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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
Two prominent Ohioans were among early arrivals as delegates gathered in Chicago. The day featured vigorous debate on the vice presidency, with General Woodford praising Hughes and predicting New York support if nominated. Contests spread across Texas and Virginia as Taft supporters sought seats and leverage.
Chicago June 12 Frank H Hitchcock in charge of Secretary Tafts interests before the National Committee issued a statement claiming 704 votes for Taft on the first ballot He contrasts with his May 16 tally noting 513 instructed delegates after adjustments credits two Foraker votes Virginia and one Ohio and omits the Eighth Tennessee split delegation He tallies 36 by endorsement 155 by declaration and leaves 49 unaccounted for across all candidates.
Chicago reports a negative drift in platform making as Senator Hopkins arrives to chair the Resolutions Committee but offers no quotes. Wade H. Ellis brings Roosevelt Taft platform ideas, with conservatives sharing cautious views. Some favor a broad platform to unite Republicans while fearing Bryan gains if nominated at Denver.
At the Knox headquarters in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago the Knox Americus and Tariff Clubs of Pittsburg, over 500 strong, with leading Pittsburgh business men, will arrive to begin active work for the Pennsylvania presidential candidate. They reinforce prior efforts by Penrose Burke Williams and Rogers. About 350 Knox Club members from Philadelphia plus leaders Derham and McNichol are expected on Sunday. The Knox adherents on the ground have conducted a vigorous campaign.
Chicago June 12 The President and Cabinet are kept informed by friends of developments. W B Lee a veteran Washington telegrapher now with the Department of Commerce and Labor has been chosen to wire news to them and is already on the ground.
Delegates Robert H. Todd and Francisco P. Quinones from Porto Rico arrived in Chicago and pressed the committee on resolutions to pledge citizenship for Porto Ricans on reasonable terms and to define Porto Rico’s status. They said Porto Ricans are citizens of the island but not of the United States, governed by eleven officials with a US-appointed majority whose opinions are ignored.
In Chicago on June 12 Representative McKinley of Illinois says enough delegates will nominate James Sherman of New York for Vice President if he wants it. Littauer of New York teams with Taft allies to prevent ruptures and backs Sherman as second on the ticket.
Albany June 12 Copies signed by Robert H Fuller Secretary to Governor Hughes were released from the Executive Chamber replying to a New York newspaper telegram. The Governor states he cannot and will not accept a nomination for the Vice Presidency under any circumstances. The telegram notes his position as previously stated in a letter to General Woodford.
Indiana Republicans warmly greeted Vice President Fairbanks at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis. James E. Watson and Fremont Goodwin—candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor—were also extended the same cordial reception. The vice president spoke briefly and drew hearty applause as supporters from across the state attended.
Chicago June 12 The allies issue a stand-out statement after a morning conference of all presidential hopefuls except Taft It declares the fight will continue along the line until a nomination is made and predicts no nomination on the first ballot based on reports from delegates on the ground and en route from across the country.
Secretary Taft will remain in Washington all of next week after considering a trip to Cincinnati for news from the National Republican Convention in Chicago. Cabinet meeting at the White House discussed work ahead of the convention. Cortelyou lingered behind with a ten minute private talk with the President, offering no comment. Senator Burkett of Nebraska praised Governor Sheldon as a prospective Republican vice presidential candidate.
A special Pittsburg & Lake Erie train carries 335 Republicans from Pittsburg to Chicago to back Senator Philander C. Knox for the presidential nomination. The Americas Club and the Young Men's Tariff Club sponsor the trip, with a brass band and a parade. Senator Knox reviews the delegation from the Duquesne Club veranda as Governor Stuart and Lt. Gov. Murphy join to present Knox’s name.
In Chicago on June 12, President Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders including James Morrison John Mitchell and other executive committee members arrived with a tentative anti injunction plank. They plan to push for its inclusion in the Republican platform and seek labor representation before the Resolutions Committee.
General Stewart Woodford and State Senator Alfred R. Page traveled to Chicago to meet with A. E. Humphreys over the Hughes campaign. They planned a later conference. Rumor spread that they discussed Governor Hughes as a potential vice presidential candidate, which Humphreys denied.
Iowa politicians urged against mentioning Senator Dolliver for the vice presidency. Lafayette Young and George D. Roberts joined Judge Maurice D. O Connell and Ernest E. Hart at national committee headquarters to discuss the situation. They concluded it would be unwise for the senator to be asked to resign his current office.
The American Newspaper Publishers' Association urges early action on a conservation plank. In New York on June 12, the group submitted the proposal to the Committee on Resolutions for the Republican platform, calling for prompt attention to natural resource conservation.
The text outlines a Republican convention resolution pledging removal of duties on all forest products including lumber pulp wood and print paper to conserve forests protect waterways reduce soil erosion and provide cheaper forest goods to the public. It cites Roosevelt and a recent governors assembly as backing for forest policy.
New York dispatch reports the New York delegation to the Republican National Convention left Grand Central Station. Chairman Woodruff denied posters bearing Taft for President and Woodruff for Vice President were printed with NY State Committee knowledge or would travel to Chicago aboard the special train. He said only Hughes lithographs are on board and that he is not a vice presidential candidate and will campaign in New York after Chicago nominations.
Louisiana delegates decide to contest the National Committee ruling that split their delegation. With ten of eighteen present, they plan to press the issue on the floor of the convention and before the Credentials Committee, awaiting full delegation approval and a Sunday vote from absent members.
Chicago June 12. Republican Convention decor rises with badges of Taft, Hughes, Knox, Fairbanks, Foraker and La Follette. Taft button terra cotta on tin, Knox keystone with state link, other pins vary in size color and ribbon.
Alabama held its first state caucus for the Republican National Convention. Major P. D. Barker of Mobile won the contest for national committeeman. Joseph H. Montgomery was named for the Committee on Resolutions.
Utica New York June 12 Congressman Sherman departed for Chicago to attend the Republican National Convention. He declined to discuss a vice presidency bid and said he was indifferent though pleased by friends' efforts and compliments.
Special dispatch notes gossip on Massachusetts financier Sidney D. Bigney as a declared but questioned delegate at large aiming to back Governor Curtis Guild for vice president. It also mentions Lodge Crane and Long as part of the Bay State contingent and reports Dr. George Coe’s flood delay in Montana and his stranded status while Oregon delegates lean Taft with talk of Bourne and Roosevelt views.
In Terre Haute Indiana June 12 leaders in the Republican ranks face a tense tug over Fairbanks and Taft. Federal officials are mum as whispers warn against speaking out while Chicago allies provoke discontent. The undercurrent favors Taft though public expression is stifled by local control of papers and fear of retribution.
Flint from California predicted a Taft majority at the convention with a trainload of California grapes and other fruit as symbols of support. Indiana’s former governor Durbin appeared anti Fairbanks while indicating Taft backing. Delegates discussed proxy votes, tentative delegates, and seating contests as Watterson shared old time views in the Annex lobby.
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