El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-15
ROOSEVELT'S COMING
CAUSES EXCITEMENT
Draws Out Statements from
Three Leaders, InclUd-
mo RaTOpS
ing Barnes.

Chicago, Ill, June 15.--The announced
departure of Theodore Roosevelt from
New York for Chicago formed the
handspring Of the activities of the Taft
bureau here yesterday.
Last night three statements were is
sued from the Taft headquarters, two
by director Mckinley and one by VIII
liam Barnes, jr-, Of New ork- VI these,
two were inspired by ROOsevelts start
for Chicago.
Director Mckinley fatty declared
that the Roosevelt managers had
sent for their chief as a last hope
when they were convinced OF lmpend-
ing defeat.
his own failing candidacy for nom
iratiOn for a third term as president
said the statement, will" it is said,
arrive in Chicago tomorrow evening
AT a conference Of the Roosevelt lead
ers held Thursday afternoon 1inal rol-
of the delegates was taken showing
that Roosevelt was IS votes short of
denomination, despite all that his per
sonal representatives had been able TO
do for him.
Contrary to their desires. but N &C
cord with their best judgment, IN view
of the facts confronting them it was
determined 10 admit defeat 10 MT.
Roosevelt and TO say to MIN thaJ unless
he could himself save the day, his de-
feat for denomination was an accom-
rlished fact. This message was duly
conveyed TO Mr.. Roosevelt and he is
now on his way to Chicago.
Trip as Last Resort.
ITO date Theodore Roosevelt has per-
sisted in remaining away from chicago
and assailing the Republican party, its
principles, its president, and its lead
ers at long range He has himself said
that heidi not intend to come to Chi
cagO unless it was absolutely neces-
say for him TO do so to prevent his
own defeat
This is an undeniable admission OF
defeat which the coming Of Mr. Roose-
welt viii only make more certain
Trip UndiEnified.
Soon afterward the Taft manager put
out the following statement BY William
Barnes, jr., of New YORK:
Mr.. ROOseveIt's departure for Chi
cago was inevitable Undignified as il
is. and impOtenC as it will prove to be,
its chief interest lies in its disclosure
of that mania for power over which AIR
Roosevelt has no control Every step
in this contest is as certain as If It
were fOre-Ordained- :
Mr. Roosevelt not only viii come to
Chicago. but he will go to the cOnVen-
ton hall himself and there attempt to
control that convention, demand 10 De
heard in his own behalf. and, If he is
not so permitted to do, he Will never
theless continue his demonstrations IN
der the influence OF the delusiOn that
the people, whose voice he fancies ne
heard, are calling him to overturn all
order. It is a sad and humiliating spec /
tacle to the American people"
Compromise Candidate Gossip.
During yesterday hotel Hobbies and
various headquarters were buZZinS
with compromise candidate gossip. l
The temperance Of this talk called
forth q long statement from director
in which he charged the I
forces with encouraging the /
compromise talk.
Plans for demonstrations Of various |
sorts to offset the arrival Of ROOse-
welt today were discussed by the Taft /
leaders, but no scheme was adopted. 1t I
was practically decided 10 treat the |
presence of the colonel with silence, /
the Taft reception commit /
tee, which has begun the work Of /
rounding up candidates was urged to /
additional activity today
No Program Mapped Out.
The Roosevelt leaders planned to {
avoid any spectacularism in his ar /
rival
I'VE have no program said senator |
Dixon last night Mr.. Roosevelt is
rival before planning anything. There /
will be no brass band to meet him He /
is coming as a private citizen, seeking
the nomination, and is only coming be-
cause it is difficult to transact import /
ant business over the long distance /
telephone.
''Wiu the colonel make any speeches !
before the convention the senator /
was asked.
VIII Address Mass Meeting.
There is no speaking program that !
I know of except that Mr.. Roosevelt /
viii address the mass meeting at the 4
theater Monday night" Mr.. 1
Dixon replied.
When senator Dixon was asked why !