The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-16
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studying the political situation. Demo
cratically speaking, for a good many
months. and that he had arrived al the
conclusion that be doesn't know any
thing about who will be the nominee Of
the party for the Presidency.
When asked about the announcement
made by William Jennings Bryan yes
terday. in which the Nebraskan said he
would be a candidate for the Presidency
II the people desire fl, Mr.. Cochran adj
mitted be wasn't bit surprised thereby.
4 didn't expect anything else from Mr..
Bryan He is the most straightforward
man In politics to-day. A man who was
more consummate politician OF more
astute would have waited until the
eleventh hour 10 spring his candidacy
on the people.
Mr.. Brayn believed due notice should
be given that he is willing 10 be a candl-
date. and, IN keeping with that belief.
came out and said so in ample time so
the people could consider f."
When asked Il Il would not be natural
for Tammany 70 support Dir. Cnanler
Mr.. Cochran said It would not be .'un-
natural" He said be had no opinions
Oor publication concerning Gov. johnson
Of Minnesota. or any one who has been
IA ned for the Democratic nomination.
Wien asked about the virtual demand
set forth in Mr.. Bryan's statement. that
he be allowed TO name the platform. M
Cochran said this was but another proof
Of that mans honesty II do not see how
a straightforward man could 90 otherwise
IN a case Of this kind
Dir. Cochran said il was about two
months two early TO say who viii be the
candidate Of the Democratic party. The
present condition Of business throughout
the country. be said. IS such that II
would be impossible TO forecast al present
who the party will select In few
months, / believe, Il viii b definitely
settled, but now il would be guess work
for me 90 name any one in particular
When asked about the Tammany VIC
tory in New York, MI Cochran said that
Il was decisive" he said he didn't
know whether " Z. Hearst would cult
the political game or not.
There is no question as 10 who Il the
most popular man in New England. so
far as Republican candidates for the
Presidency are concerned" said H Y
Warner, Of Boston. at the Metropolitan
last night Charles z. Hughes is that
man. and he VIII receive the support OF
New England. feel certain. ! have just
returned from a trip through Connecticut
and believe in that State he is prac-
tically sure 20 obtain the support Of the
party.
Mr.. Hughes is. perhaps. better known
IN the New England States and in New
YORK than elsewhere. as Is natural II
isn't entirely a neighborly feeling. though.
so far as 7 was able % discern Mr.
Hughes has impressed the New Eng
lander because he Is more Of a New Eng
lander himself than any man who has
been mentioned in connection with the
nomination His popularity Is based. not
so much on speeches or fireworks as on
his sound logic and conservative policy.
New England, YOU know is really a
conservative part OF The United States.
and is not given 70 being carried away
by displays Of pyrOtechnics. Mr.. Hughes
has been seen in action, too in our part
CT the country. and, although he is n0-
esteemed 10 be a great speaker. he has
made a good impression on those who
have heard him. and seems to be learn
ing the trick very fast"
Nj Warner said that President Roose-
Welt has very likely lost many friends in
the eastern part Of the country in tha
last year. and that to-day the number OF
his supporters IS not nearly SO great as il
was four years ago. This is due. he
thinks. 10 the same conservative spirit
which makes Mr.. Hughes the New Eng
land fayorite.
south America IS looking more and
more TO the United States as the great
power OF the world which VIII treat her
with friendly manner and which VIII net
/ seek 10 become great through her COM
merce without returning anything" said
W r. Fairchlld. Of Milwaukee. ar the
! Raleigh yesterday Mr. FairchiId has
just returned from South America. and
was much impressed with the activity
OF that part Of the world Americans
are beginning 20 see that this vast con-
tinent TO the south is not only as rich
as our own, but that It is hardly even
/ scratched Yet. Many Americans have
gone 70 South American countries,
notably Brazil and Argentine Republic.
and I believe many more Will so in the
near future
Nj FairChild said the visit OF Score
tary Root 20 the South American coun-
tries is responsible for much OF The
present good feeling toward the United
States. He said that everywhere this
visit is spoken OF. and tie American
Secretary OF State IS commended highly
for his work in cenenting these friend
ships.
America far surpssses England in one
respect, at least said J 3. Ferguson. Of
London. at the Raleigh yesterday. Your
large stores are far above those which
We have in London. They are bigger.
display more complete lines Of goods. and
are better arranged than any in Eng
land
In another way the America store
surpasses that Of England We DO not
know how To dress windows like they are
dressed in New York or Chicago. The
goods Of an English store are, you might
almost say. thrown into the window and
probably there are far too many different
kinds shown 10 attract attention. In
your big establishments There are but few
different kinds Of goods displayed in any
one window
Mr.. Ferguson is touring the large cities
Of America for the purpose OF comparing
English business methods with those of
this country. He said the American may
be little quicker in the transaction OF
business. but he does not consider that
on this side any more good hard hcks are
put i'm. in one day. than are put in in
England in the same period.
The Englishman is conservative; he
lives well-something you do not do in
America. I have been asked Il saw any
old men in America. and have always an