The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
AT THE HOTELS.

John Temple Graves VIII not even get
complimentary vote in Georgia" said
J. z. McClenand. an eminent lawyer. OF
Atlanta, Ga. at the Shoreham last night.
Although a native and citizen Of GeoT-
gia, his co-citizens do not regard the step
ne has taken as being wise. and they. VIII
net be slow to show their disapprovaI
when election day comes around
All this talk about the Solid South
being broken Up this time is nonsense
The South viii register its vote for Bryan
with greater majority than ever be-
fore. Why should the South vote for
TaftZ Bryan will make a better run than
he ever did. and have great hopes Of
his being elected.
The prohibition law IN Georgia is not
q success. but do not think that any
thing will be done TO repeal il at this
tine. A temperance wave is sweeping
the South. and there is nothing TO be
done but bear It for a while. The law Is
ineffective. as beer and wine can be Oh
tained almost anywhere
Business in Georgia is good, although
the cotton crop has suffered considerable
damage through the recent food
I don't think Hoke Smith is the same
political factor in our State he used 70
be-
G Kodera, Of Kobe, Japan, who is
registered at the Arlington. is visiting
the cotton States and factories. being il
terested in the staple.
Japan imports most Of her cotton from
Eastern countries. said 8Ir- Kodera. but
We also import American cotton. Efforts
are being made 70 bring ahoat a bigger
cotton crop in Korea. but il will take
some years before Japan VIII be able
70 supply her own needs from her own
dependencies"
Discussing the feelings Of the japanese
people toward the United States. 8Ir-
Kodera said that there is no thought Of
enmity- He says the government and the
people are very anxious to be on the best
terms with the United States
We viii demonstrate our true friend
ship for America when your feet reaches
japanese waters I was somewhat IN
easy about the treatment which thought
would be accorded 70 me upon arrival n
America but I was sgreeably surprised
as have never been treated with greater
civility or poIiteness than IN the United
States
That it would be a good thing for Phila-
so far as the political ring IS concerned
IS the opinion Of Charles W Emery. OF
the City OF Brotherly Love, who is in
this city on business
Little or practically nothing has been
done in the Harrisburg capitol graft case.
and there are other cases where public
officials have been found wanting. but
where the wheels OF justice seem to have
been cIOgged up
1T seems the city Of Philadelphia IS
always needing money Not so long ago
a loan Of about ten millions was taken
Up for the ostensibIe purpose of making
public Improvements Il was not enough
and another three millions was neEO-
Jisted- So far as I can remember. Clar-
ence Wolf negotiated the loans. and
understand he IS q prominent member OF
the Mercantile Club. which is an OrEaui-
zation composed entirely Of Jewish 1lsi-
ness men I have heard from reliable
sources that Mayor Reyburn- OF PaiIadeI-
phia. IS also a member OF the Mercantile
Club. which admits 10 its membership
rolls only persons OF the Jewish persua-
sion
8Ir- Emery said he did not believe that
M GOmpeTs' influence with The labor
vote was sJrorg enough 70 make rhe--
two candidates
The workingmen realize that II Is 20
their benft 10 vote that ticket which
IS favored by those who give them en-
ployUent- They realize that y their en-
ployer is making money they themselves
VIII not have 70 suffer
/ Senator Penrose. upon whose shoulders
VIII fail the work Of managing tne Re
Fa-
vania. New Jersey. and Delaware. is con
WINGED that Taft IS growing stronger
every day. and believes that the senti-
F nent in the pivotal States IS fast turning
Z 10 the Republican nominee In speaking
! Of the political outlook. the Senator said
I he was confident that Missouri. which IS
looked upon by the Democrats as a sure
/ Bryan State. would cast its electoral
vote for Taft and Sherman Although he
takes an optimistic view Of the outlook.
+ he also says the Republicans must wage
I an earnest campaign
The people Of the United States" said
Z the Senator. have been Republican in
I the last ten years BY a considerable ma
I 5ority- They believe il the constructive
policy Of the party and are in accord
( with the progressive administration Of
{ President Roosevelt
There is every indication all over The
Z country CT returning prosperity. and the
/ belief is gaining ground that further IN
I Creases and continuance OF this pros
pericy can most safely be prepared for
I by the Republican administration
of course. there are local contests IN
various States. but none OF them seems
10 have reached a point OF menace 10
/ the Republican electoral ticket This con
/ dition however. makes IL necessary 70
/ keep up vigorous campaign Of edUca-
I ton. especially in the Middle West to
I assure lot only victory, but subst3 3lriel
vote Of confidence On the part Of the
/ people in the Republican party
! In Pennsylvania several districts rep
I resented by Democrats are properly in the
I Republican column. and Will doubtless
[ be carried for Republican Cong-esSmea
this year"
That the Vice Presidency IS by no
means q negligible quantity in this cam
paign.- said Val 3. Norman, a manu-
( facturer Of wooden ware and an active
politician in New York al the Raleigh
last night. is evidenced by the atten-
ton given TO both the candidates for
| that Office They have both received
home ovations on the occa sion Of the.s
formal notifications. and their speeches
/ have attracted quite as much attention
/ as those OF the gentlemen at the head
[ Of the ticket Mr.. Bryan. with his some
what fussy anxiety 10 be recommending
/ changes. has been planning great things
I for the Vice President He considers
tnat the posi-ion is sufficiently exalted
/ to warrant placing TIE Vice Presi5eat in
the Cabinet He would not at all object