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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
The piece outlines Taft and Roosevelt camps maneuvering for control of the Republican National Convention. It notes Taft backers proposing a Root temporary chair plan, Southern bloc dynamics, and possible procedural moves to force a party-backed outcome. It mentions key figures like McKinley Hilles and Dixon and cites regional delegate shifts shaping the race.
Taft supporters in Washington say the President’s name may not be presented first at Chicago’s Republican National Convention. A draft plan for presenting Taft’s name was carried by secretary C D Hilles to Chicago, with changes likely by Taft leaders there.
The Republican National Committee list includes members from Alabama to Wyoming with many notables and Roosevelt supporters. A Connecticut led group proposes formal rules to govern committee tenure and vacancies, plus a new Vice Chairman post.
The White Star liner Baltic departed at noon for Liverpool carrying 305 first class 423 second class and 1000 steerage passengers. Sir William Treloar former Lord Mayor of London. Rev Dr Jowett and Mrs Jowett sailed. two Titanic survivors Miss Elizabeth Allen and Miss Clare Allen on board toward London wedding plans.
Senator O Gorman of New York received the degree of Bachelor of Laws at Georgetown University commencement exercises in Washington. He made no principal address to the graduating class.
SIOUX FALLS June 6 The United States Senatorship was still in doubt with both Gamble and Sterling claiming the Republican nomination. The remaining precincts are in remote parts of the State and it may be days before final figures are known.
Roosevelt taps Ex Senator Flinn of Pittsburgh to lead his convention floor battle. Flinn heads to Chicago at Roosevelt’s request after Sagamore Hill talks with Van Valkenburg Moore Quay and others. Reports say Taft delegates and Ohio Colorado revolts loom as Roosevelt campaigns for full public roll calls and pledged support from national committeemen.
Roosevelt forces in Ohio report a substantial expenditure for delegate selection to the National Convention. Careful estimates place the outlay at about $200,000 as they organized and financed activities across the state.
Wisconsin La Follette delegates twenty six to thirty six will oppose Col Roosevelt if he battles Senator Root for Temporary Chairman. State Treasurer Dahl confirms the opposition and names a potential chairman, Senator A J Grenna of North Dakota. A four member steering committee will direct the fight and a meet is planned in Madison or Milwaukee before a Chicago convention gathering.
Three hundred Progressive Republicans in Denver formed a protest delegation to the National Republican Convention at Chicago. They memorialized seating rights, backed Theodore Roosevelt for president, but offered no voting instructions, with about ten counties represented. The delegation members include E. P. Costigan and others.
Capt. John J. Halpin of the Detective Bureau orders a general roundup as thieves nationwide and internationally known to police are believed headed for Chicago to prey on convention crowds. Within two days twenty complaints suggest a well known crook at work with two women accomplices.
In Duluth on June 6 the Minnesota Democratic convention voted to send a full 24 member delegation to Baltimore with instructions to back Woodrow Wilson. The plan allows two thirds of the delegation to reject Wilson if a viable alternative emerges. The Clark Bryan faction agitation sparked an hour long hall roar, yet Clark was not named and delegates favored instructed Wilson support.
Clark delegates are instructed to back Wilson with H. S. Williams stating he will take the fight to the National Convention in Baltimore. Wilson supporters chose Fred B. Lynch of St. Paul as National Committeeman amid strong backing and no rival candidate presented.
Parkerburg June 6 Speaker Clark received full endorsement from West Virginia Democrats with six delegates-at-large instructed to back him in Baltimore while district delegates showed mixed support and some favored Harmon. Acknowledgement mixed as McGraw floated Wilson and Harmon. Bryan name sparked cheers. Davis signaled Harmon as first choice but would support the convention.
Reno reports George Wingfield a leading Nevada magnate in mining in Goldfield will likely be named successor to the late Senator Nixon. Wingfield ranks among the state's wealthiest men and has significant political influence.
Col. Harry S News, chairman of the sub-Committee on Arrangements, warned scalpers he would take custody actions if they attempt to sell convention tickets for speculation. He dismissed rumors of six hundred extra seats and noted two ticket boxes were kept in a vault until forty eight hours before the event.
The Mexican Congress cancels the Managara pearl fishing concession along 900 miles of Lower California waters. The British‑controlled monopoly has held the rights for years and many divers along the coast may lose work while the San Doval lobster and fishing concession is also expected to be canceled this week.
The report notes preparations in Cuba as Estado Gomez's forces face insurrection. The United States plans a naval force including four battleships and the gunboat Paducah to be within five hours of Havana. The rush to protect plantations and mines is detailed amid uncertain labor sentiments and Guardia rurales deployment.
The Secretary of the Navy sought emergency appropriation of 65000 to support the marine expedition to Cuba. Major General Biddle noted 2035 enlisted men and 69 officers already dispatched with insufficient equipment and requested pistols and field gear. Additional needs include 25000 for ammunition and arms 15000 for transportation and 25000 for miscellaneous supplies. The plan kept a third fleet division at Key West to guard foreign property and to ship Krag Yorgenson rifles 10000 along with 2000000 cartridges by rail to Key West then by water to Havana. The Watervliet Arsenal will ship rifles and Frankford Arsenal will supply ammunition.
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