The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-12
Comment On Political Affairs
By THE EDITOR

still Republican state by some sever
al thousand votes. 1t is well for non
partisan candidates for judicial posi-
tons of the Democratic persuasion to
soft pedal on the facts, not of course
because it makes any difference but
simply because it is just as we'll
Rumor has it that Mr.. John c. Rice
of this city will be candidate for JUS
tice of the Supreme Court. Mr.. Rice
has long had an ambition to sit upon
the bench of the Supreme Court, ac-
cording to the statement of friends. He
has concluded that this is an oppor-
tune time for realizing on that ambi-
ton.
Mr.. Rice is leading lawyer of this
section of the state. He is also BAN
ker and business man. He would make
a good run and probably as good a
justice as the state is in the habit of
getting. Mr.. Rice is Democrat in
politics but has rarely taken a very
active part in political affairs. He is
very good citizen in every respect,
and we would not emphasize the fact
that he is Democrat. In fact Mr..
Rice will not emphasize that fact dur
ing the campaign except here and
there where is will do the most good.
The non-partisan judiciary system
is great help to deserving Democrats
who desire Office.
Dunn-Robert N. Dunn, one of the
most capable district judges in the
state, lawyer of eminence before he
came to the district court, a fine type
of citizen, and most excellent man in
every respect, has announced that he
will be candidate for justice of the
Supreme Court. Judge Dunn has been
mentioned time and again as u. most
suitable man for the Office. He has
also been spoken of on more than one
occasion as good gubernatorial timber.
In fact Judge Dunn is one of the lead
ing and most influential men of north
Idaho. His candidacy for any posi-
ton from United States senator down
is to be given the most earnest con-
sideration.
! There are two candidates in the field
Judge Sullivan and Judge Dunn
Judge Sullivan has been mentioned in
these columns in previous issues.
Judge Dunn has not been mentioned
owing to the fact that he had not
reached conclusion until the latter
part of last week.
Judge Dunn will have the hearty
support of the people of his section
of the state. He will have the support
of the men who are acquainted with
him in other sections of the state
These facts are the strongest recon-
mendations that any man can have. If
there are other candidates for the JUS
ticeship they will come from south
Idaho. This fact augurs well for the
success of the candidacy of Judge
Dunn.
Of course it is too early to prophecy.
1t is too early to pick favorites. With
out disparagement of any other man
or any other candidate we can say that
Judge Dunn is one of the best men
who ever appeared as candidate for
justice of the state Supreme Court, and
there have been some very good men
as candidates. In fact some of the best
men never got beyond the candidate
stage However We do not take that
as an i'll omen. 1t was purely an acct
dent and should not happen again.
French-The fact is apparent that
more or less emnity toward Burton |
L. French exists in north Idaho. Some |
of these people state that Mr.. French |
butted into the senatorial fight two
and four years ago, and deprived |
north Idaho of representation in the |
United States senate by making it i'm !
possible to elect man from that sec
ton. They expect to get their revenge
at the coming primary election.
1t may be said with the same degree
of truth that Judge Ailshie deprived |
north Idaho of representation in the
United States senate. He too helped |
to make the election of a north Idaho |
man impossible. At the primary cleo
ton Mr.. French polled more votes
than Judge Ailshie and great many
more north Idaho votes. Judging |
by the results of the election Mr.. |
French was the choice of the people of |
his section for United States senator,
and if any one is to be censured for
interference with the just deserts Of |
north Idaho it was Judge Alshie. The |
Tribune takes little stock in the claim |
that Mr.. French is to be blamed for
being candidate. He had the right |
to stand for election to the senate. His |
vote showed beyond doubt that the
people of the state looked kindly upon
his candidacy. and we venture the ret
guess that had he been at
liberty to gumboot the state according
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