The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-10-01
DEWEY POSITIVELY WILL
NOT Be CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR
Especial to Caldwell Tribune.l


Tribune upon direct authority from
Mr.. Dewey himself. The Colonel an
nounces that it the last word, and
that the decision is final.
The announcement that Dewey
would not be in the race came as a
great surprise, as he was regarded as
the most formidable aspirant whose
name had been mentioned. In fact,
so strong was Mr.. Dewey's candi-
,dacy regarded that several other as
pirants were known to be holding off
with the intention OF keeping out of
the race if Dewey became a candidate.
1t is we'll known that Col Dewey
has been entertaining an ambition to
becoming chief executive of his ma
tive state-for the Colonel is a native
born Idahoan. And why should not
he seek to crafty such an ambition
He is young and rich and could af-
ford the luxury. But il seems as
though Dcwey's riches are his unmak-
ing politically, at least in his own con-
clusionS. He has carefully taken into
account the antipathy of many voters
against man of wealth and of large
business interests, and in his own way
of reasoning, has arrived at the con-
clusion that this is not the time for
him to enter the field of politics.
Mr. Dewey has recently accepted
the presidency Of the Boise Valley
Traction company and sees a great
future for the electric railway business
in southern Idaho, extending from
Weiser to Twin Falls, but he feels
that if the acceptance of such a posi-
ton with its opportunities for the de-
veiopment of the state, bars him from
seeking political honors, then he is
perfectly willing to step aside until
a different sentiment prevails. If he
has to renounce as we'll as denounce
business and make a demagogue of
himself in order to win political hon
ors, then no gubernatorial candidacy
for f. H. Dewey.
Dewey inherited large part of his
wealth but he has shown great ability
in taking care of his inheritance and
in adding thereto. He trusts nothing
to luck, but carefully analyses every
business proposition before engag-
ing in it, and he applies the same
principles to politics. In his analysis
of the proposition of his becoming a
candidate for governor, he concludes
that he is too big factor in ihe bust
ness world, in the present state of the
public mind, to engage in politics.
Whether Col. Dewey IS right or
wrong in his conclusions as to the
effect that his business affairs would
have upon his candidacy, ne is to be
cbmmended for his good sense in the
following of his judgment rather than
his ambition, but there will be sense
of genuine regret that man of the
splendid peise of Col. E. H. Dewey
Should be debaFFed from aspiring to
the geVefnoFship because a street cor
ner fRkiF might arouse sentiment
against him because he was man of
means, and engaged in large business
enterprises.
With the retirement of Mr.. Dewey,
f6e activities of other aspirants are
certain to increase. Unless there is
"a sudden concentration in favor of
some candidate soon, the voter is
likely to have a large field to select
from, as between Republicans, includ-
ing former Governor Haines, Capt.
Davis, Senator Davis. Lieutenant Gov
efHeF Taylor, Senator Fred Gooding,
10 say nothing of the waiting list"
Wi Governor Haines Come Back?
Mere Is no mistaking the fact that
there e considerable talk for re-
nomination. for former Governor
Haines, It will be recalled that the
platform of Governor Haines in his
first campaign, and in which he was
successful was, Take your tax Re
ceipts with YOU when you go to the
polls TO vote" If Ada county, the
richest county in the state, is any crit,
erion to 90 by, the former governor
could take this slogan for his platform
in 1916. Ada county taxes VIII pc
twenty-five per cent higher under the
first year Of Alexander than under
the last year Of Haines. Governor
Haines was the first governor OF lua
no under whom taxes were fedueeH
The Governor went about his e&eeu
tive duties in modest yet eHecuN'
way and secured results. lie did no
promise to save the people mllllo,
dollars, but he did reduce taxes WIN
taxes increased this year, taxpayer
are wondering where that million aoi
lar saving is coming In. What u
true of Ada county will no douDl ID
found true OF most of the counueS o
the state when the returns come H.
Borah and Brady Not in Accord,
A statement has appeared IN IN
public press. and has never been dc
MED. to the effct that Senator Boral
and Senator Brady are not in aecoI'
on the governorship. Senator Brad
is understood to favor former Senate
ID. w. Davis of American Falls TO
the nomination. The story goes tina
when Senator Borah departed iron
Boise, he went to Pocatello to con
suit with leaders of the party IN ina
section and found himself in. mee'
ing of the adherents of the America
Falls candidate. including senate ttS,
Brady An effort was made to hay az
Senator Borah commit himself to IN
candidacy Of the Power county Gang
date, but without results. II IS a'
clared by persons close to Senate