Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
.AsHINGTON. July II. - That

| M NSlilNGTON, July II. - That
| w strategy of n high order will
be displayed by the managers of the
Democratic and Republican parties
In the presidential campaign Is indi-
Gated by the delay in connection with
tho notification of Woodrow Wilson
and Charles E. Hughes that they are
the nominees Of their respective par
ties for the presidency.
inc notification ceremonies are i'm
portant, for the reason that they pro-
vide an opportunity for the candi-
oates to state their views upon the
issues before the people. The Demo-
Gratis are anxious that Mr. Hughes
shal ne the FIRST to state his position
In order that the president, when he
receives the notification committee,
may answer any criticism of the rec
ord Of the administration either in
r0reign or domestic affairs The Re
publicans desire that the president
shall set forth his personal as well as
party platform before Mr.. Hughes
speaks, thus giving the latter the ad-
vantage of an effective reply.
Hughes Watches Events.
1t looks now as though Mr. Hughes
would be forced to make the first
pronouncement. He has been wait
ing until events shaped themselves.
lie wanted the fog to lift from the
Mexican situation in order that his
utterances might strike directly at
the ADMINISTRATIONS policy. If war
should exist that would cause him to
take a different tack than he would |
should peace prevail and the present |
disturbed conditions continue in tho |
republic" Moreover. |
Mr.. Hughes naturally desired to as
certain the attitude of Progresslves |
toward his nomination The speech |
of acceptance OF the nomination he |
VII make will cover not only foreign
affairs, including Mexico, but the
great economic questions before the
people. The former jurist has con-
,rete ideas on the various issues
which were debated in the campaign
# 1912, and while, to quote Chester
i. ROwell, Progressive national COM
nitteeman of California he Is not
radical and falls short
+ the more advanced Progressive
Jews, still morally politically and
egally Mr.. Hughes is Progressive
nough for anybody" The statement
f Mr.. Rowell is important. because
@ has been and is a sincere and ar
a
to talk with the Hepub-
can candidate.
Hughes Courts PrOgrcssives.
Mr.. Hughes does not propose TO =
Progressives: on the CON {
rary. it is his intention to give them s
ecognition, to welcome them cordi- '
lily, and to consider their views care
ully. In this connection 1t is inter s
sting to know that he proposes to /
I've concrete evidence Of his attitude. I
lot only will he be notified Of his Il
omination by the committee named a
y the Republican convention. but he 9
i'll be notified also at the same time r
y members Of the Progressive com +
littee Of the Endorsement OF his nom G
lation by the national Progressive n
His action in this respect d
as received the cordial approval OF II
lie Republican leaders. II the Re- 81
lblicans should be victorious in No p
'mber 1t is fully expected that Mr. h
ughes will recognize Progressive c,
pport by naming some Of the former Y
embers Of this party as responsible 9
ficlals Of the government. a.
To Assail Mexican Policy. u. I.
Mr.. Hughes, in his speech OF ac- hi
ptance, is expected to attack the 70
esident's method Of dealing with IL
o submarine question, particularly
3 failure to secure redress for the
on, women and children who went
wn in the Lusitania. He likewise st
II aseaii tho chief executive for or
lure to secure recognition of Amer si
IN trading rights by tho allied ar
wers. nc
The chiof object Of tho Hughes ra
ticism. however, will be Mexico. vi
Will point out that tho murder OF an
nerican citizens and the destruction by
American property arc tho direct DO
'ults OF the unfortunate course the be
has pursued. He will bo
que that Ste honor and dignity OF tn
y country have been stained and un
naged, and that we have lost su
estige. He will declare that the Sc
which now prevails Is co
SO prosperity, based upon war con-
ions, and that 1t will be followed
disaster when peace comes should
Democrats remain in power Be
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