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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
oBJECT-LESsON IN SHIPPING.
One Reason Why SO Few Boats Fly
the American Flag.

Prom the Portland oregonian
The advertising columns Of the Ore
gonian contain notice reading as fol-
lows:
FOR sALE-THE CLIPPER IRON BARK
Meianope. partially dismasted. as she now lies al
Astoria Oreg carries 2S0 tons dead weight Of
cargo or LASS Oo0 feet Of humber: huh in perfect
condition, &c
Herein might be scented an opportunity
for some local capitalist to secure bar
gain in shipping The Meianope. with
slight repairs to her rigging, can again be
made a 100 Al ship. She has in the past
carried numerous cargoes of Oregon
wheat 10 foreign markets. and has also
carried much lumber from Pacific coast
ports. She is to-day one OF the speediest
sailing ships afioat and with minor re-
pairs would be credit to any flag under
which she viii sail. And the price at
which this fast. stanch freighter will be
sold viii not exceed 81, 000
With such rare bargain in shipping
property, it might be expected that our
Portland capitalists would all rush down
90 Astoria when the ship is sold Friday
and bid on the craft But they will not
do so. Our benefcent laws, which prevent
admission to American registry of any
vessel not built in this country make
this Melanope bargain available TO the
British, Germans. japanese. and ali other
nations on earth, but our own citizens are
denied the right To purchase cheap ships
which Will admit Of their successfully
competing with other nations. In conse-
quence, the Melanope will be bid I'm by
some one who viii place a foreign flag
over her. Some day America will enter
the shipping business again. but not until
we are afforded the same opportunity for
securing ships as is granted our competi-
tors
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The fact that the japanese problem has
been solved-satisfactorily or not. re-
mains a question for future DECISIONS
an occasion for feIicitation. II is doubt
ful whether the war clouds were quite as
dark as they reTe pictured. but they have
at least been dispelled
The manner of settling the controversy
is. however. well worthy Of serious con-
aideration. Rapid as has been our pace
IN the direction Of larger exercise OF
Federal power, the action Of Congress in
the matter Of japanese immigration
marks another and most significant ad-
vance. The paragraph which has been
enacted as "a part of the immigration bill
provides that when the President shall
be satisfied that passports issued by any
foreign government 10 its citizens TO go
TO any country other than the United
States or to any insular possession of
the United States or to the Canal Zone
are being used for the purpose of en-
abling the holders to come to the CONT
mental territory Of the United States to
the detriment of labor conditions therein"
the President may refuse TO permit such
citizens to enter this country. In other
words. the President becomes an fnmf-
grafton law unto himself. His mower *
made absolute The only restriction is
that ne must be satisfied that the incop,-
ing OF these foreigners is to the detri-
ment of labor conditions" This is an
indefinite and uncertain phrase at best
and gives the President a wide latitude
Under this authorization the immigration
laws may be actually nullifed at the will
Of the Executive.
Congress having acted. nothing remains
to be done except the execution Of the law
At the same time, we are of the oninion
that there will come a period in orr
history when the sober sense Of Con-
gress will regret that such a provision
was enacted. II Is, as was pointed out
by Representative Mccall of Massachu-
sets a complete abdication Of legislative
power. we could precisely. as con-
stttutonally, endow the President with
authority" says Mr.. Mccall. whenever
in his discretion he thought that there
were too many immigrants coming to the
United States, 10 stop it altogether. as TO
give him the power we confer upon him
by this proyiso. Representative Will
Jams, OF Mississippi, states the case clear
ly from another point OF view when he
says that the entire responsibility is
shifted by us from the shoulders of the
legislative body and vested in the dis
erection Of the President of the United
states
More and more during the past two or
three decades has the power Of the Presi-
dent been increasing, until now it is as
serted, and with much truthfulness. that
In the exercise Of real authority he Is
more than the peer Of any European
monarch. He now occupies a place in
our national economy very different from
that contemplated by the trainers of the
Constitution, who subordinated the ex-
ecutive to the legislative branch Sure
y We have fallen upon strange times
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20

Mr.. De Almonds candidacy for the mi
nority leadership of the House undoubt-
edly reflects the activity Of the radical
elements OF the Democratic membership
OF that body. His accession to the leader
ship, should it occur in the next Congress,
would bring to the fore more prominently
the various political and economic meas
ures for which the Bryan Democracy
stands The Democratic party. as is well
known, is divided in sentiment along the
same lines as the Republican upon many
vital questions OF the day. 1T is all a
question of opinion" remarked Mr.. La
mar, of Florida. himself one of the radi-
Gals, in a recent speech, but the line of
demarcation is too plain in this House not
to be perceived There are conservative
Republicans, and there are conservative
Democrats; there are progressive reform
or radical Republicans: there are progress
sive or radical reform democrats
To the latter category Mr.. DE ArmCnd
may be assigned without reservation. For
Mr.. De Almond is not only in favor Of
great deal of radical legislation. but also
of revising the Federal Constitution so as
TO permit legislation of that character.
He would go even further than that; he
would alter the framework of government
very materially by providing a constitu-
tional method for the exercise Of popular
rule through the initiative and referen-
dun. and for the election of Senators by
direct vote of the people; he would have
Congress assemble Immediately after cleo
ton; he would extend the Presidential
term to six years, and make the President
ineligible to a second term; he would
give Congress power 10 deal with trusts
and other corporate agencies, and TO in
sure the lives of the people. and he would
limit the right of inferior judges TO declare
acts of Congress unconstitutional On the
question Of government ownership OF rail-
roads, Mr.. De Almond preserves an open
mind, but he is evidently not opposed to
that proposition, as is Mr.. Williams. His
speech in advocacy Of a constitutional
convention for the purpose OF considering
proposed amendments 10 the Federal Con-
stitution is fresh in the public mind, the
view taken being that the old instrument,
while fundamentally sound, does not con-
tain all that Is necessary to enable the
government to meet the rapidly develop
ing conditions Of the country.
That a man holding such opinions should
be put forward to lead the Democratic
minority. and that he should command
substantial support, is a sign OF the times
that he who runs may read without any
difficulty II means, for one thing, that
the newly arising influences within the
Democratic party will not be content with
a merely negative platform of political
principles. An era of constructive politics
has set in, and no party can afford to be
a laggard amid the moving events OF the
day,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1907.
Asreet of Our phlIipnine policy.

Senator Newlands has called attention
10 some features of our Philippine policy
which may lead to friction between this
country and Japan. He pointed out. dur
ing the discussion of the exclusion fea-
tuTe of the immigration bill, that We have
attempted. through the extension of our
navigation laws to the Philippines, to shut
out the japanese and all other nations
from the carrying trade of the islands,
and it is proposed by means of preferen-
tial tariffs TO secure to ourselves exclu-
sively, if possible, the commerce Of the
Philippines.
But while claiming the Philippine trade
for ourselves exclusively. Mr. Newiands
observes: we deny Japan's right to pref
erences in Manchuria and Korea This
administration is insisting upon the open
door in Manchuria and Korea and pro-
posing 10 close it in the Philippines"
We insist that Japan shall open the door
Of trade TO Us in these regions of Asia
where she is predominant, but propose
10 close the door on Japan in the Philip
pines. This situation, in MI. Newlands
opinion, constitutes a probable cause of
friction between the two countries, which
is likely 10 increase in the future
We have not as yet put into full effect
the commercial policy which Senator
NewIands criucises, as the operation of
our navigation laws, so far as they affect
the Philippines. has been temporarily sus-
pended. and the passage of the Philip
pine tariff bill. which would give Philip
pine tobacco and sugar preference in our
markets, is rather doubtful. II we should
do SO, however. 1t is quite true that our
commercial policy in the Orient would
hardly square with our professions of
fidelity TO the principle of the open
door
And to enforce this dubious policy.
which Mr.. Newlands thinks we should
avoid, because it is a wrongful one. we
must spend endless millions in fortifica-
tons and the building of war ships and
keep ourselves in constant readiness for
war-a war for the retention Of the Phil
ippines and for the maintenance Of the
open door''-on the part of the other
nation.
Is that game worth the candle?
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FAIR PLAY FOR FILIPINOS.
American Prestige Losing Ground
ON Account of Our Fabinn Policy.

Gen. W. n. Carter contributes 4 sympa-
thetlc article. entitled "a Plea for the
FiIpinos," 20 the February 18th number
of the North American Review. The
tariff he holds responsible for a large
share Of Philippine grievance against US.
70 quote.
with the tariff barriers lowered or
swept away and the land laws amended
the field OF enterprise may be sufficiently
tempting 70 induce American capital and
energy to q wider participation in the de-
velopment Of the abundant resources Of
the islands The restoration Of old
estates and development Of new enter
prises should provide legitimate work in
accustomed fields. for thousands Of idle
labcrers Material prosperity viii tend
20 destroy the influence of political ag-
tators and bind the great body Of prop
erty-holders and their employees TO the
government by ties OF common interest.
In the final analysis OF the situation
we have about come TO the parting Of
the ways Whether or not it be true, the
Filipino people regard themselves as vic
tluls Of American greed and that our al
truistic professions do not accord with
our practice VIII the people Of this
great country. through their representa-
tives. deal generously and justly by the
Fflipinos and give them a chance to share
in some OF the worlds prosperity, or
shall the present short-sighted policy be
adhered TO. with a certainty Of closing
every avenue leading TO loyalty. respect,
and affection for America and AmeTi-
cans? Those who are Indifferent now
should be not impatient when the hour
OF reckoning arrive for a continuance Of
present conditions is a Fabian policy
fatal alike from a commercial or military
viewpoint"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
UNFAIR COMPETITION.
Question of Importance In Framing
Economic Liquidation.

bfOHOIhtc EeElhlotfOus
From the Wall Street Journal
The ruin of its competitors has been
distinct part of the policy OF the Standard
oil Company. II has habitualiy re-
duced the price against its competitor in
one locality. while maintaining it's prices
at other places.-Fr0m recent report Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
To prevent this kind of competition the
Indiana legislature mas passed bill which
makes it unlawful for any person. cor
poration. or firm engaged in transporta-
ton to discriminate in the prices asked.
received. offered. or paid for any product
This Is one OF the first attempts in the
United States 90 define by legislation what
is unfair in competition. The injustice OF
such methods Of running competitors is
self-evident. and yet when IL comes 10
dealing with the subject practically, large
difficulties appear. After all, what the
Standard has done 10 kill of competition
by reducing prices in certain localities in
this country is not essentially different
from the protective tariff policy of keep
ing prices high at home and dumping the
surplus at reduced prices abroad. thus
maintaining the home market and injuring
foreign competitors.
But where shall this line be drawp be-
tween free competition and regulated COM
petition? We say that monopoly, which
is no competition, is tyranny. But exces-
sive competition. that is 70 say. unregu-
lated by any restraints. is anarchy. One
results in oppression and the other in dis
aster.
II is difficult 10 draw the lire between
the two but II certainly ought not 10 be
impossible. Perhaps the best method yet
suggested is that proposed by President
Roosevelt, namely, an amendment Of the
Sherman antitrust law so as 10 permit OF
trade agreements subject to government
approval Trade agreements are essential
10 regulated competition, and government
approval essential TO prevent the agree
ments from being oppressive 10 the public
In addition to this the idea back Of the
Indiana legislation Is right, provided il
can be made effective.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
An Exception.
STATUS OF RAILROAD PASSES.
Vagaries Of Lawmaking i'm wOoinE
and RepeIIing an Old FaVorfte.

Prom the Railway Az.
Passes are not absolutely extinct. al
though they are rare birds now-not
counting employees transportation. which
is proper part Of the business. But
State legislators are not yet reduced to
the alternative Of walking or paying fare
except in the very few States. like Wis
consin. Iowa, and Missouri, where pass
giving and pass using have been made
criminal In some States annual or ses-
sion passes to legislators and State
officers have been seat and accepted as
usual.
A few roads have been so cautious as
to notify these favored classes that while
passes Will not be volunteered they can
be had for the asking. thus relieving
the railway managers from the Habn-
ity Of having their feelings hurt by the
return of "A pass or two with an IN
dignant rebuke Of bribery. Another more
delicate way of extending the usual
courtesy of legislative transportation is
to leave il in the hotel boxes, as a
press dispatch says is being done at the
capital of Missouri. the proof OF this
charge being the exceptionally large
exodus Of legislators at the week end"
But the evidence is not conclusive
In one or more of the thrifty New
England States bills are pending which
propose to swap the members mileage
money with the railways in exchange for
continuous passes. which will give more
rides than the money would buy. Ii the
railways are willing to trade, nobody need
object. In a few states, Oregon for ex-
ample, legislators are thinking 70 save
their faces and their passes too by en-
acting a law TO hold up railway companies
and compel them to hand over the coveted
tickets
This is a good scheme Why not ex-
tend il 10 puTveyors OF other things that
members Of legislatures want, such as
board and clothing?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
south Dakota Politics.

The savage factionalism that has ragged
In South Dakota Republican politics for
the past two years broke out in the Sen
ate the other day, and the ponderous
Mr.. Kittredge scored a hard one on his
modest and good-looking colleague. Mr..
Gamble. Mr.. Kittredge exerted all Of
his tremendous energies 10 defeat Mr.
Candles reelection. and failed IN this
contest a certain J. d. Elliot resigned the
Office Of United States district attorney
in order that he might help Senator
Gamble in the fight without calling down
upon himself the wrath Of the appoint
ing powers in Washington. Several weeks
ago the President re-appointed the pluczy
Elliot TO the district attorneyship. This
was the signal for Mr. Kittredge to get
busy. He is a member of the judiciary
Committee which considers all such
nominations. Quietly and d0ggedly he
set to work 20 prevent a favorable report
being made on the nomination. Senator
Gamble appeared before the committee
and pleaded eloquently for his friend,
against whom there do not appear 20
have been any charges Of unftness filed.
The committee voted against a favorable
report soon after Senator Gamble had
been heard.
Senatorial courtesy is the weapon
used BY Mr.. Kituedge TO achieve his
famous victory.
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when by deliberate enactment the Con-
gress leaves It to the discretion of the
President TO raise or lower the bars which
stand between us and foreign immigra-
ton. We do not question that this dis
cretion will be wisely exercised. That is
not the point at issue 1t is the principle
involved in such legislation which IS
totally at variance with the ideas upon
which this government is founded.
In Mexico. the tariff Is raised or
lowered at the will OF the President.
Why not invest our own Executive
with the same power? II ne is TO
be the arbiter of immigration. he might
as well be the adjuster of our customs
schedules. Why limit the field Of his
discretion?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
The Kentucky Habit.

Representative Ollie James, Kentucky-s
physical and CratOrical giant in the
House, visits the press gallery at his end
OF the Capitol oftener than does any other
statesman. He and Col. Charles Mann.
superintendent Of the press gallery, can
be seen frequently in mysterious consul
taton every afternoon Col Mann is "a
MaryIander, and is fond Of horses. 1t is
claimed fer him that he knows more
about horses than any Kentuckian now
alive does. Representative james knows
a thing or two about horses, too. but APP
parent!y he is willing to yield the palm
10 Col. Mann in the matter Of equine lore
Of real worth and value.
It IS believed that horse furnishes the
subject of their frequent and mysterious
conferences every afternoon
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Railways ana the Public,

From the New York Journal Of Commerce
Let there be "a genuine cooperation be-
tween the railroad men who are in posi-
tions of highest influence and the authori-
ties who represent the public and the law
for doing even-handed justice in the con-
duct of this great business. and there will
be no difficulty in restoring confidence in
the future of our railroads and raising
capital for their legitimate needs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20

How does it feel to be a member Of
the Senator" friend yesterday asked
William Alden Smith. who has just taken
the seat made vacant by the death Of
Gen. Alger. after serving ten years in the
House
How does it feeI?'' replied the new
Senator. adding: You would better ask
me how must a man act in such circum-
stances. To that question my answer
would be that the three cardinal virtues
To be displayed are modesty. patience.
and study. I must sit ike a mouse and
say nothing until have served in the
Senate a proper time. That presupposes
modesty. Then ! must feel perfectly con-
tent 70 sit quiet Ike a mouse That re-
quires patience. On top Of this I must
study carefully every move and man
euver Of the Senate. So. YOU see, "a new
Senator has a job that is calculated to
keep him mighty busy with his own
emotions.
Saying which Senator William Alden
Smith, who has struggled UP from the
position Of newsb0y To a seat among the
mightiest Of the land, proceeded on his
way humming merry tune.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
Save the Remnants.

From the NeN York Tribune
Our supplies Of coal, oil, minerals, and
timber are not inexhaustible. We have
been forced to protect the forests by
creating huge Federal reservations. Why
should we not so a step further and ere
ate other reservations on which timber
could be cut. and oil and minerals mined
under lease from the government? Why
not treat the public domain now left as
a continuing and fruitful national in
Investment?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
Doesn't Like the riddle.

Senator Carmack was called out of the
Senate yesterday by a society woman
who is promoting d concert to be given
by young protege who aspires to be
come a virtgoso. After descanting elo-
quently upon her young protege's gifts
as a violinist tie woman asked the Ten
nessee statesman to purchase a ticket
so she plays the fiddle, does she?" in
quired Senator Carmack.
Yes, and OH so beautifully, Senator
exclaimed the lady.
Then you'll have to excuse me.
madam. " said Mr.. Carmack. with a quaint
twinkle in his eyes, "as evidently you
don't know that / don't like the fiddle or
fiddlers"
"Fiddling Bob Taylor will don the
toga which Mr.. Carmack will lay aside
or March 3,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20

A writer in a contemporary wants TO
know the size of the Republican major
ity IN the House OF Representatives.
We haven't Uncle Joes exact measure
ments handy. but that's the answer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
LIFE's sEEsAW.


People coldly pass you by,
Heads in air.
Fixed Is every CLASSY eye
In a stare.
Easy quite to guess how this
Comes about.
You have gotten down, / wis;
Down and out.
Fortunes with you take a turn.
See 'em smile,
People you no longer spurn
Or revile.
Mankind on you fairly beams
With a grin.
You have gotten up, IL seems;
Up and in
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
MORSELS OF MIRTH.
Prom the Minneapolis Tribune.
The NercIfuF sultan.

Prom the Minneapolis Tribune.
The MercIfuI sultan.
The Sultan Of Morocco has annexed an
other auto.
To amplify his new garage the harem
he'll cut down:
Development and progress are the key
note OF his motto
There's fun TO burn in Tangier when
he speeds about the town.
The Sultan of Morocco is both tolerant
and kindly.
They clear the streets and close the
stores-he asks for naught beside:
And then he drives about the town both
speedily and blindly,
And never harms his subjects dear be
cause they run and hide.
Inquisitive.
Didn't I see you going into the doc
tors Office this morning.
Yes"
But you're looking we'll
Il am we'll"
"One Of the children sick?"
NO"
Not your wife?'
NO"
"Ah, your MOTHER
mo, not my mother. If you really
must know, ! went to pay a bill.
HIS Reason.
"Pickleham is certainly kind TO his
folks"
why, he told me he hadn't been home
for a year.
That's it,"
An Exception.
Pium-Here Is an item that says a new
anestheuc has been discovered that viii
enable "a patient to watch himself being
operated upon.
Dud-Eh, supposing they are boring
into the back of his head?
Bad Place TO Break on.
Jane. Why In the world doesn't your
mother come 10 the table? Everything Is
getting cold"
If you please. pa. she doesn't want TO
stop in the middle OF one of Henry
James sentences.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-20
Taking a Rnck Seat.

From the Omaha Bee.
Speaker Cannon says the ship subsidy
bill must wait until it has more public
opinion at its back. Tariff revision will
please move up u little and make room
on the bench for ship subsidy.
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Nothing Moral About 1t.

From the Augusta Herald
There Is said TO be a moral in the Thaw
case. but we agree with the Washington
Herald in thinking that 81 seems to be
all immoral