The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Times- Dispatch Buren,i,
hfunsey Building,
washington .. q. Feb. I.

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r)ecidedIy the event OF the week IN
Washington was tho reading OF tho
very remarkable ,nessnge which the
president sent to the Senate and House
of Representatives yesterday. Tho
demonstration OK applause chiefly from
Democrats, when the reading was
completed in the House, Indicated III
terms absolutely incapable OF being
nlsread, that the Democrats OF Con-
Eress approve what has been done In
the way OF regulation OF railroads, III
tho enactment ind execution OF laws
against unlawful combinations OF CAPT.
tai, and the demand OF the President
that there be further legislation dc.
signed to curb "law-defylng wealth"
The expression quoted, by tho way,
is likely to take q place with "unde-
sirable citizen, short and ugly word"
ana several others which Mr.. Roose-
volt has made famous.
There be some who charge that the
message was designed to be used as u
campaign document. and that 1t was
not Intended that the Congress should
undertake the work OF legislation along
the lines laid down. 1t Is entirely fair
tc the President to say that this is not
By any means q general view. Demo-
Gratis give him credit with actually
advocating The views he expresses.
But the more conservative, while ap-
proving his position. confess that his
proposition to shackle wealth as forco
has been shackled Is more startling
than anything which has cmaxatel
from the White House.
Even granting that the President Is
right in every dictum. and that his
course, II followed to the end, would
lead to that righteousness which ex-
altetl q nation" 1t must be admitted
that his remedies are as heroic as the
most strenuous OF his followers claim
tho disease Is desperate.
Tho close intimacy which sprung UP
between Senator Joseph r. Johnston.
of Alabama, and Senator Simon Gug-
genheim, of Colorado. has developed
into chummincss which is the talk
of the Senate. There Is little In cons
mon between the two. apparently, yet
they appear to have fondness for
playing tho roles of David and Jonathan
together that Is frequently alluded to
By Senator's and "a ttaches OF tho hody.
There was not room for Mr.. Guggeh-
Helm when he entered the Senate this
year as the new Senator from Colorado
so no was given n seat on the Demo-
cratic side, and by Senator Johnston
who had just been elected: TO serve his
first term as Senator from the State
of Alabama. The two have become In
separable. Tho other day they mot
In the marble room and begun con.
versation. as they always do when
opportunity offers.
"rhe Democratic National Conven-
ton is going to be rather hard on you
this year. won't lit" asked Senator
Johnston, with an air OF solicitude.
How so?" asked Senator Guggen.
HEINZ
why. you know. the custom is that
Senator'S, without regard to party, are
expected to entertain all the members
OF the Senate who attend a national
convention held in his city,
us that so?" asked Mr.. Guggenheim
with interest. II did not know 1t
But assure you I shall be glad &c
entertain all the Democratic Senator.
who may attend the convention.
shall place an automobile at your dis.
posal, Senator. In addition to glyins
you bed and three meals day, ant
I hope you will have good time 70,
as long as you will stay with me-.
Senator Johnston has not yet toll
Mr.. Guggenhelm that the ancient Gus.
tom referred to}exists only in tmagina
| ton.