The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
AT THE HOTELS.

ton, a member Of the British Parliament,
at the Ebbitt last night.
Before the war began I worked with
all my might 10 prevent It, but. OF course,
II could not be prevented. although hun
dreds OF cooler heads did not desire IL.
To-day England is sorry for that war.
and is still suffering and paying for it.
Thousands Of widows Of soldiers who
died in the war are still objects OF benev-
olences and benefits, and the only people
who gained by the conflict seem to be the
English Adventures who fiocked to South
Africa These men, as rule, desire onIy.
20 make their pile in the country and
then pull out for some other part Of the
world"
Mr.. ShsCkletOn. together with John
Hodge. also a member Of Parliament. Is
on his way 10 the international labor
convention in Norfolk Speaking OF labor
conditions in the Transvaal. Nir. Shackle-
ton said the charge that the gold mines
Of the country could not be worked
proftably without Oriental labor he be-
lieves is untrue. Even if il is, it is bet
ter not 70 work them at all than TO en-
pioy Oriental labor to the exclusion OF
white men," he said
Regarding the result Of the recent mu-
nicipal elections in England. which have
been declared a partial victory FOR the
CniOnist party, that may result IN the
ascendency Of socialism, Mr.. Shackleton
said that undoubtedly this doctrine and
even what might be called a Socialist
party. IS slowly forming in England
There have always been socialists in
Parliament, but as a rule they are not OF
the violent type. John Burns. when he
came 10 Parliament. was esteemed a rad
zeal socialist but now ne has become
much more conservative"
Ireland. Mr.. ShackletGn said. viii TO
doubt ultimately receive permission 10
govern the Irish. although il may be
still some years until that long looked
for day arrives. But the tendency in
each successive parliament, Mr.. Shackle-
ton declared is toward more freedom for
the Irish and more toward practical self
! government
I am surprised in America" said
{ Mr.. Shackleton. at the almost continual
mention OF graft IN government In
/ England such conditions are impossible.
Even in municipal affairs. there can Ia
no such thing as the corruption talked
/ about everywhere in this country. DO
/ not. however, see how such conditions
/ are avoidable as long as you have such
/ an elective system in your cities. on the
/ result Of which so many hundred Offices
/ depend"
! Mr.. ShackIeton said he knew OF no
/ particular measures which viii be con-
sidered at the meeting Of labor leaders
at Norfolk
The impression that the beaver is al
most extinct IN this country is a mis-
take said George H. Horver. Of Van
/ couver. B. c.. who was at the Metro
poIltan last night. "On the Elk River,
a tributary Of the Fraser. in my own
/ province. there are this season thousands
OF these little animals. whose fur is 50
valuable. building their winter quarters.
The Elk River has always been q favor
tie spot for the beaver. but this year the
influx has been so marked that even the
most experienced trapper cannot tell
whence they came.
I But most OF them. I suppose. will be
! decorating sOEle fair American before
many months. as there are now a large
number of trappers on the river engaged
in catching them as fast as possible
Most OF the skins are shipped 10 san
/ Francisco. while some go 10 Montreal
and Toronto, From these CitiyS they VIII
90 to others in all parts Of this country
and Europe"
Speaking Of the late trouble with the
OTientals IN Vancouver. Mr. HOrver said
il was mostly caused by a labor agita-
ltOT in Seattle who formed an
Oriental exclusion league in the States
and who then desired 10 perform the
same stunt in Canada. "Orientals are
the Northwest" said Mr.. HOryer, and 7
do not believe they viii ever be entirely
shut out With common Iaborers paid as
high as $50 day. and hard 10 get al
that wage. you may see that the North
west needs all sorts Of men 10 finish her
great enterprises. and wants Orientals or
any one else who viii work.
I DO not believe the defeat Of MI Bur
ton by Tom L. Johnson viii have any
} effect on the Republican majority in
b Ohio" said William II. Gusts. OF Dayton.
Ohio. at the Raleigh last night You can
, hear all sorts OF discussions about this
, being an indication that Ohio will not
roll CD a big Republican majority at the
: next election. but you can wager that Il
, isn't so.
ohio has a favOrite son. W II. Taft.
, and IS out TO see him elected 10 the
Presidency. She VIII forget that there
has been any family difference in any
city. and viii go solid for him Il Is safe
70 say that Mr.. Taft. If he is nominated
, and I believe he will be-win receive a
greater majority than was ever rolled up
in the Buckeye State for any candidate
The South is still for Mr.. Roosevelt,
and will be for him until the Republican
2 national convention selects the man, -
said G r watkins. an attorney. Of Biz
E mingham. Ala. at the New Willard, last
night. There are a lot Of oficeholders
I in the South leaders OF old Republican
State machines. who are disgruntled over
Mr. Roosevelts refusal 20 be bossed BY
= any machine. but the rank and file Of
i the Republican party IN the South IS for
{ him. heart and soul
The carpet-bagger and the carpet-bag-
ging spirit has not died out among many
of the Republican politicians, and, cOnse-
QuentIy, they always want the plums
Now they have found that they cannot
n get them, they desire to wreak their ven
2 geance on the President The South to-
4 day wants man Ike Mr.. Roosevelt. II
' believes he is the only one who can sue
s cessfuIy cope with present-day condi-
= tons and who is able 10 swing the votes
necessary to be elected
OF course you can hear all through the
South Of men who are for Mr.. Cortelyou
or Mr.. Taft OF Gov. Hughes. They al
o have their friends there. as they have
c throughout the country None OF them
possesses the strength necessary TO VIII
4 any decisive number OF votes. however