Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
senator Hale's influence.


Rockland Courier Gas sfte.
Major H. NJ. Lord, who is spending his
vacation in Rockland after arduous and
exacting duties in connection with the
work of tariff revision, to which he had
been specially assigned because Of the
great familiarity with the subject which
he had gained while clerk of the ways and
means committee, is outspoken in his
enthusiasm over the manner in which
Names important interests were guarded
by Senator Hale and colleagues.
"The West and middle West, with OF
without reason, appeared to be particu-
larly jealous OF New England" said Major
Lord. "This sentiment manifested itself
in many ways during the work of revis-
ion, the impression being rife that in the
various measures New England was re-
ceiving more than its proportional share
of protection.
"While to New England men who were
familiar with the CON ditions this senti-
ment seemed entirely unwarranted, it
nevertheless prevailed to . great extent,
and when the work OF actual revision be-
gan there was more or less coherent at
tempt to reduce the protection on indus
tries belonging especially to New Eng
land.
"This attempt was not made by the
committees which had the actual work OF
revision in hand, but by middle western
senators and representatives, who, in sea-
son and out of season, asserted that New
England manufacturers were being con-
sidered at me expense of interests else
where.
''Maine. Of course, came in for her share
of this criticism, and it was exceedingly
fortunate at such juncture that her i'm
portant industries and interests had the
powerful protection OF Senator Hale, who
WAS not only one Of the ranking members
OF the Senate committee on fnance-the
Senate tariff committee was chair
which controls the appointment Of Senate
committees and chairman also Of the Sem
ate committee on appropriations which
virtually holds the purse strings Of the
government.
''Senator Hale, with his great influence,
his wide knowledge Of public affairs and
intimate acquaintance with the States
needs, was the bulwark which turned
aside the shafts OF Names assailants.
No one outside OF those actually on the
scene Of action can fully appreciate the
value OF his work in behalf of euch vital
Maine industries as lumber, lime, starch,
printing paper, wood pulp, the various
tural products, fish and granite and other
commodities which go to make up the
States industrial and agricultural wealth.
"All Of these were given Senator Hale's
protection. and the people Of Maine, all OF
whom are directly or indirectly concerned
in these various lines Of trade, are under
the deepest obligations to the distin-
guished statesman for the splendid work
he did.
SENATOR Hale in this work had the in
fiuential cooperation of Senator Frye.
There is no man in the United States
Senate regarded with more affection and
esteem by his colleagues than Hon.
William P. Frye. Because of his long
service in that body and his comprehen-
sive knowledge of the country's needs his
wishes are seldom denied.
''As president OF the Senate he displays
an ability, combined with impartial rul-
ings, that have won the respect and ad-
miration Of that entire body. He con-
tinues to WELD q great influence there.
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in such q crisis Of its affairs it had two
senators SO potent and influential. Our
representatives in the House are also de-
serving OF praise for the firm stand and
splendid work, but of course the fight was
made largely in the Senate.
"rhat Maine came out Of the tariff re-
vision with her industries so fairly pro-
tected is due to the commanding position
occupied by her senators and representa-
tives.
s'Senator Hale in a quiet way is perform
ing still more important service for the
country. The annual expenditures Of this
great government are necessarily enor-
nous, and have been latterly increasing
at an alarming rate. As chairman OF the
Senate committee on appropriations Sem
ator Hale has begun q most careful scru-
tiny of appropriation bills and depart
ment estimates. His selection - chair
man Of the committee Of expenditures was
understood and regarded IS the beginning
OF an era Of retrenchment, and the system
already inaugurated under his chairman
ship win result in the saving Of millions
OF dollars in public disbursements.
''In this work, so successfully inaugu-
rated, he has the active and hearty CO.
operation, not only of President Taft, but
Of the various members Of the cabinet and
department beads. 1t was generally con-
coded that no other member OF the Senate
was so well equipped for this vitality i'm