The sun., 1916-11-09
Watches Returns From Doubt
full States After Day Of
Relaxation.
RETIRES AT II O'CLOCK
President Receives Hundreds
Of Messages From Optimis-
tic Democrats.

Nllso1 Settleu uOWn to-nlRnt
for another long vigil at Shadow Lawn.
Though he refused up TO Q o'clock to
make any statement. he approved the
comments made by Secretary Tumulty.
who announced that a Democratic vic
tory was certain:
are now certain Of President
Wilson's election by n safe ma
Jority In the electoral college, said
MIR. Tumulty. "The President Is certain
OF California and Minnesota. Besides
these. North. Dakota. Kansas, New
Mexico. New Hampshire and West Vir-
giana are ours. The Republicans are
not sure OF a single State west Of the
mississippi. except Iowa. which they have
won by n greatly reduced plurality
II was not until $3.50 o'clock that
Tumulty would venture a statement
claiming Minnesota and California,
which had developed during the day
into the pivotal States. President Will
son was considerably concerned about
the results In these big States, each OF
which held a large number of electors.
Dut Indicated over the telephone to
Tuinulty tonight that late returns as
sured California and Minnesota to the
Democrats.
though Democratic leaders in those
states mad been predicting victories in
New Hampshire. North Dakota. New
Mexico and West Virginia, Tumulty
waited until after nightfaii before de.
ciaring those States for the President.
Vote In some states Close.
In private It was admitted by friends
OF the President that the votes were so
close In New Hampshire. New Mexico,
North Dakota and West Virginia that a
landslide for either candidate in a few
counties Of n Of those States would
materially affect the result.
As the evening wore on, Mr.. Tumult "
smile broadened and every time he came
from the telephone booth after a tax
win the President he expressed re-
newed confidence n asserted that Mr..
wilson was more hopeful than ever.
The extravaganza guesses OF the Repub.
lichn campaign managers. said Tumulty
were finally being belied by figures tina,
couldn't he denied.
When things looked blacklist last night
and early to-day and ewspapers were
nashing the success of Hughes Presi-
dent Wilson counselled patience and re.
lance upon the far West.
The receipt OF hundreds Of kilograms
from all parts OF the countrv. signed by
Governors. Senator's. Congressmen and
prominent persons In private life,
tended To bear out the optimism at
Democratic executive headquarters.
President Wilson was eagerly inter
ested In these messages. finding In them
confirmation of his optimism. lie was In
good condition. tonight despite the or
deal OF election night and the lack Of
sleep.
tonight President Wilson retired at
II 10 o'clock. He left word. however,
that he was 10 be awakened II anything
really definite was received.
Turns In At II o'clock.
Though his features depicted the
strain under which he had been put his
demeanor was ever encouraging to the
group which hungr!ly grasped at every
bulletin flashed into executive headquar-
tiers in Asbury Park.
As the day progressed the smiles Of
confidence that bespoke the optimism Of
President and Mrs. Wilson expanded.
Throughout the day the Executive re-
fused to make any He was
not east down even when reports from
| the West were adverse.
The President rose about s A. NJ. after
n sleep OF less than four hours. II was
only on the insistence Of his physician.
DR.. Cary T.. Grayson. that he retired.
7 AIttT DTtikIdSt tnt fTfSltlt'l ana MfS.
Wilson centred their attention on the
telephones that were relaying TO them
reports from Democratic headquarters
In New York and from the Executive Of
fees In Asbury Park. where Secretary
Tumulty was receiving returns.
Mr.. Wilson started in the forenoon
for the golf links, in keeping with his
custom Of exercising when under stress.
He changed his mind, however, and went
nNnfnrinU u.tfh Mira Vulcan H shAx.
sped along pasSersby cheered them and
shouted. BULLY for you, Wilson. four
years more They returned to Shadow
Lawn at I o'clock n spent the re-
mainder ~ the day near the telephones.
President Wilson was In constant
touch with Tumulty and frequently
urged his secretary to be entirely opti-
mistic Of the result. Even when early
returns Of the day indicated the possi-
bility Of Minnesota and California going
Republican, the President confidently
assured his aids that he would win out.
with votes a plenty.
watches Smaller States.
He seized eagerly upon zach bulletin
flashed by Tumulty, paying particular
attention to New Hampshire. Wyoming,
North Dakota and West Virginia as
we'll as the bigger States Of California
ana minnesota. lie agreed WIN lOmulty
at noon that Washington was Demo
cratic. At no time did his Voice over
the telephone indicate any Of the anxiety
he might have felt. Tumulty told re-
porters that the President was calm and
more optimistic than some Of his cam
paign managers.
All through the nerve straining day
the Tumulty group pounced anxiously
upon kilograms that conveyed tidings
from the West.
The floors and tables OF the execu.
tive offices were heapcd high with pa.
pers bearing figures. for Tumulty and
his aids were busy developing "A score oi
combinations whereby Wilson could BIZ
returned winner despite the loss OF thi.
State and that.
Tumulty has been "on the go' sine,
early Tuesday morning without sleep
except for a FESTIVE wink snatched nov
and then ns he dozed away in "A chair
Mrs. Tumulty proved game, Sh,
wouldn't quit until y o'clock this morn
Ing. The neck and neck race in IN,
West vas q severe test OF nerve anC
time and again Tumulty paced up anC
down In nervous hope. He insisted upoi
rock bottom conservation In claiminl
States for Wilson and the result wa!
that none OF the States marked as Demo
cratic by Tumulty was scratched of.
Regardless of the late returns Presi
dent and Mrs. Wilson will start 70,
williamstown to attend the christenin,
of Baby Sayre. Thu Mayhower will sal
from Sandy Hook to Rhinccllff, wher,
train connections will be made. Pres!
dent and Mrs. Wilson will motor [,