New-York tribune., 1916-07-09
Ideals of g. O. p. and Pro-
gressives Identical, lie
Wires johnson.
SPEECH
TO BE MADE HERE
Old Guard Meekly Take Orders
in Campaign-Jolly Strangers
Invade Nominees Car.

From a stan Correspondent oi ihe iiiu"N''I
Bridrehampton, l.. l., July S.-Progres-
sives and Republicans are not divided
in their ideals, and ought to work 10
rether TO attain them, declared Charles
T. Hughes to-day in telegram TO
Uirma Johnson, the Bull Moose leader
of California.
AR HUGHES said also that he de-
sired a reunited party as the essentiai
aeency of national progress, a party
drawing to itself the liberal sentiment
of quickened nation.
The Telegram to Mr.. Johnson read:
81 understand that the Progressive
conference of California is TO be hela
to-day. The national aims to when
we arc devoted are so vitality important
that earnestly hope there may be tha'
strong and effective cooperation when
will insure their achievement. / de-
sire reunited party as the essential
agency of national progress, party
drawing to itself the liberal sentiment
of ouickened nation.
81 warmly appreciate the many as
surances Of support that are coming
10 me from Progressives, and the Will
lingness that has been so frankly
shown to forget former differences IN
order that by common effort we may
meet our country's imperative need
As 70 our common purposes, repeat
TO your conference what | said in my
TELEGRAM TO the Progressive committee
at Chicago. We are not divided in our
ideals: let us work together to attain
them"
Hughes Prepares List.
Mr.. Hughes went to New York to-day
to prepare for filing, with the Secretary
Of State Of Pennsylvania, sworn list
of the Presidential electors for the
commonwealth. These, thirty-eight in
number. represent all factions Of the
Republican party in Pennsylvania and
also the Progressives.
The electors were chosen at confer
ence between the delegates to the Re-
publican and Progressive National con-
veations and include the following:
David p. Oliver. Of Pittsburgh, brother
of Senator Oliver; William Finn, Of
Pittsburgh: Rodman Wanamaker, the
son of the Ecw York and Philadelphia
merchant; Ellis A. Gimbel, Of Gimbel
Brothers; Mayor Thomas B. Smith, Of
Thiadelphia; Edgar +. Smith, presi-
d,nt Of the University Of Pennsylvania,
and Charles A. Rook, publisher OF The
Fitsbureh Dispatch
Dr. uuchcst went 10 his apartments
~ the Astor on reaching New YORK
and saw his campaign manager, Will
lam L. Wilcox, for half an hour Mr..
Hughes was assured that there was no
fight on between the "old guard led
by William Barnes, and any other fac
ton Of the party in New York state
over the campaign plans, either on the
selection OF PrOgressives for the cam
paign committee or the activities OF the
Hu@hes alliance.
REPORTS had il that the "old guard"
thought that the entire vote-geting ma
chiuery shuold be manipulated by tried
and true Republicans and none others.
IL may be said that if such is the r
wish, the aforesaid "old guard" Will
meet with disappointment.
Smokers Invade Hughes Car.
On his return TO Bridgehampton Mr..
Hughes had an amusing experience.
Two travellers entered his drawing
room car, believing it TO be the smok-
ing room. settled themselves comfort
ably. and lit their cigars. They did
not recognized Mr. Hughes. who was
reading, his gray travelling cap pulled
down over his eyes.
One of his secretaries rushed up to
request the intruders 20 leave. Mr..
Hughes lifted his hand to signify that
he did not want them disturbed.
About ten minutes later, the two
men IN the midst Of a funny story. rec
oguizcd Mr. Hughes. They looked
around and quickly discovered their
error. Tie two arose. stammered apol-
ogics and started 20 leave.
Don't apologize" said Mr.. Hughes,
who was enjoying the situation hearth
". "and don't leave. Finish out your
cigars"
than ever. bowed their way out and
went TO the smoker, where one said:
Tsn't he charming man"
"Yes, he is certainly q fine gentle
men," exclaimed the other enthusiasti-
cally.
Il was learned to-day that the plans
of Mr.. Huchesc's campaign managers
to hold the notification ceremonies
here have been upset by the nominee.
Nr Hughes believes the speech of ac-
cortarco shOuld be q public address
Therefore he has asked that some suit
able hall in New York City be Sc
lectod. Carnegie Hall, or the Grand
Ball Room Of the Astor Hotel are being
considered.
W. Z. PHILLIPS STRICKEN
Veteran Republican Leader and Fx.