The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-02-25

My hands are up DO your 1corst."
me up with set of views. Is that the
tdeaf Seems to me you're the sort OF
man I'm looking for
The other smilingly shook his head
Il wouldn't dare fix up a United
States senator with n set of views,'' he
said. Il only mean that L think what
"A man Is is important. I've been do
Ing Washington for number OF years
I've had an exceptional opportunity to
see how politics work. l don't be-
HeVe In party politics. | don't believe
IN parties, but l do believe In mon"
Langdon nodded approvingly, then n
twinkle shonc in his eyes
I'VE don't believe in parties in Mis-
sisSippi," he drawled. We've only
one-the Democratic party-and a few
kickers.''
Hnines grinned broadly at this de-
scriptfon of southern politics.
What was this you were saving
about national politics?" continued the
MisSissippian. I'm n beginner YOU
know, and 1'm always ready to learn"
This IS new thing-a reporter
teaching senator politics." laughed
Haines.
Senator Langdon Joined in the merri
ment
Il reckon reporters could teach Unit
ed States senators lots of things. Mr..
Ha1nes, II the senators had sense
enough TO go to school. Now, l come
up here on platform the chief prin-
clple OF which Is the naval base for
the gulf. Now, how are we going to
put That through? My state wants it,"
cure probably sure it will be n
wonderful thing for the country and
the SOUTH suggested HaInes.
"Of course"
but why do you think most of the
congressman and senators will vote
for it?"
Inc southerner took Off his hat. lean
Gu BACK and gaZed across the lobby
thoughtfully.
seems to me the benefit to the south
anu country would be sufficient reason.
Mr. Haines." he finally replied.
ne newspaper mans brain worked
t"pioiy. Going over the entire con-
VerSatlon with LanCdon and what be
had seen of him, he was certain tb,+
the Alississippian believed what h.
sa1d-that moreover. the heller ,.,.
deeply rooted. His long newsnaner
training had educated Haincs in tho
ways OF men. their actions and mental
processes - what naturally TO e1nec+
from given set of circumstances IJa
1eiC growing regard. an affection for
'hlS unaSSuminS old man before hin,
VINO dld not know and probably would
De SLOW to understand the hypocrisv
the cunning trickcry of lawmokers
who unmake laws
Suniclent reason for YOU. senator :"
Haines added You have nor boon In
politics very long, have ycu?" he
queried dryly.
a wry smile wrinlilcd the A1fssissfn-
plans face
been III long enough to learn Some
unpleasant things I didn't know be-
Tore He remembered Martin San
derS.
Twill you allow me TO tell Won =.
rev moreE' asked HaincS
Langdon inclined his head in oo-
quiescence Reckon I'd better know
the worst and get through Win II
We'll then. senator. soncbodv from
NepraSka Will vote for what Won want
In the way of the naval base hcc,use
neil think then you'll help him de-
mand money to drcdge some muddy
creek that he has an interest in.
somebody in Pennsylvania will vote
TOT IL because he owes Il grudSe and
wants to hurt the PhfladeIphia shin
people
QUIZ get the Democrats because
IT'S Tor the south. but if your bill was
for the west coast they might fight it
tooth and nail, even with the Japanese
heet cruising dangerously near.
And the Republicans may vote for
1t because they see Il chance to claim
glory and perhaps break the solid
south IN the next presidential cam
Pa1Sn- You catch the idea:"
What"' exclaimed the astounded
Iangdon-
We'll. who in hades VIII vote for It
because its for the good of the United
States?' he gasped
u believe You viii. SENATOR" replied