Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-29

set forth clearly how strongly the
American people cling 10 the wise
traditions Of the fathers General
Grant was content with tho popular
favor accorded him and had no fur
Their political ambition Certain parry
leaders. however dreeopnea him into
allowing the uEo of his name as a
candidate for n third presidential
torn. Seemingly hc was lured into
the ereiv0us blunder Of his life. The
minority OF 500 on tho convention
roll by no sncans included all the adj
mirers Of the warrioF-statesman. The
safeguard against performance IN ex-
eeutive authority was deemed vital,
ovcrrode personal regard and esteem
and forbade compliance with lndlvid-
uui desire. Devotion to the Ropubii-
can principle prevailed ana the famous
hero went to defeat In the home OF
his friends.
"'rhe opponents OF third term for
Grant never charged that he strained
or tried to add to the power o. the
executive. Congress and the Judiciary
suffered no Assault from him. His
loyalty 10 the constitution and the
Jaws was absolute; too absolute ever
to be questioned. lie did not deem
himself the sole reliance Of the res
public. The spirit OF a Caesar or
Cromwell was not within him. No
greed for despotism ted him aslray.
lie raised no irreverent hand against
the altar Of the national sanctuary.
lts constitution and It's courts. lie
aroused no mad confusion or chaos.
Inordnate desire for power did not
smother him the high attributes Of
consistency, consistency and fairness.
He was an architect Of concord, not
sllHcord He was quiet and content.
not boisterous and discordant Yet,
even for him. the precept and exam
pie OF Washington could not be
spurnod by the American people.
Among Industrious Americans
whose lives are ended, three shine out
Ia the armament OF history like the
briglitest stars Of heaven. The school
boy and the Sage. the laborcr and the
prince Of nnnnce. with accord. name
Washington, Lincoln and Grant. The
union Is safe and viii endure SO long
as the citizens follow IN their foot
steps ana take inspiration from their
characters and toachinss.
"shall We for O moment or two give
thought to what all this aisnIncs IN
the affairs % today The danger or
any approach 10 permanencc IN cx-
ecutivc authority was emphasizes by
washington, and jefferson repeated
the warming T3y longtime custom
and hy almost universal opinion Of
tbe thoughtful Of tie past. wisdom
limits presidential service 10 eight
years Save only with President Hayes.
who forbade consideration Of his
name for a second term, the Ropub-
iican party has rendered 10 IFS presi-
dents a denomination. The wisdom al
this act has been demonstrated with
Lincoln. Grant and Mckinley Pres
ident Taft has not fallen behind any
predecessor Ia fidelity, efficiency, cen-
stancy and force. He has done no
juggling. has practiced no deception.
has sought no personal advantage. lie
haa enforced the laws. has respected
constitutional government has been
the advocate OF stability. His admin
istraglon has been conspicuous Tor
honesty. economy and real progress.
The parallel o. his case with Lincoln
and Grant Is striking ana prophetic.
And IS the harmonious acclaim %