The Washington herald., 1916-09-27
Political Notes

Albany, n. Y, Sept. 26-When Charles
E. Hughes goes to Saratoga on Thursday
TO address the Republicans OF the State
at a conference called by Frederick c.
Tanner, State chairman. he may not find
the harmonious party he has heard about
in this State. Steps are well under way.
1t is said. for a fight which may bring
out bitter feeling. although Mr. Whit
mans followers declare the fight will
fzzle before it Is started
In the first place there is a well-de-
fined sentiment in many sections Of the
State for a return to the State convention
system OF nominations, and an attempt
may be male to throw the direct primary
law into the discard. Also it is said an
attempt will be made to head of the
adoption OF a platform. Those who will
lead the fight declare the conference has
no official standing in the eyes of the
law.
New York. Sept 8.-The attitude of
Charles Evans Hughes toward Gov Whit
man is not relished by the governor 5
friends It was learned today, and already
murmurs of discomfort are heard.
Rumors that the Republican nominee for
President has permitted the impression
to be gained that the reelection of Gov
Whitman will be" difficult do not please
the champions of the governor 1t is
known that the governor in making his
campaign ARRANGEMENTS is ignoring the
candidacy Of Mr.. Hughes They will
make separate campaigns and will not
appear on the same platform, except at
Saratoga next Friday night.
New York. Sept. 26-The publicity men
Of the college mems branch OF the two
political subcommittees are keeping close
watch on each other. The National
Woodrow Wilson College Mems League
Issued a statement that Rev. A c. Nixon,
of the class otS1S45 of Emory College, had
enrolled in the league and enclosed 81 as
being all he could contribute. They also
proudly announced he was 80 years old.
Not to be outdOne. the Hughes College
Mems League follows with an announce
ment that they have enrolled the Oldest
living graduate of Brown University" ,"
from which institution Charles Evans
Hughes was graduated. He is Rev. John
Hunt, Of Springfield. Ohio. and is 90 years
old. He was graduated from Brown in
1872 He is a Baptist minister.
New York, Sept. 26-Gov. Whitman Is
to make tour of the Middle West for
Hughes. October 10 he will speak at Buff
talo. n. Y; October IL. indianapolis Ind.
October II, Chicago: October l3, St Louis
or some city in OhIo October IA. Louis
vile, Ky. The governor will speak at
Palmyra, N. Y, next Friday.
New York, Sept 26.-Col. Roosevelt will
be permitted to arrange his own timer
ary when he takes the stump for Gov.
Hughes
Chairman Wilcox, of the Republican
National Committee. declared that more
than twenty requests already have been
received for the presence of Col. Roose-
welt in various cities.
I have turned over all these to Mr.
Roosevelt" said Mr. Wilcox. He can
make up his own list of towns where he
will speak. I don't know just what his
plans are, but do not think he will make
more than ten big speeches.
New York, Sept. 8.-Democratic Ma
I,iOnal Chairman Mccormick is working
on the program for President Wilson s
tour of New York State. He will consult
with President Wilson at Shadow Lawn
tomorrow. He talked the matter over
with Secretary Tumulty today.
State Chairman Harris asked that the
President deliver at least two speeches
in this State next month. Mr.. McCor-
mick assured him that the President will
certainly talk here before the campaign
end.