El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06

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RoOsevelts Picture Conspicuous
Among the draped portraits on the
walls was one Of Roosevelt. The or
atory, mainly confined to the chair
man and to the Ohio guest. gave
especial attention to the vacillating
methods of the national administra-
ton and promised that under Republic
can rule the grevious Mexican muddle
soon would be cleared up.
There was a prophecy that American
industry and American pride both soon
would have protection and that an
era Of redblooded Americanism will
dawn next year.
An adjournment was taken till 1880
and the afternoon was consumed in the
real convention work
Pima Supports Wright.
The Pima delegation will support
John B. Wright for delegate to Chicago
and there is little doubt of his election.
A new candidate for one Of the open
places is Frank Pool, Of vii klemal,
who Is pushed by the ella and Pinal
delegations
May Favor Prohibition.
1t is not improbable that the con-
ventiOn will declare for prohibition and
against the suggested local option
measures
There will be an attempt to bring
in resolution calling for a stiff in
come tax on the mines This last will
meet with little comfort in the com
mittee on resolutions, which was
appointed on the motion Of Leroy
Anderson, of Yavapai. chief counsel for
the United Verde Mining company.
Presidential Choice.
There has been almost no talk
IN the convention thus far of any presi-
Dental preferences It would appear
that most of the old guard are inclined
to favor Hughes though there is a
strong undercurrent OF RoOseveItian-
ism-not so much individual. but on the
basis Of expediency. as for the man who
might arouse the greatest degree Of en-
thusiasm. The delegates to Chicago
are being chosen wholly on considera-
tions Of locality and not at all with
reference to their presidential favor
ties and there is little likelihood OF a
change. There has been some talk Of
introduction of a resolution favoring
Roosevelt, but it is not favored by the
colonels strongest supporters.
National Committeeman.
Oddly enough, the warmest contro-
versy has been over the national COM
mitteeman. This honor has been sought
particularly by Ralph H Cameron. the
present incumbent. once territorial
delegate in congress, later Republican
candidate for senator and later candi-
date for governor; by NJ J. Cassidy, of
Bisbee, long postmaster of his home
town and a stalwart politician of the
keenest sort. and by Fen S. Hildreth, a
former Rough Rider but considered
particularly representative of the stand
pat wing in central Arizona. This morn
Ing Cameron rather appeared to have
the best Of the argument, with Hildreth
eliminated. MaricOpa county endorsed
Cameron one of its home people, but
Pima county particularly has resoluted
against both Cameron and Cassidy and
for no one else.
Astronomer After TOEa.
There is possibility. that the con-
vention will mix in state politics and
will endorse candidates for the senator
ship against Ashurst and for governor.
vapai, is a prime fayOrite and many
Of the delegates already are wearing
his badges. Percival Lowell, Of Flag
staff. the noted astronomer. is hot az
judge J. II. Ktbbey, of Maricopa county,
could have for the asking. Lowell has
been making speeches on a platform
Of rejection Of illiterate foreign immi-
grafton.
Four Men To BE Named.
There is no doubt Of the nomination
of four delegates They are in order:
Judge Edward Kent. Of Maricopa- En-
dorsed by the Maricopa county delega-
ton. a classmate of eXpresident RoOse-
Welt son of Gov. Kent, OF Maine. who
was assistant United States attorney Of
COLORADO when appointed by Roosevelt
to be chief justice of Arizona, following
a bitter territorial fight in which no
Arizona man could pass muster; has
continued a Republican, despite friend
ship for Roosevelt. and is said to be
free Of mind regarding the possible
nominee at Chicago.
Chas. A. Overlook, of Cochise. one Of
the founders of Douglas; was United
States attorney under the Taft admin
and was turned out OF office
by wire, after refusing to resign; has
been considered a stalwart Republican,
but is expected to vote for the best man,
even though it might be considered
Roosevelt
Fred S. Breen. Of Coconino. editor of
a bright Republican weekly at Flag
staff came from near Joe CannOn's sec
ton and has been considered rather
an anti-RoOsevelt man, though he has
not declared for any especial candi-
late.
Judge Frank Smith. Of Yavapai, is
judge at Prescott and is one of
The few Republicans who has been able
10 capture his home county,
Other possible delegates, to fill out
he six to which Arizona is entitled. are
Thomas MOllOy. of Yuma, straight
cut Roosevelt man; Phi. Prudential. of
who has no particular
presidential preference, and ]. Lorenzo
dubbell, of upper Apache county. who
S unattached, though friendly to Roose-
7elt