The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-22
unnecessary to Discuss ANY
One Else," Justice Declares.
Hughes Still Refuses to Become
Open Candidate.
CURTIS MAKES A STATEMENT
Kansas Senator Says 1t Is Any
Mans Race Still.
He Will Support Whoever Is
Nominated by G. o. p.

Washington, May 22.-The first
statement by Associate Justice Charles
E Hughes. of the United States sz1-
preme court, on the Republican nonli-
Lation for president has been obtained
He was quoted by a leader in the Re-
publican party favorable to the pre-
convention campaign for his nominal
ton
Justice Hughes said:
'In my opinion Roosevelt is going
to be nominated, SO it makes it un-
necessary to discuss any one else at
ALL"
Great pressure has been brought to
bear upon Justice Hughes to-authorize
the car Ipaign in his behalf. That was
his reply.
Justice Hughes's statement was in-
terpreted by his supporters to mean
that he has made up his mind he VIII
not connive at getting the nomination.
so that if he should be named, he may
be able to say that while on the u
preme bench he never by word or deed
sought the honor.
His friends declare he will not be
disappointed if he is not nominated.
that he is perfectly sincere and con-
tent to remain on the bench His
closest friends, those most anxious
to know his real attitude toward the
nomination, assert that they are
wholly without guidance or suggestion
from him.
Refuse 1t After Fight
They believe, however. that Justice
Hughes will be controlled by the pres
ence or lack of unanimIty of spirit at
(tb1Ica hc1f
also he would refuse the norni nation
If it should come to him after q bitter
fight
Republican senators declare there il
no question that Colonel Roosevelt
would support Justice Hughes if the
latter were nominated They say
Colonel Roosevelt's controlling desire
is the defeat of the Democratic ad-
ministration and that he is thoroughly
stirred up.
Whatever the future NAV have IN
store" one of the former presidents
warmest friends said for the present
Colonel Roosevelt will support the Re
publican party. He may reserve the
right. however, to reorganize the Pro-
gressive party"
Prominent Republican leaders in
congress have been informed that
Colonel Roosevelt considers the plat
form to be adopted at Chicago as of
even more Importance to the future
named No matter who the candidate
may be he has made it known. they
said, that unless the platform i
strongly American he will fight the
ticket
These views from Colonel Roosevelt
were brought to Washington by a Re-
publican of national prominence who
is a member of the 'oId guard
No Accident Anticipated.
1t is the belief of Republican le d.
ers that no accident can happen at
Chicago. The delegates are going
there after a great deal of reflection
and with the determination t. norrai-
nate the man who will win the fight
They are primed to pick a winner All
serious minded Republicans il was
said, realize that il would be foolish
to decline to nominate either RoOse-
welt or Hughes, the sentiment for
whom in their opinion. is manifest II
was said further that il makes no dIf-
ference how the delegates are nom
inal1y lined up, they will name either
Roosevelt or Hughes.
Senator Curtis of Kansas said.
The Republican PRESIDENT l non1i-
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