Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-17
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN OPENS
WITH ToMORR0WS CONVENTION
Delegates to National Convention Will he Sc.
lected..Some Prospective States for
State Candidates

The republican campaign will open
in Idaho tomorrow when the conven-
ton to elect delegates to the big ma
tional convention is opened at Poca-
tello. The meeting of many Of the
prominent republicans at Pocatello will
give considerable chance for an ex-
change of ideas among them and there
is little doubt but what the slate will
be fixed up that will be nominated at
the convention to be held at Moscow
There will probably be other states
fixed up also of lesser value but it is
believed that the state organization will
endeavor to whip into line any of the
recreants long before the convention
meets in order that harmony shall exist
in the party during the campaign.
There is little doubt but what all sec
tions OF the state will secure repre-
sentation on the ticket.
1t is unnecessary to conceal the fact
that there is much dissatisfaction from
certain quarters with Governor Nor
rson but 1t is true also that the dis
satisfaction can not be attributed to
any alleged mismanagement of admin
stration affairs during his incum-
bency. The only possible objection that
seems to arise against the present
governor is that some one else wants
his office. The public is yet to hear of
anything in connection with his ad-
ministration that would cast a shadow
against him. The governor has carried
himself with dignity and given much
IN nf ho cfotQ
Many have said that he was unpopular
but this attributed to the fact that
some few disgruntled politicians were
not favored when the appointees of the
governor were announced. In view of
these things it is reasonable to believe
that an effort will be made to land the
gubernatorial plum to some other man
in the party. At the same time the
governor has host of friends who are
string and he will likely come into the
convention with a good following.
Many candidates have been suggest
ed for Morrison's seat and both the
north and the south will come up with
candidates. Francis Jenkens of Lata h
has been quietly visiting the various
parts of the state in the interests of
his candidacy and his friends say that
he is the only logical candidate. Chair
man Frank Gooding has advanced the
interests of N NJ. Ruick of Ada as a
likely man for the place while it is
thought that Mr.. Gooding would not
object to accepting the office himself
should his friends see it that way.
Barney F. O'Neill of Shoshone county
is now being considered very seriously
candidate should the mantle not
fall on Jenkens shoulders. 1t is thought
that Senator Hepburn would be pleased
to see him have the nomination but
Senator Hepburn is too willy and too
smart to take any active part in NAM
ing the man. He is the one who will
say "unit fighting, you are all my
friends and that would be his way OF
keeping ont of trouble. 1t has been
stated that Bannock county has al
ready offered two candidates for the
position, DR.. Steely of Pocatello and
Theo Turner, present state auditor. II
the candidates become too thick II VIII
be nobody's race in the convention and
some dark horse may slip in. 1t may
seem ridiculous to say so but II II
comes to a show down and DARK
horse slips in. you need not be sur
prised II ex-senator Shoup should nap
pen to carry off the honors as IT Is
said that he is possibly the only mar
that the entire state would secure
vote by acclamation in the convention
The north is determined. however te
secure the gubernatorial plum and Il
Jenkens Is nominated it will necessar
lily mean the defeat of Congressman
French for the Office he now hoids
Latah county can not secure both OF
fees. Jenkens and Beale of Shoshon'
county have consolidated and if Jenk
ems wins, Beale will be the candidate
Tor congress to succeed Mr.. rreneh
Mr. French is very popular in Latai
county and his friends say that he snai
not be sacrificed in which event Mr.
Jenkens can call himself out OF TN
race. Thus far no other county ma
sprung a congressional candidate pu
1t is thought that Ada may come ou
with Frank Wyman or even Boran
there is a show of carrying it of. MI
Borah. however would hardly accep
the office as he has a burning deslr
TO secure a seat in the United STATE
senate two years hence and he is no
likely to spoil his chances by spoliin
some other mans chances to get I
congress this time.
Attorney General Bagley has oee
talked Of for congress but he is satis
Ned with e-nomination to his pres
ent berth. Miles g. johnson prosecut