Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-01

about both on the stump and in the
press.
while 1t is comparatively easy to
forecast the platform and candidate
OF the Democratic party the selection
of the Republican candidate for presi-
dent, as yet, is shrouded in doubt. AS
to a Democratic candidate the ques-
ton is apparently settled. AS to a
Republican candidate, ii Is scarcely
more than stated. This uncertainty is
likely to last for months to come,
till Republican sentiment has become
more completely crystals ICED. On that
point time must be allowed for the
east and west to get together.
The Largest and Smallest.
However. speaking from present
data and indications, ID would seem
that the two most popular Republi-
cans for the honor of a nomination
hail respectively from the largest and
the smallest states of the union.
Hughes from New York, and Borah
from Idaho. They are the two men,
it is generally agreed, possessing the
most numerous qualifications for the
present emergency. They are both
talented, If not great lawyers; they
are of the same age ard each is an
American and patriot 10 the back
bone. The candidacy of either would
cement the Republican factions and
Republicans generally believe either
would win II nominated. With either
as the standard bearer, the campaign
would open with feeling of conf
dence in the result. Although the
supreme availa bility of these two men
is recognized there is little os.s no
likelihood that they will enter the con
vention as rivals. Each has for the
other the sincerest personal and po-
litical admiration. Each is for the
other. Both fill places ih the govern
ment rated by many as of even
greater Importance than the presi-
dency.
Hughes Made Good.
Justice Hughes made a good gov
ernor of New York and is now max
| ing a good justice of the supreme
court. He says he does not want the
nomination for the presld ency. A large
number will take him at mis- word. His
experience as chief executive of New
York was boisterous. 70 carry out
! his promised reforms he had to fight
! every inch OF his ground. 1t is quite
! likely that he has found the calm
dignified place he now holds entirely
preferable in all respects to any cleo
/ tive position. 1t is quite reasonable
| he should then want to remain on the
bench for life rather than be presi-
dent for four or even eig ut years. His
great ability. his sterling character, nc
one ever questions. His worth as an
official and citizen Will never be
impeached.
But whether he has in the same
degree those rare powers of states
manship universally conceded to be
| the heritage of the Idaho senator has
not yet been proved. in the presi-
dents chair he might be another Lin
coln--one OF the greatest of the great
or he might be another Taft-a good
Judge but q poor president
Borah Has Few Equals.
"As a political orator Senator Borah
has few equals. While this great
gift Is by no means indispensable in
the composition of great executives II
is mighty important factor in a
campaign. Borah, Bailey and Bryan
are in class by themselves as great
speakers. AS 1t has become the fash
ion in modern times for candidates for
president to take the stump in thell
own behalf, and as our next campaign