The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-19

New York. Nov. lS.-They balanced
their compliments nicely tonight at the
annual chamber of commerce dinner at
the Waldorf The British Ambassador
spoke amiably from the right side OF the
toastmaster and the German Ambassador
came back cheerfully from the left.
And to the right Of the British Ambas-
sador was Senator Aldrich. while Senator
Root upspoke from the Germans left.
Studded with HeadIinerS.
-he diroer YVES the lFlst ia the ristor,
OF the organization. and u was studded
with headlIners. The chamber set down
FOR its instruction and entertainment no
less than two ambassadors, two mem
bers OF President Tafts Cabinet. and
three United States Senator's.
The Ambassadors. the Right Hon.
James Bryce. of Great Britain. and Count
Won Bernstorff. Of Germany. spoke for in
ternational good will Senator Aldrich
Of Rhode Island. in a brief talk, sug-
gested that about the most important
matter Of the government is TO adopt
Senator Root analyzed the decay OF the
American merchant marine and empha-
sized the need for its upbulding. Secre-
tary Nagel, Of the Department Of Com
merce and Labor. sounded the praises OF
President Taft. and described the grow
ing influence Of the departments Of gov
erument.
Responsibility Increases.
The rapid growth Of the United States
and the phenomenal development Of its
industries and business impose greater
and greater responsibilities upon the Con-
gress with each recurring session. Our
! responsibilities are greatly increased by
the fact that many. perhaps most. Of the
{ constitutional limitations placed upon the
powers OF Congress have apparently been
obllterated or obscured by an insistent
public opinion.
Acting, however. within its undues-
toned authority. Congress VIII IN the
near future be called upon TO attempt
the solution Of practical legislative
problems of the greatest Importance
! These are all business questions vitally
affecting the interests Of our entire peo-
pie. and upon their correct solution the
\ course Of the future welfare and pros
perity OF the country must largely de
pend. ! Will mention briefly some OF
these questions which should receive the
attention Of Congress I'm the near fu-
ture
"First-There is a necessity for a re
\ form in the character and extent Of IN,
al fNf fr
crease in the amount OF our annual ap
preparations calls for energetic and cour
ageOus action. A recent export eXamina
tion made on a limited scale in one o
the departments. indicates that savinl
Of from 10 to % per cent OF national eX
penses can be made. and at the Sam
time greater efficiency secured. by an ap
plicatIon Of business methods 20 govern
ment work.
Started an Inquiry.
"The Senate, at its last session, initiate,
an inquiry in regard to our public ex
pendltures by the creation Of the Commit
tee on Public Expenditures. The com
mittee was not organized for the pur
pose Of making places for Senators. bu
20 obtain thorough study OF the need
os the government and OF the method
necessary for the efficient administration
The President has announced his purpos
to insist upon careful scrutiny OF IN
estimates made by each department, an
his intention 10 assist In making tn
work OF reformation thorough and con
plete.
The legislative provisions TO carry int
effect these important reforms shoul
, be submitted TO the people for criticisI
and consideration at the earliest possibl
, moment"