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December 12, 1907
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
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President Roosevelt's White House announcement on Dec. 11 that he will not accept a third term nomination is met with interest but no surprise in New York, shifting focus to Gov. Hughes as the candidate.
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HIS WORD IS GOOD.
There Has Been No Reason to Think The President Would Change.
New York, Dec. 11.—The official announcement from the White House tonight that President Roosevelt would adhere to his earlier determination not to accept a re-nomination was received with interest but hardly with surprise by party leaders here.
The President generally has been taken at his word. While it was pointed out that the argument that the President might by sheer force of circumstance be compelled to accept a third term nomination against his will, was as potent as ever, the consensus of opinion among those seen was that Mr. Roosevelt's clear cut and decisive language had taken him out of the situation. The suggestion that Mr. Roosevelt could consistently accept a "second elective" term was disposed of, it was thought, by the President's own words.
It was generally agreed that the elimination of Mr. Roosevelt's name brought that of Gov. Hughes as New York's candidate sharply to the front.
There Has Been No Reason to Think The President Would Change.
New York, Dec. 11.—The official announcement from the White House tonight that President Roosevelt would adhere to his earlier determination not to accept a re-nomination was received with interest but hardly with surprise by party leaders here.
The President generally has been taken at his word. While it was pointed out that the argument that the President might by sheer force of circumstance be compelled to accept a third term nomination against his will, was as potent as ever, the consensus of opinion among those seen was that Mr. Roosevelt's clear cut and decisive language had taken him out of the situation. The suggestion that Mr. Roosevelt could consistently accept a "second elective" term was disposed of, it was thought, by the President's own words.
It was generally agreed that the elimination of Mr. Roosevelt's name brought that of Gov. Hughes as New York's candidate sharply to the front.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt Nomination
Third Term
Gov Hughes
White House Announcement
What entities or persons were involved?
President Roosevelt
Gov. Hughes
Where did it happen?
New York, White House
Story Details
Key Persons
President Roosevelt
Gov. Hughes
Location
New York, White House
Event Date
Dec. 11
Story Details
President Roosevelt adheres to his determination not to accept a re-nomination for a third term, eliminating his candidacy and bringing Gov. Hughes forward as New York's candidate.