The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-07

he would not stand for Justice Hughes.
These reports were denied by Mr.. Per-
kins and other Progressives.
Expect r. re Refasal.
Many Republicans who have been co.
operating with Perkins In az effort 60
bring harmony into the situation.
deepairing OF heading of the nomination
Of Roosevelt BY the Bull Moose. tried
to make the best Of II by arguing that.
after all. II might be the best solution
Of the problem. They contended that
Mr.. Roosevelt would not take the noin,-
nation and that his refusal would give
the Bull Moose convention an opportunity
TO turn In and Endorse the Republican
nominee after the Colonel had eliminated
himself.
Some Republicans were inclined TO re-
gard the latest developments in the
progressive camp with suspicion. be-
neving they might he part OF the general
plan to torce Roosevelt's name before
the Republican convention. There IL no
doubt. however. II the sincerity Of the
effort thar Mr.. Perkins has made TO cor-
troll the Bull Moose and of his failure
to do so.
II the Bull Moose delegates adhere 20
N'|'f Nf'HN ~ VIZ w
before the Republican convention has
acted every vestige Of a chance that
the Colonel may ave had In the Repub-
lican convention will. II In c~ontended. be
dissipated. The Coionel's advisers In
The Progressive ranks and his friends
In the Republican party admit that his
cause Will be absolutely hopeless once
he has been NAMED by the Progressive
convention.
Dop,lil.aa Aal<vafNs xs-I, 90 .o,sIAAs
becoming the tail TO the Progressive
kite. william Loeb. Jr.. George Won L..
Meyer and tho other Roosevelt lieuten-
ants realize this and used It unsuCcess-
fully to-day a. All argument against ar
ton by the Progressive convention. col
Eoosevolt's most intimate advisers. Il IL
said. are certain that he will realize
TN" situation and Will come TO their
supper, by refusing to accept the nomi-
nation or possibly mailing sor- move 70
head IL on
The Roosevelt. people IN seeking Re.
publican votes hsv been ~depend!nS
chien, upon senator F,nrose. Details
r.p" 10 Eight to-day IN "a story told OF
a conference in n suburb Of Chicago
yesterday which was attended by Sera-
tor rsurose. senator Smoot ex-senator
H"ncnvay Of Indiana. Mr.. Perkins and
on. or Two other Progressive leaders.
~ this meeting Mr.. Perkins urged
that four ~ FIVE Of the bl. Republican
leaders declare for Col Roosevelt. He
contendod that such 4 declaration would
swing the Republican convention TO the
"N-Fresldent. Senator Penrose replied
that not even declarations by 40 or
70 Republican leaders could swing the
convention TO Col. Roosevelt.
Mr.. Penross called upon Mr.. Perkins
TO show him how 'he - delegates from,
P"nnsylvsris could bring about the
Co.ou"ls romiHttion. Mr.. Perkins was
not able 10 SHOW more thar 1875 dele.
gates Ms the Colonel's maximum strength
in the convention. Then the possibility
Was considered Of the Republicans and
ProgrcssiN"s setting together on some
other candidate. except Hughes. but, Mr..
Perkins 'ould not promise a Progressive
indorssu.nt.
Details ul.o became known 81 . con.
fsrenc" between III. representatives o,
the s'lie. IN an etfor. to agree on come
ore candidate from among their number
N opposition 80 Hughes. At this meet.
ing f; was conceded that Hughes uould
have at least 270 votes on the rrst bal
lot.
II was pointed out tina ne would hav.
more votes than any other candidate
aud that for the allies to accomplish
any 'H'"e th"y would nave to hold incl!
entire strength after the nrst ballot. II
- understood :lat one OF the part!e.
m the conference proposed that they de
termine by lot which candidate anon
tue faNo-'fe SONS should remain in IN,
hight after the FIRST ballot, the other,
Withdrawing and throwing their sirengts
to hin
h proposal started a wrangle ~hicl
ended. N all conferences of this char
acier recently have ended, in a faiiur'
~ reach Agreement.