The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-02-04
By ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Men Will Withstand Pressure Of
Those on Outside.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.
Washington, Feb. 4.-[Special.1-As
the time approaches for a change in
the administration the anxiety of
many oficeholders increases. They
are not sure that President Wilson will
he able to live up to the ideas of Gov
ernor Wilson in regard to keeping men
In Office who have proved faithful en-
ployees.
Now, most of those holding Office
could come under the head of faith
tul employees" not only those who are
really protected by the civil service
regulations, but those who are purely
political appointments or have been
80 considered in the past. Those en-
ployees who have been hoping that
they will retain their places are fear
ing the pressure for place will GUST
them. Such are the signs Of the times
In Washington.
The Bryan Idea.
As we'll as l can recollect, and it is
the impression of many Democrats,
Bryan is one who believes that rota-
ton in Office when a new administra-
ton comes into power is very good
thing. Bryan's idea Is that Demo
Gratis who have been out of office six
teen years ought to have an opportuni-
" to show what they can do. II Bry-
an Is secretary Of state he ought to
have considerable influence In shaping
the policy Of the administration In the
matter Of patronage.
Wasted Energy.
There is quite demand for "wast-
ed energy" organization in the national
capital. If anything comes OF it l am
going to nominate Moore Of Pennsylva-
mia. Mondell Of Wyoming and Gala
way of Texas as members of the exec
htive committee from the house of rep
resentatives. For several days these
men fought against the river and har-
Dor bill and worried the members of
the rivers and harbors committee as
they criticised items in the bill and
complained of omissions. But it was
all wasted energy"
That bill more than all others was
scientifically constructed" as one man
but it, the science" being in that 1t
was so framed that it was sure to go
through. After days of hard work.
much talk and no results the three
s.musketeers'' saw the bill pass as its
sponsors prepared it.
Recalled Pete Hepburn.
The onslaught Of Moore. Mondell and
Galloway recalled the days Of insur-
kency Of Colonel Pete Hepburn. The
colonel Is now eighty years old. and be
Moula try to knock anybody down who
~ led that he was not regular"
1lnnttr-" " ,aHy-IfhirgS not ai}sbe-
lnteIyiRepublican. But there were times
when he was steadfast insurgent.
He insurged against the rules; he in
surged against river and harbor bills.
In fact, no one ever knew just how
long he would "stay on the reserva-
ton" on any proposition. Since the
days Of Hepburn and before the other
three gentlemen who made fight this
year got into the game there has been
no one to criticise river and harbor
bills.
Power Of knowledge.
Parliamentary knowledge Is won
herful weapon. Jim Mann. by know
Ing how, conducted a filibuster which
compelled the house to give day to
the Lincoln memorial. Then when the
time came and different amendments
were proposed he knocked out every
bne by his parliamentary point of or
der that nothing was in order but the
resolution which approved the memo
for a Gettysburg highway. all the other
plans. went for naught. Speaker Clark
Sustained the point, and the opponents
bf the Greek memorial plan were help
less.
HamiIton's Explanation.
81 was never treated more courteous
" in my life" explained Congressman
Hamilton of Michigan to the house
when he was trying to get an amend
ment in the river and harbor bill. 1.-THE
members Of the committee treated me
with every consideration. They show
ed much interest. l felt sure that l
had made an impression al d that my
request would be granted. But when
they came to vote on it they voted me
Town." And the house laughed at
Hamilton and followed the committee
In again. voting him down.
Furnishing Information.
! During the debate on that army bill
Congressman Helm of Kentucky COM
claimed that the war department had
70 military policy. A few days later
Congressman Kahn Of California fur
hished the house with information in
the way of publishing in the Record
forty-eight columns Of fine print Civ
Ing a complete account Of the mill
tary policy rs adopted by the depart
ment upon the recommendation of the
hrmy officers. Owing to present con
hitions the policy can be put into eff
feet but partially. There are not
enough available troops at central
boats to carry out the plan entirely.
The Best Cough Medicine.
II have used Chamberlain