Arizona republican., 1920-06-10
JOHNSON TAKES DRASTIC STEPS
 TO HOLD VOTES
Threatens Reprisals Against Any Delegate Pledged to His Support Who Does Not ''Stick" to Finish - Hints Opposition Has Been Trying to Corrupt His Supporters
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 CHICAGO. June 9-Senator Johnson gave notice today that he would take measures or reprisal against any dele gate pledged to his support by results of primary election who did not stick"
 Speaking to newspaper correspon- dents. he declared his opponents were using means of every kind to shake the allegiance of some of his supporters, mentioned gold" and added that if any delegate broke away, "Tll take his case to his people"
 Reiterating his opposition to the league of nations. Senator Johnson said that unless the platform committee took a corresponding stand he would ask the convention. and the people of the United States to reject" its pro- posals.
 Predicts Numerous Ballots
 The convention is tightening up more and more.1 the senator declared. Tt will get to balloting day after to- morrow, and as the time approaches my confidence increases. T think there'H be quite a number of ballots. We'll not endeavor to start with tremendous number. but as the ] ballots are taken, 1 think you'll ob- serve later that we'll move along"
 T presume the platform decision will be made tonight in the committee. i My future course as to activities with in the convention will be determined entirely by the decisions on the plat form.
 'T've been talking to delegates all today about who can best do the job before us, which is that of eliminating the present administration from power I'd like to submit the question to you or to anybody as to who can get the most votes. Conceding all candidates before the convention have reauisits qualifications for the presidency, there can be no reason for refusing a nom ination to that individual except the old theory of striving for immediate success rather than ultimate victory
 Somebody suggested that former Senator Crane favored the league with reservations
 T don't doubt that" the senator said "and I am endeavoring to get the Republican party to take a Repub- 1 lican attitude, an American attitude and we'll ask the party to take that position
 The senator said he had seen MT Crane three times today, but had nc opportunity to talk with him al l length"
 | Reports that the convention planned to nominate a candidate before adopt ing a platform, were mentioned.
 f7intS Corrupted Delegates
 ''I think the usual method will be pursued" Senator Johnson replied. HC did not think it likely, he added thai l the convention would attempt to limit 1 debate on the league of nations if de bate became necessary.
 Any man who betrays his people or betrays me-" he said, in breaking of a voley of questions, and referring tC primary delegates, whether for golC or any other reason, I'll take his case to his people and I'd like to make tha plain. I don't believe there will bt any such betrayal. I look for full obe- dience to the peoples mandates though efforts of every kind and every character, and I say that advisedlA with all it means. are being used tC move them. I think those efforts vii be futile.'
 After remarking that he had beer having "a delightful time" with Okla homa, Nebraska and Michigan delega tions who called upon him or upoI whom he called, the senator reverted tC the league of nations.
 I've been telling you very frankl! and very fully every day my opinion on the league of nations" he said What do you hear from my opponents . about it, what do they tell you, wheri do they stand?"
 He waited a moment.
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 seThat'S all