The state herald., 1916-02-18
Capitol Correspondence.
Denver. Colo Feb. IL

The attendance and enthusiasm at
the Lincoln Day banquet. Saturday
surpassed all expectations and can be
accounted for only on the theory that
the republicans Of the state have deep
convection that they are entering upon
campaign that will result in both state
and national victory.
A spirit of optimism prevailed all the
speeches. The psychological condition
that presages success was psesent in an
unusual degree, and it is significant
that this assurance Of victory is not
tied up with any one or two PERSONAL
ties. 1t is believed that the principles
Of the party are to triumph. no mat
ter who may be selected as leader.
1t has been commented upon by many
that Judge Southard. the toastnaster,
in reviewing the accomplishments of
the present state administration. tu
diously refrained from mentioning by
name Governor Carlson, Speaker Stew
art. or any other Of the state leaders.
Nor did MIR. Cousins, the orator Of the
evening. mention by name either Roose
welt or Taft. A demonsti alton testing
The relative popularity Of these leaders
was therefore avoided. Nor was any
opportunity given the banqueters to
all on any. for speeches, whose name
vas not on the program. Those in
,harge EVIDENTLY had resolved to take
no chances Of the meeting getting away
from them.
At the afternoon meeting Of the State
Central Committee. Pueblo was select
ed ms the place. and May 2, as the time
'or the state convention TO select dele.
gates to the National Convention. This
late date will give ample time for dis
.ussion a. to the candidate Colorado
should supper and as to what men and
women. as delegates. will best repre-
,ent'her convictions. There seems to
oe a growing conviction that no state
official should 20 to this delegation. but
that the honor shonld 20 to those who
have labored for the party. and given
to It, without the hope or expectation
OF any Office.
The attempt that has been made to
bring Mr.. Mic cholson's name before the
people ~ possible candidate for gov
srnor. has created good deal OF dis
cussion. Many Of his closest friends
ieclare the action unauthorized by Mr..
Nicholson and insist that upon his re
turn from Honolulu, he will promptly
repudia:e the whole business. Others
believe II 10 . shrewd way Of feeling
out public sentiment. and that his final
attitude will be determined by the char
acter Of the response. With three can
didstea for governor In the held-Stock
er. Carlson and Nicholson no one can,
1t this time. make an intelligent fore
cast Of what the result would be. The
'tate committee Indicated very clrarly
that as far NJ they were concerned, they
would play no favoritcs-thst any mem
Der Of the party could aspire to this OF
ace without any sIambling blocks being
placed In their way by those controlling
the party machinery.
AZ the meeting Of the State Central
committee OF the Progressive party
held yesterday. fifteen counties were
represented. Only u few Of the old
time leaders were present but those
solcmnly agreed thA. they would never
no never. give up the ship. but 80 long
- there was any danger Of any eonscrv
stivc capturing the republican nomina
ton for president and for governor, they
would be on hand to save their beloved
land from the calamity Of his election. /
Friends Of good government still earn
cstly hope that an honorable basis Of /!
cooperation may be found 40 that All i
opponents OF tho Colorado brand Of do. |
mocraey may work for one tiekot this
fall.
Tho rank and fle Of both parties want
this and they will not have much pa.
ticnce with Bourbon leaders who stand
in .ho way Of such eonsummation.