Evening star., 1916-01-14
K|NDL|ER FEELING
FOR COL. ROOSEVELT.
Continued from First Page.)
in the search made by others. This, l
think. is a correct estimate of the ST.
uation
Roosevelt Opponents Classified.

Some of the New York republicans
who in no circumstances will vote for
Roosevelt, are Taft republicans, anu
others are just ordinary repupi'cahs'
but as body they are men of convic-
tions and of mature judgment who know
their own minds. At the same time
on the front pages of the newspapers
recognize that he is going to be big
factor. and ARE ready to cooperate
with him.
The certainty that the Chicago
demonstration has not cut the repub-
licans adrift from their moorings en-
abies survey to be taken of the
prospects. The desire for harmony is
so strong as to amount to a positive
yeaTning. Ha armony in state affairs is
never reached by either political party
in New York. but it is attainable III
national politics. and the republicans
appear to be in measurable distanc,
of it.
Nobody will control the delegates to
the national convention who are to be
chosen at the April primaries. They
Will come pretty near to Voicing the
preferences of the great body of New
YORK republlcans as to candidates.
An experienced politician told me he
thought two-thirds of the delegates
would be for Root-this in spite of Mr.
Roots determination not to go to the
convention at the head of the delega
ton as in past years. and of his indif-
ference to the nomina ton. Elihu Root
is still the foremost republican,, and it
VIII take positive action on his part to
prevent the election of delegates who
favor his nomination.
The distinct political movement. how
ever, is for Justice Hughes. Some OF
the republican leaders who got along
Very badly with Gov. Hughes at AL
bany are now effervescent in their en-
thuSlasm for Justice Hughes of Wash
ington for President 1t is his avail
abilltE that attracts them. The senti-
ment of New York may easily be di-
rectcd in this channel. especially if re-
ports come from other states that the
hughes sentiment is growing. So far
sentiment cannot be said to be spon-
taneous, but by ski,ful management it
may be made to appear so.
Still Have Their Troubles.
While the republicans are tending to-
ward harmony, they have their family
troubles, and serious ones al that Will
liam Barnes. contrary to the common
Impression. is not the chief one. Mr.
Barnes self-abnegation in deciding not
to go to Chicago as delegate but as
private citizen. with club and a griev-
ance. takes him out Of the category of
present worries
Gov Whitman is the worry The gov
crnor wants to be a factor at Chicago.
Some of his friends think that with
other states utilizing the uncertain sit
uation so as to secure advertisement Of
favorite sons, he ought to be presented
as the favorite son of New York and
therefore. ought to have the delegation
Others do not go that far. but they in
sist recognition. Gov Whitn,ans 8
ambition ara9idsncv is reported toN be the vice
This recalls that some of the New
York republicans in their present mood
of good will and harmony are talking
of Senator Borah for Vice President
Geography. they think, prevents the
presidential nomination going to Idaho,
but the Idaho senator would be good
man for the second place. c. NJ. P.