The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-06
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

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(By j. Z. Jones)
1t is most refreshing to note that
really big men, in intellect, do not fol-
low the line drawn by extreme par
tisans. On several occasions during
the past two years President Wilson
and ex-President Taft have appeared
on the same platform at public gather
ings, and social visits have also been
enjoyed by them at the White House.
The President has also entertained ex-
President Roosevelt, although the lat
ter has spent only a few hours in
Washington since President Wilson
took up his residence at the White
House.
Several days ago newspaper men
sought the views of President Wilson
relative to criticism of the present adj
ministration by the two living EXPIRES
idents, and the President said that he
thought the former occupants of the
executive office had a right to criticise
the administration if they so desired,
and Mr.. Wilson added that he might
want to do likewise after leaving the
presidency. All these things go to
show that men with big minds take an
altogether different view of life and
public questions from those kind Of
people who carry the idea that they
are always right, and that those who
hold contrary views, are always wrong.
According to the Secretary Of the
Navy the greater portion of recruits in
the navy are from the smaller towns in
the interior of the country. The sea-
board cities do not furnish any con-
siderable number of "jackies" for
Uncle Sam. 1t is the old story where
in distance lends enchantment," and
perhaps if more of the young men from
states like Illinois, Iowa, Missouri,
South Dakota and Minnesota knew
what they were undertaking, the per
centage from these localities would
drop off, as it has in coastwise places.
In view of quiet attempts to replace
Admiral Dewey in some of his work,
and to "clip the wings" of the old
hero, it is comforting to be assured
that there is but one Admiral in the
navy" This reminder coming from
the highest created authority means
that Dewey stands in no danger of
being side-tracked or supplanted.
Dewey is hale and hearty, and puts
in regular time at the Navy Depart
ment, where he is immensely popular.
The people as a whole certainly will
applaud the attitude Of Secretary of
the Navy Daniels in his decision that
every possible effort must be made to
raise the submarine, F-4. While there
is not the slightest hope Of finding
alive any of the victims at this late
day, there may be a chance of the
bodies being recovered to be claimed
by relatives and friends, thus assuag-
ing to some extent the grief of those
who were near and dear to the unfor-
tunate men who lost their lives. The
administration is also putting forth
its best efforts to o the submar-
inc, and it is hoped that the cause Of
the tragedy at Honolulu barber may
be discovered and that steps may be
taken to avoid a repetition Of a SINH
lar accident.
Plans for proper reception and en-
tertainment of veterans at the coming
annual encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. to be held in
Washington next September. are work
ing out satisfactorily. The various
committees are meeting with encourag.
ment, and there is every eason to be,
lieve that their fondest hopes for sue.
cess will be realized. President vii
son and Secretary of War Garrison
are among the prominent persons who
have signifed their willingness to
serve on the honorary committee ia
welcome the veterans to the Capital.
1t Is estimated that ten thousand
people passed into the White House
grounds on Easter Monday. Nearly al
Of these were children. who went with
their baskets and lunches. and will
full supplies Of Easter eggs. The pref
ty custom Of rolling eggs and playing
special games has come down from
early days Of the republic. It is thu