The Washington times., 1920-06-14

Saturday IN Chicago.
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE
Leonard Wood, who Is one OF the
great men OF America and destined
TO live In history, has been defeated
for the Presidential nomination ny a
group OF politicians just as Theodore
Roosevelt was four years ago and
more recently clemencesu was denied
the Presidency OF France. We had
hoped that a man of undoubted cour-
rage, Vision and executive Abihty
would be chosen. but we have instead
Warren Gamaiiel Harding. one OF the
Senate group which controlled the
convention. IL would be hypocrttical
for the Tribune TO pretend that II Is
satisfied with this result.
On the other hand. we believe in
Republican principles. We believe In
this years Republican platform
which is a weIl-thought-ou out, progress
sive and constructive document,
We are more than pleased with the
nomination OF Calvin Coolidge. who
has an inspiring record and who
shows real promise OF stiil greater
accomplishments.
Under our present political methods
II Is impossible TO indorse platform
and Vice Presidential nominee with
out also voting for the head OF the
ticket. So that there Is q clear-cut
question for every citizen to decide
IL he wants to be a factor In choosing
the Administration for the next four
years. He must support either the
Republican or Democratic party. No
matter how wisely the Democratic
candidates are. chosen, theirs VIII be
heavy burden indeed, for they VIII
have to stand on their party record.
Promises may be ever SO fair and al
Turing, but they will not be able TO
counteract the facts OF the past
The Tribune. therefore, proposes TO
give its hearty support to the Repub-
lican candidates and the platform on
which they stand. aud believes that
the overwhelming ma jority OF Ameri-
can voters will do the same.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER - By
the selection OF Warren G. Harding as
the candidate OF the Republican party
for the high office of President. and
Calvin Coolidge for Vice President,
the convention at Chicago has reached
happy solution of the difficulties
that confronted II. Senator Harding
has had long political experience; he
Is man of proved integrity ana
sound Judgment: and there Is every
reason to believe that any disappoint-
ments aroused by his success VIII be
quickly dispelled by the general ac-
acknowledgement OF his peculiar avail
ability at this time. He should rally
Republicans OF all shades OF opinion
to devotion to a common cause. Gov
ernor Coolidge has amply proved his
political courage and his ability.
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEDGER
Harding and Coolidge make clean,
and acceptable Repub-
lican ticket. They will give the coun-
try a Republican administration.
senator Harding will now have the
chance to show that those who fear
that he may prove too grateful 10
1.-THE machine" manipulators, who got
the credit for swinging the conven-
ton to him on the tenth ballot, have
mistaken the man.
OHIO STATE JOURNAL-Senator
Hardings nomination is another great
triumph for, the Old Guard. Unques-
tionably the convention might have
nominated a man who would have
been stronger with the rank and file
of the voters. The nomination of the
cool, calm and courageous Calvin
Coolidge. of Massachusetts. for the
Vice Presidency adds great strength
to the Republican ticket.
THE PITTSBURGH DISPATCH-
The Chicago convention nominated
an old fashioned Republican ticket.
After the pother about the league
plank and making that the issue, the
candidates chosen are not especially
noted for aggressiveness in that ca
pacity.
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Harding's selection will meet with
general approval-he is a clean and
outstanding American, safe and loyal.
and his great experience in legislative
matters has given him a splendid
knowledge Of our public affairs.
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE-Warren
G. Harding, Senator from Ohio. Is
foar-sauare. American. who .has.work-
ed his way up from the humblest be-
ginnings to the high position from,