The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-02-08
low here as a Tammany congressman.

now here as Tammany congressman.
The statehood fight has been "fought
and won' IN the House. The boistrous
who made extravagant claims
of strength some days prior to the final
conflict, and obstreperously Wanted their
strength before the battle, went down
with an exhibition of almost pathetic
impotence Desertions, treachery aud
dishonored pledges are charged by tn
defeated anti-statehood band, and with
their Astounding confidence Still fresh in
mina,it seems almost [ludicrous to behold
the demoralized forces of opposition COM
hasco, together with the subjugation aud
CELEBRATION of tthe instruction against
the Philippine Tariff, concusively
demonstrate The invinciblity of the House
organization under the present regime.
Occasionally members draw themselves up
in all the solemn dignity impaired by
the postulate that "Vox populi vox dei,'
only to find that it is nothing of the sort;
but that the Speakers voice has more of
the attributes of "Vcx DEL" at least
when the popular voice is present ,ly IN
representative form. Organization is
the secret of social and political power.
A recognition of this fact, and success
fully acsing upon it. is the secret of sue
cess. That principle is abundantly
illustrated in society, commerce and
politics.
Presidential succession has bean promi-
nently discussed of late, and there is
much spscu alton as to whether or not
President Roosevelt will accept another
term in his present office. This agitation
grows out of an alleged interview with
Jacob Riis, newspaper correspondent
and sociologist, of New York. a close
personal friend of the President The
published article purporting to b. such
interview is repudiated by MIR. Riis.
But the subject having been taken up
was thoroughly overhauled rega dle>s of
the denial of the interview. Opinions
differ respecting the possible action of
lhe President, but most of his closest
friends do not con slider even receptive
candidacy compatible with the statement
first issued by Roosevelt GA the occasion of
his last election.
Secretary Shaw addressed the U. S.
Civil Service Retirement Association last
Wednesday. and he gave somesound ad
wise on the question of civil pension
He is opposed to it. and his address
disclosed an intimate knowledge OF con-
ditions among department employees. and
an incisive analysis o. the trend and
effect of long continued service in a
government department. He suggested a
Plan whereby future appointees might be
limited to terms of six years. thereby pre-
venting the prevailing tendency to destroy
the ambition and initiative of clerks who
deteriorate into mere machines after
years of routine work.
president delivered powerful speech in
the Senate this week in reference to the
foreign policy Of the president, and
especially dwelling upon the Santo
Domingoan affair. His speech was large
ly in reply to that of Senator Tillman,
delivered some DAYS prior thereto. Till
man frequent y interrupted the speaker to
ask questions and offer counter opinions,
and in that way enlivenea the occasion
quite materially. Senator Spooner is
recognized as one of the master minds of
the Senate. and as lawyer takes first
rank in that chamber. In legal ability
Senator Bailey, of Texas, is considered
as close rival of the Wisconsin senator.
OLGER H. OLSON.