The Washington times., 1901-12-15

dinner. when, being unexpectedly called
upon, he delivered a brief speech that
was model Of its kind. lie was as much
surprised as anybody else. but took no ad-
vantage Of his newly discovered abilities
until some time later, when, being at
tackled il the Senate by Pettigrew. when
the armrr plate question was being CON
sidercd, he arose without moment S
NAMING ard delivered 4 speech that for
Clcarncss, felicity Of expression, and the
knowledge of the details CT the subject
could not have been excellcd by any man
in .he chamber.
1894 AIrcndy Looming IN.
As Mr.. Hanna. therefore. combines
business knowledge, common sense, and
political shrcwdness, ne is not man
whom the President of the United States,
belonging to his party. would be apt to
ignore, and it is likely that the latch
string OF the White House will remain
outside for him, at least until the active
work of setting up the political pins for
the Presidential campaign for 1904 active
IL begins.
Some Republicans think they see un-
mistakable evidence OF President Roose-
velt's intention to putting new men in
charge OF the Republican organizations
in the various States-or in other words.
of breaking down the Hanna machinc-in
order to build up a Roosevelt organiza-
tion. OF course, it is self-evident that
Mr.. Roosevelt. being only forty three
years Of age. and a stalwart Republican,
of great mental and physical activity and
strength, desires to so conduct his ad-
ministration that he will be nominated
on his merits. and elected to the full
Presidential term beginning March 4,
1905.
Public Good Comes First.
Those who know him best, however.
say that while his enthusiasm and am
bition cannot be restrained. it will be
found. when his appointments in the
various States a.o scrutinizcd, that the
changes he is making are dictated by his
solicitude for the welfare Of the pub
lie service. rather than for political rea-
sons. He does not ask an applicant
whether he Is Hanna man or any other
kind OF a man, but whether he is an
honest and capable man. II it shall be
found that in the changes he makes for
the good OF the public service he has
strengthened himself politically. before
the people, of course, he viii be very
much pleased and viii not hesitate to
accept the result as an assistance to his
political fortunes.
Mr.. Roosevelt is very ambitious, but
he is also very honest. and he is a man
whose motives can be readily judged
by his public acts.
southeraers seek Lodge.
So seriously do some OF the political
managers in the various States, especially
in the South, believe the reports that the
President is trying to disrupt the Hanna
that when they come to
Washington they quickly put themselves
in line to worship the rising sun The
corridor OF the lower floor Of the Senate
wing. outside OF the room OF the Com
mittee on the Philippines, tells the story.
Senator Lodge is chairman Of this com
nittce. and the Southern politician. who
always knows where 10 light when he
comes to Washington, goes there as fire.
luently now, or more SO. than he does to
the cream White House" on Lafayette
named when It became the
nome OF the late Vice President Hobart.
md which is now the residence Of Senator
Hanna.
Eanna's Reception Hours.
In his pleasant Office room on the !
ground floor Of this house, entirely sep
irated from the living rooms upstairs, |
ir. Hanna has been In the habit Of re- !
Giving his political visitors in the morn |
ng before the Senate meets. and in the |
.fternoon when it adjourns. In this room |
le has united many a tight political knot. !
nd VIII probably unite many more. but |
Inless something is done 10 convince the |
southern Republicans that Senator Lodge |
las not become the political successor
# Senator Hanna, the pilgrimage to the |
Committee will continue and |
row.
that Expected Clash With Senate.
There are, of course, many doubling
among the Republicans in Con-
ress. and while they admire Roosevelt.
hey keep a sharp lookout for the break
hey say is bound to come with the Sen
te. He is so strenuous. they say, so
ctiye. so original. SO emphatic. SO in
lined TO do what he wants to DO instead
what somebody else wants him to do,
nd, moreover. so determined TO have
onest men in Office that he is bound to
ave a row with the Senate.
Rooseyelt's friends say, however, that
e Is something of a politician and dip
mat himself, and apparently proof of
lis is found in the fact that while he has
turned down" several Senators, or at
.ast their candidates, there has been no
pen criticism as yet. He is on good
rms with Burton OF Kansas, Platt OF
ew York, and Fairbanks Of Indiana, and
her Senators whose candidates for i'm
1rtant Federal Offices were rejected. and
i'll the good fellowship continues.
/
Mr.. Roosevelt went long ways toward
ying a foundation for harmonious re-
tions between himself ana the Senate
hen he sent for its leaders, soon after
king possession OF the White House,
I'D consulted them on public questions
be dealt with in his message and dis
Issed and acted upon later in Congress.
very Senator who talked with him felt
)mplimcnted and went away with words |
admiration for the new President. with
HON many Of them we're not well ac-
lainted.
Now Mr.. Roosevelt is repeating the
-ecedent set by Chester A. Arthur, and
ming the entire Congress, Senate and
ouse, In relays, and as a witty Repre-
.ntatiye said the other day, those he |
IN Got reach through their heads, he
Ill reach through their stomachs.
May Owe Much TO Friends.
Whether Mr.. Roosevelt has done all
ese things on his own motion, or
neither he has been gently coached by
S personal friends who know more about
1ngress than he, does not appear. but
IT shall develop that he owes much Of
s good luck in finding himself en- rap
)rt with the leading men OF his own
srty in both houses Of Congress at the
,ening OF his tragically inaugurated Ad-
inistration TO the wise counsels OF his
voted friend Henry Cabot Lodge. why ,
much the better for Lodge and for