The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-04-25
INTERNATIONAL Bee
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through the Cr1SlS CQaC Is before IL.
During the campaign that is rapidly
developing in this state little attempt
will be made to advance any partic-
ular political clique within the old
parties to the detriment of the others.
At least leaders will frown down such
matters, they assert.
A review of the democratic political
situation with regard to the governor
changed. There is still doubt here as
to what the outcome will be. The
! launching of the Frank L. Moore
boom only left most Of the politicians
guessing. Moore has been expected
in the states capital for a week but
has not as yet appeared. w. T.
Dougherty, secretary of state, is con-
stantly being mentioned for guber-
national honors, while Attorney Gen
eral T. A. Walters is just as conspicu-
ously in the hmelight. Just what the
| democrats will do in the matter Of
the goyernorship is difficult to deter
mine, say those in close touch with
the situation. It Is anticipated by
them, however, that there viii be a
satisfactory understanding reached
and that no friction will be allowed
to crop out. An inclination toward
harmony seems to be prominent
among party leaders 1t is even hint
ed that 1t will extend to the senatorial
situation and that there will be a de-
cision reached as to the candidates,
thereby eliminating prediction
fight. In fact, both parties seem to
| be seeking harmony grounds on
which to conduct the coming polit-
ical conflict.
THO Frsapd, ~ Tia,,%crar% Govorco,
Ernest L. Parker now acting gov
ernor Of the state, have proposed that
he become a candidate for state treas
urer at the coming primaries. They
believe that he can be nominated and
elected. Lieutenant Governor Parker
was elected with other state admins
tration democrats in the fall of 1916
and is in the second year of his first
term. The republicans nominated b.
M. Holt, of Caldwell, who was sue
cessful in the primary race over Col
L. v. Patch of Payette. Patch was
with the Second Idaho regiment on
the Mexican border at the time. His
defeat, during his absence at the pri-
maries, did not rest easily on his
friends Holt was nominated late in
the primary campaign. Parker de-
feated him at the general election.
4 1t is a somewhat peculiar coincident
that both Patch and Holt are now in
the service OF their country, Patch
having gone to Frnace as a member
of the Second Idaho after he had
taken an intensise course of training
In artillery firing He is a lieutenant
colonel of an artillery division. Holt
volunteered to go to France at his
own expense and help with Red Cross
work. John w. Eagleson, present
state treasurer, Is now serving his
second term. In the event that Lieu
tenant Governor Parker be induced
to run for treasurer he would prob
baby have opposing him a new man
from the republican ranks.
Republican party leaders here are
interested in the message that State
Chairman Stephen d. Taylor will
have for them as the result of his
conference during the week with viii
H. Hays, national chairman, held at
Spokane. number of representa-
tive republicans met Hays at both
Salt Lake and Spokane. They were
assured that the national committee
proposed to make a vigorous cam
paign to secure control OF both
branches of congress, If possible. and
that nothing would be left undone to
election. Those Idahoans who talked
with the national chairman declare
they are pleased over his ability to
manage somewhat delicate political
situation.
1t is ADMITTED that the senatorial
race in this state is what is holding
the attention OF party leaders Ma
: tional Chairman Hays is said to have
impressed Idaho republicans with the
necessity Of sending back to congress
; an entire republican delegation.
} The democrats now have representa-
tion In one senator. Chairman Hays
: also pointed out to them that there
must be no differences between. the
; various factions of REPUBLICANS: that
! they must ret together and stand to.
: gether for the general welfare of the
party. These fractional differences
he is said to have pointed out. have
only served TO bring about disruption
: and injury to tho party as whole.