Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1920 — JOHNSON IS LEADING IN MONTANA [ARTICLE]

JOHNSON IS LEADING IN MONTANA

Helena, Mont., April 23.—Returns from five precinct* in the Montan* presidential preference primary give: Johnson 132; Lowden, 9; Hoover, 2; Harding/ 2; Wood, 8. Butte, Mont., April 23.—-The first precinct - reporting in the Montana presidential preference election today gives: Johnson, 31; Lowden, 4; Hoover, 2; Harding, 1; Wood, none. Helena, Mont., April 23/—lndications offered by enthusiasm in the Republican presidential primaries here today added to the confidence of the supporters of Senator Hiram W. Johnson. , " • In the primary were entered Senator Johfison, Senator Harding of Ohio. Herbst Hoover, Governor Frank O.' Lowden of Illihois and Gen. Wood. - x Should Senator Johnson gain the victory this will add eight to the number of delegates already lined up for him. Delegates sent from Montana will be instructed, ‘as the state law provides that delegates must abide by the expressed presidential preference of the voters. Chief interest *has centered on the fight within the Republican party. The progressive principles of Senator Johnson have made a great impression in this state and the result of this impression is expected to show when the votes have been counted and the returns made. '