Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-05-15


II -. folk striving for big place. The con-
pV'7@s7sa-- test is between the friends Of Secretary
Taft, for some time past valuable as well as a useful
member Of the Roosevelt cabinet and Senator Foraker
whose lmeght sdesteppng has been so varied yet
nuous for the three years, that the entire country
has tired Of the aeedns shadows.
In cold parlance, the Ohio senator's shadows have
really become dim that except for his position in official
life they would scarcely be noticed today BY the most
humble waiE upon the street Of his home city.
Foraker though in his prime possessing ability as
ward heeler Of Cincinnati and later gaining some recog
milton throughout the state has really been seriously
considered by the people Of the United States AT times
however, when the administration has been under the
meight Of public scrutiny Foraker has had the adroness
to butt in for share Of the publicity sought by the op
ponents Of the Big Stick until doubtless he is by
seriously contemplating his own importance.
To the combination Of gall and good health could more
accurately be attributed his presence in American
politics, or to accident more than to his own ability
statesman or politician Had Mark Hanna lived to the
present time Mr. Foraker would be no more in the eyes
Of the state Of Ohio than he in reality in the eyes of the
nation Though he was before the ooights long before
Mr. Hanna laid aside his business matters to the
political arena the moment Hanna appeared Foraker be-
came merely adpole in the pond Of seething quagmires
in his native heath In short was only BY the suaerahce
Of Hanna that Foraker remained in the senate left there
doubtless because Hanna had bigger FISH to land at that
particular time.
Mr. Hanna viewed Foraker in his true light a ward
heelerable to carry with him the bum element Of his town,
but did not feel it imperative that he should be eliminated
from Ohio politics. though often looked though this
outcome would be realized through Forakers daring to
pose as one Of the big ones.
Immediately upon the death Of Hanna, alter Mckinley
had been removed Foraker able draw the calcium
rays upon himself the extent that his vanity reward
ed by continuance in Office though at any time it would
have been within the power Of Hannas followers to shelve
the old fraud # enough Importance attached TO the
matter TO Justify the act
Mr. Foraker really believes he is in line for the Pres-
dency though in his lucid intervals, he must be per
suaded that his present status is more due to the msor
tunes Of others than to his own abors along lines which
would be approved BY the people
Seriously Foraker is manifestIy most striking illus
ration Of corrupt representative Of most undesirable
element Of society gaining than his share Of public
favor through spectacular exhibitions which neither
be credited craftsmanship common decency a cit
zen He knows little Of his country, less Of its people
and merely brings gall and unhrng efforts to take the
place Of wise action and aspirations.
With Mr.. TAFT the situation presents an entirely diff
ferent phase Capable far beyond the expectations o
his most intimate friends this oval big fellow has rahe
sacrificed his own personal comforts as we'll as his oppor
nties for gain in worldly goods to serve in the NOR,
modest ranks under those who appreciate his abilities an,
respect his honorable instincts Forced in reality at time
10 lay aside his comforts and deprive himself Of the as
sociaton Of his loved ones that he might respond to call
Of duty has often been the wonder Of those who know
lhim that he would not tire Of such sacrifices.
Without any apparent attempt to push himself forward
tins big active ever ready has steadily grown in tn
affection and admiration Of his fellow countrymer
until today he is really and truly national character.
Mr.. Roosevelts administration would indeed have bee
handicapped many times except for the coolheaded wor
Of Mr. Taft and he stands in high esteem not only with tn
President. but well with the friends Of the admnistrs
ton. Naturally. such gentleman develops lrendshi
among the people, and bis name is handed about as
desirable OH to be used in connection with the Pres
Dental no laon popularity is developed among thos
who have always known and boaored him akin TO enhus
asm.
o IN Ohio Mr. TAFT though never before looked upon
an applicant for the Presidency, stands worthy Of ar
trust tbat might Be expected Of him. In comparison vii
such old fossils as Foraker be stands preeminenty 70
midabe. His friends seem determined to give him i
endorsement oI his native state and is not BY any eai
E beyond the possibilities Of The hour that Mr. Taft will Gr
most enthusiastic line Of supporters in many Of the STATE
q near bis native heath.
In the interest Of common deeeaey. Of American ri,