The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-08-19
THE NATIONAL OFFICIALS.
q kOhn Visits Washington and
~ ~ rites OF Wilson and Other
Democrats.

Columbia, August 16.-It was my
privilege to spend a couple OF DAYS
in Washington this week. The topics
that are most discussed are the
tariff, the currency legislation, the
Mexican situation, and the distri0u-
ton of funds by McAdoo. Incidental
", there is general commendation
and praise of President Wilson and
his methods. There seems to be gen
eral agreement that President Viii
son is making good, and whatever crl-
ticism might be suggested is always
with the understanding that 1t may
be error of judgment, but the presl-
dent is always given credit, which Is
most important in political life Of be-
ing absolutely honest. A great many
people with whom l talked were
emphatic in the declaration that Pres
ident Wilson is the first representa-
tive of the people who has been in
the White Houes for great many
years. and that he is going to accom-
plish actual results.
The conspicuous figures of the cabi-
net appear to be Mr.. McAdoo and our
own David F. Houston. The opinion
seems to be that Secretary Bryan,
whose ability is recognized. is handl-
capped in the matter cf initiative 9E
lis constant desire TO be loyal to Mr.
wilson. and II is probably on this ac-
count that particular stress is being
given to the work of Secretary Nc
Adoo and Mr.. Houston. A great many
with whom / talked said that Daniels
and Secretary Burleson were two OF
the big men in the cabinet and were
blazing new paths.
Tillman in Good Health.
saw a great deal of Senator Till
man and presume that most OF the
people in South Carolina will be in
terested in his physical condition. 1
saw him two years ago, when he
could hardly move about and when it
was apparently an effort for him to
talk. Frankly, never expected to see
Senator Tillnan as active and in as
good physical condition as he is to-
day. walked with him one day from
the capitol towards his hotel, dis
tance of a mile, which would have
been an absolute dream to him two
years ago. He is just as keen and ac-
tive in his work as ever. He is not
making speeches, but he is keeping
three stenographers busy writing let
ters that he dictates and on the jump
attending to things that he wishes to
have done for his constituents. Sen
ator Tillman is as important factor
in the Senate as he has ever been,
and it does not take long to see that
every one is careful to get his views
and cooperation.
Senator Tillman celebrated his six
ty-sixth birthday while l was in Wash
ington and both he and Mrs. Tillman
were made very happy al the receipt
of many letters of congratulation and
particularly those that came from
each of his children. Senator Till
man attributes his improved physical
condition to his methodical life as
we'll as to his light diet and exer else,
somewhat in the nature of calisthe-
mics, about which considerable has al
ready been written. For breakfast he
never eats anything except plate OF
fruit, in season, without cereals or
ANYTHING other than a glass of hot
water. He eats nothing from break
fast until 4 o'clock in the afternoon,
which is his chief meal. Mrs. Till
man always goes to the capitol and
they dine together in the senatorial
dining room. His dinner is made up
entirely of vegetables. He never eats
red meats. Before bed time ne gen
orally eats a cake of chocolate milk
and between meals sips hot water.
Senator Tillman has no idea when
congress will adjourn, but insists that
the democrats are going to stick to
President Wilson and cooperate with
him in carrying out his policies, re
gardless Of time or trouble.
Smith and the Tariff.
I had talk with Senator Smith.
He is keenly alive to the tariff situa-
ton, and when I talked with him it
was his purpose to address the SEN
ate particularly with reference to the
cotton schedule and the relationship
of the tariff to modern inventions.
He is keeping in constant touch with
the tariff as we'll as the currency leg
.1o4:oo on5 hos had some of his