The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
AT THE HOTELS.


tive George F. Burgess. OF Texas. at
La Normandie last night. THE prospects
OF the Democratic party 70 elect its man
TO the Presidency, were never as bright as
at present. and they are growing brighter
each day
Prosperity used to be the slogan OF the
Republican party in former Presidential
campaigns. What they are going TO do
this time in the matter. I don't know.
They cannot blame the Democrats for
the money stringeney and the dull times.
and they can't easily stand for a revision
OF the tariff, because II would hurt TOO
many Of their own people. who made
money and grew rich from high protec-
tive tariffs. All we Democrats do now is
/ to sit back and laugh at them-that's all
''The fact that Bryan's theories and his
platform ideas are not only good. but
practical. Is amply demonstrated by the
fact that President Roosevelt has adopted
almost every new idea that ever emarated
I from the brain Of William Jennings
Bryan Roosevelt, being the moro pracri-
cal and experienced politician CT the two,
! put Bryan's ideas in practical operation.
/ Il always find Washington a well be-
haved and most admirably conducted
city There are fewer cases Of drunken
ness or excess here than in many another
city. I don't think that the prohibition
forces have any cause 20 complain about
I the District. I certainly am not in favor
OF introducing prohibition IL the District
/ OF Columbia There is nc need for any
such radical measure. This matter is Of
an entirely local nature. and should be
left 70 the people Of Washington for de-
eision.
'The cotton crop in Texas is about a
million bales short. This shortage Is due.
to very great extent. 70 the destructive
ness Of the cotton boil weeviI and the ir-
regularity OF the weather. The farmers
have stored most Of their cotton. and are
holding the article for better prices
I introduced a bill in Congress TO ap-
point a commission 10 investigate the
\ banking and currency question I am not
in favor OF passing any laws at this ses-
/ sion changing the existing currency regu-
/ latiOns- But I am in favor OF q commits
sion. 70 be appointed by Congress, and
to consist OF members Of both parties.
I from different sections OF the country.
which should look into this matter OF
! banding and currency. in the various
| financial centers. take testimony. and re-
port BY December 1 OF next year. with its
I conclusions and recommendations.
The Panama Canal viii be OF the
/ greatest possible benefit 20 Texas as we
| expect that Il viii greatly increase the
/ commerce and trade OF our ports Bust
ness IN Texas is good, the money tight
ness had some influence on our trade, but
none Of our banks closed up
! c. H. Roberts. Of Concord, n. H.
member Of the Republican State commit
tee Of that State, is registered at Ia
NOrmandie- Mr. Roberts declined 10 dis
cuss politics. saying that he had recently
recovered from very serious sickness,
and that he, therefore. was prevented
/ from keeping in touch with the trend OF
/ political events He said business in New
Hampshire was good. that there was no
dull times ahead for the milIworkers in
his State, and that prospects were bright
Edwin Lord. a banker and broker OF
New York, who is at the Arlington, said
last night that he did not see any signs
Of cheaper money. six per cent will be
the rate for some time TO come for
loans" he said Mr. Lord believes that
the reason for the money tightness is
found in the fact that Germany needed
her money for her tremendous Improve
ments IN her railroad systems; that much
money was needed in South Africa, IN
Holland. and in other countries.
Mr.. Lord Is OF the opinion that Secretary
Taft would make a good President, and
that ne would follow Roosevelt's policy.
in a somewhat modified form Referring
70 President ROosevelt's enforcement OF
the Sherman antitrust law. Mr.. Lord
said hat the only way 70 repeal an OBJ
nOxiOus measure was 10 enforce it and
that the Sherman act was not popular
measure. has been amply demonstrated
By the unrest that has taken possession
Of the financial and business world
throughout the United States
Capt. Seth Bullock. mighty hunter and
friend OF President Roosevelt, is a guest
at the shoreham Hotel, accompanied by
his wife
Several persons tried 10 see the captain
last night. including the Presidents sec
ond son, but none Of them was success
fpI He retired early, wearled by his long
ride from Deadwood. 5. Oak, and all ef-
forts to communicate with him proved
/ unsuccessful
II was Sdl4 dEO1Iu IIe lOte1 mat MS
Bullock was not feeling well when she
reached Washington
The protection Of the Hawaiian Islands
against japanese aggression was the
theme which William p Simmonds, OF
i Honolulu, discussed at the Cochran with
a reporter for The Washington Herald
! last night Mr.. Simmonds is interested In
plantations and freight steamers plying
between the islands and the States. He
has made Honolulu his home for many
years, and seems thoroughly versed in
all matters pertaining to the Sandwich
group.
In justice to ourselves-I mean by
tnat. IN justice 70 the greatness and dig
nifty Of the United States-we should
make the Hawaiian islands a veritsb!e
Gibraltar fortress that could withstand
the combined naval attacks OF two pow
crs. II must be done anyway before
long. Why then not begin now and get
under way. so the work is done when
it's needed You people in the States
are very selfish, it seems to me; you
never pay q biz of attention to US out
in the middle OF the Pacific Ocean, away
OF from home. What would you say now
IL sore fire morning your favorite news
papers would tell you in big fat head
lines that Japan's navy had taken pos
session OF the Sandwiches and garrisOned
them2
"Of course, thss seems preposterous
talk 20 you, but il is not The islands