Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1916 — ‘DARK HORSE MAY WIN G.O.P. RACE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

‘DARK HORSE MAY WIN G.O.P. RACE

RE PRACTICAL BUSINESS MAN TO HEAD TICKET. Coleman du font named AS LIKELY CANDIDATE Delaware Man Has Splendid Reputation aa a Self-Made Leader In Constructive Business. With the Republican convention only a scant twelve weeks away, the most popular topic of conversation in political circles these days concerns the G. O. P.’s choice of a candidate to run against Wilsoii. The Republicans will probably go back to old principles and look for a Candidate who will command the support of the same army of voters who elected McKinley, when a wave of patriotic common sense swept the country, and business men by the hundreds of thousands marched the streets demanding a practical government. It is interesting to note that the name of General Coleman du Pont, of Delaware, has been repeatedly mentioned recently as the man eminently qualified for the hoftrtnation. To those who look upon the government as a big business concern demanding the supervision of a trained business man, the name of General du Pont carries a strong appeal, for there is no man more qualified to handle the big problems of today than this same selfmade leader in constructive business. Moreover, both the public and private record of General du Pont will stand up well under the searchlight of political opposition. ■

Coleman du Pont was born in Kentucky and started his working life in the mines of the Blue Grass State. He stands today as one of the few successful men who have acquired their positions by methods that will stand scrutiny. He has been a producer—not a stock jobber. He has never antagonized any class of people. Capital ahd Labor alike admire him. Without self-advertisement he does more charity than do most men. He is an ardent advocate of good roads and believes that a really perfect system of highways will enhance the farmer’s income and reduce the cost of living "to the cities. He has built roads and given them to his'state, always with a sound business scheme to perpetuate them and save them from being' a burden to the taxpayers. He comes from a family more American than most —a family Identified with the building of the nation since the Revolution. His grandfather was Thomas Jefferson's most valued personal friend and advisor in the time of great need during the dark days of the Republic. The great Powder Company with which he was formerly identified has supplied our government with all Its powder at a price always named by our government—officials themselves and never by the company. -- - - Because of his great executive ability and high standing in the busin&B world, some of the shrewdest political minds in the country consider Jnm as being one of the most likely "dark horses” for the Republican nomination. They point to the fact that his success in life would eliminate any need for a friendly Colonpl House, or any other financial influence standing ever behind the presidential chair. Nor would he be compelled to take orders from any man or group of men. —Another factor that the supporters of General du Pont are pointing to is his knowledge of military affairs. .For sixteen years he has been identified with"the" soldiery of his state and is thoroughly alive to the necessity for preparedness. —He has also had practical training in Ing been a delegate to a number of State and National conventions, and serving as a member of the Republican National committee for many years. s It da tim..splendid.hUfilnefia*tr&lning of General du Pont that Is pointing the' way for htai to . ~ the nomination. Forit is txmcededon all sides that the biggest problems Of this country at the dose -war will be bußiness -problems,- anfl there are tow men among those mentloned, who have had his experience in coping with such huge problems. As a manager of constructive business sbmLjwl a reorganteer, Cotemu

GENERAL COLEMAN DU PONT.