The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-11-16

new scheme does not seem to be radi-
cally different from that which re-
suited in the establishment Of the old
United States bank, upon which Presi-
dent Jackson made such vigorous
onslaught that it was legislated out
OF existence. It would be unfair to
say. or even to intimate, that this al
lusion to the possible ulterior mo-
ttyes of corporation or banking lead
ers applies to men of that class gem
orally. As a matter Of fact, 1t is true
cnly of a comparatively small number,
but it happens that, included in this
coterie, are men of tremendous in
fuence In the commercial, financial
and industrial world.
But this Is not the only element
from which has emanated the sugges-
tion Of Mr.. Roosevelt's succeeding to
the presidency four years hence. 1t
is a matter Of too recent history to
be forgotten by most people that the
steam roller that was used by Frank
H. Hitchcock, now postmaster gener-
al. at Chicago in June. 1908, created
a new order Of things In the Republi-
can party. q. leaders, who
have been in /. State D., S"e that
they were convinced ar. StOric.,
paign for the presidency coutIocio.
conducted without their active pafn,.
cipation, have not yet fully recovered
from the effects of their relegation to
the second or third line of defense.
In other words. they have in no sense
been enjoying the eclipse into which
they were thrust by men who took
their place in the front rank of the
party.
Mutterings of Discomfort.
It is only human nature that when
such men gather together to ex-
change "reminiscences, there should be
mutterings of discontent with the ex-
existing regime. They sigh for the
old days when, figuratively, they
could go to the white house, plant
their boots on the executive fireplace,
and have most of their suggestions
in regard to appointments and other
things acquiesced in by the official
occupant Of that historic structure.
Not that Mr.. Taft has been purposely
neglecting or ignoring them, but there
is a new set of political advisers
whose suggestions and recommends
tions are given precedence, likewise
preference. Here again a pertinent
question may be asked:
would hint dropped by us fell
lows now and then to the effect that
the Roosevelt sentiment Is getting
stronger every day, move Taft to give
us more recognition and restore us
to favor with our own people?"
Pi,t thoro jc cfi11 onnfhor olornont
from which arises the suggestion that
Mr.. Roosevelt be renominated in 1912,
instead of Mr.. Taft. This is the ele-
ment which has failed. unwittingly or
otherwise, to take President Taft's
full measure and comprehend the full
significance of his aims and purposes.
It is not to be denied that there are
some people who have expected that
within six or seven months after his
Inauguration Mr.. Taft could bring to
their full fruition all of the policies
urged upon congress by Mr.. Roosevelt.
And because large part of the pro-
gram carved out for him is yet un-
completed, faultfinders are question
ing the new presidents purposes and
sincerity.
Taft Not Disturbed.
1t is difficult to believe that Mr..
Taft himself can be disturbed by
these veiled forecasts Of the future.
or that his digestion will be affected
when he becomes cognizant of the
various phases of this entertaining
political reconnaissance, as It may be
called. Doubtless he will recall that
in the fall of 1907, and in the fallow-
ing spring many self-appointed seers
predicted that President Roosevelt
was merely using him as an instru-
ment to accomplish his own renom-
ination, whereas, in truth the presi-
dent had been working earnestly, sin
cerely. and sagaciously to bring about
the nomination of his secretary Of
war. Men now in Washington, who
were in Mr.. Roosevelt's confidence
during the contest against the So
called allies, unhesitatingly declare
their belief that Bwana Tumbo, as
African natives are pleased to call the
great American nimrod, would under
no circumstances become a rival of
Mr.. Taft before the Republican ma
tional convention and that If he Is am
bilious again to occupy the white