The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-03-23

EFoM MS tacaI3on-Nm Not ASK
Congress TO DO More Than 20 Rat
ify the Canadian Reciprocity Treaty
and Later Act on Reports Made by
the Tariff Board-Senator Bailey
Cridcises Position Taken by Speak
er Cark-The Mexican Situation.
Especial to The Caucasian.)
Washington. D. c.. March %. 1911.
President Taft returned on yester-
day from his vacation trip In the
South. 1t was announced upon his
return that he would not ask Con-
gress to do more than ratify the Can
adian reciprocity treaty. and then TO
act on the reports made by the tariff
board as to the difference in the cost
OF production here and abroad, and
to amend the general tariff law,
schedule by schedule, in accordance
with the facts developed.
This declaration of the President
has caused wide discussion among
the Democratic Congressman and
Senators who are here and the new
members who are arriving every day
for the extra session. Indeed, it may
be said that somewhat of a conster-
nation has been created in the Demo-
cratic ranks. Almost as many diff
ferent views are being expressed as
to the Democratic position as there
are separate Democratic members Of
the House and Senate.
Senator Bailey has just issued an
interview in the shape of manifesto
or defy to his opponents and crit
les in the Democratic party, declaring
that he opposes this policy and also
that he opposes the policy of Speaker
Champ Clark for a revision of the
tariff, schedule by schedule. The line
up, as it now appears, seems to show
that the majority of the Democrats
in the House will stand with Speaker
Champ Clark, and the majority of
the Democratic Senators will oppose
the position taken by Senator Bailey,
but it is not yet known whether or
not they will stand for the position
taken by the Speaker of the House.
The Mexican Situation.
The last report to-day from the
situation in Mexico and the attitude
of the Government here with refer
ence to the same, is that the Presi-
dent will do whatever will cause less
friction in Mexico and be most effec-
tive in protecting the interests OF
American. citizens and American cap
ital.
It is understood that President
Diaz, who first requested the United
| States to have troops in readiness
to intervene if necessary, has now
changed his position on account ot
the development Of a hostile anti
American or anti-Diaz movement il
the Republic of Mexico over the mo
bilization of American troops On tn.
border.
There are many reports curren
that there are rival financial interest
in this country and abroad, some o
which seem to be backing Presiden
DiaZ, and others which appear to b.
backing the insurgent movement, bu
it is understood here that none o
these influences have affected, or will
affect, the action of the President il
his determination to do whateve
civilization and the protection o
American interests demand of Mex
ice.
A Hot Fight Between the House
Factions.
Quite a hot fight has develope
between the Democratic factions il
the House before the committee O
committees. The reactionary or sc
, called "Tory" Democrats want Fitz
: gerald, of New York, a Tamman
Democrat, made chairman Of tn
committee on appropriations, an
, Mr.. Adams, of Georgia, made chair
man Of the committee on interstat
commerce.
v The progressive wing OF the Hous
l Democrats are denouncing both {
, these men as being unrepresentativ,
In that they have opposed all of til
reforms to which the party is pleds
: ed, and that their appointment woul
be an announcement to the world {
the abandonment by the party of Il
e platform and campaign pledges.
: The fight has become quite warn
t and at this writing it is impossib
to tell which side will win out, bl
no matter which side wins, it seen
that the fight will not stop, but h;
only just begun.