The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-01-11
HAND;
TAFT'S FIST
Of STEEL
ROLE OF "PEACE-
MAKER" MERELY ASSUMED TO
EVOKE PUBLIC APPROVAL OF
PRESIDENTS FOREIGN POLICY.

PRESIDENTS FORElGN fOLkC1.
Washington, d. c. Jan. 1.-THE
Hearst newspapers accomplished a
scoop of immense Importance In Sc
curing from Andrew Carnegie an an
alysis of Secretary Knox's proposal
to neutralize the Manchurian rail-
ways and thus insure peace in the
Orient. For two weeks the eastern
press has made strenuous efforts to
obtain Carnegie's views, knowing he
has been in frequent consultations
with President Taft and Secretary
Knox ever since his recent visit to
the White House. Carnegie refused
all overtures. The purpose OF his
mission is now understood
Approves Necessary War.
If war with Japan comes as re-
suit of Knox's proposals, the contest
will be between the Occident and the
Oilcul, anu II Will nave IuC dlCdI
Pacificator's'' earnest approval.
Some congressman are unkind
enough to say that Carnegie and Nor
gan are simply scheming to enrich
themselves beyond the dreams OF
Croesus by the exploitation of the
Chinese railroads, but all admit that
Knox's plan will vastly strengthen
the United States and make it the
paramount power in the Orient.
1t is suspected the state department
has already effected an active alliance
to consummate it's purpose with Rus
STA, France and Great Britain.
If it turns out that England disap-
proves of Knox's plan, Japan will at
once assume the aggressive and a
worldwide war may ensue.
Taft's Iron Hand.
President Taft has at last assumed
the reins OF power and is handling af-
fairs of state with an iron hand. Even
his enemies now admit that while
Taft is an "easy boss" and pliable in
small matters, he is the frmest man
since Andrew Jackson in matters
upon which he has made up his mind
Knox's proposals regarding the ORR
ent are considered the most import
ant issue of the state department
since Clevelands shirt-sleeves mes
sage regarding British encroachments
in Venezuela. Without making any
noise, and without even hint to con-
gress, Taft last Satur lay informed the
British ambassador that Great Britain
will not be permitted to make a
descent upon Nicaragua.
that discipline must be enforced
through the United States-that the
Monroe doctrine will be vigorously
upheld
Dictates World Policy.
Moreover, Knox's proposals, which
are Taft's in reality, are given as this
countrys final word, without waiting
to know Japan's wishes. In other
words, Taft is debating world poll
cies, backed by invincible resources,
and with intimate personal know
ledge of the Japanese
Taft does not conceal his dislike of
Roosevelt's yielding policy regarding
Japan, his experience being that when
Japan is given an inch it will take a
mile, in homely phrase.
Carnegie's intention, 1t is believed,
is to secure for Taft's strong atti-
tude the approval Of the general pub
lie: that being given, he Is expected
to proceed regardless of Japan and
England.
Congress, though rent asunder bv
the Pinchot-Bailinger episode. was
sufficiently tranquil to be dazed by
Knox's peace proposals." and by
Taft's swift movements to bring the
affair to head before congress could
1ntervene.
Taft has thus copied Napoleon's
method of giving the lawmakers
something unusual to occupy their at
tention while he Is busy with weight
Ter affairs OF state.
The Japanese ambassador was Clog
eted with Secretary Knox today, and
on leaving was conveyed in his auto
mobile directly to the British embas-
sy.
1t is generally believed the govern
ment is approaching a critical situa-
ton.
MARRIAGE Lfcense.