The Washington herald., 1912-01-21
~ FRANoIs B. GEssNER.

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Of sentence pardon, or whatever giving
Morse freedom is called, have not been
mentioned in the news stories published
since the Morse release. For weeks the
most active attorneys for Morse we're the
Hon Harry Daugherty. of Ohio and 7. J.
Fielder. of Atlanta They remained In
washington until two days before the
President acted and were in frequent con-
ference with the Attorney General Then
they silently folded their tents and hied
hence, taking pains only to express a
fear that their efforts for Morse were In
vain; but they had hopes.
There was rather quick action after
Daugherty departed. and the wonder Is
that no credit has been given the two
able lawyers who really brought things
10 focus. Harry Daugherty has long
been a powerful figure in Ohio. He has
tried to be governor. Senator, and much
else, but has had no luck in winning Office
for himself. His most important service
for the party was as chairman OF the
credentials. committee In the Mckinley
convention, and he was no less active In
subsequent national conventions for
Roosevelt and Taft. There has always
been a demand for Daugherty when he
can be useful TO some one else, and his
work in making sure of Southern dele
cations was much appreciated at the time
even II not rewarded later on. OF course,
there was no politics In the Morse parS
don, but sometimes an unrewarded law
yer politician has a better grip on things
than lawyer who has never sacrificed
time. money, patience, and ambition TO
help others into emlnence. There is gen.
eral congratufation among Daugherty's
friends that even IL he does not achieve
47rfo1 ha fc No ~
| capacity of lawyer and friend.
SCOTS Help Wanted.
The perturbation Of West Virginia Re-
publicans over the Gov. Glasscock full
mination for Roosevelt has given keen
delight to the Democrats of that State,
and especially to the admirers of Sena-
tors Watson and Chiffon. Not only the
Democrats, but many Republicans of the
State were really amused at the sudden
| anxiety Of the White House over the
GIasscock demand for Roosevelt.
Weeks ago tue White House was
warned Of it all by Senator SCOTT, who
in his capacity Of National Committee
member had the right to issue storm
signals and keep the administration
posted.
Alas, that Scott was hardly thanked
for his suggestions and barely given an
audience for a relation Of his views and
his fear that there was going to be
dull, shuddering thud within a short
time. When the thud came there was
haste to hook Scott to the administration
wagon in West Virginia, and ever loyal,
the old warrior did his share Of the tug
ginE, but with rather impatient exclama-
tions. Others who gave the oficial press
bureau slightly mitigatory views of the
situation in the State for publication did
some strong talking between themselves,
admitting that Glasscock may be right
as to present conditions. but that the
sudden activity of the administration
would no doubt get things in shape for
the President before the delegates are
chosen or instructed. 1t was counted a
big shove forward for the administration
that Virgil Highland. the new State
chairman. predicted q safe delegation,
and Highland. while new as chairman,
has had long experience as secretary Of
the committee, and no experience what
ever as an oficeholder.
The fact that he is one OF the few
managing politicians not in office and
not seeking office makes his Taft pre-
diction and loyalty the more valued.
In fact, the quick retort of Highland
to the Glasscock ebullition has caused
an equally quick intimation by the ad-
ministration that Highland. as a sue
cessful banker and business man. would
do mighty well as the candidate for gov
ernor, once he makes good his predic-
ton that Taft win have the national
delegates.
Virgil Highland for governor!
The administration candidate,
Such exclamation point headlines may
soon appear in the Administrations
newspapers, at least in Northern West
Virginia, with a careful elimination of
the Washington date line.
BY the way, Gov. Glasscock goes to
New York this week for the annual din
ner Of the West Virginia Society at the
Waldorf The governor can go a day
ahead and talk things over with Col.
Roosevelt either at the Outlook office
or at Sycamore Hill. Leastways the
Roosevelt admirers in the State are urg-
ing the governor to do so that he may
bolster up his recent statement and pre-
vent any reaction possible because Of
the White House activity.
Col. Buckner Here.
Col. Edmund G. Buckner, an official
magnate of the Du Pont powder concern
and ever an amIable and handsome gen.
tIeman, has been in Washington several
days, following a long stay in the Argen-
tine Republic. II ever happens that when
Col. Buckner is presented to politician.
Democrat or Republican. that the ques-
tion is asked Are you a relative or
Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, OF Ken
tucky?'
This query is SO inevitable that Col.
Buckner expects II and is proud to ad-
nit kinship with the distinguished SOL
dier. Veterans of the civil war from both
North and South delight to express their
admiration for the fine old Kentucky gen.
\ tIeman who handed over his sword to
| Grant at vicksburg, and was the first TO
tender actual aid and sympathy to the
great Union general In Grants hour OF
| distress.
Buckner is living wen up in the eighties
but remarkably vigorous for his years,
and still the soldier and gentleman He
has been Congressman, governor OF Ken
lucky, and his last political prominence
was when he Joined with the Gold Demo-
Gratis to oppose Bryan and free silver
as the nominee for Vice President with
his old Union foe and personal friend.
Gen. Palmer, OF Illinois.
senator Bradley Hopeful.
Senator Bradley. Of Kentucky, came
through the willard corridor. rather late
at night, but with good excuse.