The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-01-09
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much labor performed by their fol
lovers will go for naught.
Those who are in close touch
with the political situation believe
Governor Davis will be in a position
TO determine. while the conference is
IN session, what action he desires TO
take and guide himself accordingly.
II he finds sentiment strong against
Ex-Governor Gooding he can let IL be
known that he will be a candidate TO
succeed himself in the governors Of
nee because Of desire to defend his
administration. II. on the other hand.
he finds sentiment set against Mr..
Gooding he can announce his candi-
dacy for the senate.
Patch May Make Stand.
There Is recognized dissatisfaction
with Gooding among a section of the
Republicans. but he also has much
strength and none recognize II bet
ter than friends of Governor Davis,
ana they are certain to hesitate be-
fore recommending a break between
the two. Until recently Col. Patch
was talked Of as Republican candi-
date for governor. but his friends arc
urging him to seek place In the sem
ate and 1t Is not improbable that an
announcement to that end may be
forthcoming before tho Lincoln day
conclave. Such an announcement
may have a large bearing on the mat.
tiers at the conference.
Few Republicans profess to be-
lieve that Cooling can be persuaded
to forego his ambition to try again
for the senate and even Governor Da-
Wis closest friends do not hope to
make him candidate for the senate
and Patch a candidate for the COVER
nor's Office without fight with ex-
Governor Gooding. And that means
a three cornered flight between the
three men II all endeavor to make
the senate. and with it will come
struggle over candidates on the state
ticket.
Hart, Holt, Ailshie and Colonel
John Hart, Republican national
central committeeman from Idaho: Is.
NJ. Holt of Caldwell and Judge ALL
SHE are said to be receptive candi-
dates for the senate, as is Col. E. G.
Davis. All will have an opportunity
TO test their strength at the confer
ence next month and to align their
forces with the followers Of other
candidates If they find the battle is
going against them.
"Monti B. Gwinn of Boise, former
chairman OF the state Liberty Loar
committee, Is mentioned at some
places in south Idaho for the cover,
norship, but break between the
forces OF Ex-Governor Gooding anG
Governor Davis and Col. Patch is GER
tain to bring but other aspirants.
ANY candidate for governor
brought out by Governor Davis, in the
event he wants to try for the senate,
must, OF necessity, defend the pres
ent administration. while candidates
presented by Col. Patch and ex-Gov-
ernor Gooding would in all probable
ity attack the high taxes and the
cabinet form of government present
ed to the state within the last IL
months.
Possibility of Fight.
THAT would result in bad feelings
between the administration and anti
administration forces which could
only be settled in the Republican
state convention next August. And
this fight, while now smoldering. may
be famed TO glowing flame before
the last course has been served at
the banquet February IL.
The Democrats are marking time.
as is the Nonpartisan league. but both
are certain to become more active af-
ter they learn what course the Re
publicans will lpursue. The league is
said to be prepared TO back John w.
Eagleson. state treasurer, for COVER
nor on the Republican ticket, but be-
cause of the political clauses in the
new election law they may be com
PEELED to change their tactics and
switch their strength elsewhere If the
make it clear that there
is no opening for the sta,e treasurer
in the folds of the party unless hi
will remain in the position he now oc-
cupies.
Will Stick to Nugent?
The Democrats now expect to
stake their all on the reelection OF
John Nugent to the United States
senate. Conditions may arise later
which will cause a break, bur that
seems improbable Former Governor
Hawley is not expected to make
fight for the nomination. but he has
an immense following which will re-
main loyal to him to the last and
they may precipitate a fight. But in
the meantime the party as a Whole
is seeking a gubernatorial candidate
who can run on the ticket with M.
gent. T. A. Walters of Caldwell.
former attorney general. Ex-Governor
NJ. Alexander and Chief Justice Nor