New-York tribune., 1911-01-21
lFrom The Tribune Buresul
Washinrfnn January

not vet been received from Ottawa approV-
ing the reciprocity agreement which has
been completed by the negotiators In Wash
ington. and until that is received the final
agreement cannot he signed To-day was
spent by the negotiators in going over their
work making certain that no chance for
any Misunderstanding existed. and waiting
for word from the Canadian capital. Secre-
tary Knox has under consideration plan
which. il found practicable. would obviate
the necessity of submitting a treaty TO the
Senate. This plan contemplates the pass
age Of a Joint resolution by the two houses
authorizing tho President to put into effect
as regards imports from Canada the rates
which have been tentatively agreed upon by
the negotlators. Both the Canadian Off
cials and those of the Department of state
are hopeful that ottawa will approve the
agreement reached yesterday and that they
may be able to sign II, and thus conclude
their labors tomorrow.
BAILEY AND CLARK.-The Tribune &
editorial assertion that "as revisionists the
speaker-to-be and the Texas incidental pro-
tectionist will always he az odds" finds
many conhrmatory echoes in Washington-
are uttered with some msgivings For not
only will these statesmen always be Of
odds, but il IS recognized that bitter fric-
ton IS extremely likely 20 grow out Of these
odds. Mr.. Clark is sincerely convinced Of
the advisability Of revision schedule by
schedule. lie is far from being even an in
cidental prOtectonist. He would. could he
have his way, lower the rates OF duty all
along the line He realizes to the full the
difficulty which his party will have 70 en-
counter II ii opens up the entire tariff ques-
ton. He realizes the delcacy Of dealing
with Democrats who want protection for
those industries in which they or their con-
stituents are interested and free trade for
those industries with which they have no
concern, and he is wise enough 10 have
prof1ted by Republican experience and 10
wish 10 take few schedules off the tarid
bill, subject them 70 something approx
mating a careful examination. and then
propose a reasonable reduction of the ex-
listing rates Of duty. Senator Bailey. on
the other hand, is not only unalterably op-
posed 10 schedule by schedule revision, but
he has no sympathy with the aims Of the
leader of the next House. He wants a
scramble out Of which he can grab the
largest measure Of protection for Texas,
and he would welcome an opportunity TO
make deals 10 that end. Moreover, the
Texan IS intolerant Of differences OF opln-
ion and arrogant 10 those who, however
sincerely. presume TO differ with him BY
reason Of his length Of service In the Sen
ate he occupies a more or less commanding
position in the minority, and, although his
colleagues have always refused TO trust
him with actual leadership, he is capable
Of making the utmost trouble for the Mis-
souri, statesman who last night was nomi-
mated for the next Spoakership Speaking
confidentially, Democrats in Washington
predict war 10 the hilt between the Texan
and "the Pike County statesman and that
In the not distant future.
FORTUNATE FOR BUsINESs.-It ~
undoubtedly fortunate for the business OF
the country that only the House, and not
both houses OF Congress, is TO be controlled
BY the Democrats in the next Congress. Al
ready the members of the Ways and
Means Committee chosen last night are
planning 10 hold sessions throughout the
summer at which they will consider the
tariff schedules, with the hope Of COM
pleting a revision bill 10 be presented early
in December. While the members do not
plan public hearings they say that If any
interest wishes 10 be heard they Will be
glad TO listen. They say they do not eN-
pect a general revision. but it appears TO
be their purpose TO bring I'm fairly gen.
eral bill so framed that the House can
take up one or more schedules as IL deems
wise and pass possibly a series of meas
ures and send them over 10 the Senate.
The revolt of Representative Broussard,
of Louisiana, in last nights caucus, and his
declaration that the action Of the Demo-
cratic members of the House in denying
his state representation on the Ways and
Means Committee affords a striking evil
dence Of the wide diversity Of opinion
among among the Democrats with regard
to the protective policy,
PENSION LEGISL.ATION.-The Senate
leaders are anxiousy casting about for
some measure Of compromise with regard
10 pension legislation which will fall short
Of increasing the pension burden of the
government by S5.c00,oO0, as would the Sui
lowav measure which has been passed by
the House Thus far their plans have not
been worked out, but they believe that
they can devise something which will not
cost so much and on which they can get
the House conferrees TO agree. The Re-
publican leaders Of the upper house do not
hesitate to say that they seriously depre-
cate the effort of Speaker Cannon and
other influential members Of tho House
thus to increase the pension budget. but
they are hardly prepared to reject the
House proposition absolutely, even though
they would never have brought It up, and
for that reason they seek 20 formulate
compromise measure.
NEW YORK FOR TAT~T.-Otto r Ban
nard. who IS in Washington, declared this
evening that the New York delegation 20
the next national convention would stand
sohdly for the denomination OF William
Howard Taft He further predicted that
Mr.. Taft would carry New York State and
tho country. When asked what chance
there was of the discontented elements of
both parties forming a coalition and a third
party. he asserted that all such talk was
pure huncombe."
SENATE GETTING BUSY. -- Senator
Hale's admonitions appear 70 have had a
salutary effect, and there is q prospect of
real work in the Senate within few
days Senator Clapp gave notice to-day
that he would call UP the Indian appropri-
alton bill next Monday. and an efrort is
being made BY the Committee on Com
merce 70 have the river and harbor bill
ready 10 follow Immediately after the Ind