The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-28
Possibility of a Satisfactory
Compromise Between the
Speaker of the House and
PreSident-eIeCt Remote.
SYSTEM is A DANGER TO
THE UNITED STATES
Trusts and Legislative Barter
erS All Secure What They
Need Under the Regime of
"J0e" Cannon.

Washington, Nov 2S.-The possibil-
tty of satisfactory compromise be-
tween President-elect Taft and Speak
er Cannon becomes more and more re-
mote as the situation develops and is
analyzed.
| Cannon, while he cannot fail to real
ize the inherent weakness of his posi-
tion in the event of conflict. never
support from the special interests, and
Is such an adept in the gentle art of
public deception that it would be nei-
.ther unnatural nor unreasonable were
he to attempt. again to impose upon
public credulity.
Stronger pressure than Mr.. Taft has
ever had to withstand in the whole
course of his public career is now be-
ing brought to bear upon him to fore
go his attempt to purge the national
legislature of Cannonism.
1t is Cannonism that Taft is oppos-
ed to rather than to Cannon himself.
and Cannonism means the system
whereby legislation is controlled or
shaded or defeated in order that spec
1al interests may profit and the public
be correspondingly injured
i System Extends to Senate.
Cannonism therefore, extends far
beyond the limits of the house. 1t
includes the senate, where Aldrick is
the directing genius in behalf of Wall
+ a
6ihat vague formation described as
barty organization.
All that is demanded by the trusts
in the way of uninterrupted license to
prey upon the public; all that is de-
sired by corrupt politicians in the way
of privileges in the barter and sale of
legislation: all that is hoped for by
financial jugglers in Wall street so as
to enable them to exact tribute from
the whole people, and every scheme of
private greed. the success of which ne
ceessitates public damage-all depend
upon Cannon.
So in declaring his opposition to
Cannon, Mr.. Taft proclaims his oppo-
sition to the whole combination of re-
dictionary forces. which has fought ev-
cry reform proposed by President
Roosevelt, and through Cannon in the
House and Aldrich in the Senate has
defeated or rendered ineffective many
legislative measures most strongly
urged.
From every man in any way connect
ed with this great combination. Presi-
dent-elect Taft is hearing that he
should not precipitate a fight which
party The party benefit as distinct
from the public benefit is playing an
important part in all discussions.
& Every supporter of Cannon is
preaching the doctrine that Cannon's
removal as a great obstacle to prog
cess and public morality and honesty
In legislation can be accomplished only
ut the expense of party harmony.
LET the Public Suffer-"
/, Therefore it is urged that it is better
10 let Cannon continue his evil work
let the public suffer rather than that
the representatives of special interests
should withdraw their support from
Aue republican party.
President-elect Taft insists upon
viewing the other side of the question.
The continuance OF Cannonism means
that an outraged public will desert the
republican party. and properly so, for
the party has pledged itself to continue
the policies of President Roosevelt.
Cannon. in his recent statement. de-
k1 hof yr4l ha ,iS
Ion satisfactory to the country and in
Rccordance with the promises of the
republican platform and the pledges
given by Taft himself
Mr.. Taft has made it very clear that
he does not believe this.
There are evidences that the busi-
hess sentiment of the country is being
eroused in support of the president
elect.
/ President Van Cleave, of the Ma
fional Association of Manufacturers,
has virtually proclaimed the present
steps toward revision as only false
bretense.
Declares Against Cannon.
The first open declaration of war
against Speaker Cannon by repub-
tican member of the house was made
Today by Victor Murdock, of Wichita,
Kan, soon after his arrival in Wash
lngton.
Mr.. Murdock did not mince his
words In condemning the present
speaker of the house.
| Every man who goes into this con-
Test against the present speaker OF
the house and the present manner of
proce dure, which concentrates all of
the power OF the house in one man,
will have rocky road to travel" said
Mr.. Murdock
Every individual who expects to