Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11
Exhibits Interest, However, in
Action of the Conven-
tons at Chicago.
PUTS FINISHING TOUCHES
ON HIS PARTY PLATFORM
Administration Advisers Hoping
That Col. Roosevelt Will Accept
the Progressive Nomination.

President Wilson remained in the
White House throughout yesterday re-
ceiving reports on the republican and
progressive conventions. putting the
finishing touches on his draft of the
democratic platform and comforting
with democratic leaders. His only d.
rect connection with the days political
developments was his receipt and ac-
ceptance of Justice Hughes resigna-
ton from the Supreme Court.
No formal comment on the selection
of Justice Hughes or on Col Roosevelt's
conditional refusal of the progressive
nomination was made at the White
House, and it was said none would be
forthcoming. The Presidents closest adj
visers did not expect Col Roosevelt TO be
candidate on the progressive ticket. but
made no secret of their hope that he
might. They insisted, however, that his
refusal would have no effect on the
democratic campaign.
Forecast of Presidential Campaign.
The trend of the Presidents campaign
speeches probably will be indicated In
addresses he will deliver Tuesday at the
''S7' pAiil exercises, and
Wednesday at a Flag day celebration fol-
lowing the preparedness parade here.
Administration leaders said last night
that they expected the campaign 10
be carried on along dignified lines.
with the President paying little at
tention to personalities and dwelling
on the legislative achievements of the
last three years, the fact that the
United States is at peace and the pros
perity of the nation.
While the reports from Chicag go,
| Oyster Bay and the Hughes home were
| coming into the White House by tele-
graph and telephone, the President sat
| in his study. comforting with Senator
James, who will be permanent chair
| man of the St Louis convention: Sem
ator Walsh. who will be one OF the
administration representatives on the
| platform committee: Secretary Tumul-
| ty, Secretary McAdoo and Senator Hoke
| Smith.
Democratic Leaders Report.
Immediately after a 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 reelection.
| The President finished his work on
the platform yesterday afternoon and
| approved final draft of Senator
James speech as permanent chairman.
| Senator James and Senator Walsh, who
| leave for ST Louis today. will convey
to the democratic leaders there the
Presidents impressions of yesterdays
| conventions.
Receives Justice Hughes Note.
Justice Hughes resignation was re-
ceived at the White House with strict
formally. The negro messenger who
brought it asked for Secretary Tumulty
and was told to wait. Mr.. Tumulty took
up position behind his desk. and then
| the messenger was ushered in.
| From Justice Hughes" said he,
handing a sealed envelope to Mr.. Tu-
multy.
Thank you very MUCH replied the
secretary, smiling. He then hurried to
Mr.. Wilson's Office. The President CALI
ed for stenographer and within five
minutes the acceptance was on its way
by messenger to Mr.. Hughes home.
The President still was undecided last
night on his choice for chairman of
the democratic national committee.