The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

'T agree with President Taft-that
great man that sits in the White House.
agree that the country ought 10 have
a rest. He possibly had il In mind that
with what the newspapers, magazines,
and the laws OF Congress and of the
several States had done toward regulat-
ing almost everything. it is time TO at
least pace around the track TO get
warmed up for the real battles for educa-
ton. prosperity. and the general ad-
yancement In our own State, notwith-
standing our tremendous wealth of agri-
cultural resources and the general con-
eitions of prosperity that prevail. not
withstanding the advanced price of farm
lands. we are the only State Of the
Union which. by the census lately an
nounced, lost population.
However. while we have lost 1000
people, il is not within our knowledge
that we have lost a single one Of our
| politicians. They are with US yet, and
as busy as formerly, telling how the
| Iowa hog can be sold for $40 per hun
dred and New England can have hog
meat al ? cents per pound. Some or our
| people are willing 10 continue the part
nership with Massachusetts. Others are
not. If any man were 20 make cam
paign for governor OF Iowa, promising TO
take the duty off products from Canada,
/ ne would be defeated by 10000 majority.
unless some one moved 10 make il unani-
nous for his defeat"
Cannon Hears speech.
Senator Young had good attention.
Practically every seat in the Senate was
occupied Speaker Cannon came over
from the House and was an interested
listener The new Senator's keen sense
OF humor made hit with his auditors.
who followed him closely. The insur-
! gents. toward whom his remarks were
directed for the most part seemed TO
enjoy the fun
The new Senator from Iowa made play
ful reference TO his own brief service in
the Senate. which in all probability viii
end shortly after the new year. He
spoke of the protection agreement be-
tween Massachusetts, and Iowa which
has recently been shattered.
There arose new leader In Mas
sachusetts." continued the speaker. car
rying tho farmer free trade and reel
procity with Canada He came from
among the people with $1,000 majority. II
he should come 10 Iowa and make the
same speeches that he delivered in Mas
/ SdCuuSetLs. i guarantee i VIII Dc tleGltu
10 this body; otherwise I haven't got a
chance on earth Hence this hurry-up
call
Stands BY Republication.
The Iowa Senator said he never
bIushed for mis- Repuhlicanism.
you hear too many people saying
they are Republicans. observed the
| speaker. They say. I am a progress
sive Republican. Yes; a progressive
Republican, apologizing for being a Re-
| publican"
The Senator predicted that the Dem
oerats would have their troubles, bu;
said they were used TO them.
i met Col. Bryan out West a few
days ago continued Senator Young
and ] told him that in the proper
! ton that he Is becoming "a and quail
flied for the Presidency the more re-
mote are becoming his opportunities FOR
attaining his goal"
When ne concluded, Senator Young was
congratulated by Senators from both
sides Of the chamber His colleague
I Senator Cummins. with whom he disa-
grees upon nearly every political sub
ject, was one OF the first 10 congratulate
Senator Young.