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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
2
The Pennsylvania delegation backs Theodore Roosevelt for Vice President amid a loud debate over McKinley’s ticket. Col Quay and Stowe dispute motives while Elkin and Ha nna ally with Roosevelt, who faces pressure from Woodruff supporters and uneasy New York Republicans.
Philadelphia June 17 Gov Roosevelt returned from his room with a stern look and refused to back a New York bid for Vice President He told an elevator crowd the New York delegation would not endorse him and he would control the situation He later indicated optimism about persuading delegates before the next meeting and potential support from Senator Platt and state party leaders.
Guthrie politician Denis T. Flynn, author of Free Home bill, says the Oklahoma delegation backs Dolliver as West favorite for vice president, Bliss appeals to business leaders, while Roosevelt is the universal preference if he seeks the nomination.
Dolliver backers claim Roosevelt will decline the nomination. They say Dolliver has the best chance and that Roosevelt’s friends urge him to refuse the bid, letting Clayton or Walcott move the process while Dolliver remains a leading running mate option. Delegations from the Midwest and West back Dolliver, barring a Roosevelt surge.
Congressman Henry R. Gibson, head of the Tennessee GOP delegation, says delegates will back Dolliver from Iowa. He cites Dolliver as a gifted orator who could rally Republicans, potentially drawing anti-Democratic support from the West and East. Gibson notes Tennessee likely to vote for Bryan and discusses Delaware and the Chinese question in the campaign.
Philadelphia June 17 ex Secretary Bliss emerges as the rival to Roosevelt’s supporters. Senator Hanna and allies favor Bliss or Allison, with Allison declining. Bliss, reluctant, says he hopes the right man is found but would not refuse if nominated, and his friends pursue the pivot toward a possible nomination.
The passage records a group accepting a declared willingness to enter a contest and promptly making the fact public. It reflects decisiveness and resolve as they move forward with the challenge.
Special to The New York Times from Atlantic City June 17. Senator Julius C. Burrows of Kalamazoo, Michigan, says he is heart and soul for Bliss and that New York must help. He believes Bliss should, and will, receive the nomination despite Platt's direct interviews promoting Bliss.
Massachusetts delegates organized and planned direct telephonic contact with Secretary Long to learn his wishes on the Vice Presidential spot. They aim to unite New England states for a solid seventy eight vote while committees canvass for Long’s candidacy. The Texas delegation leans toward Long but will wait on Credentials Committee decisions.
Boston June 17 John D Long said he knows little of the Vice Presidency and that the office should not be sought He has not pursued a candidacy and would not begin an aggressive campaign He believes Hanna may have a candidate but delegates will be independent and not dictated to He would accept the nomination if offered but will not seek it returning to the capital Monday night or Tuesday.
Philadelphia June 17 Nebraska sentiment favors Senator Fairbanks for VP with Thurston and Rosewater backing Indiana’s man. A western states coalition may meet to coordinate action. Fairbanks resists active candidacy while West Virginians favor a Senate colleague. Oregon and Washington headquarter back Bartlett Tripp with other states claiming votes. Delegates from North Carolina back Senator Pritchard as VP and urge nomination to represent the nation.
Philadelphia June 17 Roosevelt’s Vice Presidential bid shifts NY GOP talk to governor nominee. Odell is seen as likely then not eager for the post, with S Fred Nixon of Chautauqua or Aldrich of Rochester named as possible successors. Roosevelt himself hints his name appears often for the role.
In a tense exchange the Governor rejects pressure to secure a Vice or essential nomination. He quips that being forced is not new to him, asserting his discomfort with coercive tactics while maintaining firm stance on the nomination issue.
A late report from Philadelphia claims Gov. Roosevelt told Senator Platt he would accept the vice presidential nomination if New York unanimously supports it with Gen. F. W. Greene nominated for Governor. The report is met with doubt, and politicians say convention actions could alter the outcome, while Greene’s interests might be promoted by proper means.
Philadelphia June 17 Henry Birrell alternate for Capt F Norton Goddard of the Twelfth New York Congress District arrived tonight Goddard is not coming here Birrell prefers Theodore Roosevelt renominated for Governor and will act for Capt Goddard in the convention and caucus Charles A Hess also arrived He will not carry his contest into the convention Hess may be recognized via resigning elector in a NY district
A Philadelphia dinner at Clement A. Griscom’s country place drew Senators Hanna Allison Lodge Fairbanks Depew Kean Secretary Root General Smith Grosvenor Wayne MacVeagh A J Cassatt Prof Butler and others. They discussed the National Convention platform and Roosevelt’s vice presidential push, but no decision emerged as to actions, with most waiting for further developments amid dissatisfaction over Roosevelt’s candidacy strategy.
A steady stream of political clubs and state delegations reached Philadelphia on June 17 for the McKinley event. Notable arrivals included Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland, Colorado Philadelphia Club, Denver drum corps, Indianapolis Columbia and Marion clubs, Cook County Republican Club of Chicago, Utah and Oklahoma groups, plus New Mexico Governor Otero and West Virginia delegates wearing Elkins for Vice President badges. States represented included Ohio, Missouri, New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, and Tennessee.
Webster Davis, former Assistant Secretary of the Interior, traveled via Chicago carrying Boer sympathy resolutions. He aims to secure adoption in the Philadelphia Convention, pledge to fight on the floor or by proxy if necessary, to place the convention on record.
June 17 dispatch from Philadelphia describes a dull ante convention scene amid bad weather. Boisterous Boers and Mint signs draw attention while New York allies discuss platform lines. Roosevelt support wobbles, and Tim faces packing to return home amid rumors about Senator Platt’s health.
The Times reports daylong activity among convention delegates in New York. Roosevelt sentiment grows among attendees. Bimberg shifts from McKinley to Roosevelt buttons as Hawaii’s Parker Kepoikai arrive. Local figures including Gen Powell Clayton and Gov Tanner maneuver for posts. Kansas picks Mulvaney as National Committeeman.
A historical survey traces eleven Republican National Conventions from 1856 to 1896. It notes key nominations, ballots, and outcomes, highlighting Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison, McKinley, and Cleveland, with party successes and notable contests across Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, and Minneapolis.
Buffalo estimates from James W. Hamilton, Supervisor of the Census for the district, indicate the city population will be a little under 400,000. The Courier reports this forthcoming quote and notes the preliminary findings as of June 17.
A 40 year old man weighing about 150 pounds was found in the East River off Barretto Point at Tiffany Avenue yesterday morning. He wore a black serge coat and striped trousers and was removed to the Fordham Morgue. Police believe the death resulted from accidental drowning.
In Manila on June 17 a U S force led by Gen Funston and Gen Grant attacked a mountain stronghold east of Biacnabata, pursuing about 500 rebels. Capt Roberts of the Thirty-fifth Regiment was thought to be captive. The stronghold was occupied and burned after heavy fighting. 60 Filipinos were killed, 200 captured, 300 rifles and 23,000 rounds of ammunition surrendered, and three Americans killed.
Manila June 17 Judge Taft and fellow Civil Commission members map tasks for Sept 1 when they gain legislative power. Taft handles crown lands land titles church and civil service with aim to recruit capable U S government staff. Luke Wright directs internal improvements constabulary commerce franchises and criminal code. Ide oversees banking currency and civil courts. Moses covers revenues taxation and schools. Offices sit with Gen MacArthur as they gather input from military civilian and foreign voices. Public mood favors the Commission’s democratic approach and courteous tone.
In Manila reporting, malarial fever has swept parts of Cavite and Batangas since April, with garrisoned Forty sixth and Thirty ninth Regiments showing about thirty percent of their men on the sick list. Batangas battalions report 150 and 190 cases respectively.
Fifty stables armed with rifles and swords depart at midnight aboard the colonial cruiser Fiona for Bell Island. The strike leaders hold the town, control supplies for a month, and have driven off the steamer Glanton. Two constables remain as pickets of the warship Charybdis patrol streets. Charybdis may move to Bell Island if needed.
Chicago June 17 The Douglas School at Thirty second Street and Forest Avenue one of the citys largest institutions was destroyed by fire tonight Loss on building 75000 The cause is a mystery Several churches in the district have been destroyed recently by incendiarism
In St Louis a transit strike escalates into a capital labor clash with a boycott urged by American Federation of Labor President Samuel Gompers. He asks strikers to stay lawful while making car operation costly. Dynamite detonations injure a motorman and damage a Page Avenue car as another explosive package is stopped.
Harold Mc Kay a 13 year old from Madison Park vanished after school June 17. He left after hole in his stocking delayed him from repairing it and said he would go away to earn his living. An elderly grandmother, already ill, pleads for his return as sightings place him toward Little Falls.
Somerville New Jersey June 17 Martin Toulman was killed by a Central Railroad of New Jersey train just west of Raritan station while returning from market with a basket of vegetables and meat. He is believed to have stepped from one track to avoid a train and walked into the path of another.
Charles J. Johnson eighty years old longtime resident of Long Branch died of heart disease while walking along Ocean Driveway near Morris Avenue this afternoon.
Timothy O Keefe of the barge Milton and John Lubeck told police they saw a boy about ten fall from a pier at East Ninety first Street and vanish. A cap found on the pier was later identified by Ernest Linean as belonging to his brother Robert, missing since eight in the morning.
Centenary Collegiate Institute at Hackettstown will not reopen in September. Trustees decided to delay until new buildings are completed. Plans call for a main building and two dormitories for about 20 pupils at an estimated cost of 340,000 dollars. Insurance of 100,000 dollars and 70,000 dollars in pledges are available if the full amount is raised first.
Nathan Geventer of 30 Delancey Street was held for examination in Essex Market Court on a charge of maintaining a gambling resort after a raid Saturday night. Geventer and two other men were arrested. police seized $1.16 and ecards as evidence of poker games. The other prisoners were discharged.
The Police Boat Patrol will enter the yards of the Atlantic Basin Tron Works early today for alterations. It will receive a new searchlight, spars, and pilot house along with interior equipment and will be kept in dry dock for air ween during the work.
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