The Sunday Oregonian., June 21, 1908, Page 2, Image 2

THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, JUNE 21, 190S.
SNAPSHOTS OF PERSONAGES AT THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
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That, at least, was the Idea of che
committeemen when they left their
hotel. As a matter of fact, the real
conference did not begin until half
past twelve. The delay was caused by
some Interviews which Mr. Taft had
with members of the Ohio State com
mittee, and with some members from
other states who had come to Cincinnati
to see him. These interviews, it is un
derstood, had a more or less direct
bearing on the selection of a National
chairman. The War Secretary was put
In possession of information concern
Ins the matter which It was thought
he ought to have before reaching a
conclusion on so weighty a question.
At these preliminary conferences, the
whole Ohio situation was discussed
carefully. Its bearing upon ihe ap
proaching National contest wns con
sidered and the -Secretary was urged
not to be hasty In announcing his
choice of a campaign manager. Fin
ally when Mr. Taft. Mr. Sherman and
the members of the sub-committee
came together, they were In a position
to consider the subject In the light
of information from all sources.
Diflereuco of Opinion.
Those present at the meeting, in ad
dition to the Republican National can
didates, were General Powell Clayton,
of Arkansas; Frank B. Kellogg, of
Minnesota; Charles Nagel, of Missouri;
E. K. Hart, of Iowa; Senator V. t.
Boruh. of Idaho: K. C. Duncan, of North
Carolina: Frank O. Lowden. of Illinois
and Myron T. Herrick, of Ohio. . L.
AVard. of New ork, was named as a
member of the sub-committee, but, as
he was obliged to returu home to meet
pressing business engagements, his
place was taken by Mr. Hart.
Ihe conference was entirely executive.
Despite, however, the agreement reached
that it should not be discussed by the
parties to It. It Is known that a consid
erable difference of opinion arose as to
the choice of a National chairman.
Plenty of Time to Decide.
Mr.' Taft. it can be said, felt that In
all the circumstances it would be the
part of wisdom to postpone definite ac
tion on both the chairmanship and treas
urership for a time. Later in the after
noon he said to a representative of the
Associated Press:
It was deemed wlfee to defer action for the
present, both as. to a chairman and a. treau-t
urer ot the committee. It was not a ques
tion that absolutely had to be decided today.
On the decision finally reached momentous
lmats may depend, and we felt that it might
be iwell for the amok of the battle at Chi
cago to clear away before determining the
mattens before us. W e have plenty of time,
and th sub-committee, which haa full power
to act may be gotten together at almost
any time. The time, July 1, and the, place,
Wanhlnfrton,' were quite cnttafactory to all
parties tthe conference. Yhn wa convene
there w& shall be able to reach a conclusion
that will 'be satisfactory to al).
Mr. HifSiicock. Mr. Taft added, was in
a state' bwderinf? on nervous . collapse
and needed a grood rest.
With Mr.' Taft's decision the committee
fully agreed.'' It will be noted that the.
official statement does not say that Mr,
Hitchcock declined the chairmanship,
but that he declined to be considered for
the position &n account of his health.
No statement was authorized by any
body that he had declined the proffer
of the place or that the proffer had been
made to him.
It can be said that the proceedings of
today have not eliminated Mr. Hitchcock
from consideration a'nik that he undoubt
edly will be an important factor in the
equation which will .be .reduced by the
conferees when they meet on July 1 in
Washington.' -
Taft Going to Yale Reunion.
At the conclusion of the conference
lunchepn was served at the residence of
Charles "P. Taft. Later the members of
the committee were taking 'automobiles
to the Cincinnati Country Club, where
they spent the remainder of the aftetv
noon.
Mr. Taft remained quietly at the resl-
dence of his brother, receiving calls from
his friends and trying to keep cool with
a big palmlcaf fan on one of the most
sweltering days of the early Summer.
He will remain as the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles P. Taft until tomorrow
afternoon, when he will leave for New
Haven, Conn., to attend a meeting of
the Yale Corporation, of which he is a
member, and be present on Tuesday at
the reunion of his class that of 1878
and to attend on Wednesday the com
mencement exercises at Yale. It is not
unlikely that he may conclude to wit
ness the Yale-Harvard boat race on
Thursday, but as to that ho has not de
cided definitely
In connection with his class exercises,
he recalled the fact that both he and his
running mate. Representative Sherman,
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were graduated in 1878. he from Yale and
Mr. Sherman from Hamilton College. It
was not -until today that Mr. Taft was
aware of- this notable coincidence.
Mr. Sherman, the Vice-Presidential
nominee, left tonight for Cleveland via
the Big Four Road. He was accompanied
by ex-Goieernor Myron T. Herrick and
a few other friends. He will pass Sun
day in Cleveland and expects to leave
that city tomorrow night for Buffalo on
one of the Lake Erie steamers. He will
reach his home in ITrica. N. Y., late
Monday afternoon. Mr. Sherman has
been notified that the citizens of Utica
are preparing to give him a right royal
welcome on his homecoming.
Lodge and Long Proposed.
The report was current here late to
night that Senator Henry Cabot Lodge,
of Massachusetts, and Chester I. Long,
of Kansas, were the names that were
given prominence at today's conference
of the subcommittee of the Republican
National Committee with Mr. Taft con
cerning the selectidp of a choyfrman for
the committee. No official confirmation
.-of this rumor can be made at this hour,
"put it is not considered at all impossible
that these names .were mentioned, as it
is generally understood that the discussion-In
the conference assumed, a very
wide"range.
IXSIsfe HITCHCOCK SHALL ACT
Leaders Appeal to Him Meyer or
Herrick: Proposed.
CHICAGO, June 20. Republican leaders
from all sections of the country, who
have remained here for. a few days after
the convention, refuse to accept as final
the ' declination of Frank : H. Hitchcock
to accept the chairmanship" of the Na
tional committee,- which carries with It
the management of -the-eanja4ga tor the
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election of the Taft and Sherman ticket.
When it was learned today through a
(dispatch, from Cincinnati that Mr. Hitch
cock had asked Secretary Taft not to
consider him for the chairmanship, a
delegation headed by Senator William
Warner, of Missouri, immediately called
on Mr. Hitchcock- at his rooms at the
Auditorium Annex.
"Is this true?" asKed Mr. Warner, ex
hibiting a dispatch as printed in an af
ternoon paper. . .
Worn Out by Convention.
"It is," ( replied Mr. Hitchcock. "After
considering the subject carefully, I de
cided that it would be best not to permit
my name to come up In connection with
the appointment. The fact is that I am
physically exhausted and need rest. My
health demands that I take rest. My
friends have been very kind, and It is
only because of their seal in my behalf
that I regret the necessity of retiring."
The members of the delegation pro
tested that Mr. Hitchcock was qualified
to manage the campaign and. when they
left his rooms, they declared that they
would not consent to his retirement, re
gardless of his wishes in the matter.
Two Nights Without Sleep.
Mr. Hitchcock looks worn and tired.
On two nights during the convention he
did not go to bed at all.- Tuesday night
the credentials committee held a 14-hour
session, throughout which Mr. Hitchcock
kept in touch with the proceedings. On
Thursday night there was a conference
on the subject of the Vice-Presidency and
party leaders were at his rooms until
after 3 A. M. beseeching him to ascertain
Mr. Taft's choice for a running mate.
When the Presidential nominee declined
to dictate a nomination for second place
on the ticket, It remained- for Mr. Hitch
cock to harmonize the differences among
the representatives of the various candi
dates, - From 3 o'clock until the conven
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tion met at 10 o'clock. Mr. Hitchcock
worked to line-up the western delega
tions behind Mr. Sherman, who had de
veloped the greatest strength of all the
candidates. As a result he has under
mined his health.
Several of his warmest personal friends
argued with Mr. Hitchcock today that he
would have plenty of time to rest before
it became necessary to open headquarters,
but he gave them no satisfaction what
ever. Some Members Oppose Him.
That a considerable number of mem
bers of the National committee is op
posed to the selection of Mr. Hitchcock
to manage the campaign is admitted,
and. no doubt, this Is responsible in no
small degree for his determination to
withdraw from the race. He informed
some of his friends today that he had
accomplished all he had undertaken;
that the nomination of Mr. Taft hav
ing been made he could retire with
good grace and the Secretary, without
embarrassment, could select a man
ager. A persistent report that Mr.
Hitchcock had been Invited to meet Mr.
,Taft on Tuesday, -could not be con
firmed, but it is known that he intends
to leave for the East Monday night.
He declined to discuss his plans for the
future, beyond saying that he was go
ing on a vacation.
Meyer or Herrick Proposed.
.ufany names have been mentioned
for the chairmanship since the news of
Mr. Hitchcock's declination was re
ceived'. Among these are Postmaster
General Meyer and ex-Governor" Myron
T. Herrick. of Ohio.
- It was stated that neither of these men
wanted to accept the responsibility of
managing a long campaign, but, never
theless, they seemed to be the only men
mentioned seriously. It was said also
that the intimate relations between Mr.
Meyer and Mr. Hitchcock might induce
the latter to take the vice-chairmanship
and an active part in the management of
the campaign if Mr. Meyer was chosen.
Mr. Hitchcock declared that he would not
think of - such a thing and It was re
called that he had said to Charles P.
Taft two days ago that he would not ac
cept a subordinate position.
If Mr. Taft and Mr. Hitchcock should
meet soon and the Republican candidate
for President insists on Mr. Hitchcock's
continuing to manage his campaign, his
friends here are confident that he could
be drafted. They stated emphatically
that he owed it to the Republican party
to do what he could for the election of
the Chicago ticket.
Mrs. Taft Going to Yale Reunion.
WASHINGTON, June 20. Mrs. Taft
will go to New Haven to enjoy with
Secretary Taft the reunion of his class.
They will be joined by their eon, Rob
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East Greenwich. Conn., yesterday to
visit Miss Koelker.
Congratulations Still Pour In.
WASHINGTON. June 20. Secretary
Taft, upon his return to Washington
next week, is expected to announce hU
plans for the hummer, including tho
location of his -headquarters. I'Ted W.
Carpenter, Mr. Tafts secretary, has
been with him for a number of years,
and probably will be In close touch
with him during the campaign. Three
men were busy today In Secretary
Taft s office answering the great mass
of congratulatory dispatches which
continue to arrive.
The letters of congratulation are be
ginning to come In. and the prospects
are that they will be trailing in for a
month or more, if the dispatches from
the island possessions are any indica
tion of the letters which are to follow.
Among the dispatches made public to
day was one from Archbishop Ireland,
from St. Paul:
"Warmest and most sincere congratu
lations.. The choice of the Republican
party, you are no less the choice of the
American people. . Prospere procede et
regna."
Horse Dies in Slough.
A big bay horse belonging to Adams
Brothers, who have a store at Smith's
Crossing, died yesterday afternoon, after
having been stuck in the quicksands in
Columbia Slough for three or four days.
A report that the animal was in Its pre
dicament was telephoned yesterday to
the police by people of the vicinity. Con
sequently a policeman was sent to the
scene. The police officer and E. C. Brown,
who lives on tho slouerh. put out in a
DURING VACATION
Repair and refinish the piano dur
ing vacation while the family is away
and the teachers are on their vacation.
In order to keep the Eilers Piano House
repair shop running all Summer, there
by returning the full force of expert
and competent workmen, we will send
for your piano, give it the necessary
repairs just as you want finish the
case over like new if you llke take
care of it during the time you're away
and place it back in your home when
you return, about. If not Just, as good
as new -and the cost will ibe very rea
sonable, especially if we can do the
work during the Summer months.
Think this over examine your piano
how about the action? Do your people
complain of its being too hard or un
even? Strings in bad shape? Case
scratched and marred? If so, call- us
up we'll do the rest. If you merely
want it moved, stored or tuned, Eilers
Piano House, 353 Washington St., are
better prepared to do yonr work than
any house on the Coast.
an open offer
better than an extra pair of trousers
better than an extra fancy vest
better than any previous offer
Owing to the fact that the Columbia Woolen Mills
Company is overstocked with material for Sum
mer suitings, I am forced to adopt stringent and
strenuous methods to dispose of them. There are
two reasons for making this offer. First, my stock
of Fall and Winter goods will be the largest and
most complete ever shown in Portland. These
goods are on the way, and I simply must make
room for them. That reason, ordinarily, would be
sufficient. Second, I have in my employ a corps of
skilled tailors, cutters, fitters and others, that I
must keep at work. They have established the
reputation of Columbia Tailoring, and have earned
permanent employment. Therefore, to make room
for the Fall goods and to keep my men busy, I am
willing to suffer the whole loss and give you the
entire gain. To this end, I will knock off
TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT of the regular price
of every piece of goods on display in my store.
This includes all my finest woolens, worsteds,
every single pattern; includes the finest workman
ship and the regular high standard of fit and com
fort for which the Columbia shop has stood sponsor
for the few years it has set the pace in Portland.
There is only one satisfactory way to know what
bargains you will get. That is to call and inspect
the goods and prices that are involved in this sacri
fice. This is an unusual move for me to make, and
when I advertise a special offer, you know that it
is worth looking into.
Seventh and
boat and succeeded in getting the animal
free. On the way to the shore the horse
was taken with violent convulsions and
died before his rescuers had piloted him
to safety. The horse was terribly
emaciated and showed signs of extreme
suffering.
Woman Is Knocked Down.
A woman living at 651 Hoyt street was
attacked and knocked down in the street
last night between 10 and 11 o'clock
near her home by a man who then fled.
A policeman sent to the scene to make
an investigation of the affair could
not ascertain the woman's name but got
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SPECIAL RATES
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Gold Crowns, 22-k $3.50
Bridge Teeth, 22-k $3.50
Gild Fillings $1.00
Silver Fillings 50
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Bank Reference. Lady Attendant.
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GRANT PHEGLEY.
Manager.
Stark Streets.
a description of the man. He was about
five feet four Inches In height, smooth. -shaven,
of dark complexion, and weighed .
about 130 pounds. Re was shabbily
dressed and the sleeves of. his coat were
worn through the elbows. He was a for
eigner and it Is thought a Greek. It Is
supposed that the attack was made for
purpose of robbery.
Santa Domingo Opens Congress.
SANTO DOMINGO, June 20. The new
Santo Domingan Senate and Congress
were officially declared open today.
The outlook for progress and order in.
the republic is considered excellent.
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All Work Warranted Ten
Years.