Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-10-21
BoRAH,s ACHIEVEMENTS.

appealed TO the active, intelligent
and patriotic men Of the country, is
apparent from the representation
which so young a state has at the ma
tional capitol Hepburn, Borah and
Hamer represent a type of public
men well qualified to serve as mod
els for the voters in the older states
to have in mind when selecting their
representatives. and the fact that
such men have been sent to Wash
ington speaks volumes for the intelli-
gence of Idahos eIectarate These
men typify the spirit of the vest
that broad, tolerant spirit which sees
beyond narrow, sectional confines.
and works for the upbuilding of the
entire country.
Mr.. Hamer, though a new mem
Der of the house Of representatives,
made a strong impression during the
first session which he attended. and
laid the foundation for years of USE
fulness to the state and nation.
Senator Borah is one of the big
men, not only physically but men
tally, Of the senate. His absolute
fearlessness is well known through
out the entire country While many
disagree with him on policies, no one
questions his honesty of purpose;
and the candor with which he always
states his position. no matter how it
may conflict with those in authority.
and with the members of his own po-
litical faith, commands the admira-
ton of his foes as well as his friends
Senator Borah has made greater
strides than any other new member
of the Senate ever did before him.
He has attained a position during
his first term which many senators
have striven years to reach. But
he is no mediocre man. When he
settled in Idaho he had nothing but
pluck and determination to succeed;
but these were assets which brought
10 him success in his profession and
the esteem and affection of the peo-
pie Of Idaho. His ability and his ell
oquence were quickly recognized at
home, and now he has broadened in
to a national figure No man was
more sought to exp0und the princi-
pies of his party throughout the
country during the last presidential
campaign than was Senator Borah,
and he was the only far west senator
drafted into this service. In the SEN
ate and at public gatherings his adj
vice and influence are much sought.
He enjoys the condolences of the pres
ident and of his colleagues in the SEN
ate and is in position to accomplish
great deal for the state of Idaho.
That his success has not blinded him
to the interests of the people to whom
he owes it, is shown by the stand he
has taken on all matters of vital
Importance to his constituents. Wit
mess his unique proposition for the
issuing by the government of bonds
for the completion Of government ir-
rigation projects. This has aroused
a storm of protest in the east, and
Senator Borah's defense Of his po-
sition contained in a letter written
by him to the Columbus. o., Journal,
which is reproduced in this issue, is
masterful and shows what a careful
study he has given to the matter.
Senator Borah is naturally loyal to
the west. but he is not narrow and
ne has throughout his career in the
senate supported measures calculat-
ed to build up the country without
regard to section We predict that
Senator Borah will go far. He is a
young man. well-poised. capable and
deserving of any bonors that his par
ty and his country may bestow upon
him.