The Washington herald., 1907-06-06
AT THE HOTELS.

Al HE HOTELS.
Il have heard much complaint since be-
ing in the United States about the high
cost of food products. and particularly
meats" said Mr.. James O'Donneu. OF
Cork. Ireland, at the Arlington.
1T seems to me that the public has got
remedy and very simple one-at least.
IL appears that way to me-whereby 4
can defeat the beef combines and trusts
that put up prices to an unreasonable
figure ! am looking at it from the stand
point Of one who has thousands OF coun-
trymen that scarcely eat any meat al al.
when I advise Americans % stop buying
beef and mutton and pork whenever they
feel they are being robbed You cannot
see anywhere on the globe healthier.
stronger, finer looking class Of people
than the Irish peasantry, and with them
meat is such a luxury that if they have
IL once a week they are in luck. Here in
America, 1 understand II the poorest peo-
pie do not get meat three times a day.
they consider themselves the victims Of
misfortune.
Undoubtedly it would not be 10 the
detriment Of the American people IL thel
were 20 consume one-third. or even one
half, less meat than is their habit. They
might be even better of physically. since
vegetarians tell us that much Of the sick
ness Of mankind comes from rneat-eating.
Besides, there would be a tremendous
saving Of money, for it is the meat bills
that bring up the cost Of housekeeping TO
such a figure"
In China there never has been any con-
solidation Of capital until quite recently
said Mr. J. c. Balm, Of Shanghai. at the
Shoreham.
In all Of the centuries OF the existence
Of that great empire there were no finan-
cial organizations, no companies that
undertook by Joining forces % establish
enterprises in the way which is common
in Europe and America. There were
wealthy individuals. but each man
worked separately 10 enhance his for
tune But now China is waking up TO
see the value Of associated wealth and
we are getting combinations Of capitalists
there in all the big towns This will work
a financial revolution. just as the move
ment for universal education Will bring
a social revolution, and when the two
begin to bear fruit you will see China
take its place as one Of the great world
powers
Hon. W o Cromwell, attorney general
of the Territory OF Oklahoma, is in the
city, TO appear before the Interstate Com
merce Commission on behalf Of the Terri
tory against certain railway companies.
In answer 20 a Herald reporters ques-
tions. Mr. Cromwell said.
The feeling among Republicans Of our
section is practically unanimous for
another term for Col Roosevelt Indeed.
our people will hear Of no other candidate.
They argue that the President has inaugu-
rated a policy that no other but he can
carry out, and that it is imperatively
necessary that he should finish the great
reforms started by him in the interest
0f his countrymen. You can take il as
already settled that the delegates 70 the
next Republican National Convention
from Oklahoma and the Indian Territory
will 60 there with a fixed determination
20 vote for Roosevelt think the same
action can be predicted Of the Texas dele
cation. for the Republicans Of that state
are just as enthusiastically FOR him as
We are in oklahoma
Are you going 10 get Statehood in
the near futUre2'
That seems question no one can
answer. I notice that BIZ Murray, presi-
dent OF the constitutional convention. has
ignored the injunction of our courts. and
has gone ahead and ordered an election
for the 9Th of August that will put it
mp u the people TO adopt or reject the
constitution II our Territorial Supreme
Court should affirm the finding of the
lower court and make the Injunction
against the election permanent, I do not
imagine that Nj Nurrays proclamation
would be valid. The constitution is such q
defective instrument that il ought 70 be
rejected. but l am Of the opinion that
should it come 10 vote, the people viii
raufy il.
Some big enterprises are under way in
our State at the present time" said Mr..
George b. Trip, Of Colorado Springs,
Colo, at the New Willard.
'One Of the greatest is the proposed de-
velopmeut Of 1900 horsepower by the
Central Colorado Power Company. which
will develop this enormous amount Of
energy from the Grand River for sup
plying a number of mining camps that
are frequently handicapped by an made
quate supply Of fuel. These camps have
been forced to rely on coal. and very
often have not been able 10 get a suffi-
cient quantity TO keep going With the
electrical power soon available they viii
be able 10 do business 3fj days In the
year. regardless Of SHOWS or billiards.
The company has for It's president ex-
Gov Herrick, Of Ohio. and among its
promoters are such well-kn0wn men as
Mr.. David Moffatt Of Denver and Nj
Thomas F. Walsh Of Washington. Il
will spend S2)o09,e1 in the consummation
Of one Of the most stupendous projects
ever undertaken in the V ST."
MANY Of the delegates TO the electrical
convention. now in session here, who hail
from cities Of the Middle West. would ike
70 live IN Washington the rest of their
lives, for It's glorious atmosphere said
Mr.. W. J. Hanley, an indianapolis dele
gate. at the New Willard
Used as they are to thick clouds Of
black smoke emitted from countless chin
neys. and covering their homes as with a
pail il Is no wonder that the change 70
place that Is free from this ab0mination
fills them with delight. We are Up against
the black smoke nuisance in indianapolis.
Columbus Cincinnati St Louis-in fact,
in almost every big center Of industry and
commerce. Our councils pass ordinances
against the smoke. and the constant dis
nnt.err. nf q nav rrl1nL-a con atir,nr d.