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The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
INCOME TAX DIVISION.
Democrats Expected to Split Up on
Proposition

FrcEn the Ner Yo-k Herald.
The breaking Up OF Old party lines and
the necessity OF providing new issues IN
future has been made clear during the
extra session OF Congress.
On the McCumber amendment TO the
Aldrich bin. putting rough lumber on the
free list, seventeen Democrats, q major
ity OF the Democratic Senator's, voted
No" On the other hand. fifteen Repub-
Hcan Senators votes in favor OF this
amendment. In favor OF removing the
protective duties on lumber.
When It is remembered that forty
Democratic Representatives voted against
a similar amendment to the Payne bill, It
Is evident that the principle OF a pro-
tective tariff can no longer be regarded
as an issue between the two parties.
On the proposal 70 impose tax on
incomes, party lines are again badly
broken, but we Go not believe that the
combination between Democrats and ''in-
surgent'' Republicans fsvoring this OBJ
noxious proposition can muster enough
votes 10 foist # upon the Aldrich bill.
The Herald has pointed out that an in
come tax would put a premium upon
perjury, promote blackmsl. put every
honest merchant at & disadvantage COM
pared with unscrupulous competitors, and
through an army OF hireli1g spies would
place the domestic and business secrets
OF respectable citizens at the disposal OF
their enemies and business rivals
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
FEW FREE TRADERS NOW.
Protectionists Differ, but Principle
of Protection Prevails.
he onahagee

From TIE Omaha Bee
The tariff agitation now going on IN
/ England furnishes a forceful example OF
the widespread distribution and growth
OF the protection idea With the single
exception OF Great Britain, every great
nation Of the world. including some Of the
British colonies. are among the protec-
tiouists. The most notable move for pro-
lection in Great Britain centered around
I Joseph Chamberlain during the last par
/ famentary campaign, and attracted at
/ tention. not so much for the actual num-
/ Der OF voters which It rallied. as for the
character OF those who espoused IT. Since
/ that time the protection idea has been
taking root among the masses. and. while
there IS no probability that the next cleo
4 ton VIII find L dominant L Is certain 70
be q much greater factor than at any time
since Great Britain took up free trade.
/ Not only has this been brought about by
persistent advocacy by the men who orig
| inally headed the movement. but il has
| found impetus through the long period Of
| industrial depression which settled upon
Great Britain while tarif-protected Ger
many continued 70 forge ahead.
While the United States has also gained
/ IN International commerce, Il does not
! present the same parallel. because this
country Is not dependent upon outsiders
/ for raw material to the extent that OBJ
tains IN Great Britain. The point which
challenges attention 10 the headway the
protection idea is making IS that II Great
/ Britain Is looking more favorably tc pro-
/ lection. II would be the height Of folly
/ Tor rs TO depart from It here. There may
be, and doubtless is. honest difference OF
opinion among p-otectionists in the United
States as 20 just how much protection
particular industries require to keep them
| on secure footing. but the logic OF
world events makes Il necessary for rs
/ to hold fast 20 the protection idea It is
/ significant that IN all the discussion Of
: the pending tariff bill there has been lit
| tie talk OF free trade. even from those
/ who loudly demanded Il a few years ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
Party Alignment On the Tariff.

Every one who has followed the tarin
debate IN the Senate, revealing the strong
hold the protective idea has gained among
Democratic leaders, at the same time
disclosing a considerable revolt among
Middle Western Senators against the
worst abuses OF the protective system.
must have wondered whether out OF the
apparent confusion OF party lines there
may not arise 3 new alignment OF politi-
cal forces and OF political issues. Is II
possible for the high protectionist Repub-
Ican and the Western "insurgent" 10
remain in the same political camp. and
can the protectiouist Democrat and his
tariff for revenue only brother continue
TO fight under ti,s same banner? VIII
the cohesive power Of organization which
has hitherto kept these inharmonious
elements together prove efTectua 10 co
so in the future?
/ Il is evident, ne think, that the party
leaders do not anticipate any immediate
breakup in the old political organizations
OF any nominal change in their declara-
tons Of principle Particularly is this
true OF the Republicans. They are united,
as We have said on a former occasion,
on the basic principle OF protection. Not
one OF the Western insurgents" but has
ardentIy protested his affection for the
protective policy. They resent. as Sen
ator Beveridge did TIE other day, any
/ insinuation that they are not true pro-
tectionists- What they are contending
I for is not an abandonment Of the PRO-
tective policy, but its less rigorous appIi-
cation. Mere reductions OF duties would
satisfy them as a redemption Of their
campaign promises. II every one Of their
demands were granted the protective
policy would stand intact, though slight
" moderated. Obviously there is nothing
in the differences here noted Incapable OF
composition. for they relate not TO priD-
ciple, but TO the details OF its application.
] n the Democratic ranks the differences
are over the. principle itself. Yet Il is
probable that the great body Of Demo
Gratis is. sr soon viii be. moderately pro-
tectionist This being the situation. an
astute party leader ike Senator Bailey
realizes that q semblance Of unity and
opposition can be preserved only BY
keeping up a fight against inordInate
protective duties and excusing reasonably
protective duties as imposed for revenue
simply. IN fact the whole tariff issue.
as between the Democrats and Republi-
cans. as well as between the Insurgents
and their high tariff brethren. Is rapidly
dwindling 10 one Of percentages merely.
The degree Of protection, the selection
Of benehciaries. the mode OF imposing
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
AIDING THE LUMBER BARoNs.
Action of the Senate Gives Them
Power 90 Tax the People

Fron The Duluth Evening Herald
OF course. the Senate Is against free
lumber. It was no surprise that free
lumber was voted down IN that body bet
ter than two 70 one. You see lumber is
a necessary. because the people have to
have il for shelter. Ike The other nee
essaries OF food and clothing. It Is IN
very wide use and hence the special
privilege of taxing the people through
IT'S sale Is a very profitable one There
fore the Senate Is ready to gire 10 the
lumber barons this power 70 tax the peo-
pie. and when the vote was Tesched the
Senator's showed great alacrity IN be-
slowing that rich gift.
That IS why the Aldrich-Cannon cabal
Is very ANXIOUS 70 put a heavy tax OF
necessaries-becsuse they are in large
use. and the taxing power IS immensely
profitable Il Is hardly worth while
struggling Tor the power 70 tax the peo-
pie through commodities that are not n
widespread use. so the powers OF greed
concentrate their forces on things Ike
wool and cotton and lumber and sugar.
which everybody has 70 use. and on
which everybody viii therefore be com
PEELED 20 pay a tax 10 the large IL
terests that control them It wouldn't DO
20 tax luxuries. because that would be
hitting themselves: and besides, only a few
people. comparatively. can use Injuries.
while everybody uses necessaries. Il Is
the old policy OF taxing poverty for the
benefit OF wealth, and as wealth has the
power 70 do this. naturally It refrains
from taxing wealth
Nothing n al the history of the pro
tective system IS more absurd than this
policy OF protecting" the owners OF
dwin6ling supplies OF natural resources
Ike lumber. BY shutting out imports.
the lumber trust IS enabled 10 hasten its
work OF denUding the forests unham-
pered by outside competition When the
forests are gone, It is true that the peo-
pie viii have 70 pay whatever the other
nations h2r.cg forests choose % charge
but the lumber barons won't care. Their
palaces viii be completed and their for
tunes made. What Go they care about
the people2 And what does the
Senate. secure IN the favor OF the rich
and powerful, care about the people?
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28

duties-these are the topics Of considerz-
ton and the subjects Of division Where
Senator Bailey would impose 8 duty Of
% per cent. an insurgent Republican
would be content with 30. but Bfr. Aldrich
demands 90 And so the disputation goes
on. without any guiding principle but
shat OF mere bargain and trade in the
application OF protection. 20 quote Mr.
Baiiey's description Of the process Of
revision. OF course. the Democrats lose
much cf their power Of opposition when
they concede the enemy's principle. But
even Il they merely oppose his applica-
ton OF II. they pursue fairly consistent
course. and their opposition Is Just as
effective as Il has been any time these
twenty years-that Is, It amounts 70
practically nothing; for the Democratic
party has not been able. either in theory
OF IN practice. TO cleanse itself wholly
OF the protective idea.
We are unable, therefore. 10 discern
the rise OF any opposition party. By any
sort OF combination. that VIII stand
squarely FOR the abolition OF protective
duties. The most that can be expected
from an opposition party. under existing
conditions. is that It shall condemn i'm
moderate protection and demand correc-
ton OF the abuses OF the protective
system Such q party. on such q plat
form. Is the only one that can conceivsbly
unite the low tariff sentiment OF the
country. As the Democratic party
answers best 10 this description. It can
easily maintain some sort OF coherent
opposition 10 its ancient antagonist. even
though the differences between them on
the tariff appear less than ever.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
PATTEN'S WHEAT CORNER.
Trader Gives People Two Blows
Where Nature Strikes Once.

N-l-- L-1 -tc- lux aAzEtlal-
Mr.. Patten, OF Chicago. commenting on
the terrible. hunger-omened top-notch
wheat prices, says he told us SO.
"See," he says. II an wiser than the
rest OF mankind. but not worse. Con-
sidering the prospective crop shortage
in Iowa and elsewhere. Il IS TOW MADE
plain that the S1-5o wheat IS an act OF
God"
This senseless gambler, as under-stupld
as he Is over-shrewd. cannot get il
through his head that the millions that
have gone into HIS private purse in the
wheat deal have been sucked out OF tie
lean pockets OF the poor
With ali his preternaturai snsrtness. he
has not Wit enough 70 see that If he
gets money without producing anything
there must be other people somewhere
who are Underpaid and Underfed
TIE iooters who steal house furniture in
advance OF sweeping confiagratioa are
moral ptr.sts compared with Mr.. Patten-
They save for themselves what nature
would have destroyed But Mr- Patten
Is Ike a man with z petroleum can, add
ing his private deviltry 20 a natural
calamity.
he takes advantage OF his foreknowl-
edge that bread IS going 20 be dear. 70
make It dearer stu.
An honest merchantmen IS one who
helps mankind 10 bear the shocks OF
nature
But base and dishonest trader gives
the people two blows where nature strikes
once
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
TEUTON DRUMMER" ACTIVE.
Kaiser Backs Every German Effort
70 Obtain Trade.
= e e -.

ZION she Bostoo TrznsTipt-
Because Cuba VII purchase the rifles
for the Cuban army IN Germany we need
not conclude that the Kaiser is promot-
ing a Conspiracy n the Caribbean. He
IS pleased TO see an order placed In Ger
many which might have gone 20 the
United states, and & Is only natural that
he should be. He frankly backs with all
his prestige every German effort 70 obtain
trade HIS policy Is well known, and en-
tireiy respectable. But our real competitor
IS not the Kaiser. except so far as he
seconds the enterprise OF German trad
ers. Our competitor Is the German
drummer" who IS tlreless, tactful, and
what IS more. trained
Throughout South and Central Aneri-
ca, and IN the West Indies, an army OK
drumners from the fatherland'' who
speak the language OF the country IN
which they exhibit their wares. are
pushing for business TIE result OF
their intelligent energy IS seen in a great
expansion OF German trade German
houses follow the German drummer
German steamers. subsidized. bring Ger
man goods direct 70 all the leading ports
70 the southwark of Us.
One of the Congressional party which
has Just returned from a tour of inspec-
ton Of the Panama Canal noted that
many II not most OF the leading COM
rnercisl and banking establishments on
the isthmus were German There were
others stu retaining Spanish. English, or
American signs, which are manned by
German clerks. Throughout the West
Indies so far as he observed CT his re-
turn journey. the German invasion"
was a fact OF on the way toward becom-
ing One
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
COMMISSIONER NELL.
Atianta's Greeting to Official Who
Seeks 20 Settle strike.

Seeks 10 Settle strike.
Fro0 the Atlanta Journal
The Commissioner OF Ls5or. OF the De-
partfnent Of Commerce and Labor, IS
one Of the most efficient and useful OF
the bureau chiefs OF washington. He
was very close 20 President Roosevelt
during his administration. and 6 little
while before the Taft administration
came in was reappointed for another
term, his nomiaation being unanimously
confirmed By the Senate.
Nr- Nell is q Tennesseean by birth.
and was school teacher IN Texas before
he came TO be an acknowledged authority
on Industrial subjects. He succeeded
Carroll D. Wright IN his present posi-
ticn. and the Bureau Of Labor has at
tained new importance under his admin
istration. II connection with the new de-
partnsent 20 which It was transferred,
the Department OF Commerce and Labor.
OF which CoTtelyou was the first Sec
retary and Nsgel the present CHEZ. Dir.
Neill has brought his bureau Up 70 the
highest point Of efficiency and usefulness.
and has held the balance with an even
hand IN many questions he has been
called upon 70 arbltrate as between en-
ployer and employe, as a member Of the
board OF mediation. He was coRspicu-
GUS in the great meat-packing contro-
versy, the Neill-ReynOlds report. formu-
lated by two men after drst-band exam
ination OF the packing houses. being the
first authoritative revelation OF the frauds
and worse that were the acc0mpeniments
CT the meat-packing industry OF that day.
The meat inspection law was due direct
" to Mr.. NeilPs mistaken testimony as
20 the abuses that were allowed. and
public sentiment Overwhelmingly sus-
tained him as against the interested ef-
forts OF the meat packers and their tools
in Congress he is fearless and fOrceful
and fair, and we have no doubt that
his good Offices. II accepted at this try
ing tine ia Georgia. VIII be OF benefit in
securing q righteous adjustment.
He IS intimately acquainted with the
aims and purposes OF organized labor,
and in sympathy with those aims wher-
ever they are founded on justice. At
the same time, he has been 50 fair II the
decision OF controversies that have been
submitted 20 him that hs has won the
respect OF both sides. and many labor
difficulty has been adjusted and many
a threatening situation averted By his
influence.
We are glad % have Mr. Nell as q
visitor 70 Atlanta, and trust that his
coming VIII be Of advantage 20 all the
parties interested in the present te-Up
on the Georgia road. including always
the third party. the public.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
The Northwest Exposition.

It Is with face set toward The future.
not with historical retrospect. that the
latest worlds fair viii be opened on June
/ Held in Seattle. Washington. .ts main
purpose is 10 exploit the resources
whose superficial acquaintance has added
much 10 the wealth OF the United States.
OF Alaska and the Yukon At the same
tine. the Seattle Exposition viii have the
support and cooperation OF that ener-
getie and optimistic part Of the national
territory. TIE States OF the Pacific Slope.
Canada, which has never held an expo
sition. VIII be vel represented. especially
as 20 the products and resources Of its
western provinces.
Each exposition that has esteemed itself
OF International importance since the
Centennial az Phnadelphia has had soma
characteristic peculiarly its Own Their
Industrial and educational value has been
chiefly IN the array and review OF
achievements in manufactures and the
arts. With the view Of their furthe- ad-
vancement through more widespread
popular appreciation OF the products OF
soil, machinery. and the finest applica-
tons Of human skill But the great
fair al Seattle is designed 70 extend ac-
ouaintance rather with possibilities yet
70 be realized than with the finished rec
ord OF the past Tt is meant to be not so
much q celebration as a dedication. At
the same time, so rapid is the growth OF
progress in this country Of rapid develop
ment that there now live within a radius
Of 100 miles OF Seattle. IN round nun
bers, 7.50d.096 persons VINO are directly
interested in making the exhibits an ex-
ponent Of the material wealth and social
development that have already been at
tanned
But even If the advertising and prac-
ticaI features Of the present and future
are TO be the most conspicuous Of this
exposition. surely IL need not lack his
toricaI perspective. That old war cry Of
$40 Or fight" ought to revive the mem
ory Of that critical period IN our history
that brought the present Seattle within
the jurisdiction OF the United States and
which found q more recent and less Mill
tant sequel IN the final adjudication OF our
Northwestern boundary by the process Of
arbitration It should cali TO mind that
portion Of this country that is ours by
right OF discovery and sho-,ld s-7{-e-4T--
recall the courageous enterprise OF those
famous explorers. Lewis and Clark So
rapid has been the writing Of history upon
this continent that It IS impossible 20
reckon growth by the slow calendar:
rather Is the past not dead. but gzivan-
lied by close contact with the pulsing
present and inspired BY the unlimited IN
vitstion OF the future.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28

welcome among the British legislators
The British premier has declared at a
press dinner that he had learned 10
travel with equanirnity the entire gamut
between the extremes Of 'pitiless con-
denSation and literal transcription" Err.
Asqulth has become convinced that the
verdict OF most parliamentary debaters
would be that ''the kindly sponge OF eb-
iiviOn Is often TO be preferred 10 the
cruel fidelity Of the verbatim report"
L IS true that this innovation opens a
new field OF discretion. and, perhaps. Of
discrimination. for the skiIIful observer
OF Parliament. whose critical acumen can
be trusted BY his superior. There must
arise a somewhat elastic classification OF
the orators at Westminster. By which
the force or interest Of their utteranees
ars measured from columns OF space 10
the barest mention. But that IS a task
to which the writers Of Parliamentary
proceedings should be able 70 adjust their
abilities,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
The Evolution of the Hen.

Kansas has been studying the hen prob
lem 10 no mean purpose OF late years. and
at least one OF the eminent henologists
out that way claims 70 have made some
significant and. possibly. very disturbing
discoveries.
II seems that hens descended OF hens
hatched IN lncubators. rather than in the
good old-fashioned way. show marked dis
inclination TO aid IN the propagation OF
their species by sitting on their eggs as
their gTandmothers and great-grandmoth-
ers used 10 DO. preferring the incubator
method OF bringing their young into the
world. and. IN many instances. refusing
TO stand for anything else. Moreover, It
IS noted that the hens refuse 20 lay any
more eggs than formerly. notwithstand-
ing their increased leisure tine. and the
figures are thought to indicate a gradual
disposition to shirk certain part Of the
laying even.
we do not know that the psychological
OF physiological aspect OF this should bs
very surprising. Indeed, II seems 70 Us
10 be about what night have been ex-
Dscted In the light Of experience. Hens.
n their own way. doubtless, are very
human. If We may be permitted so to
express It Heredty Is as definitely
marked IN domestic fowls, we suspect, as
! II is in civilized man It is hardly sensible
/ for automobile enthusiasts OF to-day 70
expect their grandchildren. for instance.
70 be content with riding behind ordinary
horses Of the yesteryear persuasion. No
user Of the modern typewriter would bark
back 10 the old quill pen. We take il;
and that notwithstanding the fact that
the latter may stln seem the more genteeI
and refined. moreover.
The day the incubator was accepted as
al established institution and a perma-
nent factor In our scheme Of things the
I glory OF the anciently honorable old
setting hen" began to wana- Il not
only meant a larger Matching OF chickens
n a given space Of time, but it meant
/ the relief from much imaginary WoTry
{ and anxiety TO the hen Il was the open
/ sesame 10 a period Of Ioahng; It put the
! hen az once into the leisure class, hence
she not unnatuTaIly began TO assume
aristooratic habits. and the conclusion
that she IS even contemplating race sui
eide seriously and complacently is not
violent in the least.
The hen, Ike every other creature, is
/ largely q thing OF environment and If
human beings are unable 10 overcome
their natural tendencies. surely we should
not expect any more Of the humble hen.
Trusts are ghosts" says Senator Hey
burn The consumer IS q myth" says
Senator Lodge. And tariff revision is
nightmare. Move we adjourn,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
sAN FRANCIsCO SCANDAL.
spreckeIs' Testimony Does Sot Dis
credit Heney or help Calhoun

credit Heney or Help Calhoun
Fron the Los Angles Exre@.
A fatigued public win be obliged II the
grast organs viii explain how the guiIt
Or innocence Of Calhoun is affected by
the statement of Rudolph Spreckels that
10 has been paying out OF his own pocket
the Office expenses OF Prosecutor Heney.
Would they have Us infer that money
was not needed 10 maintain the large
Office force that Mr. Heney has been
compelled 10 employ in the prosecution
OF these big graft cases7 Or, admitting
that the expenses were warranted. would
they have US to understand that Nr.
Heney should have paid them out OF
his own pocket? Or. Is il that they
would deny a wealthy citizen. such as
Mr.. Spree seIs is, the right 10 use his
money in aid OF a public canse2
And how can the right or the wrong
or private citizen defraying. from his
own pocket. the expenses Of those who
are giving their time and energy TO the
graft inquiry. relate. even remotely, TO
the question OF whether or not Calhoun
corrupted by bribery the supervisors in
order that he might obtain an overhead
trolley franchise2
Either we are perfectly dense, or these
newspapers that are bowling themselves
hoarse over the testimony OF Rudolph
Spreeksls have becoms 50 saturated with
the graft bile that they no longer are
able 10 see things as they actually are.
but see and make virtue OF vice-snd
vice Of virtue
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
Nceded tn oregon.
From tie Portland O7cE0oian

From the Portland O7Cgooian
What this country needs more than
anything else is return 70 the lessons OF
industry, Of fidelity. and OF economical
living. The parasitic class hocks TO the
cities. or Is developed in the cities. where
the politicians and the low and vile news
papers cali them '-Ihe people" and tell
them they are deprived OF their rights in
the government But when the Yamhiu
Orchardist wants men TO cultivate his
trees and handle his apples. OF the Clack-
an1as land owner wants wood cut IN the
forest or his potatoes lifted from the
ground, he never win hear from these
people Or. II he should be so unfortunate
as 10 get q brace or q bunch OF them,
he win wish he never had seen them.