The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-07

came up, Tor example, he realized that
connecticut raised some tobacco, and
her representatives were at that time
inclined to fight shy of reciprocity, but
the senior senator early came out with
the simple remark that one did not
need to adopt a child, but If one were
voluntarily to do so, the obligation to
look out for that ward should not there
fore be disregarded. Acting on this
principle, he has been, without excep-
ton, the most vigorous champion in the
senate Of the policy of good will to-
ward Cuba.
The New Senators.
The senators Of the class Of 1907
have now served through one session
and SO have had a 1hance to show
their adaptability for senatorial life. or
the tWenty-nine members Of this class,
Delaware not being represented four
teen date their present service in the
senate from the 4th Of March, 1901. OF
these, however, Blackburn, of Ken
lucky; Clark, of Montana; Dubois. of
Idaho, and Mitchell, or Oregon. had
seen senatorial service before for pe-
RODS of greater or less length; Mitch
Ell was first elected to the senate in
1S1z, remaining one term, and was af-
terWards elected in 1885, when he serv-
ed TWO terms; he is now serving on his
Ioufth. Clark, OF Montana, appeared
IN the last congress from the time of
ms induction into office to his ceIebrat-
eu resignation, accompanied by a tear
Iui speech, performance which was
ie erWards discovered to be part of a
plot 10 get back into the senate nv
means or an appointment from the
lieutenant governor, who was in tenn
porary charge during the absence from
the state of the governor. The bribery
revelation in the Clark case was of 80
shocking character that his Demo-
cratlc associates made no attempt to
defend him; he went back to Montana.
however, and was triumphantlR re-
elected and no effort was made here to
prevent his taking his seat. Doubtless
any such effort would have proved
fruitless.
The strictly new senators" of the
fourteen of this freshmen class have,
then, been Burnham, of New Hamp-
ShIre; Burton, of Kansas; Gamble, of
South Dakota; Willard, of Nebraska,
republicans, and Bailey, of Texas:
Carmack, of Tennessee; Foster. Of
Louisiana; Patterson, Of Colorado. and
Simmons, of North Carolina, Demo-
Gratis. In addition to these there have
been several men in the other two
classes, elected to fill vacancies, who
are essentially new men. The service
or Mr.. William p. Dillingham;, of YER
mont, dates back to Oct 10, 1900, after
the death of Senator Morrill,: Mr..
Clapp, OF Minnesota, who succeeded
Cushman X. Davis, was in the senate
but five weeks last winter; Mr.. Diet
rich, of Nebraska; Mr.. Gibson, of Mon
tana; Mr.. Kearns, of Utah, and Mr..
kttredge, of South Dakota, also began
their senatorial service with this con-
gress.
Notable Speeches Are Few.
OF the new men few have had a
chance to make notable speeches. Per-
maps Mr.. Dillingham;, of Vermont, has
made the most distinct reputation as a
forcHful and attractive speaker and
his committee assignments have hap
pened to bring him into relation with
much of the important work of the ses-
sion. He bids fair to fully sustain the
hlgh tradition which Vermont has long
maintained in the senate. Burton, of
Kansas, has perhaps been the most
conspicuous failure of any of the new
senators, although ale does not lack
gifts Of speech. He has impressed
himself upon Washington as a tireless
spoil hunter, and in alliance with the
poorer phases Of politics.
Bailey, of Texas, greatly suffered in
reputation by his unproVoked attack
on Senator Beverfdge after the close
or the session on the day before adj
journment. This was pitiable. Bailey
is man of such conspicuous ability
that were he to be self contained and
reasonable, he could easily rise to DEM
ocratic leadership. To be sure, he made
a failure Of leadership Of his party
in the house, but this was largely be-
cause. OF his lack Of tact. 1t should
be recalled that leadership means a
very different thing at the two ends of
the capitol. In the house the minority
candidate for speaker is an opposition
status. In the senate, leadership is
more of a psychological matter, in
which the sort of ability which Mr.
Bailey possesses would readily come
into play.
Patterson is a Hard Worker
Patterson, of Colorado, is one of the
most diligent of the new Democratic
senator's; the number of bills and res
olutions which he has introduced, and
remarks which he has offered, as tab
ulated in the Congressional Record in
deX, has furnished the opposition
newspapers with an opportunity to
make q little sport Certainly, for q
new man, he has talked pretty freely,
but even those who criticise him on
this account acknowledge his shrewd-
ness and resources, and recognize him
as distinct addition to the minority
forces.
Mr.. Burnham, Of New Hampshire
has become very popular in the SEN
ate because Of his genial ways and
much respected there on account Of the
solid sense which he has brought to his
committee service. He was one of the
subcommittee Of three TO which fell the
investigation OF the inquiry regarding
the sugar trust, which Mr.. Teller in
stituted.
The two new Nebraska senators have
shown considerable activity, but they
have apparently allowed themselves to
get out of touch with the sentiment
OF their state in joining the insurgent
movement in behalf of beet sugar
Kttredge, of South Dakota, has done
very effective work on the canal COM
mittee, and helped draft the report in
favor of Panama.
Early Adjournment In Favor.
The habit to which congress has
come or adJourning rather early In
the long session years finds much ia
vor. This Is the fourth congress in
succession to be moderate in It's stay.
The practice began with the Reed
congress Of the latter half OF the sec
ond Cleveland administration There
was then little reason for staying long
as the house Of representatives were
out OF touch politically with the White
mousse and the senate, so, out of touch
with both, there was little that con-
gress could do by remaining here. A
presidential contest of rare moment
was in prospect, for which everybody
desired to get into readiness, and so
congress adjourned in early June. The
practice then established has been so
nearly followed ever since that the
long sessions which formerly prevailed
would now seem sensational. Twelve
years ago congress was in session from
December 2, 1899, until October l, 1890,
just month before election. It re-
manned in session until October % In