The Washington times., 1905-01-07

President Roosevelt's conference with
1.-THE Senate and House leaders on the
legislative outlook IS in progress at the
White House this afternoon.
Because of the official prominence of
the men invited TO discuss political af-
fairs, it is anticipated that the confer
ence today will practically settle the
subject of an extra session since, after
requesting In full the opinions OF those
summoned. the President wiz have no
ilesitancy in disposing Of it once and
for all.
The summoning os the party leaders
in Congress IS taken by supporters OF the
Administration as the best evidence that
the President desires to carry out the
IDEAS OF his party, rather than, as
Democrats try 10 make appear. he wish
les TO apply the lash TO impose his will
on Congress.
II is not thought that the President
has fully made up his own mind, one
v ay or the other. Bit it is known that
he has some decided ideas on tariff re-
vision, and that, while he will have no
hest ncy in carrying them out wlle,. the
tim ,ones. he is especially anxious 10
have light on the subject from every
point of view before taking the step.
opportunity IVI LeauSIS-
All the comments on tariff revision will
be canvassed this afternoon. in the pres
ence OF leaders who are not by any
means united on any one plan
Senator AIdrich, as head OF the
Finance Committee. while credited with
similar views. would prefer considera-
tIon of the subject by committees OF
each house. since that would leave the
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Committee of the Senate and the Ways
and Means Committee OF the House
each of which is dominated by repre-
sentatIves OF the ultra-protective inter
ests. Such action would delay consid-
Grafton Indefinitely, since the committees
would not under any circumstances re-
port before the session next December
Allison's Strong Influence.
Senator Allison, whose record as great
cernpromiser on conference committees
of the two houses has made him known
as a most cautious observer of political
winds, will not commit himself in adj
vance. but is counted on to exercise
judicial caution regarding the effect on
the party of any action likely TO be
taken.
1t is predicted, however, that when the
mass o. expert opinion of other leaders
has been sifted out. the veteran Iowan
will be found advocat ting calling Con-
gress in an early extra session to dis
pose of the tariff question quickly, 70
limited degree only, III order TO gain
the country's approval for prompt ac-
ton, while not alternating the support
OF the protected interests in the Con-
gress.onel elections less than two years
hence.
Cannon Is Wary.
The most wary man in this afternoons
conference is Speaker Cannon. who real
ICES the number of complications which
House members think may as well be
considered in connection with talk of
an extra session
Members are not disposed to look with
favor on a great naval appropriation
when small Jumps of Treasury sugar
passed around judiciously in public
buildings bill or a river and harbor
measure would do much to insure the
continuance Of many members in pub
lie service Hence these members want
Speaker Cannon to use the customary
ffnesse of politicians and see what
chance there is. If the House follows the
Presidents wishes for an extra session,
TO receive in return some recognition in
the Administrations attitude toward in
ternal improvements
Trend OF opinion in the House natu-
rally leans toward an early session to
dispose of tariff revision as much as
possible in advance OF the next Con-
gressional elections. IN the Senate
where no such incentive exists. opinion
More surprises in Tomorrow's Sunday
Tines.