers who have volunteered their
services 90 the Progressive party were
given YESTERDAY az the national headquar-
ters OF the party as follows: George Ade,
Richard Washburn Child. Hamlin Gar
land. Wallace Irwin, Emerson Hough
Herbert Croiy. Roy. Norton, Edward 8
Van Zue MRS. Inez Haynes Gilmore,
Harvey &. Higgins. Burgess Johnson.
Harry" sUrrweir ~11dwarifs,, GoaVern6ur
) Morris. and j. Il. Connelly.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
DENY D0DGING TARIFF
Republicans Sorry Democrats
Won't Debate Issue.

Surprise was expressed Yesterday by
members Of the Republican National
Committee that William G. McAdoO. Act
ing Chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, had rejected the offer Of Mr.
Hilles for a Joint debate on the tariff
between Democratic and Republican
speakers David s. Barry. director OF
the bureau OF publicity, speaking on be-
half of Chairman Tllcs. said yesterday
"The suggestion OF a joint debate was
made by Chairman Hilles as a result OF
4 published statement OF Governor Wilson
in one OF his speeches in the West that
the Republicans had abandoned the tariff
as an issue, and the excuse OF Mr.. Nc
Adoo for not accepting the challenge
that the Democrats would draw the
crowd and the Republican orators get a
part Of their time, is trivial.
Chairman Hilles has no objection to
the character or size Of the audience, lie
made his proposal for a joint debate IN
good faith to meet promptly. earnestly
and conscientiously the unfounded asser-
ton of the Democratic candidate FOR
President that the Republicans are evad-
ing the tariff issue when he must know
what is a fact, that the Republican Ma
tional Committee is doing everything In
its power 10 make that issue the promi-
nent ons OF the campaign
In a letter 10 the chairman Of the com
mittee on resolutions Of the Republi-
can state convention at saratoga. Charlie:
T.. Strong, president OF the city Club
urges upon the committee the Importance
OF reinserting in the Republican plat
form a plank indorsing the Proposed con
stitutional amendment, approved by this
years Legislature. which provides an ef-
flcient and economical method Of con-
demning real property. He suggests this
plank:
Recognizing that gross extravaganza
for many years has prevailed in con
demnation proceedings In some sections
OF the state and that modern conditions
call for a grant of the power OF excess
condemnation, under proper safeguards,
we urge upon the Legislature the enact
nent of the proposed amendment to the
constitution. which was adopted by that
body al it's last session. providing for
such excess condemnation and confer
ring upon the Supreme Court itself the
power TO fix the value OF the property
taken for public use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
PLANS FOR FUND INQUIRY
Senate Committee to Hear
Roosevelt Late Next Week.
lFrom The Tribune BurcuuJ

Washington Sept. 2i.-Colonel Roos'-
welt and Representative Mckinley, dlrec'
tor Of the Taft pre-convention campaign
will appear before the Senate committee
investigating campaign contributions about
the same time Mr. Mckinley will appear
on Friday of next Week. according TO
tentative arrangements made by Senator
Clapp and Colonel Roosevelt IS expected
TO be at the capital about the same time.
The first witnesses heard when the com
mttce meets on Monday next will prob
ably be Cornelius y. Bliss. jr.. and c. G.
Tegethoff, private secretary TO the late L.
II. Hartman
The direction the inquiry will take after
these are heard will depend on the full
committee. Senator Pomerene will arrive
in Washington tomorrow to discuss the
arrangements with Senator Clapp. The
other three members of the committee will
be here, ii is expected, by Friday or Sat
urday.
Senator Clapp. who received a letter
from George w. Perkins asking that
Chairman Hilles of the Republican Ma
tional Committee be summoned to explain
iltS Nlldi StS lIdl llllIlOlS VI lilt liAi 'N''''
trust money had been spent in behalf OF
Colonel Roosevelt, said Mr.. Hlles would
be asked 10 testify on the general subject
of campaign contributions
4 telegraphic request was received to-
day from the National Retail Tobacco
Dealers Association asking that the con
tributions of the American Tobacco Com
pany to recent campaigns also be inycsi-
gated.
An investigation TO determine whether
campaign contributions had anything To
do with the refusal Of Congress TO revise
the woolleu tariff in the special session
Of la9 has been started by Chairman
Clapp. II is understood he will submit
a list Of representatives Of the woollen
industry with the recommendation that
they be questioned about campaign funds
furnished in the Congress fight Of 1905.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
With MEMBERS Of fine
q CITY'S q
REPUBLICAN CLUBS

Benjamin Swsrtz. Republican candidate
for the Assembly in the oath District, was
born in this city twenty-six Years ago and
attended Public School 20 and the De witt
Clinton High School. For two years he was
confidential clerk in the Attorney Generals
Office. at The same time studying in the New
York University Law school He received
the degree OF Bachelor Of Laws In 1907 and
then took post graduate course, obtain
ing the degree OF Master Of Laws.
Arer being admitted 10 the bar. M.
swartz opened offices at No. 1872 Broadway
where he has since practised his profession
When The DESIGNATION for the Assembly was
first offered 10 him he declined II, but upon
tho urgent request OF the captains OF the
election districts. lie finally agreed to accept
the honor.
Mr SwartE is a trustee and MEMBER OF
the eyccutivo committee Of the Union Re
publican club and a member 81 me Repuo-
ilcan County Committee He Is director
Of the Monteaore Home League Eice-pr'si-
dent OF Riverside Council Of the Na1'oha'
Union and a member Of several Other cha'-
table ana fratcrnal organIzauo inclunlns
tho Masonic fraternity. lie also Is ehfoll'u
I'm the New York County Lawyers Associa-
ton.
The Independence League. By vote OF
more than three 10 one. indorsed Ny. S""f'~
candidac, FOR the Assembly.
r,n, uopry Hammond presided At the last
r,.,,,o. n,on,hIy meeting Of the Republican
,l,b ~ the 10Th Assembly District Ihe."
WAS an unusually large attendance '"'''s
Ella. c,pa,ltv OF the assembly room Of inc
clubhouse.
II va, announced that only fourteen mem
be-s out Of q total membership % seq"
hundred had iolaed the Progressive NV
p,ut. Tnis was regarded az '''i'''
tlyc'v small number. especially "hen !,
learned that the Bull Moose leader oil
district had mailed circular let'e'S
,bir,v-siy hundred enrolled Repu''''"'
,sk,ng those who favored the ne" p"'|
10 send In their designations - m'ho'r'
OF the Republican organization.
,ror accepting the designations Of me
fot,rte4n who deserted III" club. Nr. BUCK
ley. chairman Of the membership cofhih''-
tee submitted the names OF seventeen prom
iu,ut residents OF ihe district. who "'re guy
,l.,,.1 -,.,,bers Of the club. Mr. Buckle
said. In giving ut. report. that the weakness
OF tho Progressive cause was maze e''u'h.
Jv the fact that more now members IA"
been gained than had been lost
Gordon Knox Boil. who Vas unarimous'F
elected president u the cluh TO succeed LIN
a,i Bates. ST.. upon taking tho crn!r said ne
believed the Progressive movement vas as
"a rash in tho pan ma that II would lose
strength steauu, until EIec;Ion Day
Norbert Parsons offered resolution ap-
proving N. national platform and iAdors'ns
rhc nomination o, Tift ana sherman. The
resolution was unonlm0u.l" adopted, amid
great enthusiasm NJ. Parsons then Fpok"
bri,fy. pointing ont that the nation had
a.vavs enjoyed substantial prosperity uude-
protection and that this policy was just IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
CLOSED, SAYS O'CORMAN
Murphy Adds He Has Had No
Split with the Senator.
BUT DOES NOT GIVE UP DIX
Conciliatory Statements from
Both Camps Supplant Talk Of
War on Tammany Boss.

The incident is closed" was the only
comment senator James y O'Gorman
would make Yesterday on the reported
break between him and Charles +. Murphy
and the leader Of Tammany Hall declared
That there had never been friction be-
tween him and the senator.
The talk of war on Mr.. Murphy II he
persisted In his efforts "a rcnominate Gov
ernor Dix subsidized considerably Yesterday
among tho Nilson!tcs. and William c. Nc
Adoo, acting chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee. took the occasion 20
deny fatty the report that he had deliy-
cred or Monday a message from Gov
ernor Wilson advising the campaign COM
mittoe 10 line up the Democrats outside
~ Tammany Han against Mr. Murphy.
Coucliatory talk came from both sides
and almost simultaneously. Mr.. Murphy
came in from Good Ground TO Tammany
Hall and after receiving reports on the
situation. had the following TO say about
Il. There has been TO split between Sem
ator O'Gorman and myself had nothing
10 do with the selection OF delegates 10 the
Syracuse convention IL was a matter that
was left entirely 20 the district organiza-
tons As for Senator O'Gorman. he Is q
loyal. true and consistent Democrat"
Mr. Murphy declared ut the same time
that hc would vote Tor denomination OF
Governor DIX. whom he considered the
strongest man as vet
The impression around Democratic
headquarters appeared 10 be yesterday
that fight on Mr.. Murphy would be
avoided, despite the urgent insstence
shown by Western and some OF the South
ern Democrats that a war on bosses was
needed TO secure the success Of the ma
tional ticket Of the party.
II was even suggested that Mr. Murphv's
success In forcing the denomination OF Gov
ernor Dix would not bring about an open
war against the leader OF Tammany Hall
because some Of the older Democrats
agreed to the proposition that Mr.. Dix
had been faithful to the organization,
and the organization, therefore, must stick
by him
II was declared probable that Senator
O'Gorrnan will go TO Syracuse not as
delegate. holding his seat by proxy. but
as a representative OF Governor Wilson
and that he will conduct his forces from
the outside Mr. McAdoo said that he
did not intend TO go to Syracuse az he
was too busy attending 10 national af-
fairs here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
DEPEW PRAISES TAFT
Former Senator Starts the
State Campaign.

Chauncey VI. Depcw opened the Taft
campaign in New York State with a
speech AZ Brarcliff Manor. Westchester.
last night. II was from this district in
1861 that Mr.. Depew was elected to the
Assembly. 1t was his first Office in the
state, and he said for that reason ne
always had a warm spot in his heart for
the 81.
The former Senator was chcered hearth
ly when he sailed into Roosevelt and
Wilson and praised Taft as the best
President that ever sat in the White
House Mr.. Depew. who is scventy-nine
with Mrs. Depew, and seemed i'm excellent
health
In speaking Of Roosevelt. the former
Senator said the colonel considered the
Republican party all right up TO March 4.
1908. After that the Republican party was
all wrong. He added.
I say to YOU now that President Taft
had projected and passed into law more
bills for the benefit Of the people Of this
country. more bills which are progressive.
and more bills OF what Governor Johnson
calls social service than all. the Prcsi-
dents of the United States since the forma-
ton Of the Republican party. President
Taft does not know how To use a brass
band he does not, know how to biOw his
own buge and he never has been known
To distribute posters throughout the eoun-
tIy telling how important he is.
Wilson tells us that the people are being
deprived of. their rights; that they must
have better times that barriers have
been put i'm the way Of ihe youth. Did
Won ever hear him suggest remedy for
these alleged evils What We are all
interested in are methods to do away
with these. Now / tell YOU that the peO-
pie are beug deprived OF their rights be
cause there are limitations put upon vs.
by ourselves on what We want TO do. and
without this limitation there would be
nothing bot chaos.
Mr.. Depew ended his talk by asking the
support Of the voters Tor Walter W. Law
H. Tor ASser,i,'v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
N. II. DEMOCRATS MEET

Concord " H.. Sept 2l-Direct cleo
ton of United States Senator's. prohibit
ton OF discrimination against labor
unions and n higher age limit for EN-
ployment in industrial establishments
were among the planks In the platform
adopted by the Democratic state convon-
ton here to-day. The platform Endorsed
Wilson and Marshall and included a call
for downward revision OF The tariff mere
effective trust regulation, the initiative
ana referendum and national Income
tax
James c. Pattee. of North Stratford
Roger q. Sullivan. Of Manchester; Charles
r. Tilton. Of Tilton. and Fred II. Brown,
Presidential electors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
TAFT ELECTORS PICKED
Pennsylvania Committee Select
Roosevelt Mems Successors.

Philadelphia. Sept. A.-Henry G. Was
son. chairman Of the Republican state
Committee: Secretary Andrew b. Hitch
cock and state Senator James i. Nc
Nichol the subcommittee appointed 10
select Taft electors 90 MI vacancies which
will exist after the Withdrawal of Roose-
Welt supporters. met here to-day and pre-
pared a tentative list OF names 10 be sub
United 10 Chairman Hilles Of the national
committee here tomorrow.
The designations Of twenty-five Roose-
Welt men nominated as Republican cleo
tors are reported To- have been received
They will be submitted. together with
the ne mes OF their proposed successors
N the s.oxt meeting -of .ti,e- Republican
State Committee. which pr0lSsbly will be
.keld-nsXt Monday at Har-lsDsrg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
ROOSEVELT'S STAND FALLS
Colonel Holds Back Crowd
After Structure Collapses.

Tulsa. Okla, Sept. 4-Colonel Roosevelt
reached Tulsa at o'clock this morning
and found a large crowd awaiting him.
lie went TO the platform Of his car 10
speak. but was told that another crowd
had gathered in the public square. lie
shouldered his way through the throng TO
the sTahdstand.. There he talked fifteen
minutes. and had just stepped from the
stand TO return TO his car when the
structure gave way. dozen men. most
IT them army veterans. who were in the
stand were thrown 10 the ground.
Colonel Roosevelt ran back to assist the
men who had fallen. He saw that no one
had been hurt. and held the crowd back
with a wave Of his hand.
IT'S all right" he shouted. There was
intense excitement, but he Quoted the
crowd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
Republican,:
Benton ...... 36,470Walker ...... 4t.42e
Democrstc:
Foss......... 1926 PelIetier.. 30.751
1929

Governor FoSS started with a substa.-
tial lead over District Attorney Tallctier
in Boston and increased II i'm tile outside
cities and towns. Speaker Walker lost
Boston, but more than made up during
the early returns In the small cities and
towns.
Governor Foss expressed himself as
we'll pleased with the returns. He said:
Il am gratifed at the result. and deeply
appreciate the signal Endorsement OF my
administration by the party. fl spells
victory I'm November"
The Congress nominations follow.
LIST District-Allen T. Treadway. Repub-
lean; Edward VI. Lewis Democrat.
81 District-'FrederiCk II. Gillet. Re
publican; William q. McKechnie, Demo
crat.
Sd District-"Wnliam IL Wilder. Re-
publican, O'Conncll. Democrat.
ith DistriCt-Samucl T.. Winslow. Re-
publican. 'John \. Thayer, Democrat
9Th District-Rogers, Republican; OSul-
livan, Democrat
9th Distrct-"A augustus +. Gardner
Republican, Scnolcld, Democrat
7th District-Bennett, Republican; Phe-
Ian. Democrat
9th District-'Ernest w. Roberts, Re-
publican.
loth District-Loyal l.. Jenkins, Re-
publican.
It'll District-Sherwin l.. Cook. Re
publican.
18th District Charles H. s. Robinson,
Republican.
9Th District Robert o. Harris. Re-
publican.
18th District-Greeno, Republican
Coughlin. Democrat.
10th District Thomas G. Thacher.
Democrat
7Renominated.
The Socialists were a factor m the pr-
maries to-day. They nominated state
ticket on stickers and fairly complete
minor tickets In Boston and other CEN
tres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25

necessary 10 the nations welfare aud prog
ress to-day as at any other time.
M Parsons told Of his trip TO the Philip
pines with President Taft and OF the oppor-
tunity # afforded him to study the man at
close range. The speaker said what I'M
pressed him mos, IN Mr. Tatts character
was his great love FOR truth and fair play
and his detestatiou ~ ali forms OF hypocrisy.
Among other speakers az the meeting were
Bruce NJ Talconer. candidate FOR the As
scmbiy Edward * Baird, candidate Tor
state senator, and : Walter kaufman. can
didate Tor Congress IN the lsth District.
Ogden T.. Mills candidat" FOR Congress IN
the i5th District. was unable 70 be present
- he yss attending otner meetings on me
West side.
The delegates and aiterHates elected al
the recent primary election to represent the
Republicans Of the 34th Assembly District
ar their state convention AZ Saratoga Ie't
.he Grand Central station in body by mo
convention special AZ T.; 80 yesterday
The delegation includes Ernest W. bIdu-
bury. leader 81 the district. Alderman AoI'
~. Horbst CoIore. Michael J. Reagan' HARRY
y Harris. secretary Of the district organlIa-
lion: Paul W Hoenack. president ana Jonh
A. Greer and Henry J. Eosuer. ylce-presi,
dents ~ the pioneer Republican 'luo anu
other leading residents 81 the district IN"
delegates 90 uuinstruCted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
WALKER AND floss WIN
Defeat Benton and Pelletler in
Bay State Primaries.
CONGRESS CONTESTS KEEN
Treadway Beats Parsons,
Weeks Ahead of Long and
Walsh May Win.

Boston. Sept. Ex-Governor Eugene T.
Foss was renominated by the Democrats
in TIC primary election to-day. Returns
from more than four-ffths of the state,
Including the city II Boston. give him a
lead Of almost 1900 votes over MS oppo-
neut. Joseph c. Pelietier, District Attor-
ney OF suffolk County
In The same cities and towns Joseph
Walker. eX-Spcaker ~ the Massachusetts
lj.coJ over Everett G.. Benton, p former
member of the Governors Council. FOR
the Republican nomination.
Returns from rs out OF 80 city wards
and tlMna give.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
MOOSE ADMIRER GOES CRAZY

ny Telegraph 10 The TribuncD
San Jose. Cal, Sept 2i.-Brooding over
the political situation has destroyed the
reason OF George W. Johnson, an add
mlrer OF Colonel Roosevelt. and he was
One OF his decisions Is that he has writ
ten the Will OF God and that Roosevelt
will lay this before the people when he
is elected President. ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
COHEN QUITS SENATE RACE

Or. Aaron y. Cohen. candidate for
Senator from the 18th District on the
Progressive ticket. has withdrawn his
candidacy In favor OF former Alderman
George Schneider. In letter TO the
chairman Of the committee Oh vacancies
Mr. Cohen said he resigned for the sake
Of harmony In the new party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
DIX WON'T GO TO SYRACUSE.

Albany, Sept. Ex-Governor Dix an
bounced to-day that he would not at
tend the Democratic State Convention at
Syracuse next week lie said he would
remain in Albany during the sessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
PROGRESSIVE DECLINES TO Rim

Rochester Sept 2i.-Henry H. Steb.
bins, jr, has declined to run on the Pro.
arcssive ticket for State Senator from
the l5th District. '"''' i''"