Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-06-18
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Events of Interest from the
Seat OF Government.
by J. T.. JONES.


20 form the principal topic OF discus
sion in official circles at Washington.
Some Of the correspondents at the
Capital have been comparing notes
among themselves, trying to figure
out the hair-splitting processes OF
diplomatic exchanges, whereby days
and weeks are consumed in getting
out letter of the length that a good
newspaper writer can put ION the
wires" in couple of hours.
Washington is the melting pot"
for the nations opinions, and it has
been brought home to the Capital
that the man in the street, the labor
err, the farmer at his pillow, the bust
ness man and capitalist, revolts at
the suggestion of the ''jingoes" who
would pile American soldiers into
the hungry trenches to initiate the
performances of Europeans.
Germany's first note fell pretty
fiat when it reached Washington and
it evoked some uncomplimentary re-
marks. But, outside Of the first few
days following the destruction of the
Lusitania, there has been no war SEN
timent in Washington or the coun-
try. In 1898, when we had our little
brush" with Spain, there was a far
different feeling from that which now
prevails. 1t is certain that the Amer
lean government will find an honor
able way of adjusting the present
without making a plunge
into the maelstrom.
The Resignation of Mr.. Bryan.
The resignation of Mr.. Bryan came
to the country like a bolt out of a
clear sky. and Washington itself was
hardly prepared for what happened.
though for several days the best in
formed public men confided that
they did not see how Mr.. Bryan could
sign the presidents note to Ger
The future of the Demo-
cratic party, now facing new condi-
tons. is of the utmost concern to the
country. With Mr.. Bryan on the
outside the opposition to President
Wilson will no longer seek to hide
itself. Bryan is spectacular figure
in the eyes of the world today-and
no man can foretell how future
events may shape, or revolve around
his star of destiny. His enemies hope
that he will be dead one" but
they know he never will be. From a
political standpoint the rejoicing is
among the Republicans. AS to how
Bryan's resignation will affect the
nation and it's affairs, only time can
decide.
Another Chapter on Mexico.
The Mexicans appear to have
united in demand to restore the
policies of Madero,
and President Wilson has told the
buffers to "do it now" intimating
that in case of delay he will take a
hand in affairs. Heretofore any pres
sure from Washington has provoked
Mexicans have all responded in sweet
and lovely phrases. Just what Pres
ident Wilson proposes to do in Mexico
is not clear, but 1t is certain that he
has worked out definite policy that
will call for drastic interference in
the affairs of the alleged republic at
our southern border.
Sizing Up Whitman. +
AS a result of the last election
Governor Whitman became a "presi-
Dental possibility" And now Whit
man has chased the bee so hard that
it has stung him. A New York poll
tician concisely states the situation:
1--WE have governor untitled for his
task and looking forward to another
office instead of giving all his ability
to his present duties"
The Yankee Abroad.
The Chinese ambassador has given
the American people some good adj
vice. He remarks:
"You may think that we need
great many pairs of shoes in China.
We do. but if you want to sell us
those shoes you should offer us the
kind of shoes we want and not the
kind you think we ought to want
You should study Chinese customs.
would suggest studying the Ian
guage, too, so you can trade direct
with our merchants. At present you
have to use a sort of middleman-
we call him. He is the
go-between, and he makes money
both ways, from us and from YOU"
Perhaps the Chinaman is not as
stupid as citizen of the United
States might suppose. Anyhow, he
has tipped off the principal reason
why Germany and England have