New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-10

81 mention in the light Of day. That is the ex-
tent Of my faith IN the American people. BY
that faith / VIII stand or fail"
That the Presidents confidence in the Ameri-
can people was amply warranted Is proven by
tire extent of his victory. Sensible men OF all
parties believed i'm ihe honesty OF Theoaore
Roosevelt. however much they might differ with
him In other respects. They believed, too In the
high character Of George B. Cortelyou, of Cor
rleus Y. Bliss. OF Elihu Root, of John Hay. and
Of all the men who personally represented the
President I'm this campaign. They approved
Roosevelt and his political methods 60 such an
extent that many Of them willing 20 put
aside their economic convictions in order that
they might cast ballot in Endorsement or a
candidate whose personal honesty was or the
militant order and who would not stoop to
shady methods 70 secure election to the highest
Office in the land.
Many prominent Republicans. TOO. regard this
feature of the campaign as the greatest triumph
for good government that tiiis country has en-
joyed IN many years. and they predict that it
viii not only give 4 tremendous impetus TO the
cause Of clean political methods. but that II will
teach 2 lesson to those who have looked upon
the old style Of politics essential, II de-
plorable. Incidentally. they assert that IL is
demonstration of the powerful factor
which the voun~ men of the country from now
destined 10 play in the history of the
nation.
SETS A NEW POLITICAL STANDARD.
The joy, Of those who espouse these views over
President RooseTeIts statement that under no
considera ton will he again be candidets for
= or accept another nomination. for the Pres;-
debcy knows 10 linit. Hts assertion they de-
clare 10 be a vindication of the confidence they
have reposed in him. and to set one more high
I'd in delight
the fact that this statement was not made be-
fore the election, ind3cenent TO the class
OF politicians who nomina ;ei him for the Vice
Presidency in orde- TO get him out of the way
TO support him this tirle with the knowledge
fhat four more world remove him from
the field OF active politics. but it was made in
the hour Of his triumph--at hour when. had
he been the man hi- enemies depicted him. he
would have been flushed with victory. signing
for -ew worlds TO conquer. and when basing
his aDficipations on his unprecedented victory,
he would have been gazing into the future ana
seeing himself breaking all precedents. even that
tradition which says that no man shall serve
thee terms as President of the United States.
The Presidents manly. unequivocal announce
ment that he will not accept another nomina-
fion. neither a denomination nor any future
nomination sor the Presidency. coming at TINS
time. his conservative admirers declare. VIII
havr another most salutary effect His entire
edministrs ton. from now on. must be viewed by
she most skeptical entirely free from political
ambitions and aspirations His acts, accepted
motive is his country's good. can be studied on
fheir precise merits. and must set STANDARD
by which judge of the highest type OF
craftsmanship. Whatever men may believe or
his acts they will be free to eliminate from their
judgment all consideration Of the President
having possibly acted from selfish interest. and
car weigh and ponder on each policy with the
full knowledge that it is dictated by what one
man and he a brilliant one, believes 10 be Tor
the best interests OF HIS country.
AFACToR IN THE NATIONS LIFE.
When the term for which President Roosevelt
has Just been elected expires he will be still IN
the prime Of life. only fifty-one years of age
and in the judgment OF many OF his admirers
he will remain Of the greatest factors for
good IN the nation. His judgment ripened by
the experience Of two Presidential terms Will
enable him to offer unselfIsf advice which Will
be respected by all men, irrespective OF party
and a long career a statesman, not seeking
but having enjoyed all the reward that politics
can bring. devoting his best thought 10 an I'M
official guidance Of his country in every grave
crisis which threatens its pl Hsperity and well
fare. will await him.
The people have decided, and in the estima-
fion of more than eight million Americans, Theo-
dore Roosevelt, ny his frank statement of last
night even more than by his courageous chal-
lenge of last Friday to Alton B. Parker, has
ALREADY proven the wisdom Of their decision.