New-York tribune., 1916-04-26
T.R. MENLOSE
In BAY STATE
Republicans Elect Un-
pledged Delegates
to Chicago.
iBy Telegraph 70 The rrthrIns

Boston. April 25.-The unpledged
delegation to the Republican conven-
ton at Chicago wen in the state pri-
maries to-day by majority OF about
10000 over the Roosevelt delegates, the
estimated Republican vote cast being
about 100000, rather less than one-half
that polled for Governor Mccall at the
state election last fall.
Although the Roosevelt candidates
were defeated no Massachusetts, politi-
clan seriously considers the primaries
anything like real test OF the Roose-
welt feeling in the state. il is admitted
that there is lot Of Roosevelt sen
timent; but great deal Of it could
not be capitalized by the Bird-Cushins-
Gardner Washburn delegation.
Roosevelt himself repudiated the
delegation, and that was a factor
against it. Many Of the Republican
voters who favor Roosevelt voted for
the unpledged delegation, though one
Of its members, Senator Weeks, is an
avowed candidate for the Presidency.
Senator Weeks's candidacy did not
count in his favor at the polls, how
ever He ran far behind Governor Nc
Call and Senator Lodge. and IL is
question whether he will finish third
or fourth, behind ex-senator Crane.
Mccall Leads in Vote.
If there is any "fsvorite son" senti-
ment in Massachusetts, the primaries
seem 10 indicate that IL is all for Nc
Call. He ran at the head Of the un
pledged candidates. with Lodge a fair
ly good second. Mccall has not an
nounced his candidacy for the Presi-
dency. but his name has many times
been mentioned. and it is felt general
ly that he is receptive should the nom
instion come his way.
The low Republican vote was in favor
OF the Old Guard. The prestige Of the
unpledged delegation, numbering in its
makeup both Senators and the Gov
erncr Of the state, was a strong factor
in deciding the outcome.
The earliest returns came from
Tyngsboro, where the Roosevelt dele
CATION won. Boston's vote was tabu-
lated early and showed that the un-
pledged delegates had won by from
2 500 70 1000 votes, the figures being:
Mccall, 1857; Lodge, l0,249; Weeks,
lO.Ol5: Crane. 1884. Roosevelt dele
gates Cushing, 1902; Bird, 7,2l6;
Gardner. 1858; Wsshburn, 6,553.
Significant features Of the primaries,
other than that Weeks ran rather bad
third and that Mccall topped MS lis,
of delegates. even carrying Weehs's
own city of Newton. were the success
OF Bird at the head OF the Roosevelt
ticket and the comparatively poor
showing made By Gardner IN his own
bailivick. the 9Th Congressional Dis
trict. where his machine is generally
considered all-powerful
Bird Ahead Of Cushing.
Cushing was confidently expected 70
lead the list Of Roosevelt delegates,
but Bird took the lead away from him.
The former Progressive candidate for
Governor, making his first tight in
Republican primary. showed much
strength. Essex County did not show
particularly strong for Gardner, ac-
cord.ng 20 returns now received.
The three Boston districts were the
first 20 give the vote for district dele
gates. all going to unpledged candi-
dates. The only significance in the
vote developed in the 18TH Dis.
,rict. where there were two unpledged
delegations facing the Roosevelt group,
one OF the unpedged factions winning.
Latest indications are that the un-
pledged delegates carried all the Con-
yressional districts. including the 9tn,
Gardner's district, which was conceded
10 the Roosevelt forces.
Governor Mccall said tonight; 81
an naturally grstifed that the IN
pledged delegates were elected. The
has been conducted without