Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-16
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES

In commenting upon the nomina-
ton Of Charles Evans Hughes as the
republican candidate for president,
the Salt Lake Tribune says:
I'VE have already taken occasion
to indorse the magnificent platform
adopted by the convention. Side by
side with IT the voters should place
the statement issued by Justice
Hughes in accepting the nomination.
1t is but natural that the prelimin-
airy campaign document should be
more or less general in character.
1t would be impossible for him
to discuss fully at this time those
issues which are emerging as the
dominant isues of the campaign, but
we wish to recommend to the atten-
tion of the voters at this time his
statements regarding Americanism,
preparedness, foreign relations gen.
orally and the Mexican relations in
particular. We think that he has ex-
pressed with power and point the
sound republican view on all these
topics and has at the same time un-
erringly exposed the flaws In the
democratic armor. Mr.. Hughes is
recognized as one of the most ef-
fective campaigners in the country
and as the campaign develops he will
state the republican position with q
force and skill which few men OF his
party can equal.
THE public career OF Charles Ev.
ans Hughes has been one Of the most
remarkable in the history of the ma
ton. When we recall that 1t has
been less than dozen years since he
first attracted public attention by his
brilliant and brave conduct of the in.
surance investigation we cannot but
wonder at the swiftness and surenesr
Of his rise. Yet when we begin tC
analyze the circumstances our as.
constituent loses half it's force.
study of his life shows that in his
school days he was always leader
His character and his faithful prepa
ration for the legal profession, hi
success In his chosen work, all mark
ed him out as one who but needed
the opportunity to claim the highes
prizes Of public life. Since the tri
umph of the insurance investigation
his progress has been almost with
out halt. II he has rested from
victories for few weeks or month";
1t has been but to gain new strength
before mounting to still more exalt
ed heights. And the American PEG
pie will testify that every advanc
has been deserved and that with tn
White House as his goal he is amonl
the worthiest men who have eve
been selected for presidential honors
Mr.. Hughes begins his campaign
with those just and wise acts whicl
republicans expect from their can
didates. There was not moment
hesitancy In bowling to the will of tn
party. He accepted that Will as
high command which he could no
disobey despite the fact that he ha
already obtained position worth
OF the ambitions OF the best and tn
ablest. Nor did he hesitate a me
ment to resign the exalted positio
when he saw with flawless visio
that It was the right thing to do.
These first acts of the campaig
will give to his Supporters seren
faith in Mr.. Hughes and his cal
didacy. When he was silent befoI
the nomination there were oppoI
ents who fastened to condemn hill
even though they recognized that b
was right. They are now put |
shame by the promptness and SUI
wisdom of his acts when he is calle
upon to act"
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