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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Integrity in Public Service.

Many desirable things are 10 be hoped
for during the next four years, and
some of them are certain to be realized
under President Roosevelt's AdninIstra-
ton. especially aggressive integrity in
the public service and a high standard
of official responsibility.
For the Postoffice Department IL is to
be hoped that its means OF spreading in
teliigence will continue TO meet the de-
mands of the public. But above all
things TO he desired. is the support by
the American people OF the measures for
charging the sphere of arbitration. and
the continuance of the present great in
flueRce of the United States in the peace
movements OF the world.
ROBERT J. WYNNE.
Postmaster General of the United States.
Washington d c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

There are many desirable things TO be
hoped for by the American people dur
ing the four years OF President Roose-
velt's Administration. Perhaps the most
desirable thing to be hoped for, and to
be expected, is an increased respect for
law President Roosevelt stands for
this pre-eminently as above all other
things = mean by IAN increased re-
spect for law not merely an acquies-
cence in statutory provisions. but re-
spect for moral law as we'll President
Rocsevelt's attitude relative 10 labor
unions, trusts, and all sorts of cembina-
lions Is on the very highest plane, and
am sure that his precepts will find not
only hearty response in the minds OF
the people of our country, bat viii Sc
cure q reflection in action. The admin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
The Crown of Years.

In the Senate is trio of old men,
old in years alone. They are honored
for the age that brings with it wis
dom Each one will remain in his
position until the final summons, for
none would wish to displace any OF
them. These men are Pettus, of Ala
bama; Morgan, of the same State, and
Bate. of Tennessee. All are vigorous
in mind and body, each a rebuke to
the moue OF living that would have
men superannuated at sixty, out OF
real activity at fifty. and slated as on
the downward path at forty Some
concerns even decline to employ men
who have passed the thirty-five mark,
clearly misconception of propriety
and an absence OF common sense.
Youth should extend well into the
twenties. The young man graduated
from college is apt to be not far from
twenty-four For time after this
he is undecided as TO his precise line
of effort He tries first one field and
tncd d1otAEi, anu II 10 BCL oil uliCOID-
mon thing that he consumes decade
in finding where he really belongs.
Then begins his definite effort toward
the chosen goal. He has still all his
native wits unimpaired, his primal
strength is at its zenith, his ambition
without limit, and added TO it is the
knowledge horn of eSDerience Ry fine
stated rule of certain corporations,
just at the beginning of his term of
actual usefulness he is placed among
the remnants, failure, hopeless
derelict.
The only way TO treat. such a fool
kule is to ignore it. Men Of middle
age by looking about them will dis
Germ the comforting fact that men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Improved Commercial Intercourse.

Among the things most 10 be hoped for
is that the people of the United States
will secure closer relations with people
of other countries on this continent
This can be done by increasing their
means Of intercourse for commerce and
for travel. The Pan-American Railway,
connecting all the republics, viii be one
of the best means of securing such re-
suit Any steps that may be taken to-
ward building the links that are now
lacking viii be genuine national prog
ress H. @. DAVIS,
United States Senator and ex-Vice Pres
idential candidate.
Washington. D. C
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
TO A TURKEY.

o luscious friend! Thou Hest in regal
state
Thy tender wings so cruelty pinioned
tight,
Thy dainty flesh brown so crisp and
light
To set nv teeth in thee l scarce can
wait
Thy birth to Judge as early or as late
For surely thou rt delicious unto sight;
Nc mortal mouth but waters for a bite
OF thy stuffed comfort. baked and
Drowned by fate.
II is but few days since down the poul-
try yard
Thou stal,s'd'st with fellow turkeys.
side by side.
All. life Is cruel, Fate is. passing hard
and in thy frizzled state thou fain
must bide.
In dow besprinkIed parsley leaves en-
powered,
s5ntii by hungry youth or age devoured.
Cecil Aryn. in the January Critic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Curb capitaiistic Lawlessness.

First = Some action fundamental
enough TO be real answer to the prob
lem along the line OF industrial reform.
in putting an end to the lawiessness Of
capital.
Second-It Is my earnest desire, shared
by very many others. that during
President Roosevelt's Administration
something may be done by this Gov
eminent to recognize the liquor business
as one of the greatest foes of the Re
public And I also think il is high time
this Government went olt of the bust
ness of getting revenue from the liquor
business. CHARLES NJ SHELDON
Author Of I'm His Steps. etc, Topeka,
Kan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Study Of the Brain.

Certain scientists, headed by the
most distinguished specialists of the
country, ask the contribution OF
brains to their scheme of investiga-
ton. The request is not unreason-
able The brain is the organ of
thought. In it originates every mo-
ton of the body, and every emotion
OF the mind There has been great
difficulty in the study of the organ,
citizen OF good standing have been
buried with him. The pauper and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
COMPLETE the Canal.

I know of no more desirable thing to
be hoped for during the next Presiden-
tial period than the completion, If pos
sible. of the Panama Canal. The infiu
ence it will exert in the expansion OF
our commercial relations with other
countries; its influence in strengthening
our naval forces on either side OF the
continent. and its influence in shortening
routes travegsed by our eoastwise trade,
give il primary Importance among at
tainable national desires.
w P. HEPBURN,
Chairman, Foreign Commerce Com
mittee, Washington. d. {.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Peace of the World.

One of the things most to be hoped
for is that the American people Will ear
nestly support every effort. by treaties
and other means. to secure the arbitra-
ton of differences among the nations.
That is a great work for a peaceful
country ike ours. We want 10 set an
example fer other nations We are DIS
Interested in our desire for peace 1 am
old enough to have known enough Of
war. l hope, above all things. that
during the next four years there Will be
nc fresh wars, and that the whole world
will take step forward in finding
means for the peaceful settlement OF In
ternatioual disputes.
S NJ. CULLOM,
Chm Senate Com. on Foreign Relations
Washington, D. C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
STANDARD of National Honesty.

can ask nothing better than that
the people be brought Up to the poiiti-
cal standards OF the President, and that
the same high ideals OF honesty, hatred
of graft respect for the rights OF all,
and God-fearing probity, may charac-
tertze the nation, SO that even the sus-
nfcion of unjust ard selfish deals and
POLITICAL corruption. which has some
times made our cities a byword and a
kissing. may never again attach TO the
fair name America.
FRANCIS E. CLARK.
President and Founder OF the e 5.
c. e. Boston. Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
WHAT IS NEEDED
FOR SThTEHOOD?!
Senator's to Express Viz VS.
at Length.
BILL NOW HAS RIGHT OF WAY
Foraker Heads Opposition Strong
Enough to Prevent Passage of
Measure in Present Form.
BILL NOW HAS RIGHT OF WAY

Does population make State or does
1t not? What are the great essentials
of Statehood?
These are the questions which viii be
discussed, for and against, in the Senate
In the course of the coming week. Hay-
Ing made the Statehood bill the unfinfsh-
ed business, Senators viii accommodate
all other business to the requirement
that at-2 O'Clock each day the debate on
Statehood shall be IN order. The bill
cannot be displaced except by vote OF
the Senate, and this is not contemplated.
despite the hopeful anticipations of some
Senator'S that they win be able to get
the pure food bill up at any time they
so DESIRE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Special Privileges to None.

If the word hope is so defined as to
include expectation. I am not sufficient
" informed as to the Presidents plans
to answer intelligently. If your ques-
ton calls for an opinion as u the thing
most TO be desired l would answer: The
administration of government accord
Ing to the Jeffersonian maxim, Equal
rights to all and special privileges to
zone. to tire end that "a government
of the people, by the people. and for
he people, may not perish from the
earth. Special privilege rests upon in
justice. and injustice always weakens a
government. w J. BRYAN.
Statesman and ex-Presidential Candi-
Date, Lincoln, Neba
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
HARD CASE TO DECIDE.

A singularIy rare case under the Law
of universal military service is now
enga ging the attention OF the French
war Office and or the public II IS that
of three trlpieS brothers. among them
she rnainSIay OF a very poor family or
eight other children and their mother,
who are swept at ere stroke from the
vrorixshop to the barracks. One IS a
mason one Is a. painter. and one an
avricuitIlraI laborer- Another point
arises as 20 which should be exempt, If
legal excuse is extended TO any Even
fheir own mother is ignorant which OF
the three saw daylight first, and il II
quite impossible 10 say which is the
eldest and which the youngest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
THE PEOPLE AND
THE PR ESIDENT
A Great National Symposium

which accrue to the political. economic
and moral life of a peopre are zoo ap-
parent 10 require argument
II the civilized nations were bound to
submit to international arbitration every
question arising between them. without
reservation as to the character OF the
question or the subject-matter involved,
the era of universal peace would be no
longer an ideal. but would become a
reality Thus. the most desirable
thing for the world. as well as for the
United States. would be accomplished
JOHN w FOSTER.
Statesman, .Dipiornatist ana ex-Ambas-
sador-
Washington, D. C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Abolition of War.

In my judgment. the most desirable
work of constructive craftsmanship to
be hoped for in President Roosevelts
Administration is TO lead the way to-
ward the pacihcation OF nations,
through the constitution of a universal
tribunal OF arbitration. 10 which such
nations en- look for ar, impartial and
intelligent Judgment upon the differ
ences that may from time to time arise
between them
RICHARD a McCURDY,
President a9utual Life Insurance Com
panv. New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

like them, or more elderly, dominate
affairs, while here and there, like
these white and venerable Senators,
are men who decline to bow under the
led natural lives, not evading any
task, not worrying over that which
they desire to accomplish and could
not. And the crown of years rests
upon them, benson and an inspira-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Oregon people are OVERRIDING the grand
jury business. Mayor Williams. of Port
land. has been indicted FOX failure to
put an end to gambling. II was q mean
trick to elect him in the first place, for
he was eighty-two at the time, and did
not want the Office. He had been chief
Justice, United States Senator. and AT
torney General in Grants second Cabi-
net, andsfn each capacity had achieved
an honorable record. He was not only
entitled to rest, but common sense
made plain in advance that man of
his years would be untitled for the
strenuous and trying duties of mayor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Elimination of War.

One of the most desirable things to be
hoped for by the American people IN
the next four years is a better under
standing and a more sympathetic appre-
citation of labor by capital and of CAPT
tai by labor A second thing also TO be
desired. IS the elimination OF that ano-
maly OF cfvilizatior-war. The third
object Of our endeavor relates TO con-
dition yet more general. namely, a
clearer discrimination between living
and life. The American people. like all
people, should come, and are coming.
to appreciate what are the real issues
OF the struggle for existence and for
betterment
CHARLES F. TIMING.
President Western Reserve University,
Cleveland. Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Settle Race Problem.

There are great many very desirable
things that can hardly be hoped for by
the American people under the next Adj
ministration of President Roosevelt,
such as a solution of the race problem.
and a satisfactory adjustment of the
rights Of labor and capital. These most
desirable ends are, I fear, 50 far away
that we cannot expect TO reach them
during the next four years We can.
however. If we are wise enough, find
way. and provide it, foi the restoration
Of the American merchant marine
J. b FORAKER.
United States Senator from Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Corruption and Correctives


News accounts Of the onslaught
upon political corruption are aston
ishing, principally as a revelation OF
the corruption. 1t is as though the
virtuous social elements were having
spasms.
In Oregon a Senator and Represen-
tative are under Indictment, and so
is the mayor of the principal city
Idaho and Montana are speaking loud !
OF frauds, and certain citizens are
scurrying for tall timber, the theft OF |
this, by the way, being one OF the
charges against them. In Colorado
there is chaos, the outcome of an
election depending upon the ability
OF one side to prove that the other
cheated the more The retiring gov
ernor of Indiana sounds a belated note
about the decayed condition of State
politics Boston elects to Office a
man who at the time of his prefer
ment was an inmate of jail. but the
expression of dissatisfaction amounts
&c tempest of protest. Even Penn
sylvania shows symptoms of shame,
and Delaware makes bold to proclaim
itself not so black as painted The
objection to admitting Territories is
that they might give unscrupuious
politicians a chance to purchase posi-
ton That this might be true, and
tho Torrifor;ac NO whit xz-orc, than
the States of the DIRECTORS, is quite
apart from present consideration
The truth of the whole matter is
that there has beer created new
and wide and decisive demand for
honesty in Office 1t was this demand
that landed Folk in the gubernatorial
chair of Missouri. The only doubt is
as to what part of this demand is real
and what part bogus. The people of
the country are sincere, but the Of
ficials, just now vociferous in express
ing the viii Of the people, will ex-
cuse a lack of faith that suggests the
watching of them.
Out of the present turmoil there is
certain to come good. A new stand
ard has been set, and an effort is being
made to live up to it, To reach the
required level, even though the motive
IN Instances be questionable, is an
improvement Not all of the rising
tide viii reeede. The honest man
viii be glad of a different environ
menf, and the dishonest will be pleas
ed with the novelty of the situation.
How shall this movement be ae-
counted for? There are two reasons
that come at once to mind One is
the series OF exposures, laying bare
the gross iniquity that has ruled GER
tain municipalities, and the other the
vigorous, insistent demand OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt for probity in office
Ever since he took the executive chair
this has been clear note in all state
papers, and in the management OF
affairs he has lived up to his theories
Doubtless. grand juries make mis-
takes, and in the sweeping effort al
reform some of the innocent are being
exposed to danger of unwarrante6
suspicion. Nevertheless, the indica-
ton is healthy one 1t is the
struggle of a people burdened by
crime TO throw off the weight. 1t i.
the expression of an ambition 70 lie,
honesty rule, despite precedent and
the intrenchment thrown up by forces
OF evil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

In its next issue. 1.-THE Christian Her
add" of New York VIII publish letters
from a large number of distinguished
men and women throughout the Union,
including Statesmen. sociolegists. educa-
tors. leaders in financial. commercial
and Industrial affairs. noted authors,
and theoiogians, in response to- the
question:
What in your opinion is the most
desirable thing TO be hoped for by
the Afn as can people during the io "a
ministration2"
A number of the letters are given be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

It seems TO me that during the four
years OF President Rooseyeit's Admin
istration nothing is more 10 be hoped for
than the re-esta blishment of the Amer
lean merchant marine The way our
foreign shipping interests nave been
permitted TO anguish marks the weak
est spot IN our national policy
MYRON T. HERRICK.
Governor of Ohio. Executive Chamber,
Columbus Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
MANY DISTURBANCES.

No fewer than 1920 eases OF 6isap-
pearance Were turned over TO the Lon
don police last year, aad IN less than
half was any trace of the missing per
sons discovered In other words. some
thing like fifty .Londoners disappear
Every day in the year so completely
that nothing more is ever heard Of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Governor Vardaman, of Mississippi.
has ordered the prosecution OF an officer
who whipped a convict. So il Is not fair
TO judge the irs.scible executive wholly
by the way he snorts his disregard of
The national administration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Simple Life" Politically.

In reply to your inquiry as to the
most desirable thing to be hoped for
during the next four years. | reply; The
Simple Life" socially and politically.
JOHN D. LONG.
Ex-Secretary of the Navy
Boston. Mass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
A Souare Deal.

He was elected because the people be-
lieved in a square deal, and q square
deal he win give us all around
JACOB a. RuS,
Author and Philanthropist-
San Francisco, Cal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Points in Paragraphs.

Lord Roberts declaration that the
British army would De defeated by a
first-class power seems to make for
peace as effectuaily as a weli-eauipped
military establishment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

A Virginia lady is credited with hav-
ing beaten a horned snake In pitched
battle. Nc Virginia gentleman ever
saw horned snake, or he might have
been equally valiant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

istration of statute law on erar and
unbiased basis insures respect for moral
law. CARROLL D. WRIGHT,
u S. Commissioner OF Labor.
Washington, d c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
International Arbitration Binding.

The most desirable thing for any
nation is peace with the rest OF the
world Beyond the sentimental desire
for such state. the practical benefits
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

The Chicago professor who says lie
is created by purely physical and chemi-
cal forces now has before him the SIM
pie task of proving it
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Local advocates of Japan were defeat
ed in debate, but the verdict hasn't
changed the Eastern situation yet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

The Rev DR.. Ingram y. W. Irvine
sets forth that Il clergyman out of a job
is out of luck, and any other person out
of job is. too. if this Is any comfort
TO him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

The case against Judge Swayne will
have to be based ON something besides
his daily expenditures, or the gentle
man will have enough company 10 be a
crowd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Cortelyou is going to Europe. ard Tom
Taggart wonders why he c1uid not have
thought of that before the campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Yarn Srinners In session% is head
lire that might mean an INFORMAL gath
ering in Senate clcaKroon, but
doesn't
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Vow Russia proposes to court-martial
Stoessei. this being a delicate and seem
ly indication of the Cars desire to
please the people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

'Pittsburg Phil has consumption
again This condition. with him. is al
ways preliminary to slaughter OF the
hOokies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Sir Thomas Upton contemplates an
other international boom for his tea
business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

DR. Depew believes In long service in
the Senate, but to 1--we up to his theory
he should have begun younger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Perhaps the man who threw a bomb
IN a barber shop in New York had beg
ged vainly for a non-conyersational
shave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Concerning this Impeachment affair
Judge Swayne has an opinioa of his
own
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Respect for Each Others Rights.

The most desirable thing to hope tor
for our country is that peace and pros
perity shall prevail: THAI each man shall
respect the rights OF his nefghbor. and
that every individual may have his fair
opportunity.
NJ Z. INGALLS,.
President the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi
cago ana 81 Louis Railway Co
Cincinnati. Ohio
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

The proposition to pension ex-Presi-
dents is not half SC popular as one to
pay them better wages while in Office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Mr. Jerome. of New York, when he
dances In the iimelight, ought TO have a
better partner than a decollete divorce
case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Vermont, March 4. 1791..... So. As
Kentucky, March T. 1874. 49, 677
Tennessee, May. 1886. GO 0e0
Ohio, November g. IS02 q 366
Louisiana, April II, 1872 7650S
Indiana, DeceNcber IL. lSl6.......... 24,520
Mississippi. December 10, 1817.. 75,s4S
Illinois, December 8, 1918. 532fi
Alabama, December II, 1872 127, sol
Maine, March Is. 1920. 298. ::s3S
Missouri, August 10. 1921 S. SIS
arkansas. June IS, 1896. 81 $40
Michigan. January IS. 1887 . 160. QOc
Florida. March 5. 1845-.----.... 1880
Icwa, December %, 1876 I53. 900
Wisconsin, March 3, 1S4S 300 900
California. September 8. 1S50. s2.az7
Minnesota, May H. 1883 IT, 053
Texas, March l. lS4S--..-. I509Js,
Oregon, February r. 1883. 81 465
Kansas. April Is. 1883. IO7 20;
West Virginia, January IS, 1s63- 10000
Nevada, October 81 1864 AZ 4si
Nebraska. March /. 1866. 12a sqs
Colorado. July 4, 1876. 1885, GOO
North Dakota. June - 1889 1872 7l9
South Dakota, June 2. 1Ss9 32S sos
Montana. November s. 1883 1872 I5a
Washington. November II. 1889 - $40 800
Idaho, July 3, 1890. .,......,....,. So 3s5
Wyoming. July II. 1890 So 70s
titan, July 4, 1856 276 ne