The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-02-18
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET
GREAT SUCCESS IN
ALL RESPECTS
REPUBLICANS OF IDAHO ARE
MORE HARMONIOUS. UNITED
AND ENTHUSIASTIC THAN
IN MANY YEARS.
Candidates Failed to Materialize at
Boise Gathering-Speakers Did
Themselves Proud-Col. Thos. r.
Hamer Splendid Toastmaster-At-
tendance Greater than Expected.
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Boise, Feb. l6.-The Lincoln Day
gathering of Republicans at Boise was
an event full of significance. The old
time vim of the party was in evidence
on every hand-a vim that used to
spell victory and will spell victory
again in this year of 1916. The at
tendance was much larger than was
anticipated. The committee made ar
engagements for us guests but when
the hour arrived there were 800 to be
seated at the banquet tables, taxing
the capacity of the Owyhee to ac-
comodate the throng. Many others
were prevented from being present
owing to the conditions of travel, and
particularly was this true with refer
ence to representatives from the
north. Only those who left their
northern homes several days in adj
vance were able to reach Boise for
the occasion.
The Lincoln Day gathering at Boise
had been looked forward to this year
as an event of great importance to
the Republican party and it was re-
GREETED that the north did not have its
full representation. 1t was to be an
occasion for consultation as we'll as
a reunion. 1t was expected that some
concentration of sentiment might de-
velope relative to candidates, but the
absence of a more complete represen-
tation from the north admitted of lit
tie progress along this line.
Borah for President
For the first time in many years
there seemed to be complete accord
in the ranks of the Republican party
and there was not discordant note
sounded during the entire program of
oratory. President Frank Wyman of
the Lincoln Dav Association, man of
strong progressive tendencies. selected
and introduced Col. Thomas R. Hamer
equally well-known for his stand-pat
Republicanism, as the POSTMASTER Of
the evening. There was no suppressed
anxiety that any speaker might over
step the bounds of propriety and say
something that would bring up un-
pleasant memories of 1912. 1t was
Republican meeting. The mention
of the name of Borah for president al
ways brought cheers land showed I'M
bounded enthusiasm for ldaho's great
senator. There was no installing the
feelings of the Republicans of this
state toward Borah-a feeling of pride
in the commanding position that he
has attained in the national councils
of his party and hope that his great
talents may result in his nomination
and election to the presidency
Candidates for Governor.
While it is in no wise the province
of a Lincoln Dav gathering to name
I'd h1f mn
Roadway would be made in at least
finding out who was who in that in
teresting and many sided contest, the
fight for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton. Those who entertained such ex-
pectations were doomed to disappoint-
ment as little or no Roadway was made
along that line.
Especial interest seemed to center
around the candidates. of E. II. Dewey
and George Crum. 1t was observed
that both men had many friends In
common, friends who would be salts
fed with either but who would dis
like to see the one arrayed against
the other. Neither of these men have
yet announced heir candidates..
Dewey authorized an interview last
fall in which he declared himself out
of the race but since that time there
has been great pressure brought 10
bear to have him reconsider his decis-
ion and the Canyon county man has
been almost persuaded, although his
announcement was not forthcoming as
result of conferences held on Lin-
coin Day. 1t is understood that either
Crum or Dewey will announce his
candidacy in a very few days. but that
both will enter the rance is not al al
likely.
The southeastern representative
were divided between Dewey and ID
w. Davis. with George f. Crum as .
second choice among the Dewey adj,
vocates. 1t was noted that some Of
the men who attended the tamou;
Pocateilo conference last fall ant
agreed upon d. w. Davis were mo-
adhering to the agreement which wa'
giving the Davis people some CON
Germ. Davis was not without numer
Gus advocates around the hotel lob
bies. however. Capt. Davis appearet
TO be playing lone hand, but TINS II
not especially significant in view o
the fact that he opposes conferences
and combinations and proposes to taxi
his case. direct to the people. Goxe !
nor Haines was spoken of ver'' kind
ly on all sides and il was realized tina
there was no telling where Tightening
might strike in view of the great Mum
Der of candidates now in evidence. Th
intentions of Lieutenant Governo
Taylor were frequently inquired ate
but nothing was learned beyond NJ
previous declaration that he would b
a candidate.
A most favorable and signihcan
sentiment seemed to prevail on al
sides and that was determination t
nominate a strong. clean ticket. on
that would merit and receive the un
tied support Of reunited party. !