The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-07
AT THE HOTELS.


panied by Mrs Mccormick, formerly
Miss Ruth Hanna. daughter Of former
Senators Hanna OF Ohio, is al the Shore
ham. Mr.. Mccormick sports a luxuriant
full beard OF dRrk-brown color, which
gives him the appearance OF "A man many
years older than his real age. Mr.. Nc
Cormick. however, does not seem to care
much for looks-more serious subjects
claim his attention than the wasting of
valuable time on mere appearances. Be
ing asked his opinion on the political sit
uation, Mr.. Mccormick said he ala not
know anything about il, having Just re-
turned from a shooting expedition in the
Western States. lie seemed anxious 20
know the views OF Washington news
paper men about President TAFT, about
the strongest men IN his Cabinet, about
Roosevelts staRding here. and other mat
tiers. Mr., Mccormick said that the pres
ent campaign resembled that in which
James G. Blaine appeared, and that
President Andrew Jackson in some OF
his transactions with Congress and acts
while in the White House had been much
more independent OF the views OF others
than had been Roosevelt. Although an
admirer of Roosevelt, Mr. Mccormick
said he did not permit his admiration 10
mislead him with respect 20 the outlook
of the present campaign.
When asked his views with respect 10
politics, James A. Green, Of Cincinnati.
who is at the Shoreham. said: Don't
ask ne about politics; ask me about
iron"
We'll. then. how is pig iron. Mr.
Green2"
IT'S about as low as it can be, said
Mr. Green. Ever since the panic Of
1907 business has been dull. There have
been spurts here and there but they did
not amount 10 much. The iron business
particularly suffered from the depression.
The panic was due mostly TO continuous
attacks on capital and business interests.
Hardly day passed that one branch or
another Of the financial, commercial,
or industrial interests OF the country
were not attacked and charged with sill
sorts of crimes. The people got suspi
ciOus and confidence was shaken. Bust
ness men were afraid 10 invest money
for the expansion OF their enterprise.
In fact many OF them either slowed
down and only filed most necessary or
ders. while others closed down altogether.
''The election of a Democratic Congress.
however said Mr.. Green, would make
things worse. A Democratic Congress
would naturally tinker with the tariff and
other legislation affecting financial and
other business interests, which would I'M
settle prospects and the markets worse
than ever.
What the business people Of the cOun-
try want is a safe and sane Republican
Congress and administration.
Business men have no time TO devote
TO practical politics" concluded Mr.. Green
''All their time is taken up with their
business affairs. II business men did take
an active part in politics they would be
accused OF having an eye 10 furthering
their own specific interests. Anyway.
business men are in the minority. and
could hardly elect their own candidates
without afiliating with political parties.
This much ought 10 be said. however. In
favor Of the wOrkingman-wherever there
is q manufacturing community. It always
gives a large Republican majority. They
know which party is their best friend
T. J. O'Brien. the American Ambassa-
dor TO Japan. is at the shoreham.
Successful attempts are being made in
Scotland TO revive the wearing Of the
times. was only 10 be seen. except on very
special occasions. in out-of-the-way parts
OF the country" said Andrew T Lindsay
OF Aberdeen Scotland, who was seen al
the New Willard
Twenty years ago the kilt was prac-
tically unknown in the city Of Aberdeen.
wa faHaad hold NV. - mai ~
ridicule by the townsfolk. That has quite
changed. Now even the schooIboys have
returned TO kits. It has become a recog-
nized article of evening dress. and, what
is more strange still many Of the young
men of the more affiuent classes are
learning 10 play the pipes.
The manager of one OF the principal
firms of Scottish tailors in the West End
OF London recently said that the move
ment was making considerable headway
among the upper and middle classes. In
London there Is growing demand FOR
Highland dress outfits among the large
body OF ScOtchmen who belong 30 the
various national societies The Scottish
evening dress is as costly as il is pic
tuTesQue a complete outfit would be
cheap al $50, the average prices ranging
from 500 TO S225. II is possible. however.
To spend as much as 1880 10 S2,0o0, and
even more, in the matter OF ornaments.
The ordinary outdoor Highland dress is
not so expensive, a very fair price to
give being between $50 and 500
Mr. Lindsay said that he favored home
rule for Scotland for Ireland, and for
Wales. These countries are racially
distinct from England and should have
the right 10 manage their own internal
affairs SO far as matters concerning the
United Kingdom are concerned. they
would be attended 10 by the British Par
lament The various states of Germany
have their own parliaments. which pass
laws relating TO the administration of
their countries. In the United States
you have State legislatures; you are most
Jealous of your States rights, and would
not permit Congress TO interfere in mat
tiers concerning the various States. Can
ada. Australia, New Zealand, South
Africa. and all the other British posses
sons have their own parliaments: there
is no valid reason why Scotland. Ireland.
and Wales should not also have their
own parliaments. The adoption Of this
policy would tend 10 strengthen the soil
darity of the British Empire
Canada and its immigrants was the sub
ject discussed by George J. Warren. Of
Toronto, Canada, who was seen at the
Arlington last night. In British Colum-
bia," Mr.. Warren said. the feeling
against the Hindoo has moderated, no
doubt chiefly because admission OF this
class of immigration has been prohibited.
AS repair gangs on the streets and as
workmen in the lumber yards. they are
neither objectionable nor Inefficient They
are less fitted for heavy work, and by no
means are equally efficient. Among these
people are Sepoys. former soldiers Of the
native army OF India, in receipt OF pen
sions from the government, but they are
chiefly OF the small class Of indian farm
ers. who owned a few half acres upon
which they raised by mortgage the money
necessary 20 emigrate. For this accom-
..