Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-06
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FaOrabIe Sentiment CrystaIIfsing in
Republican Circles.

FaOrabIe Sentiment CryataIlfstnn in
Republican Circles.
Philadelphia Press.
Most OF the republican conventions OF
the year have distinctly pronounced for
the nomination and election OF President
Roosevelt in 1904. This Is especially erue
Of those held within the last two months,
Earlier In the season events had not 50
definitely shaped themselves and the trend
was not 30 clearly marked. The admin
istration itself was new. It was a forma-
tive period. Any forecast then would have
been premature.
But for some time before congress ad-
journed lthe basis Of judgment a been
well determined. The policies and methods
Of the president had taken form so that
they could be measured; the work OF the
administration had proceeded far enough
to furnish a test OF its success; and the
personal and political currents had be-
come plain. Even now the administrator
is not q year old, and It In altogether un
usual and remarkable that within 40 short
q period Of its accession there should be
so positive and general a readiness to de-
clare for the nomination Of the president.
But the sentiment 10 decided and the out
look is so clear that there is no hesitation
in giving II explicit expression.
Every republican convention Of the year
has Endorsed the administration but Kan
sas was the FIRST state to name Roosevelt
for 1904. This was followed by PennsyI-
vana. Missouri. Minnesota and Nebraska.
Now Iowa joins the procession. The lowe
declaration IL put upon the broad ground
OF plain forecast and universal expecta-
ton. This Is It's language: "Approvine
hlm earrom(o 80 .~AS 80 " A--#Aa-
confidence Of the people, we look forward
to his election TO the presidency in 1904 as
a foreshadowed event demanded by the
popular will" This IL stronger thar an
expression of personal preferences. II is the
recognition OF q public demand and an as
Bured result.
The Iowa declaration undoubtedly SUM
up the truth Of the political situation. The
circumstances under which Mr.. Roosevelt
came to the presidency involved both dan
ger and promise. No vice president before
aim has acceded to the chief oface without
bringing differences and conflict, II. he fol-
lowed the footsteps Of his predecessors he
would walk the road Of peril. n, on the
other hand. he rightly measured the pub
lie temper and rose to the public require
ments, his future was secure. His un-
expected and unsought assumption Of the
great responsibilities was itself a pledge.
II he succeeded in such an ey'gency he
was sure to be nominated IN his Uwn right.
He has had q great success. He has more
than met public expectations. He has dis
armed doubts. He has grasped the duties
and the opportunities Of the presidency
with q steadiness. courage. hrmness and
wisdom which have won public confidence.
How completely he fills the Geld may be
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which has come from the executive on 4
broad range Of questions with the lack
Of any conspicuous leadership in con-
gress.
The rowa deiiverance thus exactly de-
scribes the outlook. The election Of
president Roosevelt in 1905 may be looked
forward 10 as q clearly foreshadowsd event,
unless something wholly unforeseen and un-
expected shall Mapped to change the entire
prospect. The trial period has passed. The
trend is fixed.