New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-23
Republicans Hasten
TO DisOwn Pander-
ing to Germans.
WILSON MEN
FEAR COLONEL
Democratic Leaders Wor-
ried by Growing Talk
of His Candidacy.
.Fiom Tie Tribune Bureau

Warrington. Dec. 22.-The reyela-
ton in The Tribune this morning that
rh.odore Roosevelt will support Wilson
,or reelection in case of any pandering
"A the German vote by the Republican
marty on the issue Of American safety
and honor gave a new tone TO the talk
a, the Colonels candidacy which has
i.sn engrossing Washington for sew
sr.l days. Republican leaders Of all
shades Of opinion were emphatic in say
,ps that he would find no such spirit IN
,ss Republican platform, party or can
didste.
Many declared that the issue Of
Amerlcanism is rapidly coming 20 the
front and will overshsdow all others
IN the campaign, and a few OF the old
Roosevelt men prophesy that the
rolonel will be the only logical nominee
o, the party on that issue. The Colo
nsps opponents in both parties see IN
tis attitude evidence Of a plan TO force
bis own nomination.
The increasing talk Of Rooseyelts
andidacy is plainly alarming the sup
rorters of the administration. They
hl. pains to declare loudly and often
hat he would be the easiest possible
nan TO beat, and that they would well
cone his nomination. They say 1t
vculd drive to the support Of Wilson
thousands Of men of both Republican
and Progressive tendencies who are
afraid the Colonel would involve the
United States in the war. At the same
tine Secretary Garrison launched his
attack on Mr.. Roosevelts preparedness
record while President, and it is under
stood that similar attacks from other
sources are in preparation.
In spite Of the fact that the issue Of
the hyphen has not yet been brought
forward in Congress, the Republican
leaders agreed to-day that it would be
fought hard there, and would be pre-
dominant next year. They see an in
trea,ing support Of the attitude Nh.
Roosevelt has been taking for months,
sad while, on the whole. they see no
reason 70 believe that this will make
bin the logical candidate. they are con
vinesd that the party will indorse 1t
heartily.
No Paltering. Says Smoot.
IL Nr. Roosevelt is afraid Of any
tsltering with the issue Of America
trt the Republican platform or can
sdste." said Senator Smoot, one OF the
leaders Of the old line conservatives,
he may set himself at rest. The plat
form, am sure, will deal strongly with
the Presidents failure TO protect
American lives and interests IN many
parts Of the world and with his hest
tting, vaccillating, uncertain and
ehsngeable attitude as shown in his
frequent and verbose notes and puohc
Documents. There will be no hesita-
ton or evasion in facing that issue.
I believe that the platform should
end will declare that the protection
gwen by this government 10 is citizens
should be the same IN all parts Of the
world, whatever the wealth or impor-
rance Of the citizen, and should make
he fact OF American citizenship mean
something real and valuable every
where. believe that IL will make
tlesE, too, that the murder Of an Amer
iesn baby IN Mexico is as serious a
sime as the drowning Of one on the
lusitania."
senator Poindexter, OF Washington,
elected a. a Progressive and only re-
etnily returned % the Republican
fahts' is equally clear.
an satisfied" the Senator said,
Nat the Republican platform will de-
care Tor more vigorous foreign pol
lsy. The policy % surrender and diplo-
I@uc regeneration. as in the Panama
.snsl matter. Mexico. the Colombian
uesiy and the protection Of the lives,
property and rights Of our citizens
'tfgHhere. will be one Of the chief
les Of The campaign. II the Repub-
ean party fails % take an uncquivocal
eho o1 this question IL will overlook
greatest opportunity
republican leaders. on the whole, fail
zee n the Colone's recent activity
~ indication that he is seeking the
,mination. They do not believe he
galo object 20 having u come his way.
tney discredit reports that he will
an active candidate.
Think 7. Y. Cheeks Ambitions.
believe that Mr. Roosevelt Il 80
seppsd up In his preparedness and
,asrieanism propaganda that he h.
etNn2 y ahead OF personal ambi-
~s, said one % bis former enemies
me party. III ths sentiment con
nsst 20 swing toward his views be
,loo1btsdly viii be one % the men
,t'loefed by the convention. bot on
ZANE basis with Hughe- and Root.
.mef oi whom msy have . delegate
men The convention meets. The
.,gnte ton boOms will al b. over
s~f9pNfd IN The desire % find the big
-. ana most available man.
a., "goseyelt win have msny support
- countless, bat the convention viii
aNss the situation and make ~
,ft without any other consideration
an t1e rood of tho country. And
- h'i believe that I .oseyelt viii Try