New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
ersCongratulations
on Hearing Califor-
mia Returns .9
ENDS ALL TALK
OF A CONTEST
Appears Happy and Re-
lieved That Long Sus-
pense Is Over

Lakewood, N. J., Nov. 22.-Chariss
Evans Hughes has conceded the re-
election Of Woodrow Wilson.
Following a report received from
California by William R. Wilcox, the
Republican candidate has acknowledges
his defeat and sent early this evening
a telegram to the President, eongrat-
ulating him. This follows:
The President, White House, Wash.
ington, D. c.
Because Of the closeness Of the
vote have awaited the Official
count in California. and now that
1t has been virtually completed
permit me to extend TO you my
congratulations upon your reelec-
tion. ! desire also to express my
best wishes for a most successful
administration.
CHARLES z. HUGHES.
Mr.. Hughes's action brings to an end
all controversy over the election and
stills the rumors which nave hitherto
been circulated concerning further con-
tests and recounts.
Assured Result Is Sure
The telegram was written early in
the day, but it was not sent until this
evening Early this morning Chairman
Wilcox left Lakewood and went TO New
York. He had discussed the recount in
California with Mr. Hughes last night,
and he carried TO national headquarters
here the latter's decision to concede the
election.
On arriving in the city Mr.. Wilcox
to the coast and was assured
by Republican leaders there that al
though not all the returns were yet in,
the fight was over in California and
Wilson was the victor.
The chairman of the national COM
mittee then called up Lakewood and In
formed Mr.. Hughes of the word from
the Pacific seaboard. The defeated can
didate Immediately set about complet-
ing tho telegram.
Message Sent In Evening
Shortly before o'clock Mr.. Wilcox
came back to Lakewood and went at
once to Mr.. -Hughes's suite In the Lsu-
rel-in-the-Pines Hotel. There the Cali
fornia situation was discussed again in
detail. and at the conclusion Of the con-
ference the telegram was placed in the
hands Of Mr.. Hughes's secretary, Law
renee Green, with instructions to send
it at once.
The former Supreme Court justice
would make no comment on his action.
He dined with his wife. and Mr. and
Mrs Wilcox, and appeared more hgh.
than since the beginning OF
the campaign.
To those who have watched him IN
the lobby and about the grounds OF
the hotel for the last few days it
seemed to be another man who sat a.
the table with his three companions.
After dinner he strolled through the
corridor of the hotel, talking and
laughing with scquaintsnees. like
how suddenly released from school. Al
though he will not talk of politics him.
self he has let it be known, through
his secretary, that during his days OF
waiting here he has written numerous
letters and kilograms, which, now that
defeat Is certain, will be sent TO his
political allies throughout the country.
Rumor He VIII Join Law Firm
There is q rumor here that after .
short rest the defeated candidats viii
return to New York City. where he
will announce his alliance with law
firm. For the present, however, he will
say nothing Of the future. He declined
to say whether or not ne contemplated
q retirement from politics.
Apparently, ali tnat - occupying
Mr.. Hughes's mind ct present is how
best he can enjoy his vacation which
lies before him. Since his arrival here
he has been implorsd by organizations
all over the country to speak at their
dinners and other functions. This
he will not do until the time which he
ha. set for absolute rest is .: an end,
He and Mrs. Hughes plan to remain
at Lakewood for at least two weeks
longer. Preparations have been made
FOR him to conduct all Of his personal
correspondence from his suite in the
hotel. Members Of the cottage colony
at Lakewood now hope that the in
yitations which he has so consistently
declined since his arrival here, will be