America

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 56, 9 June 1916, Page 5

America

THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. r SELECTING CANDIDATES. [Unhid Pasta Amooution.] Chicago, June 7. Reuter reports that the Republican National Convention has opened. The city is full of delegates and visitors, and it is impossible to obtain hotel accommodation. The Progressives arid Republicans occupy two enormous hotels, wherein brass bands, orators, and cheering crowds contribute to the pandemonium. The newspapers are filled with con- % flirting reports. Some assert that tUe Progressives will reject anyone but Roosevelt, others say that a compromise is probable, and will be realised. If Roosevelt runs on the third ticket there will be a split amongst the Re- * publicans that is almost certain to give Mr Wilson the. Presidency. The newspapers assert that the convention is most important and will make world history. Thirty thousand women suffragists marched to-day to the convention to demand the support of women’s suff- t rage. Meanwhile, Mr Roosevelt is at Oyster Bay, where ho cheerfully discusses developments at the invention. It is rumored that a New York count showed 50 votes in favor of Mr Hughes, 25 for Mr Elihu Root, and onlv a few for Mr Roosevelt..

Congress adjourned, after an address by Senator Harding, temporary chairman. There was a tumultuous demonstration at the Progressive Convention when Mr Raymond Robins, in a stirring address, referred to Mr Roosevelt as the foremost citizen of the world. The enormous crowd cheered, sang, shouted, and marched through the aisles. The demonstration lasted 93 minutes, and the audience chanted, “We Want Toddy!’’ Speeches were resumed after scenes of unparalleled enthusiasm. HUGHES IN THE RUNNING. Chicago, June 8. Senator Hughes’ supporters arc gaining ground, and it is now regarded as almost certain that Senator Hughes will receive the Republican nomination on Friday or Saturday.