Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
washington Correspondence.
Especial correspondence to this paper, by

Especial Correspondence to this paper, by
L. J. HALL
Prof. w. H. Taft said lately, "If in
our course toward Mexico during the
last year, we had not exerted such
direct influence as we have to aid one
of the contending parties, we would
not now be SO near general interven-
ton and war" According to our way
of thinking, the Professors guess is
not mnch better than the one he
made on the election in 1912.
The mediators spent a day and a
night in Washington on their way to
Niagara Falls, Canada side, where the
sessions began more than a week
ago. The representatives of the South
American States seemed sanguine of
success in adjusting the differences to
the satisfaction of all parties con-
cerned. There is a strong belief that
a plan will be worked out and agreed
upon whereby a stable government
will be established and a more equit-
able distribution of the land be made.
Huerta will certainly be eliminated
and further serious complications
averted.
All indications point to a prolonged
peaceful occupation of Vera Cruz and
a close watch on all other Mexican
ports. The army and the navy have
received strict orders not to make
any movements that could be construed
as aggressive, pending negotiations
of the mediators. 1t is believed that
the whole matter will receive careful
consideration, that the negotiations
will cover a wide field and involve
many delicate details, necessitating a
long, tedious session of the peace
makers.
There are many rumors afloat re-
garding the legislative program for
the remainder Of the session. One
rumor that the Senate is 10th to take
up the question this session, is credible
if judged by the time-kiliing tactics of
that body. 1t looks very much like
the tolls bill and the appropriation
bills will constitute the Senate pro-
gram. The trust curbing bills are
under consideration in the House at
this writing and will be disposed of
before this is read, but it is very
doubtful if the Senate will consider
them until next session.
One T. r. is amazed, not to say
somewhat indignant, to think that
some blooming English g~eographers
should have the temerity to throw
the shadow of doubt upon his great
achievement of discovering and ex-
ploring a wonderful South American
river. What if it does run up hill and
cross a few other rivers: That's
nothing if Teddy is on the job and
wants it that way. By the way, the
Colonel has a job cut out for him here
at home involving the working Of
miracles that will make the running
up hill of water look commonplace
Just catch your breath Theodore, and
wade in; we shall be delighted to see
you click 'em to a frazzle."
1t is very evident that all three O
the political parties represented II
Congress, are making plays for party
advantage. 1t is also quite plain thai
none of them is accomplishing any
thing just now. The Democrats hav'
done much quite enough for th'
present, but are afraid to quit. Thu
Republicans have raised the old wal
cry of "High Tariff for the protection
of the American manufacturers ant
better wages for American labor
but nobody pays any attention tt
them. Each party accuses tn
other of menacing business and in
creasing the cost of living, but tn
charges fall on deaf ears. AS we SCI
it, the country is passing quietl.
through an economic revolution to
ward the readjustment of relation
among producer, distributor and con
sumner, on a more equitable basis
Materials for food, clothing, shelte
and fuel must be produced in large
quantity and cheaperi these material
must be prepared for use at a smalle
, cost; and the distribution to the con
sumner must be more direct and les
/ expensive. Legislation will not &C
, complish all this.
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