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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
9
Delegates at the Republican National Convention push Taft ahead in key contests, with California delegates aligned on district lines and Roosevelt forces defeated in several state contests. The session features tense roll calls, protests, and a lengthy credentials debate as Taft supporters consolidate control amid partisan chants and political theater.
In convention week, Imany delegates faced a torn budget as committees began collecting funds to cover delegate expenses. Members report depleted finances and efforts to save home states' delegates, with some seats left for alternates to prevent overall depopulation.
June 30 at Asbury Park and Ocean Grove hotelkeepers voted to fund a “third party” contingent to bring Theodore Roosevelt to Ocean Grove if he can assemble a delegation. The group pledged to cover expenses for the Chicago Colonel and the prospective envoy.
Several thousand jeleniars urged Aughes Hadley harmony and happiness found stored in a downtown hotel today. Some were seen in an apartment reserved for James A. Stewart president of the Republican League of New York while Stewart had left Chicago. Politicians fear an eleventh hour effort to push a dark horse ticket. Close friends deny knowledge of the plan.
London June 21 M H De Young editor of The San Francisco Chronicle criticizes the Chicago convention. He cites the re election of President Taft as just, yet laments the campaign's direction and the personal abuse in the nominating scramble.
Alonzo Cruzen, chairman of Idaho's delegation, denounces Roosevelt caucus antics as unpatriotic and un-American. He says Idaho Republicans will not bolt or bow to third parties and warns the Roosevelt line would end his political prospects if he aligns with Johnsons and Forte.
Wilson aides deny plans for a vice presidential run. Roosevelt forces consider selecting New Jersey Governor as a potential third ticket partner, with Wilson supporters stating he would accept a nomination only for a different aim. New Jersey Governor's stance remains noncommittal amid shifting alliances.
A heated session of the national committee centered on seating five California delegates despite opposition from Roosevelt allies. Speakers warned that denying the seating would threaten the nominee and centralize control to a single state, while others argued the precedent would alter the balance at the Republican National Convention. The California delegation's fate remained unresolved as tensions rose.
The Republican national platform nears completion with copies sent to press to prevent exclusive use by The Tribune. Debates focus on tariff provisions with stand-patters urging duties to ensure manufacturer profits and protection for workers, while progressives led by Taft push for safeguards.
A crowd of several thousand gathered on Michigan Avenue as Colonel Roosevelt spoke from a window during a conference with advisers. He declared his fight to the ring will be stronger than ever and then retired as the audience cheered for more.
Teen editor Willie Griffin claims to be the youngest magazine editor and addresses the Roosevelt committee urging electing Theodora Roosevelt. He warns that defeating the colonel would bring the worst revolution in U S history. No decision made. committee notes the young speaker and uncertain support.
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