The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01

ular opinion. 1t is the man who knows
men, who has been trained and disci-
plined by years of service in the bust
ness of government, and particularly
in the exacting school Of national leg
islation, who makes the best candi-
date and the best president.
Second, He must be iCeH knOun This
year of all Years would be bad time
for experiments. The character and
the career of the Republican nominee
must be an open book. But even this
is not sufficient. However well known
he may be it is more important still
that his views should be well known.
On all the great problems that now
confront us the people will want to
know where he stands and what he
stands for.
Third. He must be firm and safe No
one can tell what the next four years
will bring forth. The whole world is
in flames. and the sparks are flying in
our direction. Today is more critical
than yesterday, and tomorrow may re-
quire a steadier hand than today.
There was never a time when clear
thinking and fixed purpose were so es-
sential to American honor and secu-
rity. If the threat of war increases
Republicans must present a candidate
who prefers peace and who will not
impulsively embroil us, but who will
never finch or falter in the face of
danger. If war comes. he must be one
to whom the people can entruSt the
military power of the government with
the fullest assurance that it will he
used only TO defend the sovereignty Of
the United States.
Need Big Man After War.
Fourth: lie must understand american
business and fRaRce. When the war in
Europe ends there will be greater need
than ever before in our history for a
skillful. experienced and sympathetic
handling of the financial and industrial
interests Of the country. The sudden
eNiSency viii require rare foresight to
prevent disaster and prompt adjust
ments TO meet new conditions with adj
vantage to American commerce. The
United States viii be the richest OF MI
nations and the greatest of all cred
itors; while tie rest Of the civilized
world will be ready to make any sac
ritice to regain lost markets. Such
situation viii call at once for practical
hard-hcaded knowledge Of finance. and
common sense appreciation of the in
tcrcstS and opportunities of American
capital and labor.
ruin; He must be a JroQd-gaugcd Re.
publican. The nominee at Chicago.
next month, must be satisfactory to all
substantial elements Of the party. His
record must be such that both con.
servatives and prugrcssives can trust
and support him. On three occasions
only has the Republican party been de.
featcd since the Civ.l War. and each
time the defeat was caused by nomi-
nation fOrcibly imposed upon a large
and protesting minority, The fact is
that there aaS never Oeen a time from
the day The first Republican was elect
ed President ia 1860 down to die brcS.
ent hour when the principles of the
Republican party We're not held by a
clear majority Of the people. In 1884
when Blaine. the idol of the party.
went down in defeat; in 1892 when
Harrison failed of reelection and in
1912 when the party was split over
the denomination Of Taft, the real
cause Of the result was not an aban-
donment of Republican principles, but
dissatisfaction with the Republican
candidate The lesson is We'll learn
ed. 1t will not have to be repeated.
Far-si"hted Republicans everywhere
appreciate this fact. They will come
to the convention resolved to choose
that candidate who possesses, first, the
highest qualifications for the office,
and. next the greatest availability
that is the power to command the full
strength Of the party and to attract
the support Of that great body of indie
pendent citizens Of all parties who de
sire a change in the national admins
tration.
These are the five essentials. Who
il inc uliIt W no ltNI l1itttN cNt it9N'
Thoughtful Republican leaders i'll all
parts of the country, as we'll as the
rank and file whose composite judg-
ment is fast taking form, have been
giving this question the most sober and
earnest consideration.
one thing is assured. The Chicago
convention will he dcliberative body.
There is serious resolve manifested
in all elements of the party, to take
counsel together and nominate the best
and strongest man-not only the one
who will poll the largest vote and sat
isfy the expectations of the greatest
number, hut who will harmonic. solid
ify and strengthen the party. Already
a process of elimination having re-
gard for no individual preferences, in
fluenced by no pride of section or par
TALLY Of leadership has been quietly
going on throughout the country.
Senator Burton Man Of Hour.
Out of this process there is gradual
ly emerging the name of one man
around whom the whole party could
rally, who would satisfy every element
meet every requirement, and carry the
Republican standard to victory.
That man IS Theodore +. Burton Of
Ohio
Senator Burton is experienced in