AMERICAN POLITICS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15612, 9 June 1916, Page 6

AMERICAN POLITICS.

REPI'BLICA X CONVENTION. SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE HUGHES. (By Cable.—Pren3 Association.—Copyright.') (.Received June 3th, 10.10 p.m.) CHICAGO, June 7. Router reports that the Republican National Convention has opened iu Chicago. Tho city is full of delegates and visitors, and it is impossible to obtain hotel accommodation. The Progressive Republicans occupy two enormous hotels, in which brase bands, orators, and cheering crowds contribute to the pandemonium. The newsnaners are filled with conflicting reports. Some assort that tho Progressives will reject anyone but Colonel Roosevelt, but others say that a compromise is probable. It is realised tnat if Colonel Roosevelt runs on a third ticket, there will bo a split in the Republican Party, which is almost certain to give Dr. Wilson the Presidency. The newspapers assert that the Convention is the most important ever hold, and will mako world history. Thirty thousand women suffragists marched to-day to tho Convention to demand support for the suffrage. Meanwhile Colonel Roosevelt remains at O.vster Bay, where ho chccrfully discusses developments. It is rumoured in New York that a count showed -50 delegates in favour of Mr Justice Hughes receiving tho nomination, 2o in favour of tho Hon. Eiihii Hoot, and only a few in favour of Colonel Roosevelt. Congress adjourned after an address by Senator Harding, temporary chairman . There was a tumultuous demonstration at tlie Progressive Convention when Raymond Robins, in a stirring address, referred lo Colonel Roosevelt, as the foremost citizen of the world. An enormous crowd cheered, sang, shouted, and marched through the aisles. Tho demonstration lasted 93 minutes. The audience chanted "We want Teddy!" The snocch-making was resumed after scenes <>f unparalleled enthusiasm. The supporters of Mr Justice Hughes are gaining ground, and it is now regarded as almost certain that he will receive the Republican nomination on Fridav or Saturday.