The Washington herald., 1910-01-05
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had been made in his district to get out
a strong candidate against him. So far
those efforts which Mr.. Norris said he
believed had been inspired by the House
organization have been unsuccessful
The situation confronting the admins
tration is full OF grave political possibili-
ties. II may lead, some Republicans sug-
gest, to factional strife that will not be
carried to a conclusion until the repre-
sentatives Of the party meet In national
convention in 1918
The hope is expressed by many Re
publicans that the President viii stand
aloof from the controversy. refusing TO
become a party TO Il at the instance Of
the House organization. Those who talk
in this vein insist that the great ma
jority OF the Republicans I'm Congress will
stand by the Presidents legislative policy.
and that il L needless for him 70 inter
cede ia the factional row.
Early Decision Awaited.
At the same time the President IS
represented as having listened 10 the sug-
gestion that the insurgents should have
no control over Federal appointments.
and his decision IN the matter Will be
reached at an early date.
An administration leader said that re-
CARELESS Of the troubles Of his party IN
Congress the President had come 70 the
conclusion that those Senator'S and Rep
resentatives who are lighting him on the
lecture platform or in their newspapers
need expect no consideration at the hands
OF the administration.
II TIE President upholds the hand OF
the organization Il will be in the belief
that II IS necessary for him 10 do So
He would take such a step reluctantly. as
he is not disposed In his own behalf or
in behalf OF others. to take steps TO pun
ish Senators or Representatives for acts
performed in their Official capacity
However. the President will act without
reserve, It was said, in the case OF Re
publlcans who criticise the administra-
ton outside the halls OF Congress. He
is said to be incensed over recent criti-
cisms OF Senator'S La Toilette. Of Wis
cOnsin; Bristow, Of Kansas. and Cum
Minis. Of Iowa. who. either on the plat
form or through the press, have uttered
criticisms. so Mr. Tafts supporters be-
Heve. intended 10 discredit the administra-
ton.
Reports Now Verified.
There have been reports here for the
past few weeks that the administration
intended TO support the Cannon organiza-
ton. and that in al matters OF patronage
notably post-office appointments, those
Republicans who were not listed as
regulars would be ignored.
It was not known definitely until yes
terday that there was something tangible
back OF these reports. The information
was taken to the Capitol by an insurgent
who had just come from an interview
with Postmaster General Hitchcock.
According to what the Postmaster Cen
eral is represented 70 have told the insur-
gent, the House organization has brought
the strongest kind Of pressure to bear
TO the end that certain members Of the
House shall be denied the right 10 dictate
appointments in their districts
It was insisted that the insurgents were
not entitled to consideration: that they
were not supporting the party, and that
II they could not be brought into line
they should not be accorded the preroga-
tives exercised by the regulars.
The insurgents are IN an ugly frame OF
mind over the extremes to which the
House organization has gone in its efforts
to punish them, and they are critical in
their references to the administration be-
cause Il Is giving consideration TO the
suggestion that they shall be rebuked by
being denied appointments which they
have been given as a right from time
immemorial The matter doubtless will
be aired in the House