Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14
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Nrrp youR EYE ON ooNGnrss.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON CONGRESS-.
Some time has elapsed since Speak
er Cannon was interviewed on the po-
ncticai situation. and expressed the
opinion that ~ all depends on con-
gress This sentiment was treated
rather lightly by the public at the time
" was uttered, but as events develop,
the public Journals and public men Of
The country are coming more and more
10 believe that Uncle Joe" was prob
ably not very far from right, and that
much more importance attaches to the
work of the coming congress than the
most Of us had supposed. According
10 Mr.. cannon's view of the case. the
presidency Itself r. involved. II the
legislation II wise. he says. the coun-
Try win applaud. and at the polls In
the following November VIII grant the
Republican party n new lease of
power. but on the other hand. he
warns ~. that II congress blunders.
and shows a willingness to let Itself
be used In the interest Of the politi-
clans. bie or little. instead OF for the
KtNfINi ANtU VI AUf NtlliifAf AHfN w
thinks the Republican party may as
well prepare to take an indefinite fur
Tough. since "a viii be all over except
the shouting. 80 Tar as the Democrats
are concerned"
Al this point Il n suggested by the
Washington "a that in putting on
grcss ahead az an other agencies In
IFS influence upon the political siiua-
ton. Mr.. Cannon hits upon a very
shrevd little scheme for patting his
" boon on the bach A. speaker of
The house he VIII exert marked innu-
ence in shaping the work OF that body
n therefore the work OF the session
t. good. and the party approves II. Mt.
Cannon may claim much credit for a..
n should strengthen him as a presi-
dental quantity n when the Repub-
lcan national convention meets his
friends are able to point TO success
attending his third term as speaker.
Hut. taking his remarks on their
face value, Mr. Cannon Is right RE-
publican prospects next year viii de-
pend very much on the work Of CON
aress. The president In his message
viii suggest: II viii be for congress TO
act There " at present no hint Of a
conflict between them. He got along
fairly we'll with the last congress. and
should make his way with the new
body MS relations with MIR Cannon
are fricndlv. The latter Is a frequent
caller "a the White house. aud always
speaks with admiration % the presl-
dsrt
SIN cong ess cannot anord TO be a
mere me to- ~ " ehsfEcd WITH a.
own duties. n must discharge them.
N tho presidents recommendation
are not acceptable to Il. congress mus,
say % and the house ~ the popular
branch should take the lead.
a conflict between the executive
and onere ~ the coming session
hoes not appear 10 be impending bu,
such a thinR IL not Impossible There
IL much speculation. but no certainty.
about the presidents Topics next wiu-
ser n IL not thought that ne viii.
but N he should recommend immedi-
atc fsrin revision. conefes would not
follow him Mr. cannon il opposed
20 hat and Mr. Aidrich ia the senate
would ioin him IN opposing such =
pronosition Aud So TO railroads and
trusts the ionic u now 40 complies
that ANYTHING further N the way %
legislation Will wc may be sure. bs
very carefully prepared before con-
Ercfs aniNss be- hand and seal
A. 20 the statehood matter. which
was the cause ~ some disagreement
. year $50 ihst ls now practically out
~ The running The president IN his
letter 10 the ecNerhsr - AfisouA hes
dennitely aarced 10 hud his 1oinuure
predictions la ~obeyanee. Arisona.
~accordins 10 the Phoenix Retaslican.
uhlch. We assume. speaks b. The
tsrd. has agreed to femain indefinitely
ln Inc territorial condition. and Ne~
Mexico By reason % her Freat pro-
eress IN Development and population
duiina the last few years. and ne
frienfis disposition toward her on the
part " the president and eongress
uii have an opsn hsid and = fali
nrht On her siruKais for Admission
sione Hence. d sppears upon TAX
inw : comprehensive siew q the en-
tire sitsAiion. that there 4 nothlns
above ne horizon a. pfessni 70 inei.
cate no danger ~ = strap between
ths cxe uiivs ard legislative depAu.
msnis tIrine The esnin- sssisn. 80
ihsrsfort u Inc Republican party. an
dei sud- fatofAbie conditions = not
90 raafae@tnsessstrs - Esssrs.
mrni in a msnnef fredlishle - tseii
snf a~afsfa.isfs - me people. 4 ell