Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-01-19
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DER OF THE NATION.
Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-Enthusiasm
over Theodore Roosevelt's prospects as
the likely Republican presidential nom
inee to lead the party to victory over
any possible Democratic opponent is at
fever heat among the merchants and
manufacturers of this city.
1t is spreading so rapidly that the
sentiment must be rcckonel with at
the Republican national convention,
and the contagious enthusiasm of the
Philadelphia business men is sure to
spread to every other city in the ma
ton before the time comes for the
delegates to make their choice of a
leader.
Roosevelt's name is on every lip
among the men who have an eye to the
prosperity Of the country. And there
are few loyal Republicans, who are
really interested in the success and vic
tory Of their party, who do not feel
that Roosevelt alone, under existing
conditions, can triumph over mistakes
Of the past and hold out to the entire
people the promise of future full Of
golden possibilities.
Business men here are united in ex-
pressing the belief that Roosevelt, and
Roosevelt alone, can assure victory in
the presidential fight. They feel that
the choice Of any other man would be
the gravest of errors, and would en-
danger the party to a; great extent.
With Roosevelt, however, to lead
the party's destinies, they believe that
nothing else save victory is possible.
William r. Nicholson, president of
the Land Title and Trust company and
one of the most prominent bankers in
the city, as we'll as leader in civic
and philanthropic enterprises, is strong
ly in favor of Roosevelt.
In an interview he said very frankly:
~ am for Roosevelt And in ex-
PLANTATION of his preference, which is
strong and decided, he said bluntly that
he did not believe the people had 'parti-
cularly great confidence in President
Taft, while they had every confidence
in Theodore Roosevelt.
"I believe,' he continued, "that the
people have such confidence in Roose-
welt as they have not in President Taft.
The Republican party will be stronger
with Mr.. Roosevelt as it's standard
bearer.n
Working for Roosevelt.
Mr.. Nicholson, like many other prom
inent Philadelphians, is talking and
working for Roosevelt wherever posi-
BILE. He believes that the former in
cumbent of the highest office in the
nations gift will surely be given the
chance to win back the honor and he
is sure that if nominated no one in tho,
country has the leas possible chance of
defeating him.
John Burt, a prominent member of
the Manufacturers club and president
of the Southwark mills, as we'll as a
member of the board of education and
member of the legislative committee
of the Manufacturers club, also be-
lieves that the salvation Of the Repubi-
can party depends entirely upon the
nomination of Theodore Roosevelt.
Taft Likely to Lose.
Gin my judgment, the nomination of
Mr.. Taft would make a close and like
ly losing fight for the Republican
party" said Mr.. Burt, "while Roose,
Welt would sweep the country.
"There has been turmoil all along
the line of business duo in great mea-
sure to tariff agitation, but mostly due
to the uncertainty about President
Taft. He doesn t seem to be progress
sive; neither is he standpatter. He
is with all his admirable qualities in
my judgment misit in his present Of
fee. He seems to be bound round with
tape and system.
"The American people want posi-
tive American for president. Governor
Wilson, while he is able, would not be
a success as president. The people
with whom come in contact with want
Roosevelt, and if nominated his cleo
tion would be beyond the chance Of
Doubt
Charles L. Fluck, prominent business
man Of the northwestern section of the
city and prominent factor in tho
Northwest Business Mems ASSOCIATION,
is also working for Roosevelt.
Deeply Interestei.
GAS Republican. he said, "I ar,
deeply interested in the interviews
which have been published Indicating
that among prominent Republicans il
Philadelphia there is strong senti.
mcnt that Theodore Roosevelt shoa]d
be the standard bearer for the Repub-
lican party in 1912.
|. "There can be no question that the
rank and file of the Republicans are
deeply disappointed with the admins
tration of affairs under President Taft.
1t is opportune therefore that in Phila-
delphia, the stronghold Of Republican,
ism and protection there should be an
outspoken choice for the next nominee.
"Republican voters with whom L
have discussed the subject are prae-
tically unanimous in the view that
Theodore Roosevelt should finish the