The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-08
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Convention, but May Figure Later.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.
Chicago, June S.-[SpeciaL l-Theo-
dore Roosevelt believes that the next
four years viii be one of the most i'm
portant periods In the history Of this
country, the civil war alone excepted.
That is one reason why he wants to be
president. There are many other rea-
sons, but that is one which exerts the
most influence In his mind.
That is why the Republicans are up
against what practically amounts to an
ultimatum by the Roosevelt leaders.
which is to this effect:
"If you don't take Roosevelt you'n
get Wilson for the next four years"
1t reminds me of that celebrated ulti-
matum eight years ago, when Roose-
welt announced for the benefit OF the
Old Guard:
IF they don't take Taft they'll get
me-"
Same Thought Four Years Ago.
Roosevelt had the same thought four
years ago. He believed then that great
events were impending, that some N
man was TO rise TO be the big figure of
the world. Ii might be Emperor VIII
liam of Germany or some man of Great
Britain. Roosevelt wanted TO enter
that race for distinction. Perhaps If
he had been president he would have
hnan that tnNnno4nD rnavanpaun nd
now there is another opportunity, and
he wants to take advantage of IL
Race and Religion.
Politicians do not like to have racial
or religious issues injected into con
ventions or campaigns. They always
prove two edged swords. 1t Is consid-
cred n blunder for any organization to
try and force n race issue into politics.
While 1t IL known that race and reli-
gion do cut a considerable figure In
many campaigns. the men who man
age politics want to avoid as much pub
licity as possible on these subjects. 1t
is expected that Germany and the al
lies will figure I'm the campaign, but
delegates do not relish the idea of hav-
ing the issue projected into the con-
vention.
Here's Harmony on Tap.
Some of the people about here are
just oozing harmony by the bucketful.
Listen to this:
Roosevelt for president, Fairbanks
for vice president, Elihu Root for sec
rotary Of state and William III. Taft for
chief justice of the supreme court"
OF course that came from a Roose-
Welt man who said that there would be
a sentiment In having the old ticket,
Roosevelt and Fairbanks, that the colo
mel would name Root for his prime
minister and would be so magnani-
nous as To make Taft chief Justice
provided a vacancy occurred in that
exalted office, OF course.
One Argument For r. r.
Some of the men urging the nomina.
ton of Roosevelt are pointing out a
possible advantage which is receiving
attention by the congressional leaders
They say that II the Republicans nomi-
nate Roosevelt for president 1t viii re.
o all possibility OF Progressive tick
cts In congressional districts and In
states where United States senators
are to be elected. They say hat will
mean a Republican house and possibly
a Republican senate.
Some of those who are not favorable
to Roosevelt are giving consideration
to the suggestion. They say that even
If Roosevelt should fail to be elected
he might help carry through the sen
atorial and congressional tickets.
I'VE could afford to nominate and
lose Roosevelt under those conditions
grimly remarked one Of the Old Guard
Best Stage Setting.
1t Is generally acknowledged thai
the colonel has the best stage setting
of any candidate. He has recently
made speeches at Detroit, Kansas City
St Louis and Newark. completely sur
rounding the convention city. Their
he has a convention OF his own goint
on beside the show I'm the big ten
which has called out a legion Of shout
ers. Oh, the colonel knows this game
of politics!
New York In Evidence.
New York presents three names t.
the convention-Hughes, Root ant
Roosevelt, with Wadswor'h and Whit
man In the dark horse stables. 1t hai
often been said that New York doe
not want the presidency. 1t may b,
truthfully said that a lot OF New York
ers do not want any of the men befor'
the convention. The delegation is no
expected to unite on any OF them.
What makes this New York situation
more peculiar is that neither Hughes
Root, Roosevelt, Whitman o Wads