Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-01-14
Washington. y. c.. Jan. u.


leaps and bounds in the past week and
no one worth quoting, ventures a pre-
diCtion as to when or where the chapter
will end.
That the President in taking off the
official head OF chief Forester Pinchot
was fully justified, is generally admitted.
Such a course was the only one consistent
with the administrations self respect
To have preached such INSTRUMENTATION
even from an official Of Forester Pinchot's
character and standing, would have sub
iected the President to all manner Of
criticism and surely have weakened him
in the eyes OF the world 1t was. indeed.
AN unfortunate break. but it was newt
able and the President met the crisis with
patriotic and faithful regard for the dig
nifty of his great office.
Mr. PinChots offending came through
diScourtcsy 10 his bureau chief Secretary
Wilson, to whom he should have sub
mittcd his letter regarding the CLAWS
charges instead Of making it public
through the medium Of United states
senator. Unless, rs frequently suggested.
Mr. Pinchot had discounted the ultimate
result OF his offending and actually court
ed dismissal. IT is very difficult to under
stand how man Of his recognized ability
and force OF character should have taken
the chance.
It is quite true that the political at
mosphere Of Washington does not always
reflect accurate public sentiment yot. one
can find aStutc political leaders here
whose opinions reflect more or less faith
fully the thoughts and conclusions Of the
electorate. Nothing OF a political nature
has stirred the politicians at the capital
Ike this crisis in the Bauinger- Pinchot
controversy: II Is the talk Of the town
and speculation as to its influence upon
the country at large is one Of the most
Interesting features Of this remarkable
episode Some view the situation with
alarm and prolict dir" results to the party
organization. while others. less thoughtful
perhaps profess 20 believe that the matter
viii blow over IN timc without serious
political consequences. Down underneath
there turks a suspicion that the trouble
forehodcs opposition to the admnistrat ION
IN power. such has never been before
attempted y subtle and docp-rootcd
scheme Is iiVulgcd according To- West
ern senator. 10 bring Roosevelt prominent
ly into the limelght with the purpose Of
placing him in nomination I'm opposition
to President TAFT in 1912 II Is already
limited that Mr. PinchOt will finally de-
clare his purpose To support Col Roose-
Welt. and in this way surround himself
with an army Of helpers whose Influence
through the press Of the country will
AFFORD the schcm" ~ irresistible impulse
Mr. Pinchot studouS'y refraius from talk
ing, though he Is Iu close touch with
number OF prominent Republicans who
are said to sympathizc with him ana who
are expected To- give him their moral
support. at least IN the Congressional
investigation OF both the interior and
forestry departments. The investigation
will. 1t is thought bring out many depart
mental secrets and no one can foretell
It's effect upon the country with the Bal
linger- Pinchot fight on his hands and the
troublesome squabblc between the regu-
-
Tart has the sympathy OF the people
What will finally be the outcome at the
capitol Is muotcd question which may
or may not be answered IN the near
future.
The atmosphcrr both in the Senate and
House. IS surcharEed with distrust and
fear. the condition being unlike that ever
known before You can scarcely mention
politics 10 a Congressman without hitting
a sore spot The insurgents are fighting
mad over the treatment which they are
receiving at the hands Of the regulars in
being debarrcd from party recognition.
CaucusoS are being frequently held for
the purpose Of emphasizing their distrust
Of the Hou~e rules and speaker Cannon.
"Uncle Joe, an the while keeps his own
counsel ana maintains an expression Of
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iS shied at the boltrrS just To prove his
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