Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-02
OPPONENTS ARE BUSY
KEEPING DOWN BOOM
Senator Gallinger Declares
Colonel Will Never Be
Nominated by Republi-
cans Much Work Is Cut
Out for Democrats.

Washington, April 1.--While Derno-
Gratis planned tonight for big ma
tional gathering here two weeks hence
to sound the campaign battle cry, Re-
publicans devoted themselves TO con-
sideration Of the Republican nominal
tions Roosevelt had given the latter
something new to talk about His
friends say the IL. elihood of his nomin-
alton has been increased by two events
Of the week:
Definite showing Of strength on the
part of Brumbaugh in Pennsylvania.
The get-together luncheon of Roose-
welt, Root, Lodge, ct al in New York.
In the optimistic view of the coloners
friends, the Pennsylvania situation has
taken turn that win keep Penrose too
busy In his own state to permit effee-
tive campaigning against Roosevelt,
while when the time comes Brumbaugh
delegates win be for Roosevelt.
AS for the meeting in New York.
they say, It forecasts arrangements
whereby Roosevelt viii pick up New
England and New York strength.
For Aggressive Foreign Policy.
To gain this strength, politicians be-
lieve the colonel will cease emphasize
Ing his views on the recall of judges:
that his. social justice planks of 1919
viii be turned into less radical de-
mands for more equal Industrial con-
ditions as n means toward national ef-
aciency. and that the whole drive OF
his campaign wifi be toward a strong
spirit Of nationalism, preparedness and
an aggressive foreign policy.
But though Roosevelt Is thought 10
have won considerable ground, he Is
said to be daily uniting and intensity
ing the opposition. Penrose has spent
the entire week away from the capitol
fighting the Brumbaugh movement in
Pennsylvania. Senator Gallinger, pow
erful in New England, vowed today
never would win the nomin
alton. He renewed his declaration of
loyalty to Weeks and forscasted his
nomination. But then he added anoth-
er name for which he hitherto has
shown 20 affectton, but which he indi-
Gated he would accept before he would
That name was-Hughes.
Democrats in Washington are oiling
the wheels and going over work pre-
liminary to priming Off the well known
I'D with q whoop within two weeks.
The exact date OF the opening salvo is
generally believed to be April Ia, when
the Common Council club gets together
20 celebrate the anniversary
II Thomas Jefrersens birth. Il is at
his dinner President Wilson, Is ex-
oected to sound Democraeyss battle
sry for 1916.
Work for tire Democrats.
Democratic leaders tonight admitted
here is much oiling to be done and
several major parts OF the works to Be
adjusted. Among the immediate prob
ems is selection Of a secretary to the
committee to succeed the late
Thomas ]. Pence.
Two men have been mentioned as
possibilities, Matt Ely, postmaster of
Jersey City N. J., and w. r. Hollister.
senator Stones secretary, who is act
ng temporary secretary. Ely, IL was
said tonight. however.
) wanted for other work for which he
3 thought to be particularly ftted.
Fhile Hollister Ia In many ways be-
eved to be well fitted for the place.
hose who win do tho choosing believe
would not be wise appointment
ince John r. Martin, sergeant at
rms, Is also from Missouri.
The president, Of course. win have
he final say.
Secretary Daniels. the only cabinet
faciai on the national committee. who
fas chiefly responsible for the appoint
aent OF Pence, also will have a part
! making the choice.
Merasnthau Wanted at Home.
The announcement cabled from Rar-
4 today BY Carl n. Ackernan. Unit
Press stan correspondent. virtually
here that Abraham Eikus of
lew York would he named amhassa-
ar to Turkey as soon as Henry Mor-
snthau announces his resignation