Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-03

work of the association is conduct
ed through cooperation Of two class
es Of people-men who contribute
money to pay for the expense of the
work here. and the editors who con-
tribute space in their papers," The
information is added that "the space
contributed is no less important, and
even more valuable than a contribu-
ton Of money"
Since there is officially maintained
for the benefit Of the Republican
party two regularly organized ma
tional committees, headed by Charles
D. Dilles and Congressman Frank P.
Woods, it is pertinent to inquire,
whats Bourne up to?" 1t is Ger.
tain that the regular party organiza-
tons did not ask him to butt in"
and that they have regarded his
scheme as an intrusion upon their
field of legitimate work. Big bust
ness interests that do not dare to
openly "show their hands" are large
contributors to the Bourne move
ment. The former reformer from
Oregon let it be known at the outset
that "the association will take no
part in any campaign for the ncmi-
nation or election Of any individual
to any Office" However, the organ
ization has attempted to put DAM
per on the Hughes boom. Its opposi-
ton to Hughes progressive tenden-
cies has been very artfully concealed
by waxing eloquent over the injustice
of "ravishing the supreme bench"
Mr.. Bourne's bureau is doubtless
efficient, but there is a growing be-
lief that it should be renamed, since
the Republican organizations in
Washington would welcome it's exit.
The association is close to ''big bar
REL" and the newspapers of the coun.
try are being handed lemon in the
guise Of aid to their political party.
Navy League Wants . Defendant.
Colonel Thompson, president of the
Navy League, has been trying to tease
a statement out of Colonel Bryan,
Congressman Tavenner, or some one
else, upon which to base suit Ito
demonstrate in court the freedom of
the Leagues finances from the faint
of subsidy" Mr.. Tavenner has re-
sponded that he will introduce a res
olution at the coming session for an
investigation of the Navy League.
This will likely give Colonel Thomp-
son and others the opportunity they
desire to have the Pertinent facts
disclosed"
"Turn ON the Light"
Colonel Bryan has thrown bomb
into the lobby which he correctly
states ID overrunning Warrington.
"Turn ON the light" says the Com
moner. in black type on the first page.
land let the country see the fraudu-
lent character Of the pretended Dat-
riotism which ID now being paraded
before the country BY men who claim
. superior attachment to the nation.
but who are in. fact leeches and par
ssites. The Investigations ought to
begin ct once." Mr.. Bryan declares
that the activities ''of the business
group .pecuniarily interested in in
creased appropriations for the army
and navy. which has become 70 active
in pushing it, selfish demands. :;
should BE- investigated. and he
charges that their activity ''is con-
certed attempt 70 misinform the whole
nation. with : view to the securing Of
enormous profits 1t the expense Of
the taxpayer"
Alisinfoemataon BY the WholeSAle.
There b only one opinion in WASH
ington. and that favors IN enicient
army and navy. Mr.. Kitchin. the new
Democratic leader who will succeed
Underwood, has already successfully
demonstrated that our navy IN the
second in point Of power in the world.
and that 10 small enough for most
everybody. The amount Of misinfor-
nation that 10 being fed the American
people regarding this question haa
never been equaied in the history Of
the country. The only back-fire hal
been the suggestion that the govern
ment manufacture It's own armament
and ammunition. Congress will de-
! it, duty this winter. but It 10 certain
that the Navy League. and the selfish
interests will not be able to pull of
football tactics, thereby sweeping
/ the lawmakers off there feet"
How Doth Caesar Feed?
! Secretary Daniels has taken fal
out of the navy court that acquitted
Admiral Little of blame In connection