The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-11-11
CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE
George L. Shoup Enters the field-Foilowed
by ". 3. heyburn- Borah and Stanrod

George L. Shoup Enters the fieid-Foilowed
by ". 3. Heyburn-- Borah and Stanrod
Possibilities.
Ex-senator Shoup has announced his
candidacy for the senatorship in the fol-
lowing address:
"To the citizens of Idaho, but more
especially to the Honorable Members
Elect of the Legislatnere: On numerous
occasions since my retirement from the
United States Senate, March 3, 1901,
have been appealed to by my many
prominent republicans and personal
friends throughout the state to announce
my candidacy for re election to the
senate in January next.
"For many reasons deemed it wise,
in the interests Of harmony and success
OF the party, TO make no announcement
until after the legislature was elected.
Now that we have achieved the victory
so much hoped for, have the honor to
annou' ce my candidacy, accompanied
by the assurance that if elected will de.
vote my time and energy in the future,
as in the past, toward promoting the well
fare of the people of onr young and
growing commonwealth in everything
that will enhance their peace, happiness
and material interests, aud in the de-
ve!orment Of our resources and in
dustries.
"lf my devotion to the republican
party of our beloved Idaho and the ma
ton for over third Of century, and
my record in the senate from 1890 to 1901,
shall be deemed worthy of recognition
re election, shall greatly appreciate
the high honor conferred upon me.
am content to leave my aspirations in
the hands of the people, and that honor
able body whose duty it shall be to elect
a United States senator to fill the vacancy
which will occur on the 3rd Of March
next. am, Very respectfully
"GKoRCE l.. SHoUP"
November s, 1907.
w. B. Hepburn. also announces his
candidacy iu the Spokesman. Review as
follows:
w. B. Hepburn of Wallace. Idaho, for
merly of Spokane, was in the city last
night EN- route to Moscow, Idaho. Since
the legislature i'm Idaho is SO strongly
republican Mr.. Hepburn will be promi-
nent figure in the senatorial fight, which
will occur in Boise upon the convening
of the legislature. The republican
platform of Shoshone county instructed
its delegates to vote and work for his in
terests. The representation of the county
is one senator and four representatives,
which is numerically the largest of any
county in the state. The only other
country to instruct its candidates was
Ada. 1t instructed its four members for
w. F. Borah Of Boise. All the other
Legislators ATE unpledged as far as is
known.
Mr.. Hepburn was seen last night and
questioned regarding the senatorial out.
look.
II shall be candidate for the Office, !"
he said. "There is no factional fight in
the party, although during the past cam
paign rumors were thick that such was
the case. The splendid result just
obtained in the state is sufficient proof Of
my statement. The senatorial contest
will be a friendly one and anticipate
that It will be settled in caucus. I be.
lieve in majority rule and am always
ready to enter "a caucus and abide by its
decision.
| "There are three other candidates for
the Office, understand. These are Mr.
Stanrod Of -Pocatcilo, Mr. Borah Of Boise
and G. L. Shoup Of Boise. Each has his
supporters"
Mr.. Hepburn would not state his
opinion as to the final Outcome Of the
struggle. He considers 1t to early in the
game to begin forming estimates.