The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05

Washington, D. O., April 4-Never
in all my experience has there been
a larger or more attentive crowd in
"the big white building on the hill"
than that seen in the house Of repre-
sentatdves this past week. Although
arrived on the scene of action almost
two hours before the opening of the
session 1t was only by having friend
at court that secured a seat. While
all the papers are full Of accounts OF
what was said and done no account
which l have seen given an adequate
picture of the impressive scene.
For hours the crowds in the CALLER
les read books and papers or con-
versed to while away the time before
the forensic fray would begin. One
old lady is said to have knitted a
pair Of sox seated in the front row."
whdle some imaginative scribe tells
more excited individuals-who grew
wroth over the mooted questions as to
whether Mr.. Wilson Is "a timfd and
frightened school-master IN the White
House" or "a chief executive who de-
sires to automatically dictate the pol
icy of the legislative branch of the
government, or both" AS a matter of
fact, I never saw more orderly au-
dience. Every. seat was taken and
the crowds stood in line patiently all
till nearly seven at night-waiting in
the corridors-out of sight and hear
ing-for even the chance of getting
in. Women and men, Republicans
and democrats" but all Americans
and all eager to listen to the great
tolls repeal. A question larger than
a democratic platform, more impor-
tant than a question OF expedtency-
the great question Of the untrammel-
led sovereignty of the nation.
isn't It wonderful sight to see 50
VI Ia
from Alabama remarked to the lady
sitting beside her. Yes, but no more
wonderful than that you and I are
willing to do without lunch and sit
here all day, to hear about 'cloture
rules and about tolls instead of talk
ing about hats or spring fashion"
smilingly replied her elderly compan-
ion 'GBut have q son down there"
explained the lady proudly" and two
Of my girls now vote, so 1 can't help
taking a stronger interest in the big
questions of the day
Old Runnor is Again Revived.
Just as poor Mr.. Taft is kept busy
denying every little while that he has
been slated for a position on the SUI
preme benCh-a runor which the little
birds in the White House elm declare
is particularly annoying to the pres
ident-exactly in the same manner the
rumor that Mr.. McAdoo is to become
Ambassador to France continues to
thrive in spite of repeated denials. II
Mr.. Wilson's new son-in-law does re-
main in his cabinet, It will be a sit
uation never before known in the his
tory of the country: and If Miss Flea
nor Wilson as the new Mrs. McAdoo,
becomes a lady Of the cabinet circle,
mother and daughter will occupy GER
tainly a unique position. It is known
that an enthusiastically will be &C
ceptable to Mr.. McAdoo and entirely
agreeable to his prospective lady who
is ambitious and admittedly delights
in fuss and feathers
In the Social LineIisht.
Naturally the papers are filled with
the doings Of The Fourteenth White
House Bride elect. We learn that
accompanied by her cousin Miss
Bones she paid a visit to the treasury
department. where the honorable sec
rotary himself did the honors, and are
told of his evident pride IN introduce
ing his young fiancee to his statd old
department chiefs. Again we read Of
the gay party from the White House
who participated in the horseback ride
followed by a cabaret-show and sup
Per at Fort Meyer, after which all
the guests did stunts in stnging
and dancing. Or we hear that accom-