New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-02
Hughes Men Retreat
Under Justices
1915 Letter.
TALK OF COLONEL
AND FAIRBANKS
Progressives Consider
Plan to Name Slate That
Won in 1904.

tFrosn st&f Correspondent Of n. Tribga.I
Chicago, June Roosevelt and
Fairbanks, with Root for Secretary
cf State and Burton for Secretary Of
the Treasury, the Roosevelt plat
form, all old scores forgotten ano
the Republican party starting again
from where it was in 1904-that il
the programme talked of to-day
among the inside leaders on both
sides, and meeting much favor.
Since the Roosevelt boom began it:
sudden sweep few weeks ago there
has been a growing feeling among
some of the "old guard leaders that
the nomination of the Colonel lay in
the path of wisdom, but they have
hesitated for fear old sores would
be remembered after the inaugurs-
ton. They have been seeking a plan
by which it would be possible really
to unite the party. The programme
outlined was offered to-day as a re-
suit Of their cogitations.
Roosevelt Men Weigh Plan,
1t was turned down by the Roose.
velt men. They would not comment
on it directly, but they have taken
it under consideration. Some Of
the friends of the Colonel pointed
out that it was far from impossible.
and recalled his skill in picking the
best men for official places and his
freedom from personal considera-
tions in his choices.
The men named, it is admitted,
are highly qualified for the place
suggested. In line with this plan
was the announcement by Mr.. Per-
kins that the Progressive leaders
would avoid forming an issue and
would make every effort TO CO.
operate with the Republicans.
There is no denying the fact that
many of our delegates are in favor OF
nominating Roosevelt without wait
ing" said Mr.. Perkins. "Just what will
be done no one can tell at this time.
Personally, am in favor Of waiting
until we see the temper and atmos
phere OF the Republican convention be-
fore making a nomination. | stand by
the statement issued by the Progrts-
sive National Committee last January.
| am here in a spirit Of conclliatiop
and hoping that the Republicans may
nominate q candidate and adopt a plat
form that we can indorse. | think we
should confer with the Republican
leaders in an effort TO reach a salts
factory agreement. have talked to
none Of the Republican leaders, but
expect TO before we get through"
Fairbanks Men Willing.
even more than talk TO the plan. Ihe
Indiana delegation has been sounded
and a majority of them are ready TO
back the 1904 ticket again. That ticket
won the greatest Republican victory on
record, and would to-day, as 1t did
then, represent both branches OF tno
party. It IS not believed that Il
Colonel would object TO making an
other race with mis- Did running mate.
Their relations were cordial through
out the administrator, and Fairbanks
has never been one Of the active enc
mics Of the Colonel.
In the case OF Root for Secretary OF
State, the suitability Of the choice is
universally admitted. His record while
in Office under Roosevelt. his great
abilities, his familiarity with world
politics and diplomacy, and his peeu-
liarly cordial relations with the Latin
American republics recommend him to
both factions. The business interests
are particularly anxious TO have an ad-
ministrstion which will protect them
from troubles following the close OF
the war, and the opening OF new mar
kets will play almost as important a
part in this as will the tariff commits
sion.
In this Mr. Root is peculiarly salts
factory. The greatest market IN sight
is the South American, and IN the poll
cies ne carried out under Roosevelt Mr..
Root established relations far more
cordial than any that have existed
since. The Latin-Americsn diplomats
in Washington have become increasing
ly distrustful OF President Wilson's
policy, and Mr.. Root would be the man,
above all others. 10 sestore good rcla-
tions and open the markets.
In the case Of Burton there has also
been more than talk. Many 81 the
Ohio delegates would be willing TO
agree 70 such a programme. Mr.. Bur.
tons fitness for the place is also 40
mitted. His best work IN Congress vas