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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
9
Amid a shifting political fight in 1916, a letter from Justice Hughes to Governor Stokes states he cannot be a candidate, weakening his bid as Roosevelt allies maneuver to derail him. Supporters face uncertainties as party leaders demand pledges while suffrage and convention dynamics tilt the race.
In St Louis on June 1 the Sullivan Boomers arrive amid pre convention activity. A sub committee rumour on arrangements of the Democratic National Committee is led by temporary chairman candidates with Stone mentioned as possible. William F McCombs, delayed in Detroit, is awaited. Missouri Senator William Joe is named. no platform drafting until the convention.
More than fifty of Lilinore’s leading business men formed a Roosevelt Republican committee with J Ogden Armour as chair and A A Sprague as secretary. A mass meeting is planned at the Garrick Theatre on Tuesday with speeches advocating Theodore Roosevelt as the best candidate. The resolution urges readiness to defend the nation and that Roosevelt’s nomination and election will ensure peace and safety.
Colonel Roosevelt changed cars here today en route from St Louis to New York and, when asked about visiting Chicago during the Republican national convention, he replied he would not go.
Chicago reports reveal Justice Hughes would accept a Republican nomination if offered, would not resign from the Supreme Court before or after a presidential oath on March 4 1917, and would not act to promote his candidacy in Chicago without proper means. Supreme Court justices favor Hughes not resigning if nominated and support President Wilson naming his successor.
The Middle West shows growing support for Roosevelt as pacifist sentiment wanes and Wilson’s preparedness push falters. Delegates resist pressure from party leaders, shifting loyalty from Hughes to Roosevelt while emphasizing strong local organization and practical support.
The piece analyzes shifting support for Roosevelt in Kansas Missouri and eastern Missouri amid German vote dynamics and reactions to hyphenated Americans. It notes boosters among bankers lawyers and old guard Republicans while highlighting wavering stance of Hughes and enduring split over pro Kaiser sentiment and Wilson opposition.
E A Clarke, president of Lackawanna Steel, endorses Roosevelt and pledges lifelong Republican loyalty. He praises Roosevelt's international policy, urges support within the Republican party, and trusts Roosevelt to handle internal affairs while boosting national prestige abroad.
At a Lawyers' Club luncheon the Wood boomers urged General Leonard Wood as a Republican compromise candidate if Roosevelt and Hughes fail to break a deadlock. John A. Stewart and other Wood supporters argued Roosevelt might back Wood to avert a split, while the group remained noncommittal toward either Rooseveltx or Hughes.
A Chicago correspondent reports Rochester Republican leader George Aldridge and Westchester Republican William Ward will enter the Republican convention uncommitted, likely supporting Justice Hughes but not pledged. Alabama’s yield to New York remains uncertain, Whitman’s chairman bid unclear, and lines form between Hughes, Root, Lodge, and Roosevelt camps as delegates weigh ballots.
New Orleans June 1 Colonel Roosevelt is not likely to be nominated at Chicago and Justice Hughes would probably accept if nominated, says William Jennings Bryan in an interview. He doubts Roosevelt’s fit to unite party factions and notes Hitchcock’s claim no man can refuse leadership. Bryan plans to attend both conventions despite Nebraska primary outcomes.
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