The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
LA F0LLETTE'S GROWTH.
Ex Postmaster General Bristow
Pays Tributc 70 Him.


There is more than passing interest in
political circles in Washington in the ap-
parent growth of the La Toilette Presi-
Dental boom. He has a strong follow
ing in Iowa. Minnesota, the Dakotas. Ne
brasSa, and Kansas, and il is regarded
as significant that in one Of the recent
polls made by the Chicago Tribune he
stood second. next 10 Taft. although his
name had not been included in the list Of
possible candidates.
Hon. James L. Bristow, formerly AS
sistant Postmaster General, and who is
well known IN Washington. now the edi-
tor and publisher OF the salina (Kansas)
Journal, recently paid high tribute to
La Toilette In an editorial reading, as
follows:
The Atchison Globe in an article on the opD0r-
tunity Of young Dan Anthony, appeals 70 him to
follow the example OF La Toilette Closing the ar
tcle the Globe says Say what you viii about La
Toilette he is worth hundred ordinary Con
gTessmen. The country needs more like him
II is true that La Toilette hEs accomplished
during his brief career than hundred Urii-
nary Congressmen have accomplished IN theirs, bis
marvellous physical endurance. his intense enery,
bis great earnestness. his inheXible determination
a4lQ NNlaANLfQ cuhlAres nave A-hle AilA a LcuttL-
dous power in national politics, though he has been
member Of the senate less than two years. But
II Is not la FOliettes industry courage. or ability
that gives him the influence that he has. Those
qualities appeal 10 the admiration Of men. but the
principles that Ii Toilette stands for the ideas that
he advocates. are what give him weight With the
thinking people Of this country.
Courage and ability devoted 70 a good cause count
for much. and when the people find a man inspired
by the highest motives. advocating the right things
with zeal and c0uarge then they accept him a. a
leader and with enthusiasm follow his leadership
and this Is the position that La Toilette Is rapidly
establishing IN this country He has critics.
but those critics sre from the ulus conservative
elements of the population. who are against the
progress that goes with changed conditions, OF they
are interested in the evils which La Toilette has
attacked The most hostile antagonism 70 La FOL
ptte coaes from the corporations. There are other
men who cannot be ciassed suhservient 10 the
corporations. but who are SC conservative in their
mental temperament that they shrink from the ap-
pr0yal Of the remedies which La Toilette advocates
for the evils which have erept into cur commercial
and industrial life.
Ia Toilette belongs 70 tas progressive type he is
not welded to any Of the idols u the past He
may not receive the high political honors which the
country has 20 best0w, but 70 even the casual OBJ
server Of history II clearly appears that the raen
who accomplish the most. who make the greatest
impression upon tire policies 0f the county. are
frequently sorely disappointed in the poltiacl rec
Cynitl0n which comes a reward for their ssTT-
ices.
Neither Webster nor Clay could be President
though the place was easily secured by Martin
Van Bugen and Polk. La Folletts NAY never be
President. though be will accomplish more than
four dfths Of the men who have held that Office. IL
Mckinley and Roosevelt the country has been fog
tunate IN having for It's Presidents great political
leaders Mckinley had become great IS a member
of Congress. while Roosevelt deTeloped his great
ness as President. Too frequently in the history
1f our c0Uutry our Presidents have been com
promise candidates Of inferior ability. But 70 the
man IN public life the most gratifying results q
bis service should he the consciousness that he has
accomplished something for the good Of the countg
and has impressed his personality upon the thought
Of the times This Ia Foliette is achieving in an
unusual degree