The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-05-31
THE SITUATION IN IDAHO.

A>~FS"" party VI 1OdnO Is II
grave danger this year. A great bitter
ness was aroused between the two fac
tons OF the party at the primaries t,
elect delegates to the Lewiston con
vention, and the convention itself add
cd to the bitterness. Hundreds of Re
publ'cans swear that they will not sup.
port Col. Roosevelt if nominated a,
Chicago; and hundreds of Republi-
cans swear that they will not support
President Taft if re-nominated, In
tact the nomination of either of these
men is tantamount to defeat unless
there is great change within the par
ty during the next few months. Such
change might easily occur were il
not that primary campaign is on for
state and county candidates. This
campaign may be depended upon to
add to the bitterness now existing as
well as to create more bitterness. The
bitterness engendered during tn pri-
mary campaign two years ago was
suhcient to defeat the Republican
candidate for governor at the general
election. 1t can hardly be hoped that
less feeling will be created this year.
The Tribune as Republican news
paper would urge the different candi-
dates for nomination to exercise every
care in the world to avoid needlesslv
offending the other candidates. 1t
would urge the partisans of the differ
ent men to keep calm; to conduct their ,
campaign in fair, friendly spirit; so ,
that in case they are successful; they
may have the support of the other ;
candidates and their friends at the
general election. We would urge Re- /,
publicans to pay little attention to u
democratic newspapers and politicians :
so tar as the interests of the party are
concerned The only hope of success =
tor the Democrats is to stir up strife =
and ill-feeling within the ranks of the :.
Republican party. 1t may be safely .,
predicted that during this campaign -
inc democratic plan of campaign will :;
simply be to poison the minds of Re- :.
'ublicans with ugly suspicious. can ~ =,
lrds and false reports about their can =,
lidates. a.
The leading Republicans realize the m
ituation. Chairman Hoffman NAV be v
'lven credit for good intentions in his sa
Horts to promote harmony. He was pc
Unfortunate in the methods adopted hi,
secure the ends desired. However of
e could clearly see the way things
ere shaping themselves. He could
&c the ultimate results. He desired
eliminate friction in the party and ma
among the Republicans of ru'
orth Idaho. Two other prominent 70
epublicans see the dangers ahead, pr:
lessrs. Haines and Morrison have rul
zen very careful in their campaigns vii
e believe that other Republican lead SIN
s will develop a realization of the no
myers before the fight has become wa
o bitter. an
IT. iza
The Republicans of Canyon county ID,
ID OF all other counties for that mat del,
= should be equally careful. There and
no reason why the Republican party Str.
ouid lose a nominee at the genera, .rs
'ct'on in this county. if the primary nr,,
npaigns are properly conducted on l. >,
sides. In particular we would urge d.,.
people to remember that a man os,
sht make a creditable sheriff. as .hss
sor or commissioner, no matter ~
o ne preferred for President We ;s :,
lerstand there is a disposition on ton
part of few local politicians to the
tinue the presidential preference orr,
t into the state and county cam cd .
ms. Even candidates for state Of the =
are not free from such an inclina- one
Such efforts would be the YER time
foolishness. To do so might help
men to get the nominations but w
ould certainly defeat them at the the
Aae party nomination If arate
end it. is a sorry honor. 1t is not /;