Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-12
NOFORLORN HOPE
FOR ROOSEVELT
Wisdom of Hughes Nomina-
ton Impresses All; Only
Ultra-Radicals Displeased
Especial Editorial correspondence

Especial Editorial Correspondence)
Chicago, June 12.-With the clear
Ing of the political skies and a closer
analysis of the situation there is a
better understanding of the results of
the great Republican roundup of the
last ten days. The prompt and un-
mistakable challenge of Justice
Hughes to the Wilson administration
came as a clarion call after the
strenuous efforts of the stalwarts and
Progressives to get together and the
response has been immediate.
Since the events of Saturday there
has been opportunity for an appraisal
of the various factors now entering
into the preparation for the COM
pa:gn and the consensus of opinion is
favorable to the proposition that
whatever the personal disappoint-
ments the outcome is satisfactory to
the large majority of Republicans
without regard to their recent fac
tional activities Colonel Roosevelt's 8
supporters would of course, have pre-
ferred his nomination, but scores have
declared to-day after a night of rest
and reflection that the statement of
Justice Hughes removes any lingering
doubt of the wisdom of the party'S
choice.
Radicals For T. II.
AS indicated in previous dispatches
the radical section of the Progressive
party came to Chicago determined to
accept nobody but Roosevelt and this
element gave such men as Perkins and
Finn and Garfield no end of trouble
through their insistence upon imme-
date action upon the candidate and
the platform. This involved tremend-
Gus difficulties, particularly in view
of the attitude of Colonel Roosevelt,
who favors a reunion upon basis of
Aericanism first, and personalities as
a secondard consideration.
1t must not be forgotten that many
of the Progressives were formerly
Democrats, representing Southern
States and these would never consent
to affiliation with the Republican
group steadfastly opposed any alliance
with another party. They wanted to
preserve their own organization for
the present and the future and all
appeals for harmony fell upon deaf
ears. So the nomination of Roosevelt
was inevitable.
Roosevelt For Hughes
II is not believed in any well-in-
foimed quarter, however, that the
1plOHel Will CONSENT 10 ledQ a IOTlOTn
hope; nor is there any thought among
these who are In close political re-
lauonship to him that he will aid in
the reelection of Wilson by a divi-
sion of the anti-Wilson vote.
Before the first. of July the align
ment of these who have determined
tlat the present administration at
Washington must give place to a
vigorous pro-American organization
in every department of the govern
rlent will be complete. This align
ment will not be confined to Republi-
cans only. but will include also thou
sands of Progressives and Democrats.
There Is some resentment among his
radical followers as a result of Roose-
velt's qualified declination OF the Pro-
gressive nomination, but men in posi-
ton to discuss with more or less
authority third-party affairs, speak
Ing privately do not hesitate to say
that the grave national problems now
waiting solution will cement the anti
Democratic groups into a compact and
aggressive force that will move for
Ear6 to an overwhelming victory
E. j. s.