The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-20
T. R. Is FOR HUGHES,
IN LODGES OPINION
Senator Gives His Impressions
After an Hours Conference
at Sycamore Hill.
MOOSE LEADERS CALLERS

OYSTER BAY. N. V. June Ex-senator
Henry Cabot Lodge caino to Sycamore
Hill this afternoon for a conference with
Col. Roosevelt, which lasted an hour.
Before he left he said that he believed
col Roosevelt would support Justice
Hughes.
Senator Lodges visit is another ind,-
cation that the q. o. j. leaders are
making every effort TO sw ing Col. Roose-
veit and the political strength back Of
him to the support OF the Republican
nominee. Mr.. Lodge came here immedl-
ately after the conference in New York
with Mr.. Hughes and ". Murray Crane.
Mr.. Crane called on Col. Roosevelt tho
other day In New York. when the Colo-
mel was laid up at the Hotel L.angdon
with his sudden attack of pleurisy, and
now II Is believed that Mr.. Lodge sought
counsel of the Colonel to-day as the
messenger OF confidential tidings from
Mr.. Hughes.
Col. Roosevelt would say nothing
about their talk beyond Acknowledging
that Senator Lodge had called, but Mr..
Lodge admitted "of course We discussed
Mr.. Hughes In answer 10 the uues-
ton as to whether or not the Colonel
would support Mr.. Hughes. he said with
a smile.
THAT 4. my Impression
Even IL Mr.. Hughes doesn't come
out more explicitly for ~Auericanism?"
~ thought hat Mr.. iiushes's first
statement WAS explicit enough re-
torted Senator Lodge. at was excel
lent; so was his second"
Mr.. Lodge took 4 train back 30 New
York early this evening. lie Is on his
way to Washington on account OF the
naval bill, which is IN committee. he
said.
Before he came here to-day there had
been a delegation OF Prosresslves leaders
at Sycamore Hill. Two Of them. &. =.
Connolly and \. J. Hopkins from New
Jersey. were Of the radicals who ppose
supporting Justice Hughes. and they
urged Col. Roosevelt to accept the
Progressive nomination and to notify the
Progressive national committee to that
effect.
They were outnunbered by n delega-
ton OF conservatives. including Will
lam Finn Of Penrsylvani MA, y. 4. Van
N~alkenburg, editor OF tho Philadelphia
North Amertcan james H.. GARFIELD and
Arthur l.. Garford of Ohio. William Ora
per Lewis, who drew UP the Bull Moose
platform Everett Colby Of New Jer-
sey. O. X. Davis, secretary OF the lro-
gressiye National Committee, and john
W. McGrath. Col Rooseyelt's secretary.
These men, who are closer to the Colonel
Il the repels who insist on a third
ticket. continued the discussions begun
In New York last week looking toward
amalganatior with the Republicans on
Hughes.
The presence Of such a large deiega-
ton IN ii body. with secretary Davis.
too, lent IN official air to their visi,
that may mean that final arrangements
are being made for the Progressive Ma
tional Committee s report on col. Roose-
velt's conditional refusal Of the Bull
Moose nomination.
Messrs. Finn, Van N~alkenburg. Colby
ard Garford called as representatives OF
those who favor supporting Mr.. Hughes.
While Messrs. Garfield and Lewis ur-
cupicd the middle ground they are act
ing as ~peacemakers between the war.
ring factions Of the Bull Moose. VINO
are still in two camps on the issue Of
Hughes support. The conservatives are
expected to get their way.
There viii be further conferences hero
and in New York before tie committee
meeting proof that col Roosevelt Is
recovering from his Illness Is seen in the
plans he IS nakiur - 20 INTO the city
the latter part of the week. He e. fec
ing better ard Is con1ueriug his illness
without the attendance of "A doctor.