Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
Mr.. HUGHES HERE
FOR A BRIEF STAY
Plans to Leave Tomorrow
Night to Be Gone Rest of
the Summer.
MAY OPEN HIS CAMPAIGN
WITH A JULY 4 SPEECH
Declines to Discuss Political Matters
in Advance of His Formal
Notification.

Charles E. Hughes feels that his trip
to New York this week accomplished
much that was important and valuable
toward his campaign for the presi-
dency. While campaign plans were
discussed in a general way nothing
definite has been done concerning his
speaking dates or other details of his
campaign, he said today.
The nominee is to leave Washington
again tomorrow night, and does not
expect to return. unless some unfore-
seen contingency calls him back, and
then it will only be for a hurried visit,
he told newspaper men today. For
that reason most of his time today was
devoted to personal matters and so ar
ranging his affairs that he can get away
by midnight tomorrow.
He declined today to discuss George
w. Perkins statement relative to
move for party peace and the restora-
tion of cooperation between the regu-
He said that at this time he will have
nothing to say regarding any cam
paign policies or intentions. He will
wait until notified of his nomination.
Invitations Pouring In.
Mr.. Hughes is receiving many invi-
tations from large cities and organiza-
tions to deliver speeches. A number
of these solicit his presence July 4.
Though it is very probable that the
candidate will deliver his first cam
paign speech on that date, no invita-
ton will be accepted, even tentatively,
for several days yet.
Among the visitors at the Hughes
residence today to pay respects will be
Representative Martin B. Madden of
from the city Of Chicago to the repub-
lican nominee to speak there July 4. As
Chicago is strategic center, many re-
publican leaders and advisers expect
address Of the campaign there. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Hughes will take
the invitation under advisement when it
is presented to him this afternoon.
Callers on His List.
A number Of other party leaders and
personal friends called upon Mr..
Hughes today to pay their respects
and to say goodbye" when they
heard he does not expect to return to
Washington this summer. Among those
who have appointments for this aft
ernoon are Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood,
Representative William D. Stephens
Of California, progressive republican;
Senator John D. Works Of California,
Representative Richard w. Austin of
Tennessee. former Senator Marion But
Ter Of North Carolina and more than
score of other personal friends.
The selection of a national chairman
and campaign manager is engrossing
as much of the candidates attention as
he can give this subject at this time
Indications are that the attitude of the
progressives will have considerable
bearing on his selection. The progress
sives have brought forward candidate
in the person of William Loeb, jr, who
was secretary to former President
Roosevelt
Mr.. Hughes closest advisers are al
most unanimously of the opinion that
he will virtually manage his own CAM
paign and will keep in constant and
close touch with all important details
George r. Sheldon, treasurer of the
republican national committee for three
terms. is expected to succeed himself
The personnel of the executive COM
mittee also is receiving a great deal
Of Mr.. Hughes attention.
Summer Home Not Picked.
The first matter with direct bearing
on campaign plans to be decided, how
ever. will be where he will make his
summer home. This has not yet been
determined. Mr.. Hughes. it Is known,
has found a place to his liking 'in the
hills" but this Is too far from New
York, and the nominee Is determined to
keep close to the center OF campaign
activities. He now Is trying to find
some place In the hills that will be
within easy railroad access OF New
York city. This probably will be de-
termined before he leaves Washington
tomorrow night.
Mr.. Hughes expressed himself as be-
ing greatly refreshed" today and en-
tirely recovered from the fatigue of
his strenuous New York trip. He was
in jovial mood and spent some time
during the forenoon shopping, driving
his own car.
After he leaves Washington he ex-
poets to be in New York until Monday
afternoon. when he will go to Provi-
dence to attend the thirty-fifth reunion
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