Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
MR.. HUGHES HERE
FOR A BRIEF STAY
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Of his class in the commencement fes-
tiyities at Brown University. Then on
TUESDAY he is to attend a class reunion
at Tiverton, r. l., about thirty miles
down the bay, arranged by ciassma.e,
Ben Barker, in honor of the presidential
nominee.
Bearded Detective on Guard.
Mr.. Hughes already has acquired the
distinction Of being constantly attend
ed by a detective, and many OF his
friends see good omen in the fact that
this detective has whiskers even more
dense though not quite as bushy as the
candidates own.
Every one who has called on Mr..
Hughes during the last week mas com
mented on his excellent spirits frlehds
say the former justice warmly wei
coined his release from the Supreme
Court bench. He is said to have con-
fided to them that, during his SIX years
in Washington few persons from new
York or other prominent business men
called upon him, many apparently nav
ing the impression that personal visits
should not be made to member Oh the
high tribunal.
Campaign Trip Satisfactory.
wearied by a week Of strenuous po-
litical activity in New York Mr.. Hughes
last night returned to Washington Tor
the week end, reaching Union station
at s:45 o'clock. He was pleased with
his first campaign trip He retired al
most Immediately, in preparation LOT
a busy day Of conferences
Few persons at Union station recog-
nized the republican nominee as ne
ND
form. A uniformed guard, however.
stenped forward to offer his respects
and congratulations. Mr.. Hughes grip
ned his hand cordially, and before long
the station master, his assistants. sew
eral conductors and others had pushed
their way through the crowd to shake
hands. g..
The nominees apparent desire 70
bring progressives and republicans
into accord Is understood to have been
the theme Of discussion in several con-
ferences in New York between Mr..
Hughes and some or the PROGRESSIVE
leaders, notably Everett Colby OF New
Jersey, Oscar S. Straus and s. >; NC
Clure who called at the Hughes head
quarters there. To other callers the
nominee has voiced the sentiment that
the interests of both progresslves ano
republicans demanded that dinerences
should be subordinated and harmony
restored before the actual work OF the
campaign is begun.
Return Of Progressives Desired.
The desirability of bringing the pro-
gressiyes under the republican stand
ard a gain also was discussed. it is un-
derstood. in the long conference Tues
day night between Mr.. Hughes and
former Senator Winthrop Murray
Crane, chairman of the republican ma
,ional subcommittee on organization.
and who is said to have conferred
with other party leaders on the SUB
iect since then None of the nominees
callers would authorize the statement
that such a movement was on foot, but
Indications have not been lacking that
peace overtures were imminent
Mr.. Hughes again indicated his In
tention to adhere steadfastly to his
announced policy to refrain from dis
cussing political affairs publicly until
he is formally notified Of his nomina-
ton.
Upon the selection Of a summer resi-
dence depends, to some extent. the
designation of the date of Mr.. Hughes
formal notification. The ceremony
probably will occur at the summer
home as soon after July 4 as will suit
the convenience of the notification
committee.
In selecting his summer home. the
nominee will consult the wishes Of
Mrs. Hughes and will endeavor to find
q place in the mountains Of New York
The present intention Of tho nominee
is to take frequent trips from his sum-
mer home to New York city before tho
fall campaiRn.