Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
SHOWS HUGHES LEADS
Majority Reports from 30 States
Indicate Undercurrent for Him.
Held to he Best Man TO Unite RE-
publicans-Some IDdOrsc Roosc-
~cit-PennsyIyania uncer-
tain.

A political survey OF the United States
from a republican viewpoint has been
completed by Victor Rosewater, editor of
the Omaha Bee and ex-chairman of the
republican national committee. The sur
vey is made through sources of informa-
ton in close personal touch with Mr..
Roscwater and republican leaders in the
different States. The points covered in
the survey are:
How far has the campaign for republic
can nomination for president developed?
What is the present situation in tho
different States with reference to presi-
dental preference?
TO what extent have the delegates
been selected and what is tho prospect
for factiona, fights or harmony agree
ments in the makeup Of the delega-
tons"
The survey, which covers 30 states. in
Guiding all but four or five OF the more
important ones. confirms the impression
that the undercurrent for Hughes as the
most available candidate to unite all ele-
ments is strong everywhere. and that
aside from this republican sentiment Is
not vet crystallzed noiiceably anywhere
outside of the "favorite son States,
whose delegations are to be given to the
home candidate by common consent.
SUMMARY BY STATES.
A summary OF the survey follows;
Alabama--No call for convention. Ru-
mored Bull Moose will send delegations
for both progressive and republican con-
ventions There will be contests. Repub-
lican sentiment is for uninstructed dele
CATION There is some Hughes sentiment
and also considerable activity by Burton S
friends
Arizona-Sen timent for uninstructed del
egation. Primary system.
Arkansas-Probably uninstructed dele
cation with resolution to be governed by
majority vote of delegates Convention
system.
/ California-No sentiment except Roose-
welt and Hughes, although Borah has
some friends. Governor Johnson could
have delegation If he wishes ii.
| Colorado-Factional contest and unin-
structed delegation are prospects, senti-
ment divided between Root ana Hughes,
with some support for Cummins
/ Della ware-Opinion rot crystallized. Sen
ator DUPONT will head delegation.
! Georgia-No preference at this stage.
Idaho-Republicans for Borah.
lllnois-With Senator Sherman presi-
Dental candidate. all delegates will be
for him. fractional fights, but both fac
tons for Sherman.
INDIANA FOR FAIRBANKS
Indiana-State convention April :. Del.
egaton will be for Fairbanks.
Iowa-Delegates will be apportioned tc
both factions. hut all will be for Cum.
minis.
Kansas--t'onservative behind Weeks
Progressives for Hughes. There is little
doubt that a majority of delegates will
be for Hughes.
Kentucky will be for Fair.
banks.
Maine-Great deal Of Hughes sentiment
Maine rarely instructs delegates.
Nlaryland-All talk in favor unpledgeo
delegation.
Minnesota-Much sentiment for Hughes
Some for Root, but Cummins probably
will have delegation
Observation-Disclosures is a favorte, also
Root. Much Hughes sentiment. but dele
cation probably uninstructed.
Montana-Hughes sentiment predomi.
mates, but with Hughes eliminated tire
mendous talk for Roosevelt.
Nebra ska-Hughes sentiment very
strong throughout State. Most candidate
for delegates have publicly announced
their preference for hughes.
New ampshire-Delegatio ton viii be nm
pledged, but will favor Weeks and Gov
ernor Mccall.
New York-Talk OF both Hughes ano
Root. with Roosevelt as a factor SHOULD
he he candidate.
Ohio--Delegation will be for Burton
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sentiment 70,
Hughes. some talk Roosevelt. and som,
work being done for Weeks and Fair
banks
Oregon-No special sentiment except fol
Hughes.
Pennsylvania-Some Of the delegates
will be Roosevelt at heart. Otherwise il
Is now impossible to figure that the dele
CATION will unite for any one Of the can
didates presented by other States.
South Carolina legation probably un
instructed. but will favor any one whC
looks like he can win.
South Dakota Hughes real faNorite o
South Dakota republicans, although OF
preference vote without Hughes name oil
ballot state will proba bly, so for Cum
Minis.
Texas-rronounced feeling tor unn
structed delegation and for a candidate
who is a genuine republican
Ctah-No agreement yet between fac
tons. but no contest expected
West Virginia Ma ority of the repub
Leans favor Hughes and there is littl
hope for others, although friends Of Bur
ton are making more effort than friend
of any other candidate.