The Washington times., 1914-12-10
IAL BEE
BEGINS ITS BUZZ|NG
Brumbaugh, Whitman, Roose-
welt, HerriCk, Hughes, Willis,
and Mann Mentioned.

Although the short session Of Con-
gress has barely begun, a remarkable
amount Of talk with reference to Presl-
Dental candidates has become current.
This is partly due to the fact that
prominent Republicans in Ohio are I'M
dertaking to boom former Ambassador
Myron T. Herrick for the Republican
nomination in 1916. Mr.. Herrick having
just returned from Paris. where ne IS
credited with admirable work as TINS
Governments diplomatic representative.
The launching of the boom for Mr..
iIcTricL. however. IS not tho only tac-
tor in stirring up the Presidential tax.
On the opening date of the scsS on
. ennsylvania Republicans had Govern
or-elect Martin g. Brumbaugh in
Washington, and gave him a dinner AT
the Shoreham. at which he was BOOM
ed for the 1916 nomination. The gov
ernor-elect did not signify whether he
approved or disapprovcd Of the boom.
The Hcrrick and the Brumbaugh talk
has led TO much discussion of other
candidates. Moreover. the fact Presi-
dent Wilson omitted any reference to
the Presidential primary in his recent
message IS taken TO mean he viii not
urge legislation on that matter and that
the nominations in 1916 will be made In
the old convention fashion.
Roosevelt'S Position.
Still another phase of developments.
which is causing 1916 talk is the recent
Roosevelt article on Mexico. The open
fire by Colonel Roosevelt on the Ad-
miHistration's Mexican policy has led
some people to believe the colonel is be-
ginning the 1916 attack already, and 4
good deal of wonderment is voiced about
the Capitol whether, as time goes on.
no may not loom up as the prospective
nominee Of the Republican party. 1t
has net escaped notice that the colonel
manifested interest in the recent confer
encc of Progressive party leaders in
Chicago.
Many conservative elements in the Re-
publican party, and some Of the out
right reactionary elements are getting
back Of the movement to nominate Her
rick. 1t is possible that this will preju-
dice his case at the outset in the eyes
OF progressive Republicans. The fact
that Mr.. Herrick proved an admirable
ambassador at Paris may not prove
much of an asset with the progressive
Republican element of the country II
further developments show that the
Herrick candidacy will be promoted by
conservative influences.
Brumbaugh and Whitman.
AS TO Brumbaugh, he has declared a
purpose " tame q pIObl tSSlNt SOul sc DIS
governor of Pennsylvania, and he will
largely be judged on this record.
The same is true Of Gov.-elect Charles
s Whitman. of New York. Whether he
proves a Presidential factor rests en-
whether he proves an able, fearless and
progressive governor
a considerable amount of talk about
Justice Hughes IS going the rounds
but there is no reason TO believe he
would give up the Supreme Court for
the nomination.
Before the winter is much farther
along. 1t is anticipated there will be
active work in behalf Of various men
who are mentioned.
The boom Of JONES r Mann is credit
ed with considerable support and
former Vice President Fairbanks is
said to be doing some work Tor the
nomination.
Certain Other Candidates.
Mention is freely made about the Capt.
tol OF Senators Borah, Cummins, Nor
ris, Kenyon and former Governor Had
ley Of Missouri as possibilities for the
nomination. The Eenerni feeling OF pro
gressive Republicans IN Congress ts
that the nomination must 20 To a man
who is proven TO be progressive. The
record of GoveTnor-elect Willis of Ohio
will he watched carefully.
Senator La Toilette is another man
who has to be taken into account. Last
summer, il was thought he was too i'll
to get back TO effective work in the
Senate for many months. But he mas
come back and is in apparent good
health and in lighting trim.