New-York tribune., 1910-04-19

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hDoT FOR LEADER. ER.-Senator Aldrich' :
announcement that le purposes 70 re-
ure from the Senate when his present
te-n' expires has led 70 extensive specu-
iation ss 70 who viii succeed him as leader
81 the Republican forces in the upper
hoIse and a considerable number Of Re
phniosns predict tna- Air. Root viii most
71ooshiy head ths majority wtthin a short
'''fe after Mr.. Aidrich retlres. Contrary
20 popular impression. The leadership OF
t2e senate IS an Informal position. and not
= conconiitsnt OF anv particular o1ice. a.
~ 10 case o. the Speakership or the chair
iils4ishlp Of the WAYS and Means Commit
re ~ The House or course no man could
oecorne leader who was not nleunbe OF
some, AZ least. - ne more important COM
nlittees. but there IS 10 committee the
chairman of which carries with il the lead
ersnip. and Mr Aldrich held that responsi-
0ie place by sheer force Of character and
mas peculiar ability as leader. For ir-
stance. NJ. Alcrich is not 4 member of the
committee or Appropriations while Mr
rale is. ano rs also chairman OF The Com
nlittee on Committees and the caucus. Mr..
Aidr1cn is chairman % the Committee on
finance and a member ~ the committees
on Interstate Commerce. Rules and Public
- hf-ltA lures. Dlf If vas none OF flFSe
places which made him manager OF the
senate His retirement would leave Sen
ator Burrows chairman OF Finance. Il he is
-e-elected. Senator Penrose. # Mr Bur
rows is not. Mr.. Root now enjoys mem
hership on only one important committee
Foreign Relations. hut he VIII doubtless
succeed 10 several others with the next re-
organization OF the Senate.
THE LEADERSHIP is 4 safe predic-
tion that when Mr.. AIdrich and Mr Hale
retire The leadership Tor a time a. least.
viii be a joint affair. and unless there
should be an eNtraordinarv influx OF insu--
gents the men no would control the az
FAIRS of The upper house would be Messrs
Root. Lodge. Warren crane and Carter
Gradually. however. these men would
doubtless find II convenient 70 delegate 20
one of thei- number the actual direction of
cetsils and their selection would be gov
erned by the special aptitude shown for
leadership. AS one or The Oldest in point of
experience and yet most virile IN point u
Years and ability, M. Lodge might be ex-
pected % be the leader. but it is doubtful
II the Massa chusetts Senator is qualified
Tor that place. First. he is an orator Of far
more than ordinary ability. and o-atoricaI
$3.50 me many DeEf-tS NLEN. 1e7. too
II. Lodge is a lit-le TOO much of an aristo-
crat 70 he z good mixer" and. finally he
lacks that infinite patience which is an es-
sential. perhaps the chief essential. NJ lead
ership. NJ Warren possesses many Of the
qualities OF leadership and enjoys the con-
tcence Of large number OF his Western
colleagues. and vet it is doubtful II ne
0o'lld be chosen. -. IN fact. he has suf-
ncl-nr love ~ power 10 - willing - devote
that never falling patience and unendirE
labor essential 20 leadership. Senator car
ter has many ~ the qualifications for Lead
ership. He commands the respect n both
sides Of The chamber. is an ssfute Judge Of
human nature. speaks vel when occasion
demands. but not often enough 70 arouse
The jealousy of his colleagues and has
fne discrimination regarding TIE value Ct
lec-s alton