El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-15


because they live in any particular sec
ton OF the district or county, but be-
cause they are qualified for the work
, that is to be done. We ought to get
away from these old customs that are
moth-eaten and moss-grown. but the
time has not yet come when we can
make the change. Both parties in this
campaign will make selections with
some reference to the geographical To-
cation of the men. As practical, cold
blooded proposition, il appears to be
unavoidable. The party disregardine
viii lose, while the party giving heed
will win. / do not believe the Repub-
licans will nominate Bursum and Hub
bell. This would give the state to Fall
Bursum and Hubbell within too small
an area. And do not believe the ticket
will show Romero. Hubbell and Herman
dez. for this would place three Span
ish-Americans at the head Of the ticker.
So large a represents tion Of one race
would be sure to provoke the strongest
protest and opposition in the party.
Is for Mcdonald.
II Gov. Mcdonald desires 20 be re-
nominated, he is most assuredly en-
titled to the honor and /, for one, do
not mean to oppose him. During the
sessions of the legislature I supported
the governor and his policies. Il stand
ready now to renew my support OF the
old measures, or to help advance any
new ones.
The reason for not making a fight
within the party is one which every
student Of practical politics ought to
understand and appreciate. There viii
be little chance for Il victory if we 20
INTO the race handicapped by a division
IN our ranks. approximately 65.J 900
votes Will be cast in New Mexico of
these. 80 600 will be Democratic 30 600
Republican. the balance Of 5000 being
made up OF the Independent. careful
thinking voters and the irresponsible
voters. The last named are more or
less susceptible to the evil influences
which are brought TO bear in the crux
81 the campaign. In order to achieve
victory, we must poll the full strength
OF the party, and then either draw
from the opposite party or from this
balance Of power represented by the
5000 voters have described
Looks for Democratic Year.
Il think this will be a Democratic
year. Conditions vitality affecting sew
eral counties viii materially disturb
the calculations that are being made by
those not in closest touch. I do not
care TO describe the counties or the
conditions too accurately. but I am sat
isfied that they will be among the
big factors in bringing about a Demo-
cratic victory"
Senator Barth has been selected by a
referendum vote of the state central
committee to deliver the keynote speech
in the convention which will assemble
~ albuquerque on May p he believes
the convention ought to adopt a resolu-
ton heartily endorsing the national
and state administrations, and that this
course Is sure to be followed.
After his statement that he was az
flicted with no scruples of false mod
esty, senator Barth talked apparently
without hesitation. His frankness was |
engaging and he spoke rapidly with
much feeling, but without a trace OF
heroics. big nan, he has all the good
humor and geniality that generally are
1scribed 20 men of the type
Slmms Il For Barfh.
u am for Isaac 3arth for governor.
- ~ 'cHp i. Si~ams chairman OF the
Bernalillo county Democratic central
.oin.si..ee- IKE rs the logical man for
The nomination and he would make an 1
admirable governor You will now find I,
so many original Barth men that I
hesitate to claim such an honor 7 am
lot exaEgerating, though. when I saw /
that / am one Of the original Barth I
men. Possibly you nave heard that 1
5arth is merely a jolly, good fellow |
an inimitable story teller, but lacking
business ability and not a GOOD /
awyer. Ask the lawyers who have on /
posed him in court in the trial OF cases
lnd you will get a different story. ne !
business man, a student of human I
nature and an able lawyer
He is not an amateur. either. in