New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-19
THEDAyIN ASHINCTON

invalidatc the statute. II these Insurgents
are prompted by friendship for the rus''
or by mercenary desire to serve th'''
then their course becomes entirely losi
cal, II not honest. But so greatly woui'
their proposition benefit the trusts that II
requires more than a modicum OF iai'"
10 dispe the suspicion which their avo"e"
purpose naturally excites.
BRANDEIS AFTER LIMELiGHI'-
Louis ID. Brandes. who achieved certain
kind of fame as the attorney for l.. H.
CLAWS in the Balinger- Pinchot investigs-
ton. and who acquired a large amount Oh
free advertising by Offering to save the
railroads 100000 a day by instruc'hs
them in scientific" business methods no"
offers his time and efforts free to the
Democratic committee OF the House wnio"
is to investigate the Postoffice Depart
ment Brandeis is a millionaire. and IL i
explained can AFFORD to give his ser''oe'
free. provided the work I'm which ne q"
cages brings him sufficient free ad'eiu'
ing The prospects are that the commr'ee
will accept the offer OF the Boston la"Ee'
He achieved a large reputation In CONNIE
ton with the Ballinger- Pinchot ihVes"s
ton for his ability to make mountains o''
Of molehills and TO create the impreS''o"
OF extensive wrongdoing whether fna' "a
was furnished or not. The Democrdu0 -
vestigating committees are looking i"' !''
such ability. They are greatly IN heeu VI
campaign material. and a man VINO "a"
make bricks without straw, Will pl''V
Invaluable The committee has not ie-
ceiyed any communication from Brahneis
direct, bur certain members have hearu
from what they regard as trustworthy
sources that Brandeis is willing TO come
from Boston and start something ana II
this report is verified he can ut least look
for a warm welcome.
WHY NOT LODGE?-ln view OF the EVIL
dent inability of the Republicans TO erect
Senator Gallinger, their caucus nominee
president pro tempore OF the Senate. be-
cause the Insurgents would prefer TO force
the election of a Democrat rather IMAM
rorp,,t the honor TO go TO the New Hamp-
shire Senator. there is some suggestion
,bo. capator Lodge be chosen for that Of
fee II is pointed out that Senator Lodge
stands next to Mr.. Gallinger IN poIi' Vi
seniority. lie can command the confidence
and support of regulars ara lhsui gems
aIike and he has demonstrated both MS
ability TO preside over the Senate unuer inc
most difficult circumstances ana Ills pre-
eminent fairness TO all factions. II
doubtful II Senator Lodge would permit
bic name IN he used unless the suggestion
car,a from, Senator Gallngcr himself. out
,bere are regular Senators who feel that IL
would be a peculiarly graceful act were
tho New Hampshire Senator to suggest on
the floor OF the Senate, that senator i'oose
10 constituted for himself as the Repubi-
oa, candidate a course which would doubt
less promptly dispose OF the so'i'e" i"'
silly contest. which has already occIPiou
too much time.
MICHIGAN FOR TAFT am pro
eressiva Republican. not a professional pro-
aressive but such a progressive as MI
Taft" This statement was MADE at '"e
White House by Chase Osborn, Governor
of Michigan. who in these few words are"
n fine distinction of far more than ORDINARY
significance. Then the Governor went OH
t. discuss reciprocity with Canada Necl-
nrocitv." he said is big. splendid world
idea. This opportunity Of welding the Ties
of friendship between Canada ana inc
United states must not be overlooked why
in our state alone 60 FER cent OF the news
papers have declared in favor OF the rec'-
procity programme. regardless Oh WHAT up
rosition may have been raised by the
Orange In the state Agricultural Cohese'
after the dean and the faculty had declared
against reciprocity. - per cent OF the farm
ors' BOYS came out for it Governor os-
born declared that the State or MlchlBa"
was progressive and Republican and Tor
that reason was for President TAFT ana
would be in the national convention. Il
am a progressive Republican. and / want 10
stay on the track" said the Governor IN
conclusion. and he added that while Colonel
Roosevelt often referred 10 staying on the
track" he (the Governor was the author
OF the expression in connection with pro
gressive Republcanism. o. u H.