The Washington herald., 1909-03-05
AT THE HOTELS.

and srafters, and IS equally true that the
great mass OF the American people ac-
claim Roosevelt as one OF the greatest
Americans who ever was placed al the
helm Of national affairs There IS a gen
eraI feeling that he viii be returned 20
the White House some time IN the fu-
ture. and il certainly is my wish that he
viii DO so. He has brought about an
awakening Of the public conscience-hon-
4 esty and integrity are not any more
empty phrases.
Gov. Hughes, Of New York, IS a strong
man. Ever alert 10 guard the interests
+ Of the people, he surely is the peoples
friend. He IS growing stronger in the
popularity OF the people not only OF
the State Of New York, but everywhere.
and only the future can tel what honors
are awaiting him."
Walter Lyon, secretary OF the Chamber
Of Commerce Of Coos Bay. Greg. is at
the New Willard.
What We need more than anything
else in oregon is more and better trans
portation lines; more railroad extension
. and competition IN that line Oregon IS
growing by leaps and bounds, not only
in the development Of her immense natGr-
al resources. but also in population I'm
migrants Of the most desirable class
from all parts OF the United States are
focking into our State, and they are
making fine citizens.
The law which elected Chamberlain
United States Senator-I mean the law
which compelled the Republican Iegisla-
ture Of Oregon 70 elect q Democratic
Senator as expressed IN the peoples
primaTies-wil stand on the statue books
and viii not be revoked Politicians and
offcsholders and candidates VIII have
10 become accustomed 10 il, that IS all
I am decidedly in favor Of maintain
ing a strong feet in the Pacific The
whole Pacific Coast is dotted with thriy-
ing. growing communities. the trade along
the Coast is growing tremendously. and
our interests are incaIcUlabie. Our trade
with the orient depends altogether on
the power We can show OF The Pacific
Ocean. IT Japan IS stronger. she VIII
be the winner in trade, and II the United
States maintains powerful navy in our
waters. we viii be the gamers. That IS
just as plain as il can be-"
Col. s. Maynard Rodgers, commander
OF the Duke Of CornwalTs Own. d regi-
ment famed for its achievements
al home. in Canada, and during the
African war. is al the New willard
Like the majority Of officers in the
British service. he is a close follower Of
sports in Canada, England, and this
country.
Speaking OF the turf in the United
States. Col. Rodgers said: such drastic
laws as those recently passed by the sew
eraI legislatures in as many States here.
which have practically anuihilated noc
only the sport Of racing. but the great
breeding industry as well, could hardly
have passed the houses Of Parliament
in so CUick a time TIE matter would
have been thrashed oUt IN both the
Commons and the House Of Lords. and
the outcome would have been, had the
measures passed. that owners and breed
ers would have been allowed time 20
arrange things. 50 10 speak That Is %
say" he continued, ''the laws wOGld have
taken effect IN a year OF possibly two
years, giving the hOrsemen time 70 az
range their affairs without great fnan-
cial loss.
The present inffux Of American sports
men 10 England 10 compete with their
thorOughbreds for our turf classics IS a
good procedure The move VIII have q
tendency TO give impetus 10 the British
turf
several OF your American horses have
been entered in the Derby, and we look
for a great race. II I am not mistaken.
Mr. James R Keene has one OF his great
racers named WeU.r concluded Col
Rodgers. may the hest horse win the
greatest turf event in the world"
Lady Hadheld- OF London England. is
al the Shoreham-
Canadian military men are still dis
cussing the army Of empire expression
recently made ny the British war secre-
tary. Mr.. Haldsne--' said Mai. George
Ferguson. Of Ottawa, who Is az the Ar
HngrOn, q visitor 70 the Inauguration
The matter IS all the more eagerly
talked over because II Is not known Just
what are the exact details OF the pro
.posaI which viii be submitted 20 the gov
ernment OF the various dOminiols- Sir
Henry Seymour Rawlinson has been in OF
tawa. and il IS believed that his visit Is
not altogether foreign 10 the question OF
the organization Of an imperial army to
ward which Canada viii be bound 10 fur
nish at least l6.e98 men
1t IS pointed out that after the South
African war the proposal was made that
each colony should maintain a foreign
service contingent. which would be avail
able TO fight in any part OF the world that
il might be required
The idea, however. did not find favor
with US in Canada, and It was dropped.
And now M Haldaue's speech is regard
ed as an intention TO revive this proposal.
but the net result has been a general
notice. through the Canadian press, that
CanaGa Is not disposed 20 hold herself Re
SponSjble for the supplying Of any army
division for foreign service.
Canada has at the preser- time over
5000 troops in training. an equal num-
ber Of trained men Of a suitable military
age IN reserve. and double the number
available as recruits This represents q
very respectable force
II Great Britain entered into any war
that appealed 20 the approval Of Cana
dian public opinion, she would have the
bulk Of that force 10 draw upon. There
are also upward Of 3aao0 men through
out the Dominion who. during their life
time have had their military training.
The oversee dominiOns have no say as
TO when or how a war shall be entered
into. and quite naturally they are not
disposed 90 place themselves under an
obligation which they may or may not
wish 10 fulfill. according 70 circum-
stances The attitude Of the Canadian
press is deprecatory OF the British war
secretsry's scheme. and public sentiment
is opposed 10 the idea OF Canada main
tanning d force OF regular troops Tor
foreign service"
3 g Martin Of New York. a banker. IS
al the Shoreham- Speaking Of Inaugural
zion and the weather. 3Ir- Martin. who
is not a very young man any longer. said:
7 hope that Congress viii see the wisdom