The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-12

able, provided hs would show the
least sign that he would accept The
justice refused absolutely TO give an
unequ:rocal yes. He also refused 10
say ne would turn the nomination
down
1 But W.ckersham, IL was declared,
drew the impression. from his tsls
with Hughes that the latter would
accept and make the fight
Accordingly he communicated his
| Impressions to Frank Hitchcock in
Chicago. Hitchcock, 1t was said, was
pains,akingiy shown that Hughes
| had refused openly TO talk about his
| attitude. He vas told, however. that
there was no doubt Hughes would
accept Hitchcock then planned his
/, campaign for ballots accordingly.
Sick But May Recover.
/ III l. Renntck, United Press STAFF
Correspondent
/ CHICAGO. juno Eve are in a
difficult position but We are used TO
fighting" Governor Hiram Johnson,
OF California summed up the progress
siye situation that way today in an
Interview with the United Press.
prior to his departure to New York
for a conference with Colonel Roose-
welt.
johnson reiterated today he would
not accept nomination the bull
moose ticket He indicated his be-
lief that the progressive party was a
mighty sick organization, but had
chance OF reviving.
Il am convinced that Colonel Roose-
welt was prompted by the highest mo
ttves In declining the progressive
nomination" Johnson said. But it
leaves as in a hard position. We are
used TO fighting. We will continue
the fight on the Pacific coast
| Many Of our party wifi support Mr.
Hughes IL it Is the colonefs desire.
But they will not do it enthusiastic
ally" Johnson was one OF the bull
moose chieftains remaining IN Chica-
go.
| Three propositions win come before
the bull moose national committee at
the meeting here late in June, probab-
Ily on the 25th The first is continu-
lation OF the party with new presi-
Dental candidate: second ts work for
progressive principles irrespective OF
party and the third, acceptance fer
the present OF the republican candt.
dates The date Of the committee
meeting may be changed as June 20,
the date for the call, is on Sunday.
Geo. ". Perkins who led the fight fol
consolidation with the republicans
left Chicago without making a state
ment 1t is rumored he told Chair
man HilIes he would line up for
Hughes. He did not pledge any funds
to carry on the progressive night. Ma
tional Chairman Victor Murdoch Oh
the progressives was piqued at Roose
lyelt's refusal TO run and the dicke-
with the republicans and may not be
present a. the bull moose committee
injecting. He is said to have determ-
lined not TO come TO Chicago.
Geo. Won L. Meyer, who directed
the fight Of the Roosevelt associatio
Issued a statement today declaring he
lis satisfied with Hughes statemen,
and predicting his election.
7usnes N All Smiles.
NEW YORK, June 12.-"W1n Franz
Hitchcock be chairman OF the ma
tfonal committee?
Charles Evans Hughes was asked
today by United Press representa-
tive.
II can't say anything on that just
now, replied the candidate with a
smile.
"will you see Colonel ROOSEVELT"
II can't say anything on that eth
err" Hughes said. He was In high
good humor and evidently is over
joyed at his return to active politics
in the role OF republican presidential
nominee.
/ He wore a gray business suit and
a gray tie. appearing well groomed
His beard is gray and sparse. It fs
II {1f- NJ h
has shown in pictures not taken re
Gently. There is still the distinc,
part down the center Of the chin ant
;! slight tendency toward curling al
the edges But 1t is not nearly such :
predominant factor in his appear
ance as in the old days. It nigh,
be said to be only slightly reminiscent
OF the heavy black brush that became
famous in the days OF the insurance
! investigation.
MY plans for the immediate future
are rather uncertain. Perhaps l shall
stay here in New York for few days
You know / live in New York" said
Hughes.
Then your sudden trip, over night
from Washington, was som ethfng like
coming homer"
Yes it was coming back home,
he replied. at seems natural TO be
here and to see SO many OF my
friends"
Can you tell us what the thrills
are like when man is drafted by d
great party as its candidate for the
biggest Job on earth?' asked the
United Press reporter.
! Il can only say that there are Ger
tain circumstances under which e
matter of duty is extremely clear and
leaves no grounds for hesitancy,' re
piled Hughes. There is no question
In this situation as to what I should
do and in my announcement to the
country, ] endeavored to make my at
titude clear
ct have not yet received formal no
tice of the nomination, and / do not