The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-08-19
EXTRA SESSION
BOOSTS BOOMS
Talk Abudt Champ Clark Alarms
Other Candidates.
IOWA FAv0RS MISSOURIAh.

Governor Harmon of Ohio Seem to
Be In the Lead, and Their Friends
Say They Are Still Making Head.
way-Mann Prods Leader Underwood.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.
Washington, Aug. 17.-[Special. J.
The last part of the extra session
shows an effort on the part Of differ
ent men to boost the presidential
booms Of their favorites. Beyond
question the talk of the past four
months about Champ Clark has quite
seriously alarmed men who were
pledged to other candidates, and con-
sequently we see strong efforts put
forth to show that both Governor Har-
mon and Governor Wilson are still
making Roadway despite the good rec
ord which Speaker Clark has made in
the second most important office Of
the country. =,
IF Champ Clark would announce
his candidacy he would get the Iowa
delegation" remarked N. II. Reed,
chairman Of the Democratic commit
tee of that state. He went on to say
chat as Iowa and Missouri were neigh
bors the people Of Iowa were inclined
to favor a Missouri man. -.
"The two prominent candidates are
Harmon and Wilson, with Harmon
predominating," remarks Congressman
Ben Cravens Of Arkansas, speaking of
the sentiment Of his state. He says
there is some talk Of Champ Clark, so
IT. would seem that neighboring states
make little difference as to presi-
Dental sentiment.
Uncle Shelby Now Dean.
Uncle Shelby nj. Cullom is now dean
of the senate. He is the oldest sena-
tor and has had the longest service.
For a quarter Of a century he and the
late Senator Frye sat side by side in
the senate. During the past ten years
both passed beyond the real activities
of senatorial life, although they were
held in high esteem by their col
leagues.
Had Fun With Oscar.
No doubt Minority Leader Mann is
somewhat disappointed because he has
not been able to score as often as he
hoped on Majority Leader Underwood.
He gets an inning once in awhile. I'm
derwood had told in his denunciation
of Bryan how he had been overruled
by the ways and means committee
when he wanted to revise the iron and
steel schedule. This gave Mann his
chance.
I'VE might be led to assume" said
Mann. from the mOdesty of that
statement that the gentleman from
Alabama was the least of all on the
Democratic side. Why, Oscar Under
wood is not only the leader of the
Democratic majority, but he is the
Democratic majority. He is not only
the chairman of the ways and means
committee; he is the committee. When
he describes himself as overridden by
the Democratic members he is too
modest. He is it, in the language Of
the day.
Concerning some divisions among
Republicans. l can foresee the beauti-
full harmony that will exist among the
Democrats of the country, with Oscar
Underwood on one side and Mr.. Bry-
an OH the other, pulling hair and call
ing each other liars"
Son Of Matt Carpenter.
Senator Dillingham; of Vermont was
Introducing big, handsome man to
his friends in the senate last week as
"Judge Carpenter, my nephew" Sem
ator. La Toilette was presented and
enthusiastically remarked, You ought
to be entitled to the privileges of the
floor of the senate on account Of your
father" The judge was from Wis
consin and is a son Of Matt Carpenter,
once regarded as among the greatest
men Of the senate.
Putting II Mildly.
I'VE must not overlook the impor-
tant fact" said Congressman Crum-
packer while urging a tariff commits
sion to revise the tariff rather than
congress, ''in determining matters of
legislation that the country looks
upon congress-I will not say with
discredit. but with little bit of al
lowance. Congress Is regarded as an
aggregation of statesmen with a tend
ency to operate politics on the side"
This is very mild and diplomatic
way of acknowledging that there Is
distrust Of congress.
Watson Barred Out.
Senator Watson stood before the
main door Of the house In a helpless
sort of way. There was "call of
the house." and the door was locked.
The new man on the door could not
tell him how to get In. but a friend
coming by saw the situation and pr
loted the West Virginia senator to
the lobby. where members were COM
ing and going at will. Watson gained
entrance without difficulty.
I'VE Never Get Old"
Two grizzled veteran employees Of
the capitol and several middle aged
men met and exchanged greetings.
81 haven't seen you in many years."
said one. "but you don't seem any
older"