The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-06

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When Col Roosevelt ran for presi-
dent on his own ticket Isl 1904 ne was
given the largest popular majority ever
accorded a candidate.
PICK HIS OWN SUCCESSOR.
American Statesmen We're willing to
admit that Col Roosevelt picked his
own successor when he left the White
House--former Secretary Of War VIII
liam Howard Taft.
During the next four years dissen-
sions broke out I'm the Republican politi-
cal ranks and the progressive party was
formed. largely through Col. Roosevelt's
efforts.
But in the meantime Col. Roosevelt
went to South Africa on a hunting tour.
When he returned in 1910 there was talk
of running him for president for third
term. but the colonel frowned down the
idea stead he Interested himself in
New York states politics and brought
about the nomination Of Henry l.. Slim
son as governor against the wishes of
william Barnes. Jr.. of Albany the
recognized leader OF the Republicans in
New York state. Stimson was defeated
which was the hrst sign that the former
presidents popularity and his grip upon
the public were weakening.
Col Roosevelt then turned toward
literary work. but 1t was apparent that
he was utilizing this for political pur-
poses
Late in 1911 and early In 1912 Col.
Roosevelt took up politics again turn
l.-s a.
Taft. He attacked Mr. Tafts arbitra-
ton treaties and sided with Clifford
Pinchot. head of the forestry bureau
with Secretary of the Interior Ballinger
who was then regarded as one of the
foremost leaders of the conservative re
publicans. Senator LaFollette was
looming up as the peoples candidate
OF the progressive republicans and Col.
Roosevelt sided with him. The break be
tween MT. Taft and the Colonel was
now complete.
When the 1912 campaign was getting
in full swing. Col. Roosevelt declined
to make any statement as TO whether he
would run for a third term and the
matter became a vital issue.
Finally upon the receipt of a letter
signed by seven governors. Col. Roose-
Welt consented TO be a candidate and a
political storm of immense proportions
broke.
rhe national republican convention
was held in Chicago. 1t was bitterly
contested fight from start TO finish
When il became evident that a majority
of the delegates were going to support
Taft. the Roosevelt supporters withdrew
and the progressive or Bull Moose"
convention was held. Col Roosevelt
was nominated for president and Hiram
Johnson, Of California. for vice-presi-
dent.
In the same year Col. Roosevelt acted
as the special ambassador of the United
States at the funeral Of King Edward
VII Of England in London.
The years which Col. Roosevelt spent
in the white house became stormy at
times. but the then president was never
happier than when in the thick of a
fight. Scarcely had the colonel taken
his seat when the welfare Of the coun-
try was threatened by q general strike
of anthracite coal miners He set a
precedent for American executives by
calling together the two parties TO the
dispute and practically forcing them 10
accept arbitration. It was a new de-
parture but it saved the country from
serious situation.
Then came the question Of the Pana-
ma canal 1t was decided to make the
cut across Panama. but at that time
this small nation was under the con-
troll of Columbia, which country refused
TO conclude negotiations for the pur-
chase At the psychological moment
revolution broke out in Panama. Presi-
dent Roosevelt seized upon the oppor-
tunity and recognized the sovereignty
of Panama and a republic was set UP
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