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The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
Campaign Appropriations.

President Roosevelt's suggestion that
Congress appropriate for Presidential
election campaign expenses has drawn
more attention than he anticipated.
Somewhat startling in its novelty. IT is
no more so than was the Australian bal
lot twenty-five years ago, but now Of
universal use.
From the standpoint of public interest
there can be little Argument that il
would not be far better for all political
organizations 10 receive the necessary
funds for election expenses from the pub
lie Treasury than that they should be
derived by fat-frying. plum-tree shaking
eXpedients. half bride, half blackmau
with the almost inevitable Guild pro quo
OF patronage promises and pledges Of
special privilege promotion and protec-
ton.
There were features Of the campaign
fund collections and expenditures of the
last six Presidential elections offensive
TO all sense Of public propriety; and
despite the recent tendency OF large cor
porate interests toward the dominant
party, the defeated side has not been
free from the same criticism. The pen
dulum OF public sentiment IS swinging
away from the excessive granting of
special privileges, and in the direction Of
the stricter control Of all CORPORATIONS
enjoying public and monopoly franchises.
To find these interests heavy contrib
utors to the campaign funds Of either
or both great political parties is 10 ad
init that, when efforts are to be made to
curb their rapacity or to limit or re-
form their legislated franchises, there
viii be, in the language of the street
nothing doing"
The next Presidential campaign will
hinge largely on the tariff question.
VIII The general public be highly graft
fed to discover that the steel trust has
handed over 10 the Republican campaign
fund its check for $4,000. or that the
tobacco, whisky. and sugar trusts have
seen the Democratic fund TO the same
extent? And yet that is about what will
happen, only multiplied about five to ten
fold, unless Congress steps in with a
little much needed legislation during the
present session. Legislation forbidding
corporation contributions will not remedy
The evil There is enough law for that
now: and the devil can be chased around
the stump
But supposing that Congress should
appropriate an amount equal to 10 cents
for each vote cast for the respective can
didates OF the various parties in the cleo
ton OF 1904. payable TO the bonded treas
urer Of each national committee al its
organization Immediately following the
nominating convention, the following fig
ures would appear:
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

.Sl.3Fa5

Il is enough. one can conceive Of a
Presidential campaign in which the party
platforms. the speeches Of acceptance of
the candidates. and brief resumes in sup
port and criticism of the administration
OF the party in power were embodied in
one public document, and the issue put
before the voters without any more fuss.
feathers, parades. or vexations Of the eve
and ear. Such a campaign millennium
may be matured in Mars. but not on
earth and in these United States. The
Presidents proposition is far enough for
the present. 1t has the Endorsement of
Mr.. Bryan, and may therefore be con-
sidered as nonpartisan measure. An
adequate bill viii provide proper safe
guards for the expenditure Of the money.
The British corrupt-practices act viii fur
nish many excellent hints. The limitation
ana publication of all private contribu-
lions would seem to be in order. We
can hear sigh Of relief from the re-
spective party treasUrers. They have
had hard job in the past, but next
year! We would prefer canvassing for
the Ice fund in the arctic.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
SHIPS OF THE MIGHTY.

Their mighty keels plow seward
now. the oceans might they
dare.
Their thunder Of departure guns
with echoes thrin the air;
Grim ships Of war. that sail in
peace - take ye q nations
prayer
With tampioned guns. grim. muf-
fed, blind, ye turn TO hungry
seas.
Ne carry freight Of human souls-the
waves must have their fees;
God % the Oceans send them safe.
we pray on Bonded knees.
We. in our might. may vaUnt our
pride, orr power IN cur ships,
Our souls thrill 70 saluting guns. VIC
hail the flag that dips.
And yet in fear We pray. o Lord.
with heart as well as lips.
It's not in boast We send them
forth; they 90 no foe 20 meet;
Mighty in peace they take the seas
ard ever southwark beat
Thy ships. Thy men; moved by Thy
laws % God. safeguard our
feet,
FRANK o. LOWDEN.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
MIR. TAFTs OPPORTUNITY.
Way Vow Open for independent Ap-
peal 10 People.

From the New York Times
The Columbus speech cannot very wei
be lived down, It must be talked down.
Since the President took himself out Of
the way Mir. Taft is in a position not
only Of greater responsibility. but OF
much greater freedom. He may speak
now with his own voice his own views.
Loyalty 70 a chief who might lead IN an
other campaign seems 10 have consrain-
ed the Secretary 20 the tame and echoing
completeness Of the Columbus utter
ance- Now he must speak FOR himself
If he expects the people to attend 10
him
That he can speak for himself. there is
no manner of doubt He has not lived
fifty years and spent half Of that time
under the tests and responsibilities Of
ONCE without forming views. opinions.
and Judgments Of his own. He has served
his country in many places, from Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue I'd 10
Secretary OF War. He has been Federal
judge. and civil governor In the Philip
pines. As a member Of Mr.. Roosevelt's
administration unusual responsibilities
have been imposed upon him. unusual
services required, and his remarkable eff
cheney has been proved at every point
The people know him, they have conf
dence In him. He Is able. judiclallv
minded. straightforward, upright But IL
Is as an Independent force. as q man
sustained and guided by hts own ideas
as a statesman commended by his own
powers and capacities. that he must ap-
peal 10 the sober sense and the support
OF the American people
Some changes have been wrought in
public opinion since mr.. Taft went away.
Neither principle nor expediency requires
an answering continuance In certain
policies and. particularly. IN certain
methods that have OF late been much
called IN question. It Is generally sup
posed that Mr.. Taft can have the sup
port OF the administration. He must ac-
cept IL upon his own terms. or II VIII
Go him little good
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
HERE'S TO M'FEE.

LOeb-William Loeb. j.. who takes
the blame-is in danger Of losing his
Job. Charles M'Fee. hailing from
Delaware. but not unknown TO local
fame. is slated for the place. his
chances are good-frst class. Only
one adverse contingency appears on
the hOrizoa-the possible failure Of
the Democratic party to nominate
and elect Hen. George Gray to the
Presidency. That's all.
Poor Loebl Fortunate M'Feei
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
Crime Against Humanity.

From the New York Herald
As nearly all these mining horrors
could be prevented, the fact that they
are permitted is nothing short Of a crime
against humanity. The most disgraceful
fact is that they are more numerous in
the United States than in any other civ
ilized country. and that in face OF the
advance Of scientific knowledge and in
vention they are increasing here while
being diminished in other lands. Regu-
latiOnS in the several States are defect
i've. but, worse than this. even such reg
ulauons as have been formulated are not
enforced. Public sentiment, aroused BY
this needless and cruel slaughter de-
mands action by legislators and public
officials 20 end Ii.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
TWENTY-FIVE MILLIONS.

What would you do if you had
money enough % pay the Rockefeller
dne. The Big Stick propounded this,
inquiry 70 a number Of its devoted
friends yesterday, with these results:
X. +. Andrgws-OWn a yacht.
Thilman Herdrick-Stop boarding.
Fred Pratt-Be 4 railroad mag
nate.
Joseph ". Babcock - Come back
night.
John Corwin-Baek the Cortelyou
boom.
Jesse B. Wnson-Ease the strin-
gency.
Oscar Ricketts-Go back to Illinois
and live.
S. 3. Hese-Continue to live at
Rockville.
Harry Rapley-Be 10 happier than
an now.
Cotter T. Bride-Finance Bryan's
campaign.
J. Callan oLoughlin-Buy a string
OF newspapers.
Frank J.. MOrgan-Wake Up and
ind il a dream.
Dan Cailahan-Pay the jamestown
Exposition debt.
William Hart - Give Frank A.
Munsey free gas.
g. Bowie Chapman - Rejuvenate
Mitchell Mining.
William Loeb. jr.-Rcsuse longer
to take the blame
George II. HarTies - Abandon all
else but the militia.
W. b. Hibbs-Ccase worrying about
government policies.
Samuel Curriden-Ercct an audi
forum in Washington.
Louis A. Coolidge 90 Devote my
whole time 20 authoring.
John L. Kenncdy-Round out M
days at the New Willard.
T. Y. De Graw-E Extend the speed
way to Rock Creek Park.
Charles Stone - Keep On doing
business az the old stand.
Charles Willis Thompson - Pursue
the even tenor Of my way.
Percy Foster-Alake this the mu-
steal center Of the universe.
Charles p. Nominate Ken
esaw Mountain for President.
Thomas Hume-Put every cent OF
1t on O'Digman Swat's ticket.
Clarence F. Nomcnt-Take over
the Washington street railway.
r. y. Huper-Put ND a Chamber
OF Commerce building on F street.
y. II. Warner-Bide ny time and
come % the Senate from Maryland.
Louis GaTthe- Entertain the ladies
at Gridiron dinner and die happy.
James L. Watson-Be governor Of
Indiana. if spent every dollar
Of If.
William A. Hill-CorTal the south
side Of the Avenue and hold it for
G rise.
Martin F. Maddcn-Subsidize the
public utilities here and make every
thing free.
Thomas Marshall - Pre-empt the
Chicago Cubs. bag and baggage. and
give Washington a pennsnt-winning
team.
Richard =. Oulihan-What would
I dor Why. bless you. child. if I
had the money 10 pay Mr.. Rookie
feller's ine-S29. 2i0.OO9. isn't itf-why
I'd pay il for him. OF course. and
ease the old mans conscience. What
did you suppose I'd do?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
GOTHAM GLEANINCS.

Hughes stock is going up
Chanler boom IS in allegiance.
Genial William Howard Taft is in
cur midst
Fred sterr's doing a swell bust
ness at The Plaza.
Nothing but hard-iuek stories along
the Great White Way.
Ramon has it that another hide
pendence League merger is con
cealed up Herbert Parsons sleeve.
shouldn't wonder MORE ANON.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
MORE FAULT WITH DENVER.
Democratic Paper Fears Effect of
Local COIorfnS.


From the Philadelphia Record.
Denver is too near the clouds. The
date for selecting it as a convention city
should have been put of until aerial
navigation had been made both possible
and economical.
Denver is also too far away from the
places where the bulk Of the people OF
the United States have found II con-
venient TO live To get there viii prove
a drain upon Democratic resources
There VIII be no deadheading on The
railroads Only maIefactors Of grear
wealth, therefore, can really afford The
trip without personal sacrifice.
Under such circumstances there viii
be great temptation TO Denverize tba
convention by shaping its celebrations
10 the local colOring. Is II out OF place
70 suggest that the Democratic party
has already had Il surfeit Of mountain
top. silvev-cOated leadership Denver
should temper its magnificent hospitality
with as equally magnificent neutrality.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: If you see il in The Bic
Stiek. il ism necessarily 80.
COMPACT WITH CANNON
Administration Said 70 be Behind the
O'Difman Swat Movement.
Special to The Big stick.

Special to The Big Stick.
Schenectady. n. y. Dec. ~
O'Digman Swat. father of the Can
non and Hughes boom, is the bust
est man in this section Of the State.
MYSTERIOUS visits from distinguished
looking gentlemen, who come incog-
nito; the large mail he is receiving.
especially from Chicago and Wash
ington: his known intimacy with
William Loeb. jr.. with whom he
has had at least two long talks at
the White House. and his recent
conference at the st. Regis. New
York City. with L. White Busbey,
the Speakers secretary - all these
things combined are causing pro
found speculation.
No one now disputes the deep sig
nihcance Of the movement which
Mr.. Swat is leading. Its far-reach-
ing importance is recognized by all.
Astute Republicans are convinced
that a compact or alignment OF
forces has been brought about be
tween the President and the Speaker.
through the Schenectady man. which
promises soon to be irresistible.
Other political movements have come
to be regarded as mere by-plays for
effect.
A special meeting os the Fourth
Ward Republican Club, a potential
organization which first came into
prominence in ISL as the Blaine
and Logan Grays. was called for
Wednesday night. for the ayowed
purpose Of denouncing the effort to
put Hughes in secord place. but 1t
was declared of at the last minute.
A tip from high quarters estopped
action. Now the club is in line for
Cannon and Hughes.
Mr.. Swat tonight, as he was
leaving for Pittsburg. pleasantly de.
clined to be interviewed. but said:
Everything is working out as
smoothly as expected. Give the
readers Of The Big Stick my compH.
ments and ask them TO keep in
mind my prophecy. Cannon and
Hughes VIII win-win Overwhelming
". sir. The ticket is invincible. 1
know whereof speak"
Read Bingville Bugle tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
IN THE HALL OF FAME.
&C I.

AL l.
Forlorn Hope-Didst thou not. o
Chosen One. unfairly tote with
BOohcr BoIds
Chosen One - Unfairly tote
didst thine wish but give respect
thine wish so clear expressed.
Forlom Hope-Recan 1t do | not.
Expressed! It's couiured UP in thine
strange fancy. sir
Chosen One-Thou didst express
that wish. To thee and thine own
word is Booher Bold indebted.
ForlCrn HoDe-SUch VIE aspersion
sDurn / now I own It not. Repeat
II az thine peril.
Chosen One-Thou seekest reTati-
ton. To thee Ills given! Thine
wish was but respected, dissemhlcs
that thou art.
Forlon Hope-The truth is in thee
not That short and ugly word at
thee ] hurl \ liar then thou art
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
&c TarIn an Announcement.

Prom the Chicago Record Herald
We cannot afford to tax education and
hamper the growth Of appreciation of
beauty and art in the United States.
The art tariff is an absurd anarchronism.
especially in view OF the strong proba-
biity that the private treasures will
gradually ind their way into public ga
lerieS.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
Chenn Sneecb.

From he Boston Herald.
The President is reported to be Sc
riously disturbed by ex-Gov Blacks
speech about the man on the barrel in
citing the mob. And yet there is no
good reason why he should be II was
a rather cheap sort Of a speech. and il
fell very fat. II hurt nobody but Black
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
"AbIest, CIennest. and sanest.,

Prom the Petersburg Daily Indcx-AppesL
The Washington Herald. beginning with Janus-v
l. VIII charge 2 cents for It's weekday iS,uas In
making this announcement its publishers say. .ssv
eral reasCns-al logical reasons-nizht be sirrn fr
the increase. but the one Logical reason that the
paper VII be worth it IS sufficient. Kew YER
Herald.
Indeed. it is worth il" The Wash
ington Herald is the ablest, cleanest.
AID sanest paper we know anything OF.
and It is an honor TO American journal
ism Let US hope that the day will be
FASTENED when it viii be taken as 2
standard for emulation by all the news
papers.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

near the elevator on
the House side OF the
Capitol when a d.
munitive specimen of
man approached and
without looking up
said: Mister. can you
tell me how I can get
TO the gallery
with pleasure. take
this elevator with me,
/ will show you"
While On the eleva-
tor Representa- tive
Cushman asked the
visitor where he was
from
From washington
State"
Indeed" remarked
Cushman, why do
you want 20 go 70 the
gallery?"
Il want TO see that
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
TALKING TOO MUCH.
A Little Essay on the Dangers Of
Overhuency.

From Tie EmD1ria Gazette
Not long ago a Kansas man had an
opportunity 70 address his feUow-coun-
trymen upon d subject in which he was
deeply interested He prepared his speech
carefully. and. as ne was good taIker.
he had no doubt that he would make the
impression he desired
At the end Of ten minutes there was no
doubt that he would get what he wanted.
His listeners We're greatly pleased with his
Grafton; he had his arguments wen ar
ranged, his voice was clear and resonant.
and there was nothing slow or halting
iD his delivery.
At the end Of fifteen minutes the chill
dren OF men looked at one another. and
nodded, as much as 10 say. He has talked
enough; there's no sense in going over
the same ground again
At the end Of twenty minutes the people
were bored, and showed IL: and when the
speaker, hoarse and sweaty. stopped. Al
the end Of twenty-five minutes. they pre-
sented marble front. Il is so easy 10
talk too much,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
SUGGESTIONS TO SANTA.

John Barrett-A toupee.
Hilary Owen-Chafng dish.
George '. Myers-Silk hat.
Prince Lynsr-Opera glasses.
John sharp Williams Boxing
gloves.
Jack Siebert-Model Of a Chinese
sampar.
George b. Cortelyou-A cure for
the grip.
Senor Don Alberto Yoachan-
Safety razor.
iStcddard Taylor-Fancy vaistcoat;
green and red.
David De Arnond-A frst-aid-to-
the-injured packet.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
TARLFAr-


DEMOCRATIC DONKEY.
I"Whether you visit the mountains
Of the West. the densely populated
regions Of the Orient. the fertile val
leys Of the Nile. or the sacred soil
Of the Holy Land. you win find the
donkey-paticnt. persistent, and al
ways al work William Jennings
Bryan
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
FIOOraa Him.

My dear" averred Mr. Younghub, 'yeu
must positively buy yourself a handsome
suit for Christmas"
What WITH"
This ended the discussion.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

Hope. trust. and unlimited confidence
are the brightest links IN the golden chain
Of friendship" says the Baltimore Ameri-
can. They also help along the near-gold
mine game and the gold brick business.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

Chosen One (eye awry)-A Missis-
sipDian am I not. who doth resent
dishOnCr. But in mine narrowed
soul regret doth now torment me.
ForlOrn Hope those athwartl-
From Missouri and FOR B0oher Bold.
hot temper did o'ercome me. But
IN mine heart Of hearts remorse
doth now possess me.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
SANTA Claus i'm Favor.

From the New York Evening Post
The year which has seen the removal
of the motto In God we trust from
our coins. sees also the first official
recognition Of Santa Claus By the Fed
eral government
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
A Pathetic Scene

only dollar on my wedding ring?"
exclaimed the poor woman.
only dollar" said the Dawnbroker.
Il buy 'em fer four dollars a gross"
explained the poor woman when we fol-
lowed her out to symDathize with her
but l usually gifts more on 'em than I
did out o. that gent"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

Perhaps Senator "Je1" Davis preeipi-
tate departure Immediately following his
first eruption was because Of a fear that
he might not get home in time 10 be
Arkansas Santa Claus unless he hustled
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

man from our State. by the name OF
Cushman. We hear a great deal about
him, and I want to see what he does
while here"
Can you tell him from the other Mem
bers?' Can I-know him well-he is the
ugliest man in the State"
He Is, look at me-" said Cushman.
The stranger looked up at the Repre-
sentative. "Well-I didn't think it pos
sible, you have got him beat"
Commissioner Macfasland visited the
Senate press gallery yesterday and IN
sDected with interest the two handsome
rooms provided for the convenience OF
the newspaper men. which have been Law
ishly rehtted since the last session OF
Congress. Mr.. Macfarland was once a
member Of the gallery corps.
1t wasn't so fine up here then" he de-
clared. 1T was more democratic. but
now that Imperialism is the rule, you
fellows naturally have 70 have finer
quarters.
L notice. too" he added. that the
quality Of the work has improved. Moth
ms Ike the effect Of ones environment,
you know"
Senator William Pinkney Whyte. OF
Maryland. is not only the grand old
man" Of his native STATE. but also the
oldest man in the Senate. since the Ala
bama Nestors. Senators Morgan and Pet
tus. passed to their reward. Yet the
Maryland Senator, though well on in the
eighties. is BY no means the least active
member Of the Upper House
Erect and dignined. he moves about
with an ease that is unusual in one OF his
years, and might almost be called spright-
~ Little passes on the floor that he does
not know OF, and although he has not as
yet taken part IN the debates OF this ses-
sion. he made an able address at the
last session Of the Fifty-ninth Congress on
the subject Of State rights.
The Senator from Maryland, BY the
way, is the author Of the charter OF the
Distric; Of Columbia, which has gone far
toward earning for the Capital City its
title OF ''tae best governed municipality
in the United States"
In the clOakTOOms recently Senator's
have been pluming themselves that they
did not go down the Potomac 10 witness
the sailing Of the feet. as few OF them
really approve Of that naval enterprise.
The members Of the House Naval Com
mittee rushed pell nell 70 see the show.
and had a nice two days trip from Wash
ington on a government boat Only one
man from all the Senate saw the fleet of.
He was Senator McEnery. Of Louisiana.
seventy years Old, and very decrepiJ He
was once a naval cadet at Annapolis.
Representative Julius Kahn, Of San
Francisco. who used 10 be an actor. and
who trod the boards with Edwin Booth,
Joseph jefferson. and TOmasO Salvini in
Boston and numerous other American
cities. says this has been the greatest
drawing session Of Congress ever.
We drew our seats az the big biennial
lottery" said Mr.. Kahn. We have also
drawn our mileage, and we have been
drawing Our pay. Now another lottery is
on, and we are drawing our rooms in the
big House Office building across the way
from the Capitol"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

We respectfully submit that Admiral
Dewey's SEVENTEEN birthday was a
mighty poor time for the Baltimore Sun
70 drag out the only skeleton in his
closet and expose the fact that he used
to wear sidewhiskers
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

But IL Mr.. Roosevelt should be elected
TO the Senate Immediately after his re-
trement from the White House. would
anybody be willing to guarantee that he
would wait even eight days before
smashing a few musty old precedents and
getting in the game right?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
Mr.. Lawson ReformIor

From the NcW Haven Journal and Courier
The announcement that Thomas ".
Lawson is going out OF the reform bust
ness is to some a conspicuous indication
Of Improvement.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

There are a lot of mighty mean people
in this world. including the undesirable
citizen who goes about at this season
insisting that there "aint no Santa
Claus nohow."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

An Item is going the rounds that John
ID. Rockefeller is to sell one Of his auto
mobiles" says the Portland OregOnian.
Doubtless the man despaired of ever pay
ing all the installments.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

Among those who applaud Mr.. Herbert
Parsons attitude Of autagOnism TO the
Hughes Presidential movement Is noted
the Hon. Thomas Collier Plat, Senator
from the State OF New York
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

Pugiistlc Congressman possessed of an
unalterable determination 20 fight or bust
might make arrangements to have their
bouts pulled Off in the East Room Of the
White House, where a square deal would
be handed out by the referee
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21
Had bought the Present.

Do you really love me. George?"
DO 1? expect 70 live on ham sand
witches for the next six weeks"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

We hereby serve notice Of intention TO
quit the Photographers Union and join
the Charleston News and Courier's walk
out This business OF making a noise
without filing any old saws is not what
Il IS cracked up TO be.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-21

Speaking OF the excessive cost Of things.
n statistician has just figured that the
Philippines have cost this country SO for
each and every inhabitant so far and the
end is by no means in sight