The Washington herald., 1911-11-29
With the Political Procession.

of the sort indicated by his first name,
he is so closely in touch with big busi-
ness men and affairs that he deprecates
any Democratic assaults on capital and
organized industry. There are thousands
of workingmen as we'll as capitalists in
Mr. Levy's district, and he finds the toll
ing artisan just as disturbed about legis-
lation affecting business as the capitalist
in the sky-scraper office building.
Hence the demands Of Congressman
Levy. an oId-fashioned Democrat, will
be for moderation and conservative ac-
tion on the part OF the Democratic House
to which he was elected a year ago. 1t
might be added that Mr.. Levy served a
term from New York a dozen years ago.
| Congressman Levy brought with him to
Washington the report OF Henry Harri-
son Lewis for the National Association of
Manufacturers. Mr.. Levy does not
wholly approve the arguments and rea-
sons given by Lewis in lamenting busi-
ness troubles.
Our friend Lewis has had letters from
10000 manufacturers throughout the coun-
try with 80 per cent of them saying that
business has been bad and demanding
that there be a cessation of political agi-
tatiOn.' said Congressman Levy. Now.
that seems a trihe caustic comment on
our political friends in or out OF Con-
gress. but it Is evident from what has
been told me in business circles at home
that thousands of people in the industries
think that their troubles and depression
proceed from the constant political agi-
tation.- This is the more regretted on the
eve of a Presidential campaign, but a
Democratic House and Republican Sen
ate. also a Republican President in the
White House, can do much to allay the
apprehension of business people on the
threshold of a Presidential campaign by
coming session shall be along conserva-
tive lines. Our friend Lewis complains
much, but he also offers a remedy which
is worthy of thoughtful consideration by
our members at Washington, both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans. He asks a cessa-
tion of political and tariff revision agita-
ton, amendment of the Sherman act, an
improved banking system. and building
up of the merchant marine. Now, he Is
not giving US much that is new, but he
covers it all when he demands a let-up
of political agitation in Congress and
urges more careful attention to the needs
and demands of the people"
Congressman Levy inherited the IA
nous Monticello home Of President jeff
ersOn in Virginia, and is very proud of
the estate, which he keeps in splendid
condition, in honor of a President who
was personally attached to Commodore
Levy, an uncle of the Congressman.
Almost every day during the session
Congressman Levy is asked by other
members of Congress, including many Re
publicans, for cards of admission to the
famous Jefferson home. 1t is near Char
lOttesville. Va, not so very far from
Washington. and there has been the sug-
gestion that II would be fitting for the
Democratic National Committee members
to make a pilgrimage to the Jefferson
home and tomb after the committee
meeting on Jackson's day. January
s. 1t was President Jackson who urged
Commodore Levy to buy the Jefferson
tic shrine and memorial
The Congressman Levy of to-day is no
less loyal in maintaining the estate as
matter OF personal and party senti-
ment.
Joseph Rhinock served three terms as
a Democrat from the Covington. Ky, dis
trict across the river from Cincinnati. He
an associate too, of George B. Cox, the
Republican boss of Cincinnati, who. with
Rhinock. has done remarkably we'll in the
theatrical line.
Although Joe Rhinock declined further
political honors in Kentucky, he retains
his interest in the Democratic organiza-
tion, and is a fervid admIrer of Senator
elect Ollie James.
1T has occurred to me that Ollie James
would be the best Democratic candidate
for Vice President" remarked Rhinock,
as he looked over things political in
Washington. Il don't know that Ollie
wants to be Vice President, and no doubt
he would prefer six years of activity in
the Senate. but II the ticket should be
Harmon, of Ohio, and James, OF Ken
lucky, II could not be beaten. Ollie
James is the only Democrat who could
line up the Bryan element. In fact. !
Bryan would not dare oppose Ollie, who |
has ever been loyal Then. Harmon is |
strong in the East, not only with busi- |
ness men, but with Tammany; and what |
more do we want? II we can carry New |
Y ork, Indiana, Kentucky. and possibly |
Ohio, the game is won, and James will |
insure the winning
However many Democratic votes !
Champ Clark may have in Maryland for |
the Presidency In 1912, he at least has |
one loyal Republican supporter in the |
person Of Charles G. Baldwin. son OF |
Baldwin, and a member of |
the Baltimore bar.
Mr.. Baldwin returned a few days ago !
from a business trip to Chicago, and he
came back with a well-developed boom /
for the man from Missouri to take Pres
ident Taft's job after next year.
Il am a Republican" said Mr.. Bald
win, but 1 am for Champ Clark for
President, and. with others, may form
a Champ Clark Club in Baltimore.
found a lot of sentiment in the West fOr .
Clark. He is a good man, stands for the |
right ideas, and I believe he would make
q great President"
The Missourian is not the first Demo-
crat to win favor with Mr.. Baldwin. He
supported Senator German for the gov
during the recent campaign.
Now comes from the famous old Will
am L. Wilson district of West Virginia
.he stirring announcement that State
Senator Sam B. Montgomery, Of Tunnel