New-York tribune., 1911-01-20
THEDAyINWAS SHINGTON


labor. declared on the floor of the Senate
to-day that the report contained things
which could not be even mentioned In pub
lie. Their references led to n greater de-
mand for the report than has been hitherto
known, Immediately the document room
was flooded with demands by messenger
and telephone for copies of the report. and
II seems probable that the document. which
is youminous. will now enjoy a popularity
for which II had no chance in the past. II
is fact that the report contains accounts
Of conditions which are shocking in the
extreme.
APPROPRIATION POLICY.-The gitua-
ton in Congress this session Is truly deplor-
able Senators and Representatives who
are apparently inspired by an uncontroI-
liable craving for the sensational are occu-
pying so much time with what Senator
Heyhurn has termed Sensational Iegisla-
ton" that the real business Of the govern
ment is being seriously neglected Because
of the congested condition OF legislation,
members Of the Senate Appropriations Com
mittee have decided that it would be un-
wise 70 incorporate in the appropriation
by tho House committee. although this limi-
ration necessarily precludes some excellent
provisions which, under other circum-
stances, they would gladly make. or course,
this policy would avert friction when the
appropriation bills get 10 conference. and
II Is for that reason that it has been ADOPT
ed. but that il is initiating against good
government IS not Genied even by those
who deem It's adoption secessary. Those
Senators who have failed of reelection APP
pear unable TO arouse themselves to any
enthusiasm The insurgents generally are
following after strange gods, and the real
Iv serious work OF the session is thus left
10 the comparatively few regulars who have
been retired or whose terms do not expire
NAVY DISTRESSED.-Rare has there
been greater evidence Of genuine distress
in the navy than has resulted from the
grave charges which have been made in
the press against Rear-Admral Edward h.
Barry, until his recent sudden retirement
commander in chief of the Pacific squadron.
Officially nothing is known here except that
Admiral Barry applied for immediate re-
tirement by telegraph, and that this was
granted and that Secretary Myer has tele-
graphei to Captain John NJ. orchard, com
mandjnc the flagship West Virginia, TO re-
port fully all details of the scandal. Should
the startling and scandalous charges which
have appeared In the newspapers or san
Francisco prove to have any basis III tact'
il will be impossible 10 overlook them, anc,
unless Admiral Barry resigns from the
navy, they will be made the subject OF
general court martial the proceedings OK
which will necessarily be public Jnder
such circumstances the proceedings Would
he OF such character that they could not
be reported az all fully In reputable news
pspers. but enough would inevitably ap-
pear 20 cause n grave scandal and to con-
stItute a reflection on the service when
would be the occasion of genuine grief to
ell IT'S members The report OF Captain
Orchard IS now expected daily.
FAVOR WADSWORTH.-"H Jimmie
Wadsworth will promise to be good ana not
10 oppose the progressive policies ana the
progressive members of the party. he VIII
stand a considerable chance Of selection as
chairman of the New York Republican state
Committee" This statement was made By
n r.rominent member Of the New York dele
cation to-day, who went on TO say that the
great essential Just now was man VINO
could harmonize the opposing factions be-
fore the campaign OF 1912. II is asserted
.t.. thing will be decided in Washington,
ana II is not even probable that the mem
hers Of the delegation will determine on any
concerted action. but IL is said that the
strength OF Mr. Wadsworth is growing, and
that II he Shows disposition 20 be
ec od boy" he will doubtless he a strong
factor in the meeting which selects sue
cessor 10 Mr.. Prentice.
GOD SAVE THE COUNTRY.-An Indi-
ana statesman is telling q story Of Senator
Bcveridge and the recent campaign which
Is admitted on all sides TO he so character
istic of the senator that it eXcites no
skepticism. A friend Of the Senator is de-
claTed to have remarked 10 nim toward the
ciose of the campaign Albert, It looks
bod. I'm afraid you are goin,5 TO fail OF re-
election, my friend" To which the Sen
ator replied We'll. if ! do II will be the
best thing that could happen 10 me. If ]
am not re- elected I can return &c the prac-
tfcc OF my profession, acquire that COM
petence which as a Senator I have never
sought, devote some time 10 literature and
assume the position I'm Indiana TO which
am entitled. but--what IN Gods name will
become Of the country" G.. G. II.