The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-13
I. R. Will NOT STOP
FIGHT FOR DEFENSE
"0ut Of Politics" Statement De-
olared Not to Include Pre-
paredness.

OYSTER BAY, ". l.. Iune H.
Though Colonel Roosevelt has declared
he 10 out Of politics, II son be stated
today that he will no. abandon his
struggle to place the United states on q
proper basis of preparedness"
The information was obtained from O
person In close touch with the Colonel.
Just how he will work could mt be
learned. Roosevelt has refused to make
any statements on his position.
Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt motored to
New York to meet their son. Kermit. and
his wife, due to arrive from Panama
late this afternoon on the u. 8. tran
sport Fitzpatrick.
The Colonel plans to remain in New
York overnight for a conference with
Raymond Robins. chairman Of the Por-
sressive convention which nominated
Roosevelt for President. and Harold
Ickes, OF Illinois. No provision Is made
in the Colonei's itinerary for call on
Hughes.
William Loeb. jr.. and clifford Pinchot
had a long conference with Colonel
Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill last night.
what transpired Ut the conference was
not made known.
Mr.. Loeb remained with the Repub-
lican regulars when the split came in
1912. and was at Chicago recently.
quietly working with George b. Cor
telyou among the old line Republicans
in the interest of the Colonel's nomina-
ton by the Republican convention.
He returned from Chicago to his sum-
mer home here and Immediately went to
Sycamore Hill, accompanied by Mr..
Pinchot. Mr.. Pinchot has always been
n lar arAa
Had Frank Discussion.
Colonel Roosevelt also conferred with
James r. Garfield and william Draper
Lewis. representing several members OF
the Progressive national committee.
John w. McGrath. Colonel Roosevelt's
secretary issued the following state
ment after the conferences:
1.-THE Colonel today saw James r.
Garfield and william Draper Lewis.
who represented a number OF members
a full and frank discussion with them
as to what he intends to say and the
time he shall say it."
What the Colonel intends to say to
the national committee and when he
intends TO say 1t were not disclosed by
Mr.. McGrath. It Is understood how
ever. that Colonel Roosevelt will defer
his Official announcement as to
whether he will head the Progressive
ticket until June Is. when the Progress
sive national committee meets.
The impression was gained that he in
Hughes.
The Colonel continues to keep the
gates to Sycamore Hill locked. as far
as the newspaper correspondents are
socially. but refuses to discuss politics.
Important Conferences Impend.
There will he a series of important
conferences between Colonel Roosevelt
and Progressive leaders here between
now and June rs. So far. IL Is known.
no oyertures have been made by the
Republican organization leaders to meet
the Colonel and discuss matters. No
suggestion has been made yet, II was
said. In regard TO a meeting of Justice
It is thought likely that the Repub-
lican leaders who are anxious TO have
the Colonel take an active part in the
campaign against Wilson Will postpone
their conferences with him until after
he has definitely settled the question
with the Progressive national commit
There is little doubt that Mr.. Gar.
field and Mr.. Lewis brought. strong
pressure to bear upon the Colonel to
run on the third ticket. They repre-
Eented the insurgent element In the
party, VINO insisted upon tne nOIfltIld-
ton of the Colonel at Chicago. ire
spective of what the Republican con-
vention might do. Mr.. Lewis drew up
the Progressive platform.
Expected to Support Hughes.
There was a report here that mem
bers Of the Colonels own party at Chi
caso had betrayed him to the Repub-
licans by informing them that he would
support Justice Hughes. The report.
It was said. has received no serious con-
sideration at Sycamore hili. The
Coloners friends expect to see him rally
to the support OF Justice Hughes later
on. after first giving his good reasons
for doing 80.
1t Il understood that the Colonel has
already consulted some or his close
Progressive friends, OF the more con-
sentative type, about making speeches
for Justice hughes during the cam
paign.
His friends declare that his first con-
sideration now is for the best interests
of the country. and that he believes the
most important step In that direction Is
to beat Wilson,
while the Colonel reiterates his an
nouncement OF Saturday that he was
'.out OF politics." Is It expected that he
win not be able to live UP to It, and
that his hand will soon be seen in the