Efforts of administration to use federal patronage to aid secretary brings war
Frank H. Hitchcock, Secretary of War William H. Taft’s campaign manager, has allegedly been using federal patronage positions to drive political support for Taft’s candidacy. As a response to this, a number of United States Senators who oppose President Roosevelt have rejected federal appointments in Ohio, Oklahoma, and North Carolina in an effort to hinder Roosevelt and Taft.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-03-16