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From an account of the St. Louis convention in the "Outlook" G. P. Putnam says: "'What was the most notable thing done?' I asked Colonel Roosevelt at the close of the caucus...
...most advantageous of all is Judge Hughes. His name has not yet been placed before the delegates, but many more ballots must be taken before any of the present leaders can obtain the 492 votes necessary for nomination. A rumor at Chicago late last night had it that a caucus of leaders had selected Hughes as the man who would be brought up when it appeared definitely impossible to nominate either Wood or Lowden. Sproul was also mentioned as a possible choice...
...communication to the President of March 1, Hoover has not been 'pressed to the point of paralysis because of an infinitude of details and unwillingness on the part of the great body of public servants to take responsibility.' He has not been belittled by Washington, that 'combination of political caucus, drawing room, and civil service bureau...
...original plan of forming an association of American War Veterans was started in Europe this fall, when a group of officers, meeting by chance in Paris, decided that there ought to be such an organization. Thereupon they called a caucus of representatives of all the units in the American army abroad, which met in Paris. At this larger convention, which came together early this year, the name 'American Legion' was adopted, certain paragraphs of the constitution were ratified, an executive committee was appointed, and it was decided to hold another caucus in this country. A committee of 200 was formed...
...Council, shall be entitled to the rights and privileges of this organization. Each component club may select two representatives to sit as members of the Council. Representatives of the component clubs in the Council shall be classified as civic, forensic, and unclassified. The representatives of each group in caucus assembled shall elect one member of the Executive Committee, who shall also act as chairman of the caucus. The Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer of the Council shall be ex-officiis members of the Executive Committee and shall act as its officers. Any component club may, after giving one month's notice...