The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-16
WOULD SUCCEED
FRANK GOODIAG
James H. Brady of PocatelIo,
Ida, Announces Himself
as Candidate.
THINKS HE'S JUST THE MAN
CALLS ATTENTION TO PAST
PARTY SERVICES.
THINKS HE'S JUST THE MAN
Especial TO The Herald.)

= Especial to The Herald)
Pocatello, Ida. Feb. 15.-That James
III. Brady of this city, chairman of the
Republican state central committee, has
decided to make the race for governor Of
Idaho, was the announcement made by
him this afternoon. The Republican state
nominating convention will be held at
Boise on Sept l, and the state chairman.
at the solicitation OF a large number Of
the party leaders in Idaho, has concluded
that he will accept the nomination at that
time If it is rendered 10 him. In his an
nouncement, which was made this after
noon in the Evening Tribune OF this city,
Mr.. Brady says:
MIR. Brady's Statement.
The prevailing custom with all political
parties. both in national and state affairs.
appears to be that candidates, especially
those for executive positions, make some
statement at such time as seems best to
them, regarding their intentions.
During the past two months there have
como to me from every portion of the
state so many kind suggestions with ref
erence to my candidacy for governor. that
/ have concluded to announce at this time
that IL the Republican party in state con-
vention assembled shall see fit TO name
me for that high office, will accept the
honor. dignity. labor and responsibility in
VolYed.
Comes Out In Time.
1T is but fair to the people and to
others who may be aspirants, that this
announcement should be made at this
time, and therefore put IL forth for what
Ii may be worth, asking only that due
consideration be given the same and that
the party shall pass upon the question in
the manner that to IL may appear best for
the interests of the party organization,
and for the welfare of the state. II my
fellow Republicans think il better TO select
ale for fla 1fSa I
shall cheerfully accept the result, as any
one should who desires to promote the
welfare of his party and state, and will
work for the election of the nominee as
vigorously as though the honor has fallen
upon my shoulders. On the other hand,
should the party see fit to place me in
nomination, I shall put forth every effort
10 lead the ticket to victory, and. being
elected, shall devote all my time and all
my energies to the upbuilding of the state
by which 1 shall have been so signally
honored.
His Services to the Party.
During the four years 1 have been en-
trusted with the duties OF the chairman
ship of the state committee / have en-
deavored to be vlgilant in advancing the
interests of the party, and promoting the
public welfare, and / feel that can
leave my record with my party associates
with the assurance that they Will give me
credit for having done my best to MAIN
tain the prestige of the organization and
preserve its honor and dignity unsuliied
S2nd untarnished.
1 I'VE are about TO enter upon a national
bnd state campaign fraught with the high
est Importance to both state and nation.
AT Chicago there Will be nominated in
June man who will in every way be fit
successor to President Roosevelt. one who
will merit the confidence of the American
people-his name we do not know-but
there can be no doubt that II Will be
man who will bear alOft the banner of
twentieth century Repubhcanism, and
continue a policy which has the appro-
baton of the liberty-loving. right-mind-
ed citizens of all parties. Let US see TO
it that Idaho be represented with we'll
balanced ticket, made up OF clean, clear
headed. capable, conscientious men, who
will give a splendid account of themselves
in their official career.
Courts Friendly Rivalry.
Among the various candidate for gov
ernor and other state officers, let there
be a generous rivalry, to the end that
the result be a united effort and positive
victory. The kind of men suggested above
applies with equal force and especial en-
phasis to legislative candidates. who will
make up the state ticket. Not single
WORD of suggestion will come from me.
directly or indirectly, relative TO the per
sonnet of the ticket, well knowing that the
Republican party, the party in power in
Idaho. the party that has always point
ed the way, Is eminently fitted and is to-
day in a position to name ticket that
will be an honor to the party and TO the
state.
Il need not tell my trlendS that 1eel
fiattered by their wish that / become
candidate for governor. l fully appreci-
ate the confidence they have expressed
in me. There are many men in the state
more fitted for the goVernorship than l,
who if elected. would insure the state
an administration that Idahoans might
be proud of. I feel cognizant of my own
shortcomings, but there is one thing that
can be depended upon, and that is, If
elected, no one other than myself shall be
governor. My policies shall be dictated by
the people at the polls and not by any
faction. combination or boss,
Il want TO thank my friends in the party
for their kindly interest in my behalf, and
TO assure them that ii elected will to the
best OF my ability give to the state
clean, safe and conservative adminiStra-
ton directed toward the upbuiiding of
Idaho toward the enforcement of law,
and toward the protection of the very
best interests of the state
In commenting on the above announce
ment the Tribune editorially says:
Important alike TO the people Of Idaho
party of the state comes the announce
ment today from State Chairman Brady
that he has decided to accept the nomi- |
nation for governor if il is rendered TO
him We of PocatellO who know Mr..
Brady best and consequently admire him
most have long entertained desire that
he be sent 20 the United States senate |
from the Gem state. He is admittedly OF
senatorial stature, but We can readily APP
4<Ssciate Mr. Brady's admiration for Sen
ator Hepburn and his lack OF desire 10
interfere in any manner with the latter S
reelection this year.
Having an intimate personal knowl-
edge of the needs of the state, Mr.. Brady