The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1912-08-29
SENATOR BORAH
TELLS POSITION
JUNIOR IDAHO SENATOR TALKS
OF POLlTlCS-HAS RETURN.
Ed FROM THE CAPITAL.

kane Friday morning, coming direct
from Washington. While there he gave
out an interview which Is interesting
as showing his attitude upon q num-
Der Of questions and policies upon
which he has been variously quoted
According to the Spokesman Review
the senator declared that the relations
between himself and Colonel Roosevelt
were most friendly making q flat de-
NAL of the reports that have been cir
culated that they had a difference and
with reference to the attacks now be-
ing made on Colonel Roosevelt instead
OF injuring him will, because "of the
class Of men, who are making them,
strengthen the colonel.
Senator Borah spent most of the day
In consultation with Paul Clagstone
over political matters in Idaho. 1t is
understood the two are In harmony
and are working together as to the sit
aation in their state Today the SEN
ator goes to Occur d'Alene. returning
to Spokane tomorrow and tomorrow
evening leaves for Boise.
Il expect shortly to begin speaking
campaign in Idaho and discuss before
the people of my state the questions
which l believe to be controlling in
this campaign. Until that time / had
hoped to rest" said the senator.
Will Not Speak in East.
"The news dispatches are that you
have promised to make some Taft
speeches throughout the east" was
suggested
Il have made no engagements what
ever and have declined to make any
engagements to speak in the east.
have seen these dispatches, but they
were without any authority so far as
I am concerned"
Would you mind stating what foun-
dation there Is to the story that Col
onel Roosevelt and yourself had harsh
words after the Chicago convention ?"
II have seen that story a number of
times in print and it is utterly without
any foundation in fact. The very re-
verse is true. | had long talk with
Colonel Roosevelt in his room the night
after the nomination in Chicago and
instead of harsh words we parted with
perfect understanding and as good
friends as ever, so far as I know.
Probably this is not true with reference
to some of his immediate advisers but
1t Is true as to Colonel Roosevelt.
Admirer of Roosevelt.
Having been an ardent admirer and
supporter of Colonel Roosevelt prior to
the Chicago convention 1t would be un-
candid in me to pretend disrespect or
distrust of him now. l simply dis
agreed with him as to the wisdom of
going into the third party movement.
While I still adhere to that view, it has
not changed my personal feeling for
Colonel Roosevelt If 1t has changed
his opinion of me l have not been ad-
vised of it."
Senator, would you be willing to
state why you did not go with Colonel
Roosevelt into the third party?" was
asked
Strive for Same Aims.
yes, simply because l felt / could
be more effective as senator in
bringing about legislation upon the
subjects in which we are interested by
remaining where was. Those pro-
gressives who remained in the old
party and those who went with the new
party seemed to be striving for the
same end and advocating the same
policies, but differed as to how best to
accomplish what they wish to accom-
plish. However we may differ as to
plans there is not much disposition
real progressives to question
one another's good faith.
Difference Over Third Party.
Il did not and do not think now that
l could be of as much service to the
people in my state by joining the third
party as to remain where l am. Others
whose high purpose do not question
think otherwise. That Is the whole
question in a nutshell. Time will
demonstrate who is right
Il have never felt any considerable
in advocating what
wanted to advocate because | was a
member of the old party, or because 1t
lid not happen to be in the platform
Four yeasr ago the republican national
rejected the proposition of
'lecting senator's by popular vote. j
advocated 1t wherever I spoke in the
The matter has been sub
nitted to the people for their ratiflca-
ion.
Tells Of Homestead Law.
I'm advocating the three year home
tead law l found determined opposi-
lon from some of those now promin- |
mt in the third party. This law was a