Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-12
WILSON SILENT ON
NOMINATION NEWS
President Has Nothing, to Say Re.
garding Developments in Re-
publican Enemy Camps.
WORKING WIRES FOR ST. LOUIS

Washington, June ll.-President
Wilson remained in the White House
through Saturday, receiving reports
on the republican and progressive
conventions, putting the finishing
touches on his draft of the democratic
platform and conferring with demo-
cratic, leaders. His only direct con
nection viii the days political de-
velopments was his receipt and at
ceptance of Justice Hughes resigna-
ton from the supreme court.
No formal comment on the selec-
ton Of Justice Hughes or on Colonel
Roosevelt's conditional refusal of the
progressive nomination was made at
the White House and it was said none
would be forthcoming. The presi-
dents closest advisers did not expect
Colonel Roosevelt to be candidate
on the progressive ticket but made no
secret of their hope that he might.
They insisted, however, that his re-
fusal would have no effect on the DEM
ocratic campaign, 3
Campaign Address Tuesday.
The trend of the presidents CAM
paign speeches probably will be indi-
Gated in addresses he will deliver
Tuesday at the West Point gradua-
ton exercises and Wednesday at a
flag day celebration, following a pre-
paredness parade here, Administra,
ton leaders said tonight that they ex-
pected the campaign to be carried on
along signified lines with the presi-
dent paying little attention to person
alities, and dwelling on the legislative
achievements of the last three years,
the fact that the United States is at
peace and the prosperity of the ma
ton.
While the reports from Chicago,
Oyster Bay, and the Hughes home
were coming into the White House by
telegraph and telephone, the president
sat in his study, comforting with Sen
ator James, who will be permanent
chairman Of the St. Louis convention,
Senator Walsh, who will be one OF
the administration representatives on
the platform committee, Secretary
Tumulty, Secretary McAdoo, and Sen
ator Hoke Smith
kilograms From Leaders.
Immediately after message telling
Of the nomination of Justice Hughes
arrived, kilograms from democratic
leaders in Chicago observing the two
conventions began to come in. They
said generally that the progressives
were dissatisfied with the outcome
and predicted Mr.. Wilson's election
The president finished his work on
the platform today and approved a
final draft of Senator James speech
as permanent. chairman. Senator
James and Senator Walsh, who leave
for st. Louis tomorrow, will convey
to the democratic leaders there the
presidents impressions of today's
conventions.
Justice Hughes resignation was re.
ceived at the White House with strict
iOI iiidlity. hc HSSIO messenger WIG
brought il asked for Secretary Tu
multy, and was told to wait. Mr.
Tumulty took up a position behint
his desk and then the messenger was
ushercd in.
Hands Tumulty Envelope.
From Justice Hughes" he said
handing a sealed envelope to Mr.
Tumulty.
Thank you, very much" replied the
secretary smiling. He then hurried tc
Mr.. Wilson's office. The presiden'
called for stenographer and withir
five minutes the acceptance was on its
way by messenger to Mr.. Hughes
home.
The president still was undecided
today on his choice for chairman O
the democratic national committee.
President Wilson read Mr.. Hughes
speech OF acceptance carefully but die
not comment. Secretary Tumult,
said it was very weak.