Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1908 — SPECIAL STORY CONTRADICTED. [ARTICLE]

SPECIAL STORY CONTRADICTED.

Taft. Hitchcock and Vorys Harmonious—Hepburn at the Springs. Hot Springs, Va., Aug. 14.—As a reply possibly to numerous specials insisting that there is lack ot harmony between Chairman Hitchcock and Ohio Manager Vorys, extending also as against Hitchcock to himself. Judge Taft took occasion to declare positively that the conference between the three gentlemen Wednesday was entirely harmonious, and their conclusions unanimous. He added: “With Mr. Hitchcock's methods I am more than satisfied. He has a wonderful grasp on the work he is doing and plans a long way ahead." No comment for publication in tne newspapers on the acceptance speech of W. J. Bryan is to be made by judge Taft. This decision was announced by the Republican candidate even before he had opportunity to read the Bryan speech. This reading, he said he wished to do with great deliberation, and should its perusal make « reply necessary or advisable it will be made the subject of a speech, or Included In a speech Taft may make at some fu~. tore time. Through an erroneous newspaper Item from the south to the effect that Taft had bought a horse it is learned here that while riding with General Corbin last week the big saddle horse which Taft has ridden for some time in Washington, and which he brought here, suddenly developed ankle weakness and Taft was thrown. He sustained no injury and made no meution . of the occurrence. But he admitted that he believed he would be more comfortable hereafter on a horse of sturdier build. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards is on the lookout for such a horse with authority to make a purchase when found; -1 -—— Representative Hepburn, of lowa, who at the request at Speaker Cannon is to spend most of his time In the east this summer giving personal

attention to the construction of the new office building, is here for a day or two with Judge Taft Colonel Hepburn has Just returned from lowa, and io in a position to give Taft first-hand information on the situation fn bls state. particularly with reference to tke changed conditions brought about by the death of Senator Allison. It is understood here that ex-Representa-John F. Lacey and Governor Cummins will eventually/ be the opposing candidates for the senatorial vacancy.