Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-03
BIG BUSINESS" AID
MAY WEAKEN T.R.

allied financial and industrial interests
behind a candidate against whom oo)ec-
tons exist primarily.
Hughes Opposition Weakens.
Second. some of the old guard leaders
are weakening in their fight against
Mr.. Justice Hughes suggested nomina-
ton. w. Murray Crane of Massachu-
sets is suspected by the allies of hav-
Ing cold feet in the game which the
field against Hughes Is playing to
eliminate the justice and wrangle 1or
the residue of his estate.
Third. Senator Penrose is under sus-
plclon of lending listening ear TO tPe
song of the 1T. r. and Big Business
siren and putting his house in order 10
open his doors at propitiouS moment
and put out the doormat with wei
come. Teddy" on it. 1t is admitted that
the Pennsylvania boss is in better po-
sltlon than any one else to do TINS II
ne finds 1t expedient, since there is
strong Roosevelt sentiment in his state
among the rank and file. and 1t is nat
urally assumed that any deal between
politics and big business engineered by
New York and Chicago would be satls-
factory to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
Sherman Men Raving Mad.
Sherman, the Sucker states favorite
son, are raving. tearing mad over the
desertion of the states candidate by
the big interests of Chicago to Roose-
welt. When J. ogden Armour and the
beef trust, Standard Oil and traction
men came out for T. r. they were
quickly followed by some of the finan-
cial leading lights of the city Sher-
mans candidacy has not been support
ed by Chicago The Herald. which led
the break to Roosevelt, in an editorial
today frankly admits this situation and
justifies it upon the ground that the
men concerned are looking forward to
eventualities by the complimentary
first ballot vote.
Friends of Mr. Hughes are inviting
the Illinois delegates into their camp
while the Root. Fairbanks and Weeks
managers are also hustling for votes
in that delegation when the break
comes.
/ believe that in the foregoing you
have bird's-eye view of the battle
field here. the formation of column at
tacks and the outlying TANKS. where
rest the reserve. There viii be swift
changes in the formation proba bly, from
hour to hour since events are to crowd
upon each others heels.
The smile is suggested by the monster
my windows. 100000 men are under
way along the majestic Michigan boule-
ward and countermarching under a blue
sky between that thoroughfare and white
| capped Lake Michigan. dancing in the
sun.
Hunt for Delegates On.
The campaign Of the managers Of the
several camps are now at the stage or
looking out for individual delegates. The
favorite sons have the nucleus OF their
own states. the other candidates have to
o,,I Thn ank q
people are very confident this morning.
Their rock bottom figures. they claim.
show at present count Weeks will have
1883 votes on the first ballot. They come;
It is alleged, from thirty states. and will
be recruited on the second ballot.
The one cloud on this otherwise clear
Cali Of Massachusetts. who may split
the Bay state delegation and thereby
discourage support Of Senator Weeks
in other states. Up to this morn
terly at sea regarding the governors
intentions Former Senator Burton has
come out in a strong declaration for pre-
paredness. to put himself upon par with
the others who beat him to it, on this
point. Telegra phing from his home in
Cleveland. he authorized this statement:
Burton on Preparedness.
National preparedness is the duty
Of patriotism. We must be ready for
all emergencies, for we cannot rest in
the fancied security that no nation will
attack US. The very richness of our
resources and the great extent Of our
territory afford a temptation for an
aggressive country which may cherish
a grievance against wish to OBJ
tain some share of our enormous
wealth
We should Immediately prepare for
every emergency of the future. SO that
on sea and land we may be able worth
lily to maintain the honor Of the Amer
lean name: to protect our borders
against assault and defend our rights
wherever they may be challenged. This
should not be with a spirit of agrees
sion, but with a proper sense of re-
sponsibilty and a high resolve to be
righteous as well as fearless. 1t is
our duty to humanity in this emergency
to show the world that a republic
well a kingdom can display the high
est type of patriotism and be thorough
ly prepared to protect its people against
possible war"
Comes word direct from oyster Bay
describing the coloners state. 1t is
brought by Tim Byrnes of Minnesota
Of the New Haven road under Mellen.
Colonel Has No Doubts.
col Roosevelt is certain he will be
the nominee of united republicans and
progressives," said Mr.. Byrnes. and
ne is equally confident that he will
carry the country in November"
The Fairbanks boomers are saying
little but working hard and it is
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