AMERICA'S NEXT PRESIDENT

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2792, 9 June 1916, Page 6

AMERICA'S NEXT PRESIDENT

OPENING OF ELECTION BATTLE PANDEMONIUM AT THE CONVENTIONS THREATENED SPLIT IN THE REPUBLICANS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright New York, Juno 7. -4 Reuter message from Chicago states that the Republican and Progressive Conventions started there .in separate buildings. Also .simultaneously both parties listened to introductory addresses pleading for harmony. The Progressives went wild when Mr. Roosevelt was mentioned as tho foremost citizen of the world. JUDGE HUGHES GAINING GROUND. (Rec. June S, 10.40 p.m.) Chicago, Juiie S. Judge Hughes's supporters are gaining ground. It is now regarded as almost certain that Judge Hughes will receiro the Republican nomination on Friday or Saturday. AN ELECTION THAT MAT MAKE WORLD HISTORY. (Rec. June 8, 10.30 p.m.) Chicago, June 8. Reuter's Agency reports: The Republican National Convention, lias opened. The citj- is full of delegates and visitors, and it is impossible to obtain hotel accommodation. Tho Projressive /Republicans occupy two enormous hotels, in which brass bands, orators, and cheering crowds contribute to the pandemonium. The newspapers are filled with conflicting rpports. Some assort that the Progressives will reject anyone but Roosevelt; others that a compromise is. probable. - It is realised that if Colonel Roosevelt runs a third ticket there will be a split in the Republicans which would be almost certain to give Dr. Wilson the Presidency. The newspapers assert that the Convention is the most important that has over been held, and will make world f history. j Thirty thousand women suffragists marched to-day to the Convention 'to demand support for woman suffrage. Meanwhilo Colonel Roosevelt is at Oyster Bay, where he cheerfully discusses the developments at the Convention. It is rumoured that tho New York count showed 50 for Judge Hughes, 25 for Senator Elihu Root, and only a few. for Colonel Roosevelt. >

The Congress adjourned after an address by Senator Harding, the temporary Chairman.

There was a tumultuous demonstration at tho Progressive Convention when Mr.Eayniond Robins, in a stirring address, referred to Colonel Roosevelt as the foremost citizen in the world. Aji enormous crowd cheered, sang, and shouted,S and then marched through tho aisles. The demonstration lasted 93 minutes. The audience chanted: "We want Teddy!" The speeches were resumed aftor. scenes of unparalleled enthusiasm.

POST-WAR TRADE

PREFERENCE WITHIN THE EMPIRE By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Eec. June 8, 5.50 p.m.) London, June 8. The Conference of the Imperial Council of Commerce, by an overwhelming majority, has resolved in favour of preferential trading within the Empire, ' the prohibition o? naturalisation of enemies until after twenty years' residence in Britain, and a mutual Customs arrangement with the Oversoa Dominions. v

THE SINN FEIN REVOLT SKEFFINGTON COURT-MARTIAL.

By Tclegl Aph—Prose Association—Copyright ' , London, June 7. An army doctor, in giving evidence at tho court-martini of Captain Colthurst on tho charge of murdering Skeffington and others, said that Colthurst was unstrung and in a state of mental instability. The defenco p'.oaded that Colthurst. had sustained wounds at Hons and the Aisne which complicated his condition. At Mons ho advanced in direct opposition to v orders, showing that he was irresponsible and lacked self-control. Judgment ivas reserved.

THE NEW RULE IN IRELAND

BASIS OF SETTLEMENT. 'V. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, June 7. The Unionist Council's Standing Committee at Belfast is discussing Mr. Lloyd George's proposal to exclude Antrim, Down, Armagh, Londonderry,' Tyrone, and Fermanagh, leaving Donegal, Monaghan, and Cavan under the Ifish Parliament. ( . "■ Sir Edward Carson said tllat they all recognised the obligations of the Ulster covenant, but if_ the representatives of these three counties waived the covenant, the difficulty could be overcome. In view of the fact that the Home Rule Act was on' the Statute Book, and was not likely to be removed, they had to consider whether it might bo advisable to accept the offer. The Council adjourned till Monday to enable the delegates of the three counties to meet their constituents. . (Rec. June 8, 10.50 jj.jn.) London, June S. It has been decided to summon a conference of the Nationalist representatives iu Ulster to consider Mr. Lloyd George's proposals. It is believed that Mr. Devlin' (Nationalist M.P.) has failed to induce tho Nationalists to agreo to the exclusion of six counties.