New-York tribune., 1906-12-05
APPROVE THE MESSAGE.
CONGRESSNEN PLEASED.
Some Object to Japanese and Fed
eral Control Recommendation.
IFron The Tr!bane Bureau. |

iVNN VI 'tCe'iN IL some IItFe were N2D tOf& eN-
eeption to certain passages. but they were in the
minority. So many points were covered and
some OF the recommendations were so rev that
many Senators said they must take time 20
think 1t all over before expressing an opinio.s.
but that the whole they were favorabIy in-
pressed
The enthusiasm greater in the House. az
is usually the case. and some passages were
greeted with applause. notably the recommenda-
tion that acceptance of campaign contributions
from corporations be made unlawful The sug-
gestion of a graduated inheritance tax seemed 10
meet with general approval, but the reference
TO an income tax was declared to afford food
for thought" and some Senators found conaforr
In the fact that the President said such a sys-
tenn of taxation should be adopted only when
next our system of taxation is revised"
VIEWS ON CORPORATIONS.
The suggestion that railroads be allowed 10
pool their rates. under the supervision of ths
Interstate Commerce Commission. occasionei
considerable discussion among Senators and
Representatives, discussion which revealed a
| wide difference of opinion. while in the Senate
the proposition that government control should
be extended TO all corporations doing an inter-
state business found few supporters and those
only among the more radical members. Recon-
| mendations that methods of judicial procedure
should be changed were declared to be worthy
OF the most careful consideration. but to requrs
full elaboration before they We're adopted
Senator's generally expressed the view that the
Presidents reference TO the Japanese situation
In California was "a little too forcefuL" As TO
the Presidents declaration. "AH of the forces
military and civil Of the United States which
may lawfully employ will be employed" the
California Senators believe that the Presi-
dent will find that he cannot lawfully en-
ploy either civil or military forces 10 compel
the CaIfornians 10 accord school privileges or
social equality TO the japanese. and in so far
could be learned they supported by n
considerable majority of the upper house. most
Senators believing that the President can law
fully employ only the judiciary in dealing with
the California situation and that if the De-
partment Of Justice undertakes 70 compel the
people of California TO adjust their school laws
TO the treaty with Japan it will lose it's ease
In the courts.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON LYNCEING.
The Presidents handling of the race question
and his reference 10 the 1ynching evil called
forth the most general commendation from
Democratic Senators, who pronounced his ur-
terance on this subject sound and able They
say he urges only what every right thinking
man in the South breaches. in season and out
and what the better class of Southerners al
ways will preach AT the same time. they say
South so excftes mems passions and stuns their
natural respect for the law that despite all the
preaching and all the advocacy OF respect for
the law it has thus far been impossible TO eradi-
cate the evil completely. They said however.
they believe that. with all of the Presidents rec
concentrations carried into effect, the lynchins
evil can be reduced 10 minimum, II not COM
pletey eradicated.
While taking direct issue with the President
.f1affr
Of a national divorce law and few other sub
tects. the Democratic Senators generally COM
mend the message. They are rejoced over the
advocacy of an income tax. and over the gem
eraI tone OF the communication. One of the
Democrats. Senator Clay. said this afternoon:
cit is obvious that the President Is an earnest
and persistent advocate of fairness and justice
10 the men who work for their daily bread,
and Senator Clay's remark was indOrsed by a
considerable number Of the minority.
SUBSIDY ADVOCATES DISAPPOINTED.
Some of the advocates of the shipping bill in
the Senate expressed disappointment that the
President had not advocated the enactment OF
this measure with greater force and enthusiasm
They say that he is a comparatively recent con-
vert to the doctrine of subsidies, and that ap-
parentIy he is still only half converted. How
ever they hope he has said enough TO secure
the passage of the measure through the House
Neither the Philippine tariff nor the currency
recommendations appear TO have created much
enthusiasm although 1t is generally believed
that the Philippine bill will get through in some
shape. The prospects for currency legislation
are not fattering at this time, but If the leaders
take hold of the subject and press IL they may
be able TO get a bill through
Leading Senator's who always prefer 70 think
slowly and speak carefully, declined to be quoted
On the message I'VE will take - home. read
il again and think it all over quietly" was the
purport of their replies when asked TO speak
for publication Some OF the House leaders,
however spoke with greater frankness.
"PRESIDENT'S REMARKS COURAGEOUS"
Representative James r Mann. OF Illinois.
said:
consider the Presidents expression on the
japanese difficulties in the California schools
the most courageous thing he has said in
great many years. In the face Of California
sentiment the President took manly position in
saving that the treaty ~ightS of the Japanese
should be enforced that they might be given
equality in the schools l am in favor of the
recon- menda zion that. il necessary in this case.
the criminal and civil statutes of the United
States be so amended and added to enable
the President TO enforce the rights of Aliens
under treaties. / believe there is "a great selst-
rnant IN favor OF an income tax, and the Fresi-
dent expressed that view i 90 rot helie'e ths.e
will be much chance tCr new leSiSidtoh 1t titiS
session however. unless il is contained in the
appropriation bills
Serene f. Payne. of New York. Repubitan
floor leader. said:
rba Presidents language the California
ranapsse question was fcTceful and yet con-
servatIye He treated the situation admirably.
~, General Grosvencr of Ohio. chairman OF
thu Committee on Merchant Marine and Fish