New-York tribune., 1920-06-13

Sl1t, lell Eei SOIiietliUS ABOUT Ine pl
There was burst of laughter in
which Mrs. Harding Joined and the
cameras clicked lively accompani-
ment as the photographers adopted the
suggestion.
Mrs. Harding was beaming with hap
piness. Asked for some comment upon
her feeling as to the distinction given
her husband by his fellow Republicans
she said:
Wife Tremendously Pleased
II am tremendously pleased. of
course But / think my husband is
worthy of the honor, and | am content
10 be in the reflected light"
Later Senator Harding said:
Il am very proud, IS any American
should be. of receiving the great honor
IRON the Republican party. l am not
unmindful of the obligation and re-
sponsibility that go with it,"
Senator and Mrs. Harding were busy
with preparations to enable them to
catch special train for Washington
within a few hours. The Senator had
been UP nearly all night. in the roun1
Of conferences with party chieftains
which led to his nomination, and to-
day spent hours in the neat and strain
at the Coliseum while the battle from
which he emerged victor by an over
whelming vote was beng brought to
its dramatic close
The pleasure of the victory had re-
laxed the physical strain, however, and
the Ohio Senator showed little evl-
dence of it after he had bathed and
nut an fraSh clo
Senator and Mrs. Harding enter
tanned small party of friends at din
ner tonight. Their guests were Will
i. Hays, chairman of the Republican
National Committee; DR.. and Mrs. c.
F. Sawyer, Of Marion, Ohio; Mr.. and
sirs. Edward Scobey, Of San Antonio,
Tex; c. S. Creger, of San Antonio, for
merly of Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs Harry
vissering, of Chicago.
The Senator's party left at 11:45
p. m. for Washington.
Statement by Wood
Within half an hour after the con-
yention had nominated Senator Hard
ing General Leonard Wood gave the
following autographed statement to
The Tribune correspondent:
i congratulate Senator Harding on
sis nomination
AT the close Of this campaign l take
snis opportunity to thank from the bot
TOM Of my heart ali the men and women
Sno have helped so Loyalty in the pre-
convention and convention contest
an sincerely grateful for their help
ana appreciate the spirit of unselfsh
loyaity in which it was given. l also
appreciate the nationwide expression
u confidence and support"
General Wood was in his private
suite at the Congress Hotel with Mrs.
wood and their daughter, Louise. while
the convention was balloting. The news
came to him by telephone, and he i'm
nsdiately sat down and wrote the fore
gong statement
Vne by one the leaders came into
.ae room. Mrs. Wood met them with
she klndest expression while the Cen
eiai was writing at his desk. She
seemed most distressed at their disap-
pointment. The General, when he rose
.sosa the desk, shook hands in turn ard
sTered word of sympathy to each
" 'nose who entered. So surprised
we're his supporters at the magnani-
.l, Moas attitude that few could say any
s. s.lng 70 him. The General smiled gen
]. ssolsiy and said: i
well, we put up a good fight. any
ssH And | have nothing but thanks
! ..'s .ps al OF you. l certainly have G multi
'aae Of splendid friends"
Lewden Explains Withdrawal
rear Of a deadlock, which he believed
souid prove detrimental to his party,
saased Governor Frank o. Lowden to
ssase mis- delegates on the convention
.ss ssot at tc-day's session, according to a
easement made by him tonight. Gov
s'aor Lowdcn said:
AFTER the eighth ballot, upon which
iseesyed plurality Of all votes cast,
!. Nas represented TO me that the dele
zsases were becoming restive under the
. Fearing protracted. deadlock
aeh believed would have ocen dctrI-
11'sptai 70 the interests Of the country,
,sss'aed TO release all delegates and
@agIssd them 10 use their best judg-
Tsns as 70 whom they should support
s@'s great confidence in the ability
~ character Of the successful can
aaa,s, shall support him with all
sssas.iness and believe the ticket will
elected. The Republican party has
~ had such an opportunity for scrv-
sss ~ halt a century.
fer the friendships formed during
~ ~ campaign and for the loyal sup
- - oi so many fine, patriotic men and
stmnsn, Ehail never cease TO be CRATE
v@vesnor ioWdsp withdrew In the
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