The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-09

Optimistic and Can See No War Wlth Any Nation-Too Few Sharing In Prosperity of Country.
 By ARTHUR w. DUNN.
 Washington, Aug. 9-(SpeciaD- The campalgn of 1SJU' was fought largely upon the silver issue, but much was said about the courts. It was claimed that often the tribunals failed to carry out the plain intent of the law and wishes of the people. In 1912 the recall of judicial decisions, on ac- count of their failure to interpret the will of the people, was injected into the campaign by the bull moosers.
 Recent decisions of the courts in trust questions are likely to call forth revival of these criticisms. There Is a feeling that courts err on the side of property rights and that the people suffer thereby. Congress has gone to some lengths to enact legislation to curb combinations and place corpora tlons under control These court de CisiOns tend to relieve them from the intent of congress.
 Rue of Reason.
 The rule of reason, established by the United States supreme court, has been followed by the lower courts. It is now said that "big business has been emaucipated by the courts rule of req son." That rule was severely criticised at the time 1t was promulgated, and we are likely to hear great deal more about 1t when congress couyenes. It would not be surprising to see a num- Der of presidential possibilities take firm stand on this subject of judicial | procedure.
 It Is also likely that some one will bob up and assert that the Roosevelt contention of 1912 for a recall of decl- sions was sound because of these rule of reason eases.
 Looks Rosy to Simmons.
 No war with Germany; no war with Mexico; no extra session of congress; Wilson to be renOminated and re-elect- ed; prosperity everywhere; not a single cloud in the sky. That is the way 1t appeared to Senator Simmons of North Carolina, chairman of the finance com mittee of the senate. And so he bUb- bled over with glad tidings when he came to Washington from the Tar Heel State. Simmons did not say much l g horYf 4bo v,,r.oDroG bDv-ovar or1 tboF Is matter which must interest him on account of the position he holds as head of the committee which will han dle legislation on this subject next win ter if any Is attempted.
 Something For Home Folks.
 Iris sweet to hear the watch dogs honest bark bay deep mOuthed wei come as We draw near home" quoted Tom Reed at Alex. Dockery when the l latter eased up q bit on his economic program just as an appropriation for | Missouri came in sight And so when there appeared q little interview with | Senator Martin, chairman of the sen ate committee on appropriations, in fa-
 
 al defense he added a few words. There should be provision made for better protection at the entrance to Chesapeake bay" he said. It has been insisted upon by Virgiulans for years that a strong fortress should be built between the Virginia capes.
 Circle Too Limited.
 There Is quite q deep conviction that not enough people are sharing in the prosperity which a few are getting as result of tho war in Europe. It Is known that certain people are heap Ing up huge fortunes by selling goods at high prices to the allies in Europe. Manufacturers of war materials are making immense profits, but there is O large percentage of the people of tho country who do not get anything out of the money which has been com ing from abroad. They are not satis- fled with existing conditions. They do not see much of the prosperity of which there Is considerable talk.
 Like Dissenting Opinions.
 "Bryans statements are like dissent ing opinions of justices of the supreme court" remarked a man who gives at- tentiOn to the highest tribunal. "They have some interest to the public and are uttered for the satisfaction of the dissenting judge, but they have no ef- feet upon the decision. The justices have something they call 'obiter die tum,' which Is something to the same effect Bryan's opinions in opposition to the Wilson acts are in a similar cate gory They are incidental opinions, but do not affect the decisions"
 The Leading Lawyer.
 With Elihu Root out of the senate 1t Is probable that Senator Sutherland of Utah will be accorded the place of lead ing lawyer in that body. He has al ways been regarded as one of the best.