“ Although knowing that they have no chance of election, they courageously assume the leadership of those citizens who have come to the conclusion that the game of the bosses to confine the voters to a choice between two evils must be stopped. At one time it was thought possible to use one boss as a club for annihilating the other. ”

“ But bossism can be really crippled if a strong body of men absolutely refuse to be confined to a choice between evils. The present independent force may be small, but those are mistaken who think that it is without immediate practical usefulness. It will accomplish an important result at this election if it gets votes enough to entitle it, for future occasions, to a place on the official ballot. ”

“ Roosevelt's programme means much more than the “mere present annexation of the Philippines,” and that while, as Governor, he “would not have the power to carry such ideas into effect,” the people of New York cannot elect him “without approving and encouraging the annexation policy.” Moreover, he declares, “an election to the Governorship of New York * * * may again become in Col. Roosevelt's case the stepping stone to the nomination to the Presidency,” and that its probable effect must be considered from that point of view. ”