The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-06
Quietest Election for Senators In
Many Years Fill All Seats But Two

first time and in the list Of those
reelected, doubtless there are men
who may be subjected to criticism. be-
cause of their methods in public life
and the records they have thus far
achieved, but there are many others
whose return is distinct public ben
ef1t> and their retirement would have
been a loss not only to the states
that elected them, but to the country
at large. In this class may be named
such men as Frye of Maine. Bacon
of Georgia, and Morgan of Ala
bama. These and others like them
are men of great usefulness and of
talents that are needed in the con-
struction of proper legislation and
exposing the fallacies of propositions
that seem at times to be inimical to
good government.
i Going to the far south, it may be
said that practically all Washington
is glad to see the return of Mr.. Bailey
Of Texas. AS to the great ability of
Mr.. Bailey, no one has ever express
ed doubt. When he speaks, particu-
larly On legal questions, every law
yer in the senate is required to take
notice what will be the effect of
the charges made against him in his
own state, remains to be seen. Mr..
Carmack of Tennessee, leaves the
body at a time when he was commence
ing to show the stuff of which he
is made. For two or three years ne
was one of the quiet members of the
senate. His speech on the Browns
vile affair a few weeks ago opened
the eyes of the senate to the capacity
of the man for a clear insight into
public questions and his fine discern
ment with regard to questions Of law.
He goes out Of the senate accompanied
by the sincere regrets of his asso-
ciates who only learned to appreciate
him when it was too late.
| Soldier Statesmen.
In the retirement of Mr.. Berry of
Arkansas that small group of con-
federate soldier-statesmen becomes
still further diminished in number and
influence. Mr.. Berry was not an ora
tor; he was classed among the hard
working members who accomplish
more in the committee room by palms.
taking effort than on the floor through
the means Of their rhetorical power.
| Nebraska has changed front entire
ly in the character Of men it now
sends to the senate. There was a
time, not long ago, when her senators
We're VIGOROUSLY railroad lawyers
and advocates. In the selection of
Senators Burkett and Brown the state
now has two strong anti-rairoad men
representing her, and any measure OIL
reasonable corporation control I'M
doubtedly will meet with their ap-
prevail. The elections have eliminat-
ed every democratic senator from
the northern states but two. .Messrs.
Teller of Colorado, and Newlands of
Nevada. Both of these states be-
long to the Rocky Mountain group,
and can hardly be classed as north
ern'' in sentiment or interest
! AIloUS tlc IfcW lHCIi, IiiOIc ihlSiSoe
attaches to Mr.. Guggenheim, who will
succeed Mr.. Patterson of Colorado,
probably than to any other one man
who will sit in the senate. His large
wealth, as the head of one of the
great smelling works of the west,
and his other investments, would be
supposed to put him in the class of
corporation senators, but Mr. Guggen-
helm announces that he has retired
from active business affairs and will
devote whatever talent he may have to
the best interests of his state and the
country at large. He says he wants
to be a serviceable member of con-
gress and has arranged his affairs so
he will be free to support all measures
: that look to the general good. Mr..
i Guggenheim's votes will be watched
with interest.
Deserved Promotion.
The promotion of VIM. Alden Smith
| to the senate, after II years of SER
| vice in the house, will add strength
| to the upper chamber. Such men as
Mr. Smith deserve promotion. He is
an expert on tariff and financial mat
tiers and going. to that end of the
capitol full of experience he will en-
ter upon his duties there as well
equipped as many senators who have
almost reached the veteran classihca-
| ton. AS usual lawyers predominant
among the new men elected to the
| senate. Mr. Guggenheim and Mr..
Richardson of Delaware are the only
ones of the II who have never been
| admitted to the bar These same II
| also indicate the infusion into the
| senate of young blood, as youth is
the characteristic of the entire group.
Mr.. Richardson is but 81, and the
i Ill l.. in excess