The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
"BRAFRALGO" GIVES
VIEW ON POLITICAL
SITUATION
Editor Caldwell Tribune:

Editor Caldwell Tribune:
There will be no compromise be-
tween the Hon. John +. Nugent and
Hon. James II. Hawley in regard to
the United States senate. An effort
was made by friends Of all concerned
10 get these two leaders to agree up
on a compromise candidate. Former
Attorney General Frank Martin was
AT first thought to be available. Judge
Ed. l.. Bryan Of the Seventh district
was later suggested. For some reason
or other, and the reason was that
both Nugent and Hawley wanted to
go to the senate, no compromise can
didate could be agreed upon. Former
Governor Hawley states that there is
no occasion for him making formal
announcement as everybody in the
state knows that he is a candidate.
Mr. Nugent has already left for north
Idaho and before this letter is pub
lished will have launched his boom.
The adherents OF each faction think
that their champion will be an easy
winner. The opinion generally is that
Mr.. Nugcnt will win out in the pri-
maries. He has the state organiza-
ton and the national administration
with him, lie should have big adj
vantage in the fight. On the other
hand Governor Hawley has large
personal following He has friends
- every nook and corner of the state
who will do everything in their power
to further his interests. These
friends, unorganized and out OF touch
with each other will not be able to
overcome the organization.
L.. a
alleged candidacy Of former Senator
Dubois. 1t is hardly likely that he
will be candidate for the senate
lie has no organization; no personal
fortune and no patronage to distrib-
ute. And in case of his success at the
primaries he would be defeated at the
general election. The southeast will
not support Dubois under any con-
sideration. The least that Senator
Dubois could get would be sound
drubbing and possibly two. Senator
Dubois is injecting himself into the
discussion at this time for the sole
purpose of forcing some little recog-
milton at the hands of the Wilson adj
ministration. President Wilson real
ICES the necessity for having Congress
with him for the next two years The
Democratic party feels that there is
a lighting chance OF electiug a Demo
cratic senator in this state at the
next election. The leaders will do
most anything in reason to guarantee
such an election. Senator Dubois
sees this and is preparing 10 take adj |
vantage of the situation. He says to
the administration give me fair treat
ment or viii so befog the issue in
Idaho that the delegation III Congress
will remain Republican. We will have
TO wait to see whether or not Senator
Dubois can accomplish his purpose.
Haines' Statements Outlets Affairs.
The statement of Governor Haines
reviewing his administration and an
nouncing that he will be candidate
for denomination has quoted all talk |
OF other candidates for governor. |
Governor Haines was wise in making
his announcement early and in
squarey meeting the tax issue. His
early announcement forces his enc
mics to put forth another man il /
they can find one So long as the on
position TO Governor Haines was not
centered there was always the promise
that the leader would be forthcom-
ing. Now the leader must be trotted
out and il is hard to find such leader.
One thing is sure and that is that
Mr.. ID, w, Davis has not given his