The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-07
The MITCHELL CAPITAL.
THURSDAY. JULY Z. 1910.
R~oosEvELT's COURSE.

ROOSEVELTDS COURSE.
Col. Roosevelt seems determined
to allow those who have been wond-
ering for several months what he
would do in politics, to continue full
enjoyment Of speculation as to his
probable course. What he has done
70 far justiaes the opinion expressed
by The Republican some time ago.
that Col. Roosevelt would be exceed
ingly careful in his disposition of
his remarkable popularity. The ex-
c%resident has received, by invitation
and otherwise, a number Of the lead
Ing insurgents" Of congress. Some
time ago he gave q cordial reception
10 Senator LaFollette. and Saturday
to three rampant insurgents" from
Kansas, Senator Bristow and Repre-
sentatives Murdoch and Madison.
This was notable because members
Of Taft's cabinet and even Taft HIM
self have undertaken to read out Of
the republican party such men as La
Toilette, Bristow, Murdoch and Mad
ison. Col Roosevelt seems to believe
them not only good republicans. but
referred to his Kansas callers as fine
fellows"
OnNthe other hand. the versatile ex-
president has seen by his own re-
guest such regulars" as Lodge and
Root and welcomed Taft himself as
NY Dear Bill"
Il Is noteworthy that Roosevelt is
showing the "insurgents'' more con-
dder1tion than he did as president.
Il will be remembered that he recog-
nised spooner rather than LaFollette
n Wisconsin. It Is known further,
that his relations with Cummins Of
Iowa were strained. While he did
not threaten or abuse the 'Insurg-
ents'' as Taft did, he was exceedingly
careful not to classify himself as one
Of them.
Can II be, then, that Roosevelt. by
The very force Of his example. Is to
bring about a sort Of reconciliation
between the two factions Of the re-
publican party! At least he Is. BY
His policy Of consulting both sides.
Allowing 9 political federation Of
which Taft has thus far been incap-
able. BY &c doing. he will ado to
the forcesof any comments he may
have to make on the political situa-
ton. He has given an exceptional
demonstration Of fairness so that.
when he does speak, It will be recog-
nized BY all, whether they agree with
him or not, that he has at least been
fully informed.
In urging the New York legislature
@ enact q primary law. he has shown
biz fealty to progressive republican,
lsm and has succeeded to the follow
Eng Of Governor Hughes of New York.
New York republican politicians are
= loss to find any one who they be-
ieve can be elected governor Of New
Fork. By holding the strength of
Hughes, the only man who could
nave won the last two times for gov
lrnor Of New York, Roosevelt has
mt himself in a position Of the high
,st strategic Importance in New York
politics.
It must be said that Roosevelt Is
Icting with great are and the same
for sensing the public mind
hat has always characterized his
,ublic activities. It is seemingly i'm
.ossible for him to add to the ire
nendous popularity he enjoyed on his
'eturn. II is a great deal then, to /
that he has lost none Of 1t. I,
A change in a portion ofthe man
lgement of the Aberdeen American
axes place July LIST, when A. A.
the president Of the COM
any. will retire. Mr.. Pickler's
ather died recently and the young
nan will return to Faulkton to take
Of the interests left nv his