Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
MAY NAME
BLYTHE
loWAN MENTIONED TO SUCCEED
HANNA AS CHAIRMAN OF
THE COMMITTEE.
RECEIVED WITH FAVOR
Proposition Is Heartily Endorsed by
Iowa's Delegation in Congress-Bur-
Iington People Strongly Favor the
Appointment.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 25. = The
mention of Hon. J. W. Blythe of Iowa
for chairman of the national republi-
can central committee to succeed the
late Senator M. A. Hanna, has been re-
ceived with marked enthusiasm on
the part of Iowa's delegation in con-
gress as we'll as by many leading re-
publicans in other states. 1t has been
understood that Governor Murray
Crane of Massachusetts will not ac-
cept the place. Senator Scott of West
Virginia, Senator Penrose of Penn
sylvania and Congressman Dick of
Ohio. have all been mentioned in con-
nection with the post
An Able Manager.
Mr.. Blythe has a wide acquaintance
among the leaders of the republican
party throughout the country. HE is
known to possess ability as political
manager and to be familiar with the
conditions in the middle and western
states. The statement is made that
the selection of Mr.. Blythe would meet
with favor from President Roosevelt,
who regards the Iowan as one of the
most far-sighted politicians in the
country.
Blythe Endorsed.
Burlington, Feb. rs. = The an
nouncement that Joseph w. Blythe is
being considered as a possible candi.
date for the Craftsmanship of the ma.
tional republican committee, though
occasioning some surprise in this city
has received hearty endorsement by
the republicans of Burlington. AS in.
indicating the general feeling the
Hawk-Eye this morning contained the
following editorial comment:
The announcement from Washington
that the name of Joseph w. Blythe is
being seriously considered by the re-
publican leaders for the Craftsmanship
Of the republican national committee
to succeed the late Senator Hanna, will
be general surprise to the country;
and yet, upon second thought, not a
surprise. 1t will be surprise because
If the call We're made and accepted
it would be far-afield from Mr.
Blythe's aspirations and purposes. II
is very doubtful whether Mr.. Blythe
would be willing to enter upon task
SO widely apart from his present du-
tiCo anu VI oLSSSlOilcil 1lllplIlOllS. tillG
yet his profound conviction Gof public
duty might overcome any first i'm
preston that he could not entertain
the proposition for moment; and es-
pecially, as in this case it is the de-
sire Of the President himself that Mr.
Blythe should take the leadership.
Not Altogether Surprise.
In another sense the proposition is
not a surprise, although not foreseer
or anticipated. For the party greatly
needs, and is looking for, a man capa-
BILE of conducting a successful nationa
campaign. Few men possess the requi-
site abilities. The talent for organiza.
ton, the genius to marshal and direct
the political forces in great campaign
like the one now imminent, is not cas-.
lily found. There are statesmen ant
scholars, and men distinguished II
various callings, but only few, yer!
few, have the indefnable qualities O
real leadership. Mr.. Blythe possesses
| and he has also the rare faculty-it il
really genius-to call to his aid ant
counsel the ablest lieutenants. He doe
| not make himself the all-in-all; on tn
contrary he draws out the highes
| qualities of his associates and see
| that they share whatever credit ant
honor is due for the work that is &C
complished. The quality Of his char
acter, combined with marked cando1
frankness and sincerity, accounts in ;
large degree for Mr.. Blythe's success
as leader in Iowa politics, and which
| is now directing national attention t
him as the best man to take up tn
work where Senator Hanna laid
down.
lowans Rejoice.
| Iowans will especially rejoice if thi
added honor comes to the state. AL
ready the foremost state in nationa
affairs, the new leadership that is nov
proffered would be donned graceful
and with BETTING state pride. TIL
Hawk Eye hopes it may all be, bu
fears it may not. Without knowledge
at this writing, of Mr.. Blythes ow
views in the matter, it bases it's hope
upon the belief that if the propositio
impresses him with all the force of
profound conviction of duty, he ma
yield to the call of his party, thong
it be at great sacrifice of his person
al, professional and business inter