The Washington herald., 1908-03-29

sixteen he enlisted IN Company a,
Eighty ninth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer In
fantry. with which organization he
served throughout the civil war He
reached the rank Of lieutenant and breyet
captain After the war he studied at
Cornell University. graduating In 1853
The same year he was admitted 10 the
bar and began the practice Of law in
Cincinnati. Ten years later he was
elected judge Of the Superior Court, but
resigned on account Of i'll health three
years after his election. In 1883 he was
Republican candidate for governor but
was defeated. He again tried In 1885, and
was successful. being reelected two
years later. once more he tried in 1889
and he was sgain defeated. owing 10
complications that had arisen.
Mr.. Foraker was chairman OF the Ohio
State convention on four occasions, and
delegate-at-larSe TO every Republican
national convention since 1884.
/ In the conventions Of 1884 and 1855 he
presented the name OF Hon. John Sher-
( man for nomination for the Presidency
\ In 1892 and 1886 he vas chairman Of the
committee on resolutions. and in 1896 and
1907 presented the name OF Hon. William
Mckinley for nomination.
/ he was elected Senator for the first
/ time in 1886 and reelected 10 succeed
himself In 1902 Owing to his Opposition
10 some OF President Roosevelrs policies.
he has achieved more than usual noto-
riety- This opposition may mean his de-
/ ieat Tor reelection 10 the Senate.
/ Senator Foraker is chairman OF the
Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto
RICO and member OF five other COM
mit'ees. all OF them important
! Senator Bourne, Of Oregon. the original
second elective term" boomer. is a great
admirer OF Senator La Toilette. and con
siders the Badger statesman's speech in
] opposition TO the Aldrich bin one OF
/ the greatest delivered in the Senate
for some time. The Oregonian sits not
far distant from Senator La Toilette. and
the two seem 10 be on very friendly
terms. aside from their harmonious views
I on some questions Of policy.
Senator Bourne Is no amateur poll
tician. having been in the game some
time, and. on more than one occasion.
I has proven himself 10 be a good Judge
Of the trend Of public opinion.
/ The second elective term" idea OF his
\ is no whim. but a conscientious belief.
I which many Pc 5ple concur IN, bat haven
the nerve 10 say So
Representative Sulzer has adopted a
new scheme in the House Of Representa-
7 tives. II has been the custom for many
/ moons for members to arise. say a Few
words. and get permission 10 extend their
remarks in the Record; and. indeed.
/ speeches have been printed that were
never spoken. The custom had been
/ abused. and often remarks had appeared
/ printed that would not have even been
/ allowed 20 be uttered on the floor.
! Representative Sulzer has given notice
/ that hereafter ne would strenuously OBJ
/ ject TO the custom as he was determined
10 keep out of the Record speeches that
were never delivered. He will have the
cooperation OF others in this regard.
/ An amusing and significant comment
was heard yesterday from the ten-year-
old son OF Representative Washburn. Of
/ Massachusetts. who thought TO celebrate
his holiday by visit TO the House.
Taking a seat with an older companion.
he watched the scene below hm. Mem
bers were strolling about the aisle. Others
visiting with another. and Mr. Mann. OF
4 Illinois. was celebrating a point OF order
TO unheeding ears
The youngster gazed expectantly for
some time and then inquired of his friend
/ in an anxious tone. DO you think there
will be a session to-day?"