The Washington herald., 1909-01-31

a Senator, which same IL 70 pulverize
the money power. Whether il VIII ever
discover that Jea is after II or not Is
doubtful.
As more tine is given TO consideration
OF the results ef the Democratic land
slide. wsferspout ana cyclone which de-
yastated the Republican hosts Of Hoosier-
dom last November, the more one is i'm
pressed by It's Iimltless extent Erst-
while immovable objects have felt the i'm
pact OF irresistible ones. and are fast
disintegrating into oblivion.
The most conspicuous victim OF the
steam roller is, OF course. Fairbanks. bur
there viii be no note Of detection or re-
gret IN his farewell. Literally he is go
ing back 10 the farm" and he IS lock-
Ing forward to il with the happiest an
ticipatiOns. Fortunate the man with such
healthy mental appetite, for he IS far
out Of the reach Of the wreck OF political
worlds
Then there IS HemenEay. the elongated
Senatorial sycamore. who vet pourisbeS
ambitions. Better TO discard them. and
take things as, and II, they come. Most
conspicuous IN the Republican debris in
the House from the Wabash region are
Jim Watson, Jesse Overstreet. and Char
ley Landis- The former refused a re-
nomination for Congress in order n
make the race for the gOvernorship. and
was whipped out Of his political boots oy
Tom Marshall He dropped the bone 20
grasp the shadow IN the water, with the
fsbied result
Overstreet and lands we're supposed
safe" when politics never are safe.
and besides. there was coRvuisiou Of
the elements. Watson tries 70 look non-
chalent IS he swings along TIE corridors
IL the voluminous Prince Albert and
light weskit. but in the language OF a
Central America diplomat, his heart is
evidently filled wiz sad, Lands gray
name yet bristles as OF yore. but his eye
IS gloomy and his mien indicates disgust
or something akin to IT, He AYERS thai
he isn't a candidate for any political
purse. but.
Within the entire range OF latter dsy
American politics nothing IS more IN
than the past. present and fu-
ture political record Of Senator Winthrop
Murray Crane. Of Massachusetts, I be-
lieve myself absolutely safe in asserting
that nothing approaching him in method
Of political endeavor and result obtained
has hitherto ever appeared in our public
life. He IL a marvel The most open OF
men in a way, ne Is yet an inscrutable
mystery.
When I speak OF politics in his connec-
-iOn, II Is IN their best and most eievatfng
sense He has an unsurpassed genius
FOR accomplishment in the tremendous
area Of American political life. From
he closest observation, comprehending
MS Washington career. I believe him to-
lay 10 be. with the exception Of William
A Taft and Phil2nder Knox. the most
influential parsonage n public life
IN the routine of Senatorial labor he
iOes a vast amount Of work exceeding
WELL but that is ali IN the days work.
L IS not that. Of course. which has
given him his wonderful reputation as a
eader Of men. And yet the word
leader may Tot be the right one Pos
;ibiy director" Is better IN just what
IFS influence consists. Just how ne gets
hings done. is the mystery. did rot
lse the words does things. rather gets
hings done. That is better
He moves Ike shadow in and out and
lround the Senate chamber. dropping a
ew words in q stilI. small voice into the
ar OF a friend or brother Senator here
md there. but is never heard in the
.hamber. While others are jangIing in
lebate he moves quietly about. very.
-ery quietly indeed. with a weary ex-
,ression on his anxious face and cordial
riendliness shining from his kindly eyes
He is very transformations and modest,
Sot 20 say timid. When he discovered
ast spring that the steam roller was
.bToad in the land he went and got busy
4 his garden. Later. the steam roller
8 hot box II had 10 be newly
'ushed. and the material that was re-
ected Of the builders vss begged OF 10
one out Of Dalton. Mass. and offer a
ew rambling Suggestions He did So
)nce more the outfit moved. The Crane
arden was neglected, but che machine
continued 70 move II IS moving YET.
vith every bearing beautifully packed.
No correspondent reports interview with
'rzue- he has nothing to say. Like
'rer Rabbit. he LAY law an say nuf-
n" Nobody can say what he attempts
D accomplish saw him imbfbing wis
ON from Frank Hitchcock the other day.
nd WAS aware that history was being
lade- When I see him drifting around
be corridors with that fa<-away look
/ his moUrnfully twinkIing eyes. stop
ing for a moment here and there 10
rcp word 20 colleague. 1 know that
IS going 70 happen Can't give
ny particular reason, but Just know"
he old lady knew that the drumming OF
woOdpecker on the house was q sign
death in the family. but she could
i've no reason for the faith that was in
er. Only. the sign never fails
During his entire term of service as
Over1or OF Massachusetts Senator Crane
ever made recommendation 10 the
gislature OF his State which was not
lacted into law. That record Is without
recedent or parallel He impoesses
rery person ar first sight and ever after
; being absolutely honest. truthful. and
ist- He is q sincere man. who wishes
use everybody well and DO just right
his desire and intention shines from his
-es- and is felt In his touch Such q
'ubinstion OF qualities gives anv per-
n an irresistible magnetic control over
.eir fellows This IS probably the secret
his marvellous direction OF men and
'ents. ] know OF no other.
Above have tried 70 give an absolutely
lpartial analysts OF the man. based on
ng and careful observation AT close
nge- No man living has more distaste
r. and less need Of. eElogistic adulatioa.
le simple truth is OF him and Ia him