The Washington herald., 1912-01-23
By FRANCIS b. GEssNEr

What washington would not have I'D
what Grant could not get Roossyeii
ought not to seek" was the lacorie re-
soonse of Judge Thomas Burke. from the
State Of washington, when asked OF the
Pacific Coast sentiment toward the pred
ecessor OF President Taft
The words are not original with me.
added Judge Burke. "but they were first
uttered by an eminent American citizen,
and have passed into the language. and
have q right 10 quote them almost as a
text before sermonizing a little on Re
publican politics in our far Western re-
gion. Believe me, there is-not only
where rolls the Oregon. but everywhere
else in this country-a strong sentiment
against a third term: and, with due re-
spect to the popularity of Col. Roosevelt,
you cannot prevail against such senti-
ment Allied with the inherent prejudice
of the American people against continu-
ing a citizen in the White House more
than two terms, II a third term should
be given any illustrious statesman. nm
usually gifted. popular. and also power
full, the next question would be why stop
at a third term? Why not a fourth or
| Ihfth. and then the end Of republic? II
| IL not a matter Of Col. Roosevelts fit-
ness or popularity; IT is simply an un-
wise proposition for the Republican party
or any party. I do not know that, COM
ing from the State OF Washington,
ought to declaim so vigorously against
the third term proposition, as We have
had no fear and really little thought
OF Il.
washington state Republicans have
been very well pleased with President
Taft. He made a good impression dur
ing his visit. There was an approved
and even temper to his utterances, and
while he did not arouse enthusiasm, he
gave eminent satisfaction-and that was
enough. The opposition to him is split
and divided, while his supporters are
working in delightful harmony. That
helps amazingly. and predict delega-
tion for the President when the conven-
tion roll Is called at Chicago"
want to Hear Candidates.
Kentucky Democrats. desirous Of d.
version and for front page place in
the political news, have planned TO have
every candidate for President come to
Frankfort and address the legislature,
now in session. The Kentucky folks pre-
FER that the candidates shall come one
at a time, and no one has been over
looked. Special ENJOYS have supple
nlented the written invitations, and
Frankfort may soon see one day a week
devoted to the reception and oratory Of
distinguished Democrat who has de-
signs on the White House.
The Republicans Of the legislature have
demanded some share In the festivities,
and were allowed TO invite Col Roose-
Welt, with promise Of ample courtesy and
| hospitality from the Democratic MAORI
ty. There was a very insistent demand
that william r. Hearst should be in
cluded and be considered a Presidential
candidate, and he has many admirers in
Kentucky who promise TO make his visit
notable and to fetch in every Democratic
editor for that particular occasion.
The demand for Roosevelt as q guts-
Of the legislature came from the Repub-
! lIcan members in the Eastern mountain
region OF the State, comprising the Re-
publican Congressional districts and the
most steadfast Republican section Of all
Kentucky. Senator Bradley IS not at all
alarmed by the demand for Roosevelt 5
presence in the State. and continues bis
prediction that Taft will have the dele
gates. There was just a slight cOrruGa-
tion of the Bradley brow over Sunday.
when he discussed the resignation OF