New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-11

do. In effect the committee has the
right 70 veto the acts Of the delegates
10 nullify the convention itself, by
accepting Hughes. Almost literally II
can dissolve the party II II and the
Colonel 80 desire.
What effect the Endorsement OF
Hughes will have on the Progressives
as a party naturally has aroused no
little speculation among politicians to
night, The general belief among Re
pubNesns Is that It will gradually dis
solve the Moose, with most OF its ad-
hereorts finding their way back to the
old parties.
Such a result. it is pointed out. is
almost inevitable after the conservative
manouvring Of the convention. The
admission, made by the leaders in the
hope Of bringing about harmony with
the Republicans, that there was no
difference between the two parties on
principles or platform they declare was
q damaging blow toward the party's
survival.
Radicals Still in Arms.
The radical element may still cling
to the party machinery. FESTIVE under
the Perkins rule all through the con-
vention. only their boundless confidence
w. Colonel Roosevelts leadership kept
them IN line. Even then there were
mutterings and threats from such IRE
brands as Hiram Johnson, William Al
len White. Henry J. Allen and Pro-
fessor Harte.
If the national committee decides to
support Hughes the radicals may re
fuse 20 obey. In the West particularly
the "oscal justice principles. which
four years ago were supposed 10 form
the foundation stone OF the party, have
In the South. likewise, there are
many leaders who left the old parties
in the hone Of breaking down tradi-
tional political system, VIGOROUSLY un.
representative Of the real interests oil
the section. To return TO their former
allegiances would offer little solution
Of the problem.
There was some talk tonight OF the
radicals nominating Governor Johnson
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The day in the Progressive conyen-
ton was full Of sudden shifts. while
all sorts Of dramatic possibilities were
ready for explosion beneath the sur-
face The first came after the meet
ing Of the harmony committee. The
rumor spread that Roosevelt had urged
both parties 20 unite on Lodge. At
first IL hardly found credence, and
delegates openly scofcd al II. Bat
when the Republican convention was
an hour late in converting, ~ was sud
denly realized that some plan was on
foot.
Oppose Compromise Plan.
After adoption OF the platform and
the reading of the report Of the con-
citation committee M. Perkins read
Colonel Roosevelt's message. There
were loud cries Of "NO, no." when he
came TO Senator Lodges name, but ne
wss allowed 10 finish. Then the COM
mittee report was laid on the table,
though the Roosevelt message was not
disposed of, while the convention went
on to nominating.
cambridge Colby made a minute-long
nominating address. Then Mr.. Perkins
began talking against time, telling Of
the action of the Republican conven-
ton. At one time there was delay, and
Chairman Robins, in fear that the Re /
publicans would get ahead. called on !
Hiram Johnson for seconding
speech. /
Mr.. Perkins managed 20 hold the
floor till 10 was reported that enough /
Republican votes had been cast 70 in
sure Hughes's nomination, then john
son seconded. and the chairman put
the nominating motion as soon as he
could get order. II was carried by
reclamation and cheered for about FIVE
minutes. Then, having done what they
set out 20 do. the delegates quoted
down and faced the fact that they had
done all they could to reflect Wilson.
There seemed 20 be real relief
among some Of them at least when
Roosevelt's afternoon message offered
a way out. The desire among the con-
servative leaders TO defeat Wilson had
been extreme. and there has also been
q strong hope by many Of the dele
gates 10 get back inside the Republi-
can party. They believe that. united
with the Progressive-Republicans, they
can soon wrest control Of the party
from the "old guard"
This is not true of all. The rsdi-
Gals, denouncing the Republican lead
ers as of old, see nothing that has
changed the issues since 1912, and they
care absolutely nothing for the conse-
quences so long as they can spend the
zeal that fills them in battle for their
ideals.
Hopes Centre on Roosevelt.
The Republicans are not interested
in these zealots. So long as Roose-
velt does not oppose Hughes--even
better, II he will give him active and
vocal support-they DO not care what
happens 70 the "lunatic fringe" But
they are discussing very gravely to-
night the chances of Roosevelt's "com-
ing in
There are two things believed to