The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23

other things, that as long as Hughes trafficked with intoxicating his kind, he, the Governor, would have nothing to do with Hughes. But later he told Charles H. Farnum, manager of Hughes's tour, who brought a friendly message from the candidate, that he was supporting Hughes, was urging voters to support him, and that he hoped he would be elected.
 But he resolutely held to his de- termination to avoid a meeting with the candidate as long as he continued to break bread with the regulars. Johnson indignantly repudiated the charge made by the machine leaders that he was seeking Republican sup port. He said he had registered as a Progressive, and expected to be elect ed to the Senate as such. He strong ly intimated in one of his conversa- tions with supporter of Hughes that he would follow the example of Fran cis J. Henry and support President Wilson to prevent the "reactionary" element from controlling the po.rrics of California. Some of his intimates entertain no doubt he will do so.
 This suggestion is scoffed at by the regulars, who assert that the Progress sive boss is naming a bid for Demo- cratic Votes to prevent his certain de- feat by either Booth his Republican opponent, or Patton, the Democratic candidate. Some idea of the bitter ness of feeling between Johnson and his enemies is provided by the frank declaration of the regulars that they would rather see Patton elected than Johnson.
 Hughes Worried by Situation.
 Hughes is fully informed on this point and there is no question that he is seriously concerned over it. He has made every effort consistent with his dignified position to placate Johnson, to convince him of his desire to mainz tain strictly impartial attitude to- ward the two factions in the state and to keep aloof from medding in local differences
 At every turn made by the candidate in the direction of harmony Johnson has offered obstacles of a. purely local character that, in the opinion of Hughes, should be kept out of the na- tional campaign. In claiming the support of ."all Republicans and all Progressives,' Hughes believes he has
 
 ments of the situation.
 He declined to express any opinion on the situation today, even while friends were appealing to Johnson to wire him a good luck' message at the last meeting he addressed in the state last night. The adherents of Johnson resent the charge of discour- tesy made against him and assert he is entirely justified in the circum- stances
 That the troublesome situation has greatly annoyed Hughes was manifest from his demeanor yesterday He ap- peared spiritless and wearied, which the strenuous appearances of Monday might have caused in part and the in tense heat from the blazing sun under which he spoke yesterday have aggra- vated.
 Admit He is Overworked.
 The regular state committee had him scheduled for IA rear-platform talks, and he faithfully filled his ob- ligations He spoke in a voice strained by the exactions of the last day or two. He admitted several times he felt But 40, 900 persons heard him during the day.
 His speeches reflected much of the l Progressive sentiment that provoked the Los Angeles Pregressives to ap- plaud him last night. He made only vague references to Mexico. His speech to 4,000 at Frenno, which is strongly Progressive, was notable for this extract:
 T stand as I did in New York. for the maintenance of public interests against any kind of combination for private advantage"