Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
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his State, q colonel by right OF MILL
tary service In France. an ASSISTANT
secretary OF the navy. now the guber-
natoriai nominee OF the New YORK
Republicans, Theodore Roosevelt Jr'
10 verify following in the footsteps OF
his father.
How much Of a political asset and
how much Of liability will be the
sonship to a noted father? That ID
Z question which naturally arises
but We best not permit 1t to over
shadow the assets and liabilities In
the man himself.
He was not made a lieutenant
colonel Of the famous 26th. infantry
because he was the son OF Theodore
Roosevelt. He earned that promotion
by splendid service on the field. His
character was what made him be-
loved by the gallant troops under his
command. And they were gallant.
being among those who suffered the
sevsrest losses OF the scissors Of
fsnsive, "all shot to pieces. as one
has expressed 1t. Roosevelt, himself,
was wounded and decorated.
In courage he has right to follow
in the footsteps Of his father, but
courage alone IL not the only. though
one OF the prime requisites for a man
who would be Governor Of New York.
leadership among men Is another re-
quisite. Young Theodore Is not a
man Of commanding figure, but when
,he was placed in command Of regular
army men. and commanded them,
their kindly regard as we'll as their
respect, he surely gave evidence Of
the quality of leadership. 1t is stated
on excellent authority that he could
have had the leadership Of the Amer
lean Legion. and this not because he
was the son Of an ex- President.
His service in the Legislature and
as assistant secretary Of the navy
has been creditable. In the latter po-
sition he along with others has been
blamed because he was not a clair
voyant and did not see all that was
going on in the minds Of men, But
when he did become aware Of 1t he
lost no time in turning over to the
Investigators the evidence coming to
his knowledge and without being
asked for it. There is no question SO
far ~ We have heard about the hon.
ssty, Of Theodore Roosevelt.
In this way one may reach the
conclusion that he possesses cour.
age. qualities Of leadership. honesty
and valuable experience in public
affairs. Those who heard Senator
wadsworth when ne addressed the
Augusta Republicans 10 tho cam.
paign took away the conviction that
he 10 an able man. He has taken on
the mantle Of leadership among New
York Republicans and 1t - apparent
that he Is convinced a strong candi-
date will be needed with whom to
beat Governor Smith. For that un-
dertaking he approves Roosevelt. The
position to which that young man Is
now assigned Is one that viii test HE
metal to the utmost.
II he succeeds people will begin to
look to the fathers footsteps leading
on. Some will say we don't want to
found any dynasty in this country.
theJ assume to bride at the susges.
tions Theodore the LIST and Theodore
the ID. This would be seemly ane IL
accFd With the American spirit were
1t minded down By right OF success.
sion; or by power Of positioI or
wealth. but IL by right Of qualities
Demonstrated. then would II be emil
nen9y ftting and occasion for pride
in all OF us. It's up to Teddy