The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-02
SENATOR HENRY CABOT LODGE.

Ob4NA LUX HENRY CABOI LODGE.
President Roosevelt has carried on
the policies Of his predecessor: he has
been loyal TO Republican principles. He
has fearlessly enforced the laws in re-
gard to trusts
His prompt and courageous action
has given US the Panama Canal. He has
raised the prestige Of the Monroe Doc
trine to higher point than ever be-
fore, and brought the great nations Of
the earth to The Hague Tribunal. a sig
nal service to the cause of peace
Under his Administration and that oil
Mr. Root, the army has been raised to
a higher efficiency than ever before
The navy was never so strongs
"WrongdOing in the departments of
the Government has been investigated
brought TO light. and punished with an
entire disregard Of personal or political
ties.
His character is above reproacn. his
courage IS as unQuestiOned as his pa
triotism; he IS trained to public life ard
public questions
Knows the Country.
There is no part Of this country which
he does not know, and with which he
does not sympathize, and the only
charge made against him is that he IS
unsafe because he has shown himself
dangerous 10 lawbreakers great and
small
He is aware that the highest con-
servatism lies in the maintenance Of
The laws. and the most dangerous an
archy in the failure to enforce them.
There is no mystery about him. and
ne mas no secrets from the American
His associate on the ticket is a dis
unguished Senator and eminent LAWYER
trained at the bar and in public life
he IS a consistent. lifelong Republican
Of settled principles and firm convlc-
tons. He IS fitted in every way IN
Whlch man can be fitted for the safe
wise, prudent conduct Of government
over against President Roosevelt. the
Democrats have nominated Judge Park
er Of New York. He. too. is a gentle
man Of unblemished character. be has
eeen Tor many years a sound and re-
spectacle. II not a brilliant Judge His
opinions upon public questions are TO
tally unknown. with a single exception
The country Is aware now that ne be-
ieves the gold standard 10 be fixed and
irrevocable
After the Democratic platform had
been agreed upon and all references to
the gold standard omitted by a formal
vote, and after Judge Parker had heen
nominated By the votes Of silver men
he broke his silver silence with golden
speech
The Importance Of his telegram con-
sisted in the fact not that II was an
expression Of his opinion. but that IL
converted MIN to that extent from a
name into person.
A Safe Telegram.
No safer telegram was ever sent. The
courage. which made two or three some
what neurotic newspapers hysterical. IS
not equally obvious to sensible men or
to those familiar with politics.
1.-THE adroitness and effectiveness Of
the telegram. sent at the precise mo
ment when IL could not endanger his
nomination, and when II saved the par
~ from being utterly hopeless in the
campaign. are beyond question.
Judge Parker's associate on the tick
ct is a most excellent gentleman, OF
large property. and eighty-One years old.
/ believe that sentence states Mr.. Da-
dency completely
The most interesting point about Mr.
Davis candidacy is the speculation
which Il opens. II the Democrats should
win. Of Judge Parker's Secretary OF
State. presumably Mr.. Hill. attaining 10
the Presidency.
The Republican party should be ~e-
tanned IN power because Its policies have
been tried and proved. and because. by
ton at the present moment and IN the
immediate past. IL gives a better pledge
for safe. strong, anu prosperous gov
eminent than any platform utteraEces
or even than single telegram can
possibly furnish