The Washington herald., 1910-09-04


Mr. Roosevelt to-day. After a conference
with Senator Dolliver and Representative
Hubbard last night, the colonel decided
that it was about up to him TO show
his appreciation of at least one thing
that Mr. Taft has done
He did not indoFse the present tariff.
He spoke against it. What impressed Mr..
Roosevelt's friends, however, was the
credit he gave Mr.. Taft for advocating
a tariff commission.
The colonel was particularly pleased
with what the President had said in his
campaign letter. and he surprised even
his close friends when he publicly men
toned that Mr.. Taft had. from the be-
ginning. advocated the tariff commission.
During his term as President, Mr..
Roosevelt carefully avoided this subject,
which has caused so much dissatisfac-
ton IN the country and especially in the
West. After his talks with some OF the
progressive and insurgent leaders, the
colonel will probably say u few kind
words for Mr. Taft before he gets
through his trip. That was evident to-
day
Not to IndOrse Taft.
Mr.. Roosevelt isn't going TO indorse the
administration. but will give credit where
he thinks il is due. In several Instances
the President has carried out the ROose-
vet policies In others the colonel thinks
he has not He will stick to his plan
Of going forward and not backward.
The tariff furnished Mr.. Roosevelt with
practically all or his material to-day.
AZ Sioux City. Iowa, and at Sioux Fails
be went after the commission idea strong
~. When he mentioned the President.
without calling the name OF TAFT. the
colonel drove his word hard and made It
mighty plain that he was trying to let the
people OF the insurgent West know where
he stands. The crowd did not appear to
understand what the colonel wanted to
bring out that it was the first time he
had mentioned Taft since he got back
from Africa.
On this important subject Mr. Roose-
welt declared to-day there is grave dis
satisfaction. The people. he said know
there are some things in it which are not
right. and for that reason they suspect
the more numerous things which are
right II is the system against the rules
OF the game. that must be changed, for
under the present method a scramble OF
selfish interests Is encouraged
For Expert Commission.
Mr.. Roosevelt rooted for a tariff COM
mission OF paid experts who do not rep
resent any industry and who are masters
OF the subject In this respect he does
not differ with the President at all
L was particularly pleased" said the
colonel at Sioux City. with what the
President said in his letter on the sub
ject OF a new tariff commission. A num-
Der OF Senators and Representatives have
for some years advocated this as a proper
method of dealing with the tariff. And 1
am glad that the country seems now to
have definitely awakened to the idea that
a tariff commission offers the only solu-
ton Of the problem. which is both "a
tonal and insures the absence Of job
berry"
He stated then that the President from
the beginning advocated the commission.
And he slipped over a little compliment
10 Senator Dolliver for introducing to the
tariff bill was under consideration. One
OF the striking points upon which Mr..
Roosevelt applauded the administration
to-day was the maximum and minimum
provisions.
Here again." said he. Il wish 10 point
cut that the value OF the provision has
depended largely upon the excellent work
done by the administration in the nego-
tiations with foreign powers for its ap-
plication. especially the negotiations with
the Dominion Of Canada. which were
most difficult Of all"
And It Is also OF very real Importance.
the colonel averred. to provide, as the
present tariff bill does. for the proper
treatment Of the Philippines.
Thinks Changes Needed.
While Mr. Roosevelt is glad that the
commission idea got by the Senate and
House after a bitter fight, he does not
believe that 1t is in satisfactory shape
even yet. The commission should be en-
larged. ard its powers greatly enlarged
and defined. Certain changes should be
effected that will enhance its value from
the standpoint OF the executive and Con-
along pretty well.
The colonel aroused his audience to-day
as he clamored for protection as a policy
provided 1t treats the laboring man as 4
should.
Il can put my position in a nutshell.
he exclaimed. Il want a tariff in sucf
measure Of protection as will equaliz'
the cost Of production here and abroad
AS the cost Of production is mainly labor
cost. this means primarily tariff sufi
cient to make up for the difference IL
labor cost here and abroad"
He shouted that he was for the protec
ton OF the working man and the poore
classes. and IL they are not served n,
would be for taking all duties off tn,
things that affect them This speeci
went big with the folks Of Iowa and Da
kota.
The colonel touched briefly upon rive
and harbor legislation.
No Applause for Taft.
1t was interesting to watch the crowd
at Sioux City and Sioux Falls when tn
colonel mentioned the name Of Presiden
Taft to-day The colonel was not inter
rupted by cheers. or even by applause
There was no burst OF enthusiasm 70
the President. not a handicap.
The colonel was pestered with ques
tons all day as to what course he vii
pursue In regard TO the administration
He refused 70 discuss that.
II Mr.. Taft switches over 20 the pro
gressive wing OF the party. then Their
is a chance that he and the colonel ma.
pull together; otherwise there is not
Roosevelt is going 60 lead the progressiv
forces.