Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-05
History in the Making at Chicago

icanisul Without question he has aienated Much
OF the German American element without question
also he has gained tremendous following on his two
1 chief issues 81 .anlericanisln and preparedness
His strength largely lies ii, the fact that he exepli-
fes to Americans the very qualities of direct ncisive
forccfu action which they feel have been badly needed
in the past two years He exemples characteristics
exactly opposite to those Wilson is generally believed
! to display Neither 'watehfu waiting nor tooproud
He fight jibes with the American spirit We may adj
aut the wisdon OF course OF conduct such these
phrases portray but admit il with inward reiuet-
auce 1t is the brain against the heart
Bit the old-lne party bosses don't want Roosevelt.
They are still bitter over 1912. They bitter with
he bitterness Of men who have been castised IN pub
lcJ Yet the bitterness does not befog their judgment
They will dominate ROOSEVELT they have to. They
hate the Colonel but they hate political defeat still
more.
The ol-line politicians-the Penrose-B arnes type
hate Hughes only little less than they hate Roosevelt
II now becomes question with them whsther they
can win with some man other than Of these two.
If they believe that Root or Burton Cunlinns or
Week pr any other Of the long list Of possiblites
ian be elected they will do their best TO nominate HIM
Yet The power OF the old-liue politicians has greatly
diminished The delegations this year are largely IN
dependent Most Of them are uninstrueted OF the
oSs men who win sit in the Coliseum something like
sos arc either instructed for pledged to favorite
| sons Most Of the others are uninstructed Hughes
men figure that at least 42 delegates will be favorable
to the justice and concede that the Colonel will have
22S votes at the start. The Hughes vote probably
viii not run nearly high 425 on the hrs ballot
but many OF the favorite SON delegations are said
If have him IN mind for vote as soon as the comp
mentary ballots are cast.
As convention week opens. Roosevelt and Hughes
appear far and away in the lead.
E AlN with Substantial men in Honolulu reveal an
average OF opinion consensus, remember but
an average something like this
kaahere is strong desire that Hughes should be the
candidate keen admiration being felt both for his char
acter and his abilities There is hope that if the con-
venon gets to point where he may have the aoaira-
ton II he wishes It he will make statement outlin-
ling where he stands on the dominant national issues
Eff this statement is vigorous and progressive lie would
be considered splendid candidate though there
is much uncertainty whether not he can defeat Viii
I son
The average of opinion here seems to hold that
Roosevelt viii be considerably better caupaiguef
than Hughes The average man in Hawaii appears
to believe that President Wilson shold be beaten and
that to beat him. Col Roosevelt would be acceptable
less is heard Of Roosevelts rampageous military
Esprit and Itch for war since his friends have be-
gn their effective campaign Of publicity This cam
paign OF publicity has turned attention to what he
actually did for peace and the adroipess with which
he did it. 1t has helped mould sentiment IN the direc
ton OF arguing that Roosevelt good outweigls his
bad. and outwegils it enough to outweigh Wilson's
!undoubteds good also
Seldom has national convention seen 50 many
IcToss-crrents. much uncertainty, and never has
there been greater demand for nominee who IS a
great American. It is highly improbable that the
convention will compromise safe man, on a
dark horse. The temper of the nation demands a
leader of proved ability and integrity 1t is going to
take such man to defeat Mr. Wilson for let it not
be forgotten that IN many respects his has beef re-
niarkably strong and progressive administrations
Residents of mainland city have organized the