The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-12
CANVASS SHOWS ROOT
G. O. P. LEADERS CHOICE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Minis appears to be strong in the two Da-
kotas. Nebraska, Washington, and Mon
tana. 1t is conceded that he will have
his own State of Iowa with a strong sec
ond choice sentiment for Senator Bur-
ton, who once lived in Iowa Senator
Weeks Is said to have considerable sup
port among bankers and business men
Of Iowa. Senator Cumnins has fair sup
port in Wisconsin. Senator Borah's fol-
lowing is much more generally distrib-
uted throughout the country. He ap-
pears to be the choice of most Of the
Progressives In New England. Most OF
the New England people who replied to
the questions propounded concede that
Senator Weeks will have practically the
solid support of New England, but if
for any reason he should not be a can
didate or his name should not be kept
before the convention. Senator Root
would seem to be the favorite.
The tendency among the Progressive
Republicans in Maine and Massachusetts,
is for Senator Borah. but they do not
seem to be strong enough to give him
any delegates. IL one may judge from
the reports. There is considerable senti-
ment for Senator Borah in New York
and Senator Burton is said to be very
popular, although the sentiment in New
York is that Senator Root will have the
delegation If he permits his name to go
before the convention.
Dispo.es of whitman.
One of the shrewdest politicians in the
State of New York disposes Of Gov.
Whitman's chances by saying that he
will probably have a fight for renomi-
nation for governor. and adds:
Senator Root would have the prefer
ence way beyond any other man. II he
wants it he can have the New York dele
CATION"
The same writer says that Senator
Cummins Is regarded as an able man.:
that Borah is well regarded and that
make an impression II he had an organ
ization here" The same authority says
that there is considerable Herrick senti-
ment in New York.
New Jersey politicians seem to think
that that State will assume its tradi-
tional attitude of standing very close to
its big neighbor. New York. Pennsyl
vania presents something of an enigma.
Some Of the politicians believe that Gov.
will control the delegation
and be presented to the convention as a
candidate. Another class looked to for
mer Senator Knox.
Senator Weeks has a substantial fol-
lowing in Maryland. An old classmate
Of his in Annapolis named Weller. who
holds the position of commissioner of
public roads and is in a fair way to
be nominated by the Republicans for
governor. is working as zealously to
secure a Weeks delegation as he is
TO advance his own interest for the
State office. Otherwise. there is lit
lie sentiment in MARYLAND for any of
he candidates.
The South is pursuing a policy of
'watchful waiting" Senator Borah is
strong in North Carolina.
n Louisiana and in Tennessee. He has
support in Virginia.
Senator Buttons prospects depend
Upon the State of Ohio. His chances
lave been menaced by an incipient
boon for Governor Willis. and a COW
.rt movement for Senator Hardwick
Former Ambassador Myron T. Herrick
las been discussed. but the friends of
dr. Burton apparently believe that
there can be no misunderstanding be-
ween the two men when the time
comes. Senator Burton's friends ex-
press confidence that Governor Willis
will be found giving his support to
Senator Burton at the proper time.
lhotfucv.
Michigan will send an instructed
delegation for Senator William Alden
smith. but up to this time. Senator
smith has made no great progress out
ide of his own State.
Indiana Republicans and several Dem
'crats believe that former Vice President
will be given the support Of |
lis State in the convention as a favor |
te son." An Ohio authority on Ken |
lucky politics expressed the opinion that |
dr. Fairbanks would get a compliment |
airy vote from the State Of Kentucky. |
outside Of these two State no strong |
Fairbanks sentiment Is disclosed
West Virginia seems to be fond of |
Burton, but Senator Root has many |
riends. and Senator Borah is very popu- |
ar with the Progressive Republicans. !
Wisconsin seems to be waiting on La |
toilette. There Is a suspicion that he =,
nay be a candidate again. and IL he does |
he outcome will be q matter of some |
loubt. Next to La Toilette. Burton, |
sorah and Cummins seem to be strong \