Evening journal., 1916-08-01

Democratic majority in the Senate /
and House. The fact that 1000 men
and women sat for nearly three hours |
in sweltering. sizzling heat to hear
the nominee break another one OF his
famous silences in the meeting at
Carnegie Hall was looked upon by
Republicans as auguring well for
success in November
Hughes speech pleased today be-
cause In the view Of his friends he
supported his harmony plea with a
selection Of the issues for the cam
paign. which combines views Of Re
publican stand-patters. Republican
liberals and Progressives
The "old liners" we're pleased with
ringing protection declaration on
the tariff: the liberals with labor, con
servation. and administrative eff
cheney sections in his upbraiding Of
the Wilson administration. and the
Bull Moosers with the "Americanism"
creed. the preparedness platform and
the Mexican discussion.
Republicans and Democrats alike
were convinced that Hughes princi-
pal issue in his fight against Wilson
will be the Mexican situation. The
second line offensive will be lombard
I ment along the lines OF adequate"
/ preparedness and the tariff.
Nearly eight years ago, Hughes ac-
cepted the gubernatorial nomination
| in Madison Square Garden At that
time and in the campaign which fol-
lowed he was adjudged one Of
the best campaigners New York
had ever seen. Considerably
grayer OF beard and more bald last
night than on that other night OF ac-
ceptance. Hughes exhibited no dimu-
milton Of vigor in his stumping abil-
ity In the opinion OF those who
knew him IN other days.
On his transcontlnental trip start
ing Saturday. his supporters expect
him to give the country a sample Of
the sort OF campaigning that made
him famous in the gubernatorial
race.
Mr.. Hardine's Address.
Senator Warren q. Harding Of Ohio
chairman OF the Republican commit
tee on notification, IN introducing
Charles r. Hughes, Republican NOM
inee for President IN New York last
night. said
''Nfr Hughes-The committee here
assembled. representing all OF the
United States and territories. chosen
by the Republican National Conven-
ton which met In Chicago on last
June z, IN directed by that convention
! formally to notify you OF It's action
in selecting you AZ lts nominee for the
! Presidency OF the republic
Speaking for the committee, IL is
my pleasure TO say directly what was
conveyed to you by telegraph while
!, the convention was yet In session
that you are the unanimous choice
OF the Republican National Conven-
ton for. the party standard bearer.
THAT convention uttered the prin-
ciples OF n confident. determined re-
united and enthusiastic Republican
party which turns to you. In highest
/, respect and trust as nominee best
IMPLYING the party's purposes and the
/, peoples desires.
'Inasmuch as tho unusual circum'
stances inspired an informal notice a.
r. the time OF the conventions actor
r and you then made an informal &C
ceptance OF the call to patriotic duty
which won the plaudits Of our people
o shall not refer In detail to tho actor
=, OF the convention or the declared prin
e ciples to which the Republican part.
J is committed. But IL is fitting that
p should speak the congratulations o
I this committee on your most extra
, ordinary nomination. IL has no paral
4, lei in the history OF the Republican
! party. As the whole people have ap
/ provingly witnessed, you have beer
chosen for leadership by convention
} which comprised the best thought
the highest intention and deepes
= conservation of a great and historic
party when you we're not only no
an aspirant but discouraged all on
I | weavors In your behalf.
Notwithstanding your holding
| aloof from all conference and partici
| patton, that unfailing understanding