New-York tribune., 1911-12-11
Says Party Will so Solid.

we'll understood that the maneuvre VIII
fail.
Says Party Will se Solid.
The cracks in the surface or Repub-
lican harmony have been examined so
long under a magnifying glass that their
width and depth are much exaggerated
As soon as the nomination is made the
cracks will close and the party will 90
down the line in solid formation, as
usual Republicans differ from the Dem
ocrats more than they do from each
other and have nothing 10 gain by turn
ing the political control OF the govern
ment over 70 the Democratic party.
Until recently. public attention has
been concentrated on Republican az
ferences. From now on Democrauc
troubles will obtrude themselves. Ialt
has q great big driving wheel He mas
brave, kindly heart, an honest pur-
nose. well trained legal mind and
comprehensive grasp on all the intricate
nroblems which confront US. HIS ca
uacity for hard work seems WITHOUT
limit. AS a great administrator he has
already surpassed every one L our Presl-
dents. His record is stainless and MS
character above reproach.
His genial disposition his Uniform
courtesy his unruffled self-control unoer
exasperating criticism and unjust at
tack his scorn Of political arts and
tricks. his contempt Of the limelight
an Iovv-priced stage scenery with Whlch
the galleries are so often appealed TO-
his unaffected, straightforward methoos'
bis nsacetul patriotism and his innate
io,A NJ Justice are well understood ana
thoroughly appreciated by the people n
ali walks Of life, both at home and
abroad. II President TAFT. win ms
record. his personal attributes ana peo-
10 nol,cies cannot be nominated ano
a,,o,ed hv the Republican party. then no
one can be.
Sutherland Has Wide Observation.
Senator sutherland. Of Utah. who has
-. or,v visited q large part OF the West
s,nce Congress adjourned. but VINO nas
also passed much time In Wisconsin
having been member Of the COMMITTEES
investigating Senator stephensons elec-
ton. said tonight:
ct am wholly in favor OF President
Taft's nomination and election ana
or, convinced h, will be reelected. Az
the present moment man OF MS ha'
oo,eristics Is required The country has
,,a~v great questions before II and II II
.,a.s,ro through very important process
~ readiustment man or experieh0e
u,ho Is deliberate in his actions, carelul
IN his methods, cautious ana conserNe-
tive in his Judgment is needed 10 con-
d,c, the affairs OF the government untu
,his crisis is passed. All talk or the pos
sibility Of the nomination OF an 'hsur-
GENT candidate, while IL adds 70 the gay
aty of politics and gives YOU newspaper
mon something 10 write about Is al
folly. as will be realized by any one Who
,,m make n trip through the western
country where the mythical insurSent
strength is supposed to exist
Senator Dningham Of Vermont sa'd
to-day.
"Mr. Taft is the logical candidate.
The great mass Of the common people
| ,k On national problems in : ber ana
serious light and with a disposition TO De
conservative when the Issue is preseh'eu
10 them. That has been demonstrate
by many elections, and have learned II
from personal experience. the peop'e
realize how much President Tart mas
achieved Among them lies Mr. Tail
great strength. and it is growing daiS'
They are interested in Tie prooie"S
which confront the country. They are
seeking solution, and mere politics VIII
not satisfy them.
Hysterical Polite Passing
borrower. they distinguish between
frenzy and actual achievement The
bvsterical phase OF politics is passing
Tr,are is A reaction against the abusive