The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-12-10
GEORGE v. CRUM GIVES
GOVERNORSHIP HIS
CONSIDERATION
Especial to The Tribune.)


that his presence here created some
after by men who take an interest in
political matters, indicating that he is
taken seriously as gubernatorial
possibility. 10 a representative Of
! The Tribune he discussed the political
situation very frankly and admitted
that he was considering the subject of
becoming a candidate for governor.
He came to Boise to talk the matter
over with friends. He declared that
he had arrived at no conclusion as vet
for such step would have to be con-
sidered from a number of angles; his
business associates would be consult
ed; the North uniting on one candi-
date and his being their choice would
be another element that would enter
into his calculations. There were a
number of situations that would have
to be worked out before Mr.. Crum
would be ready to make any declara-
ton.
Crum does not seem to be overly
anxious to enter the race and it NAV
be set down as certainty that he
will not unless the situation works
out to his liking. He is not the kind
of man who goes it blind. He feels
that there is ample time to take the
subject under advisement.
Other Aspirants Active.
But is must not be concluded that
Mr.. Crum has all these deliberations
to himself. There are others, MANY
Others. In fact it is surprising that
there are so many Republicans in
Idaho at this time who believe that
they can beat Moses Alexander for
governor next year. The number NAV
be taken as indicative of the con-
hdence of Republicans in success in
the next campaign.
d. w. Davis of American Falls is
probably the most active candidate.
I He is pushing his claims vigorously
and has made considerable Roadway
and at this time is making a tour of
the North.
Capt E. G. Davis is modest yet ag-
gressive and is keeping clear of all
slatemaking.: He is not in any com
blne and proposes that the other fell
lows as well as himself shall live up to
the principles of the direct primary or
explain the reason why before the
ballots are cast.
A@ANuLNldil SONCIHOI dVlOT was IN
evidence with many friends at Lewis
ton few days ago when a conference
OF North Idaho Republicans was held.
The lieutenant governor has many
personal friends in the southeast.
Former Governor Haines has made
no announcement but it is known that
he is anxious to try for vindication.
lie Will make no announcement until
next spring. The Governor has been
throug h two primary and two general
campaigns and speaks from exper-
fence as we'll as. wisdom when he de-
clares that the primary campaign will
be long enough if DELAYED until the
butter cups bloom.
In addition to the above there is
long waiting list" including Judge
Hoffman, Judge Walters, Burton L.
French, Senator Gooding, Judge Ali
SHE and Mayor Sweeley. any one of
whom could cause much anxiety to
other asprants by getting into the
race.
Governor Alexander Active.
Speaking of political activity, Gov
ernor Alexander has easily earned the
blue ribbon. While the Governor is
the whole Democratic show. from the
clown to ring master, he does not pro-
pose to be outdone by mere force of
numbers on the part of the Republican
brethren. The Governor is every
where: At Weiser Monday night,
Meridian Tuesday night, and SO on
down the line. 1t is said that Alex
apder the Great went because there
were not more worlds to conquer, but
our Alexander weeps because there are
not more days in the week in which to
play the game. However the Cover
nor is live wire. 1t is all we'll and
true to say that Alexander promising
and Alexander delivering are two diff
terent men; he may be denounced for
insincerity; it may be recalled that he
was going to clean out the statehouse
and then shown that he couldn't clean
up anything; his million dol
Tor joke may be disproven by
the fact that taxes are higher
than ever in most Of the counties of
the state, but before the Republicans
get through with the business, the
wiley Nose will have sprung dozen
enw ones, equally as absurd, and at
the rate at which he is holding meet
ings, It will be some Job to keep up
with him.
But He Got a Frost at Lewiston.
Our Governor visited the North
west Live Stock Show at Lewiston.
1t will be recalled that he vetoed an
appropriation of $4,000 to aid this
association and the stockmen never
foregave him for that act. The Gov
ernor was aware of their feelings and
he felt that il was up to him to square
himself or his political fortunes would
suffer a decline. He made bold
stagger at an attempt. He told them
that the Live Stock show was the
greatest thing ever and warming up
declared that it ought to have State
and county aid That was going some,
in view of the fact that within less
than ten months he had vetoed an an
preparation for that very purpose. 1t
is needless to say that this inconsist-
ency, not say insincereity. did not SET
we'll and he did not come anywhere