The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-15
CURRENT COMMENT


Separated by an ocean and a continent. the
hearts OF Mr.. Hearst and Mr.. Roosevelt beat as
one, 1t may be telepathy. 1t may be affinity,
but Whatever 1t is, they agree, the one in Lon
dom the other on the Pacific coast that Wood
row Wilson is academic, pedagogical, closet
philosopher, ignorant of affairs.
Mr.. Heart reaches this conclusion he med-
tates upon Governor Wilson's utterances rela-
tive to the extortonate tariff Strangely enough,
a like conviction takes possession of Mr. Ro0se-
welt as he considers the same words. Mr.. Roose-
yelt in his speeches and Mr. Hearst In his big
type cablegrams agree that tariff revision down
ward, such as the people voted for in 1905 and
! 1910, can be had only at great cost to the best
interests OF the country.
| Since these astral spirits six thousand miles
apart are in accord upon the most important
issue that now confronts the American people,
now is it that their physical bodies are not IN
closer communion. How can one be . Demo-
crat and the other a Bull Moose? When two
great souls have a single thought, why can
they not be brought into blissful communion?
| We have never been able to understand the
cruel fate that kept Mr.. Hearst and Mr.. Roose-
Welt apart. They have the same ideas and the
| same tastes. What trick OF fortune Is it that
| makes them adversaries?
In their political activities we find that they
differ In only one respect. MIR. Hearst spends
his own money, and he spends 1t like a lord
Mr.. Roosevelt always spends somebody else's
money. Otherwise they are like two peas In a
pod
Ii Mr. Hearst's promise to support Governor
Wilson Is beginning TO weigh upon his con-
science we beg him to be perfectly frank with
us, to admit his mistake and to place himself
where his shining talents may be used to the
best advantage. We can assure him that his
affinity needs all the assistance that he can get
New York World %
Straus May BE Governor.
hA n{ru inp 1P IL.
Progressive Republicans in New York State set
a high standard for the two other political par
ties there. The Republicans must put their
best goods In the front window and 20 must
the Democrats. The clouds are gathering thick
about Governor Dix The New York world de-
clares that mot only shall we refuse to sup
port candidate for governor nominated by
Murphy. not only shall we refuse to support q
candidate for governor who does not measure
up to the standards Of Woodrow Wilson, but
We shall use every honorable effort to defeat
such Ticket Governor Wilson has Indicated
that the situation calls for Democratic can
dsdate Of 2 progressive and independent type,
and the New York Evening Post mentions Mr.
McAdoo Mr. McAneny. William Church On.
born, Senator Burd and Mayor Eague a. repre-
senting the type OF man to be desired Unless
the Democratic convention rise to the party.s
opportunity At this time the chances are that
fndeuendent Democrats may be found voting
for Mr.. Strauss. Indeed, It ID conceiFable that
both the Republicans and Democrats NAV hIun.
der IN way to make his election possible
Springfield Republican.
Wilson and tho Hoeeee
The candidacy or James a Hrnith yor ~.
Democratic senatorial nomination IN New
Jersey presents situation with which . man
+ compromise. II II an open chalienwe ~ ~
political courage and public rood faith ann NJ,
addresses itself directly 70 HIS sense Of resron-
/ sibility a. the leader Of his party Is Nav,
iJerney and In the nation TIarca .Uoc srsss