The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
AT THE HOTELS.

indian Territory and Oklahoma, said
Carl A. Magee. Of Tulsa, Ind. T.. last
night al the Raleigh
AS II vas framed by a Democrat
Haskell-9O per cent Of the Democrats viii
vote for it, and probably half the Re-
publlcans. although they see many OBJ
iectionable features. I myself am
Republican, but 7 think the constitution
should be adopted for better or worse.
The most Objectionable feature is the
fact that by the constitution the Repub-
Iicans lose great many votes and sew
eral Congressihen, since the dlsuicting
has been entirely IN the hands OF the
Democrats, who have seen 10 it that
they did not fare at all badly
This feature may be eliminated, how
that a census OF the State be taken ac-
cording 10 counties, which Will probably
make II impossible for any district Jug
Cling. With this Objectionable point re-
moved, the question Of the school tax
seems next IN importance Under this
draft there will not be enough money for
schools. and the whites viii fare worse
than the Indians. III Indian Territory
now not cent Is given 20 schools except
by private persons. Neither is any money
given 20 roads. Then. too, there are many
local questions which will be severe ham
dicaps to justice. One particularly, re-
fer1ng 20 contempt Of court, will make
il practically impossible to convict many
men on that charge.
The hope Of the Republicans is that
the tickets Will be split in the guberna-
tOriai election, so that the constitution
will be ratified and at the same time a
Republican governor and legislature elect
ed Gov FTantz will in my opinion, be
the successful candidate, but that a Re
publican legislature viii be elected, I am
not so certain.
We all want Statehood down there.
and are willing TO make any sacrifices 10
get il, but the remarks made by Secretary
Taft on that question recently have
rather led Us to believe that President
Roosevelt will not grant US our desire this
year. Nationally, there is little politics
down there. although there IS no question
that the two Territories will be for
Roosevelt and Bryan provided they get a
chance 10 vote
c. W. Woolard, Of Raleigh. y. G.. ac-
companied by the other members Of the
Southern rate investigating committee.
representing the State Of North Carolina.
were at the Riggs House last night. Mr..
Woolard said
we have not completed the taking OF
the railroad testimony yet. but VIII be en-
gagged in that end Of the investigation
until the middle Of next week. when
hope We will be able 20 go back 10 North
Carolina and take the States testimony.
We have gone ahead from day TO day
getting what evidence we could. and.
although at no given time did we obtain
any startling testimony, We have accom-
plished our mission. and have, / think,
gotten the railroads side in good shape.
We are examining Vice President Spen-
Ger and Mr.. Plant. and when we have fin-
ished with them the hearing viii be COM
pleted OF course. no decision viii be
reached until We have heard both sides
of the question and submitted cur report
which VIII probably not be for month
or moro yet After the report is sub
mitted. either side may appeal. and il viii
be tried by the Circuit Court IN North
Carolina.
The attention of the State has been
so much taken up recently by this hear
ing that they have had little time ID
talk politics, but I think the Democrats
viii be for Bryan and the Republicans
for Roosevelt"
The law which prohibits men from
drinking intoxicating liquors on railroad
trains while going through the State
Of Texas is working well.' said Edward
Wright last night at the National It's
effect is felt mainly in eliminating row
dyism on the local trains. especially on
Saturday nights. when the young blO0ds
were inclined TO be noisy and OBJ
streperous. Shooting was not infrequent
in many localities. and the thing became
so bad that some legislation had To be
drawn up. I think it would be better
if more States adopted IT.
The railroads of our State are flourish
ing Just now, and both freight and pas
senger traffic has grown enormously in
the past few years. All lines have orders
for more cars and locomotives. but the
supply is not equal 10 the demand. The
cry that recent legislation down there
has hurt the railroads is ridiculous. and
the dividends declared by the roads viii
show Il 10 be such. Texas, in ten years.
will be one Of the richest States in the
country. and. with the completion Of the
Panama Canal the price OF land down
there will be fabulous"
7 believe that al Americans think
more Of Richard Croker for not having
dined with King Edward on the day his
horse won the Derby than they would II
he had gotten a seat down near the end
Of the table and been patronized for a
whole evening" said J. B. Mccormick,
Of New York, at the Raleigh last night
"On the night Of the Derby he gathered
a party Of Americans and Irishmen about
Aim and toasted this country and every
thing American, as we would have him
do. I tell you a lot Of his faults should
be overlooked when the question OF pa
triotism Is thought of. He is certainly
loyal 10 this country. as he always was 10
his friends here.
Il visited his castle. Glencairn. not long
ago. It is a small district in itself and
the house is as fine as any I have ever
seen The scenery for which Ireland is
Justly famous is all about him, and
believe he Is q happy man. After the
Derby he was royalty feted in Dublin.
and IS the third American TO be granted
the keys OF the town by the lord mayor.
Gen. Grant was the first, and there has
been but one other besides Mr. Croker.
Orby. the Derby winner, Is a splendid
colt and is as gentle as a kitten, per
any one 10 pet him All the
for miles around have loved him
since he was a colt. He has royal stables
and Is the apple Of Mr.. Cookers eye
Croker never bets on the races. but