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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
2
The Colonel declared Congress would debate the canal after action, saying it would be fifty years in the future if decided now. His St Louis to Newark journey was uneventful except for a demonstration in Pittsburgh where the Friars led by George M. Cohan greeted him.
Roosevelt, in Newark to campaign for the Republican nomination, is hailed by the Old Guard and business leaders amid chants and reception scenes. He pledges preparedness, industry protection, and national unity while noting ties with Colgate and others. supporters foresee a strong Roosevelt ticket.
In Chicago on June 1 Roosevelt and Hughes supporters blocked a plan to have contest disputes heard by sub committees. Senator Reed Smoot led the fight against secrecy and the motion was defeated. The full Republican National Committee will hear all forty contests covering sixty two delegates.
Special to The New York Times reports an exodus of Congress members from Washington after the Naval Appropriation vote. Senators and Representatives prepare for departures to Chicago for the Republican Convention while Democrats head to St Louis. Uncle Joe Cannon travels on a special train with reporters.
In St Louis on June 1 Theodore Roosevelt becomes the favorite for the Republican nomination. After a local broker wagered 1800 to 1000 against him Roosevelt backers offered 10 000 at these odds leading to even money. Hughes remains 2 to 1 against. Other candidates Root Weeks Fairbanks Burton listed at long odds.
The article condemns U S noninvolvement in World War I and praises preparedness. It cites Roosevelt quoting El Radical and argues for universal military service and industrial readiness to foster patriotism, duty to government, and social reform. It links victory and discipline to national unity and progress.
In Indianapolis on June 1 Roosevelt for President and Fairbanks for Vice President emerge as a plan to blend the Republican wings. insiders express strong confidence that the ticket could unite Indiana and the Midwest beyond the Chicago Convention support, though the Indiana delegation will back Fairbanks while his name stands.
SS. McClure outlined a proposed Anglo German treaty drafted by Junend conferees. It envisaged German control of the Baghdad Railway and Basra oil ventures, with mixed British German Turkish capital shares and open doors in Africa Morocco and Palestine. McClure claimed England would return colonies and demand Belgium's restoration.
The apportionment reduces New York County Assembly districts from 31 to 23 and Aldermanic districts from 33 to 27. The Republican County Committee adopts Aldermanic districts as the unit for Executive Committee leadership, electing district leaders Wednesday night. Democrats have not announced district leaders.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker delivered the keynote at the Ohio Democratic State convention in Columbus on June 1. He praised President Wilson for federal reserve and rural credits measures tariff reductions and for defending American ideals in Mexico and steering the United States toward peace.
Log shows Shackleton locating Caird Coast after diverting through bergs from South Georgia. Endurance sank near Paulet Island after drifting to latitude 77 35. Shackleton and five men reached Port Stanley. plans for relief expeditions suspended pending rescue of marooned crew. Lady Shackleton expresses hope and concern for Elephant Island and Rosy Sea party.
The piece notes mixed views on preparedness and European war impact, with quotes from Mr. Baker urging cautious labeling of a candidate until the Chicago National Convention. It cites the Federal Reserve Act as stabilizing and rural credits as key, mentions ex Governor Cox seeking another run, and records Cain and Harmon as electors at large. The convention adjourned after two hours without a platform, to reconvene after state primaries.
Henry A. Kersting, president of the St Louis German American Alliance, filed notice with the Republican State Committee to seek the party nomination for Congress in Missouri's Tenth District. He resigns as alliance president to avoid using the office for political gain.
Lieutenant Shackleton recounts the Endurance saga from mid April to August as ice pressure crushed the ship and split the rudder. The vessel was finally crushed on October 2 after a perilous voyage. one man barely escaped the sea and was rescued as floes closed in. News of Shackleton’s safety reached the King.
London reports detail Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Antarctic voyage, with The Morning Post absent. The Poet prints two graphs on the exodus. an editorial calls the venture ill-advised in war time, arguing a nation focused on Europe’s battles cannot spare relief.
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