The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-13
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 12.-Amons
other suggestions submitted to the Ad-
ministration for establishing a stable
constitutional Government in Mexico IL
a scheme for organizing a corps OF
Americans to teach the natives how 20
vote. Tho instructors would be drawn
from the citizenship Of Adams county
Ohio. and Charles r. Murphy's Assem-
bly, district in New York county. II Is
generally recognized that nowhere else
in the world is balloting 20 skilfully and
expeditiously done as IT Is In these com.
munities.
Secretary Bryan's friends feel that
the public generally has overlooked the
delicacy Of the compliment he has paid
to another natural wonder by consent
ing TO have the Mexican mediators meet
Mt hotel in Niagara Falls which IL In
close proximity to the Cave of the
Winds. One of the Secretary's notable
characteristics is his freedom from pro-
fessional jealousy. as all who have APP
peared on the Chautauqua circuit with
him can testify.
II In untrue that the disbursing on
GERS Of the Government have COM
planned to President Wilson because Of
the extra labor necessitated By Secre-
tary Danicls's refusal to accept in pay
ment for his services any money de-
rived from the internal revenue tax on
alcoholic beverages. The truth IL that
these receipts are carefully segregated
In the Treasury from other receipts. a
fact which is made apparent in every
Treasury statement.
From persons well acquainted with
President Wilson IL 10 learned that he
has been deeply hurt by the light and
frivolous comments that have been ut
tered on some 81 his official acts and
policies. Mr.. Wilson feels THAT those
who differ from him In opinion should
copy his example and refrain from
sneers. as he has always done.
In Administration circles Theodore
Rooscvelt's assertion that he has dis
covered a Brazilian river which flows
up hill Is pretty generally dlscredited
II IS believed that Mr.. Roosevelt pro-
duced this alleged river for the sole
purpose Of cutting in on the Prohibition
vote. which the Administration believes
Is committed TO Its support.
Secretary Garrison Of the War De-
partment has not accepted Old Doc
Cooks offer TO serve as Chief of Scouts
In case OF war with Mexico.
The executive department Of the Gov
eminent does not share the anxiety
felt by many members of Congress over
tle outcome Of the fall elections. The
President was elected IN 1912 to serve
for four years. not for two. the term OF
q Representative.
II Is impossible to obtain at the
office OF the Japanese Embassy con-
firmation of the runner that the Japa-
nesc Government has repudiated the
report that II has adopted a policy Of
watchful waiting.
Most OF the diplomats here regard IL
as extremely unlikely that Senator
O'Gorman will be asked to mediate be-
tween Ulster and the Empire.
Considerable interest has been
aroused by tho circulation OF n report
that tho Cocaine Manufacturers and
Distributors Mutual Protective Asso-
citation has raised large fund 20 be
expended legitimately in behalf OF SUBJ
hitting to the States a prohibition
amendment to the Constitution.
Secretary Houston Of the Department
~ Agriculture denied to- might the au-
thenticity OF n statement attributed 10
him IN which credit for the great whea,
crop was given to the new tariff law
Secretary Houstons opinion is that the
selection Of Richmond &c a reserve bank
city was the predominant factor in
bringing about the increased yield.
The strict discipline obtaining IN tho
army and navy prevents any expression
Of opinion by high officers on the pro-
posal To adopt We Don't Know Where
We're Going. But We're On Our Way
as national anthem.
This Government. II is generally be.
lteVcd. will refuse to nominate Vic.