Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-12
THE OFFICE SOUGHT THE MAN

A miracle has grown in the political history of Am
erica. The Office has sought the Without single
word of encouragement, the people have turned to
distinguished citizen who did not seek honor They
met opposition from thousand directions from scores
of powerful Everywhere kept saying (be-
cause they could say no more) "he will not accept,
"there enthusiasm for him., 1--WE don't know where
he stands, "can trust man who will not promise
to do either thing another"
But quietly and determinedy the country turned to-
ward Charles Evans Hughes the type of leader de-
manded by critical period in national affairs. From ev-
ery state the delegates selected for the national Republic
can convention were made feel the desire of the
pe regardless of their own personal convictions The
feeling the sentiment the leaning seemed almost intu
tive AS opponents declared, there WAS no "enthus-
asm" for Hughes.
Announced candidates for national honors worked up
tremendous enthusiasm Gin spots) but the calm insist
ence would not down. in spite of the favorite sons, in
spite of the ceverest OF powerful interests
and politicians in spite of his repeated declaration
81 am not candidate" the overwhelming will of the
Republicans of the country made manifest at
Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court should be their
candidate for election to the Presidency.
That Justice Hughes is just to be elected
he to be nominated, we have not doubt The
try ripe for such leader he Men of other par
ties disappearing the conditions that have resulted from
a political upheaval of four look to strong
for the White House and the assumption of gov
eminent affairs by party of competence and
courage to act.
1t has been useless for opponents of the Hughes psy
choogy to shout that the country does not know where
Justice Hughes stands American problems The
try knows him we'll AMERICAN, strong and true.
The country knows him the highest type of Christian
gentleman, foremost jurist of the worlds
ablest lawyers calm thinker, democratic
tive as broad-minded scholar uninching force
for justice
1t unnecessary for Justice Hughes 10 assure the
people that he FOR this AGAINST chat. They
know him we'll enough to have confidence in his ability
and bigness. He has nothing to take back. He had
hand in framing the platform upon which he must stand
That platform builded by the ables minds of the
party and in with the demands of the great
est apostles of Progressve:sm.
We have no fear that the acceptance of Justice
Hughes will be unsatisfactory to the Progressives
their machess leader Here the platform the man
which and whom their ideals have pictured With their
support the be triumphanty elected the prin-
cpes established With their opposition the catastrophe
of four years ago may be repeated It is for the
gessve wing of the Republican party decide Do they
prefer Hughes and fulment Of the pledges of the Chi
convention Wilson and farce? The road is plan
if they have been sincere in single profession de-
nunciaon of existing conditions We have faith in both
their intelligence and their integrity.
On receiving notification of his nomination. Justice
Hughes sent his resignation of the office of justice the
Supreme Court of the United States the President It
was promptly accepted. Then Mr.. Hughes wired mis-
ceptance of the Chicago conventions nomination. That
acceptance contains the answer-the complete
the convincing the mastery answer-o all the queries
and misgivings. The helm has been turned over to
strong hand, with clear eyes who knows the wat
ers. From the hour of his e lance Charles E.
Hughes will be the leader of his party down through the
months to his election. He is bound be the biggest fig
in the political panorama.