The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
UNDERWOOD is THE
REAL WHEELHORSE
OF ADMINISTRATION
Many Alabamians in Washington Dur
ing the Inauguration--Some Hunt
ing Jobs-The Suffrage Par
ade-What People Think
of the New Cabinet
nv HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, January S-(Special)--it
will require some time for the country
to pass just Judgment on Mr.. Wilson
or to forecast with any degree of accuracy
the effect on the business world-which
controls the political world-of his admin
istration of the office of President.
The general prediction Is that the adj
ministration will be one of the greatest
In the history of the nation, OF one of
the most disastrous. The people trembled.
naturally, when Mr.. Bryan was made
premier, for the theoretical propensity OF
the commoner is as we'll known as his hon
esty is broadly recognized. The appoint
ment of McReynolds. Attorney General.
enc of the most rampant of the uproarous
trust busters" is taken as an indication
that Wilson and Bryan will pursue big
business" to the last ditch. The absence
of the practical politician from the cab
met is not generally acclaimed, for while
the practical politician has his faults. 1t
iB he. after all. who outlines policies
which retain parties in power.
And on the other hand Mr. Wilson has
already performed one action which has
generally pleased. He has made it plain
that he who comes wearing the "original
Wilson man. badge will have to present
other and most valuable credentials IL he
shall luxurlate In the rich spoils of fat
office. This attitude OF Wilson has
pleased. For it is indicative of his inten-
tion TO apply himself assidiousIy to the
peoples business, and not permit the
schesp politician to consume the hours
which are not really the Presidents, but
the peoples. The other course as is
known. was pursued by Mr.. Taft--to the
regret and sorrow Of Mr. Taft
WILL WILSON PREDOMINATE
OR WILL THE NEBRASKAN?
The business world, 1t seems, is awaiting
the answer OF the question-"Will Wilson
predominate or will Bryan?' And on that
answer. 1t Is evident that the success of
the administration depends. For should
Wilson present proof that he is morally
strong enough TO resist the strength of
the powerful Bryan, the world of busi-
ness will know that it has man as its
supervisor. and a just man. But should
Mr.. Bryan In the realization that he
made the President, that he is the popu-
lar idol of the democratic nation, that he
possesses faculties of leadership more bril-
liant than those Of the President, under
take to administer the office which he per-
sonally could not have acquired. then the
business world will draw within it's shell
and begin the boarding OF money which
will precipitatc u panic.
Can the eagle. accustomed to the in
vigorating atmosphere of the upper clouds.
nest in amity and perfect accord with
the gentle dove? If the experiment proves
20 t11ar lie baf
will retire from the cabinet. and become.
the nominee OF the party in 1916 There
is confronting the Nebraskan a mag
nifcent opportunity to play politics. There
are those who have such admiration for
the integrity of Mr.. Bryan that they are
eschewing the idea that he will do aught
else than those things which will be for
the good Of the party and the people.
BRYAN POPULAR HERO
OF INAUGURAL CEREMONY
There has been already abundant proof
that Mr.. Bryan Is the popular idol of the
people. The great mass which surged
around the capitol awaiting the inaugural
ceremonies did not restrain its expression
of admiration for the Conmoner even at
the expense of creating the impression
that its love was less strong for the new
President.
When Wilson on that occasion appeared
10 view lneFc was uprOdrouS applause.
But when the acquiline nose of Mr.. Bryan
came the harDnnger of the Commoner's APP
proach there followed a demonstration.
The applause for Wilson came as II It re-
sponded to expectation; that for Bryan
was spontaneously uprising from the
heart and the soul. 1t was tumultuous
and awe-inspiring.
Man or devil? Demi-god or demagogue?
Coming events can only answer the
question. If Bryan is the man or the
demi-god which the great mass of peo-
pie proclaim him, then all will be we'll
with Mr.. Wilson. But should he prove
unable to resist the opportunity to play
politics. should the knowledge of his
popularity and his marvellous power to
play at will upon the heart strings of
the American people so obscess him
that he will chafe under the collar
he wears as second fiddler-then there
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