The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-15
HUGHES WILL NAIL
PRO-GERMAN YARN
Republican Nominee viii Put
End to Hints Of German
American Candidacy.
CONTINUED from First Pase.)

on hand. One by one they filed in and
made the pledge or the request.
George w. wickersham former Attor-
ney General. Is In frequent conference
with the nominee. wickersham prob
ably will be one Of Hughes close ad-
visers and expects to be In constant
touch with the former jurist from now
on throughout the campaign. II was
denied at headquarters, following an ex-
ceptionally long conference yesterday,
that wickersham might be chosen
chairman.
Strategy Now Program.
Strategy rather than immediate ac-
ton 10 now the watchword at the head
quarters when the rampant Bull Moose
party is spoken OF. The hughes men
are inclined to let reddy and his fellow
Moose, Hiram johnson. Robins. Muir
dock. ct al, talk things over FOR a
while before the heavy work or bring
Ing them into camp starts.
justee at'e prison referm pay last
night. He. with two friends and a
plain clothes man. strolled IN half
hour late. They we're escorted 10 a box
without being noticed by the audience.
There was no demonstration.
The selection of the chairman of the
Republican National Committee and
other officers of the National Commit
tee will be settled Monday afternoon.
II Hughes said: He held another long
chairman Of the subcommittee,o eight
appointed by the Republican National
Committee 10 ascertain tho candidates
preferences In the matter and TO ar
range for the formal notification.
Il have arranged to see Mr.. Crane
and his committee here at $3.50 Monday
afternoon" said Hughes. AT that time
We will discuss the various matters be-
fore the COMMITTEES, and probably come
The candidate, still wearing the sunny
smile which he Immediately acquired
when Informed Of his nomination last
week, positively beamed when a COM
Committee. headed by Robert C. Morris.
formerly Republican county chairman,
called on him, and pledged him the
loyal support OF every member of the
Roosevelt committee.
Many ProgressiveS also called 10 as
sure Hughes that the Moose throughout
the country are behind him. and that
reports many Progressives will support
the Democratic ticket are entirely un-
founded.
Statement by Delegation.
After a short talk with Hughes. the
Roosevelt Republican delegation, in
GLIDING Morris, Courtlandt Nicoil, and
John II. 1selin. issued the following
statement, signed by George Won l..
meyer, who was chairman of the
Roosevelt committee and who was
one OF the Roosevelt generals in Chi
cage:
The Roosevelt Republican COM
mittee was organized to support
colonel Roosevelt In his advocacy
OF Americanism and preparedness,
and to unite the Republican party
upon him as its candidate OF these
prime iples. Tho Republican ma
s,Sna. sSny tS,. has EtrOnsiy
platform and the committee feels
that the chief purpose OF It's ex-
istence has been accomplished.
Charles e. Hughes. the candidate
this platform and the committee.
therefore. urges every loyal Re-
publican and every citizen who
believes In Americanism and pre-
paredness to support him.
The committee has finished its
work, but its individual members
VIII give their earnest support to
Mr.. Hughes. The committee ex-
presses rs. is complete confidence
the Presidency in November.
Mary Donnelly works hard II isn't
a pleasant life at her age-scrubbing the
ne tio9 3Ss and polishing up the woodwork
worn Mary Donnelly.
-. She was scrubbing her floors down In
the Hughes headquarters. The Repub-
lican candidate STEPPED briskly into the
room and paused moment as he saw
the bent, kneeling form before him.
MY God, she exclaimed, with her
hands lifted as In prayer. 20, I've
lived to see the President OF the United
States. Thank God"
Hughes stopped. and smiled kindly
at the old woman on her knees.
THANK you" he said simply, as Mary
In confusion. FASTENED out of the room.