Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
LEADERS ARE PREDICTING
WILSON'S REELECTION
Trend of Campaign Speeches
Expected to Be Indicated
at West Point
fRr As.oeiated Press.l

WASHINGTON. June 11.-President
Wilson remained in the White house
throughout the day receiving reports on
the Republican and Progressive conVen-
lions. putting the finishing touches on
his draft of the Democratic PLATFORM
and comforting with Democratic lead
ers. His only direct connection with
the DAYS political developments was MS
receipt and acceptance of Judge hugh
es' resignation from the supreme court.
No formal comment on the selection
of Justice Hughes or on Colonel Roose-
velt's conditional refusal of the Progress
sive nomination was made at the White
house and IL was said none would be
Forthcoming. The presidents closest
advisers did not expect Colonel Roose-
Welt TO be a candidate on the Progress
sive ticket. but made no secret OF their
hope that he might. They insisted, how
ever. that his refusal would have no
effect on the Democratic campaign.
The trend Of the presidents campaign
speeches probably will be indicated In
addresses he will deliver Tuesday at the
West Point graduation exercises, and
Wednesday at a flag day celebration
following a preparedness parade here.
Administration leaders said tonight that
they expected the campaign to be car
ried on along dignified lines. with the
president paying little attention TO PEI
sonalities, and dwelling on the legisla-
tive achievebents of the last three years.
the fact that the United States is at
peace, and the prosperity of the nation.
While the reports from Chicago, Oys-
ter Bay, and the Hughes home were
coming into the White house, the presi-
dent sat in his study. comforting with
Senator James who will be permanent
chairman of the st. Louis convention.
Senator Walsh, who will be one of the
administration representatives on the
platform committee, Secretary Tumulty,
Secretary McAdoo and Senator Hoke
Smith
PREIICTS WILSON'S REELECTION.
Immediately after a message telling
OF the nomination of Justice Hughes
arrived. kilograms from Democratic
leaders in Chicago observing the two
conventions began to come in. They said
generally that the Progressives were
dissatisfied with the outcome and pre-
dicted Mr.. Wilson's reelection.
The president finished his work on the
platform today. and approved a final
draft of Senator James speech as per-
manent chairman. Senator James and
Senator Walsh, who leave for St. Louis
tomorrow, will convey to the Democra-
tic leaders there. the presidents i'm
preston of today's conventions.
Justice Hughes resignation was re-
ceived at the White House with strict
formality. The negro messenger who
brought IL asked for Secretary Tumulty,
and was told TO wait. Mr. Tumulty took
up a position behind his desk and then
the messenger was ushered in.
From Justice Hughes" said he, hand
ing sealed envelope to Mr.. Tumulty.
Thank you very much" replied the
secretary. smiling. He then hurried to
Mr.. Wilson's office. The president call
ed for a stenographer and within five
minutes the acceptance was on it's way
by messenger TO Mr.. Hughes home.
The president still was undecided to-
night on his choice for chairman Of the
Democratic national committee.