American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-02-10
HUGHES on BORAH WILL BE
CHOICE OF THE REPUBLICANS

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of New York and Senator Borah Of
Idaho. and the man, not the state, is
to be weighed when the selection Is
made. This fact is pointed out by
Bartlett Sinclair, well known north
Idahoan, in reviewing the presidential
situation. He points out that Senator
Borah il considered by his associates
and those who know him best as big
enough TO be president In his statc-
ment. Mr.. Sinclair says in part:
ut Is a foregone conclusion that the
Democratic party Will again nominate
Mr.. Wilson. That means that that
party will go before the people on
a platform approving the Wilson pol
icy in Europe and in Mexico. 1t VIII
nccessitate a platform endorsing the
Wilson tariff, the currency and all
other local measures.
"The Republican party viii enter the
contest advocating a code OF prin-
ciples IN direct conflict with these.
/ do not think either the Democratic
revenue measures or the Democratic
foreign policy will be paramount. We
shall hear as much about the one as
the other and we shall hear ample
about both on the stump and in the
press.
while It is comparatively easy to
forecast the platform and candidate
of the Democratic party the selection
OF the Republican candidate for presi-
dent, as yet, Is shrouded In doubt. AS
10 a Democratic candidate the ques-
ton Is apparently settled. AS 10 a
Republican candidate It is scarcely
more than started. This uncertainty is
likely TO last for months TO come.
tn Republican sentiment has become
more completely ~crystali2ed. On that
point time must be allowed for the
east and west to get together.
The Largest and Smallest.
However, speaking from present
data and indications II would seem
that the two most popular Republic
cans for the honor Of a nomination
hail respectively from the largest and
the smallest states Of the union.
Hughes from New York and Borah
from Idaho. They are the two men,
IL ls generally agreed, possessing the
most numerous qualifications for the
present emergency. They are both
talented, II not great lawyers; obey
are of the same age and each is an
American and patriot TO the back
bone. The candidacy of either would
cement the Republican factions and
Republicans generllay believe either
would win II nominated. With either
az the standard bearer, the campaign
would open with a feeling of conf
dence In the result. Although the
supreme availability Of these two men
Ia recognized Their is little or no
likelihood that they viii enter the con
yention as rivals. Each has for the
other the sincerest personal and po-
litical admiration. Each Is for the
other. Both fill places IN the govern.
ment rated by many as OF even
greater Importance than the presi'
dency.
Hughes Made Good
Justice Hughes made a good gov.
ernor of New York and is now max.
ing a good justice OF the supreme
court He says he does not want Tho
nomination for the presidency. A large
number Will take him at his word. Hi'
experience as chief executive OF New
York was bolsterous. To carry on
his promised reforms he had to figh
every inch OF his ground. 1t Is quit
likely that nc has found the calm
dignified place he now holds e%ntirel,
preferable In all respects to any cleo
tive position. II Is quite REASONABLE
he should then want to remain ON tn
bench for life rather than be presl
dent for four or even eight years. HI
great ability. sterling character. N
one ever questions. HIS worth as a
official and a citizen will never b
~impeached.
"But whether no has In the sam
degree those rare powers Of states
manship universally conceded To b
the heritage OF the Idaho senator ha
not yet been proved. In the pres
dents chair he might be another Liz
coln--one OF the greatest OF the gres
or he might be another Taft--a goo
Judge but a poor president.
Borah Has Few Equals.
AS a political orator Senator Bora
has few equals. While this grei
gift is by no means Indispensable
the composition of great executives
ia a mighty important factor In
campaign. Borah. Bailey and Brya
are in a class by themselves as gre'
speakers. Az II has become the fasl
ion In modern times for candidates Il
president to take the stump In the
own behalf. and as our next campais
Is apt to be a forensic battle, The orr
torical element will count for mucI
In this particular Borah stands aior
In the Republican party.
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