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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24
The Brandeis Appointment

While simple-minddd souls were
bombarding the President with sug'
gesiions that he appoint William H.
TAFT to the Supreme Court-this on
the assumption that Mr.. Wilson's ia
nous open mind" was in operation
the president, without consulting any
one, nominated Louis D. Brandeis for
the position.
No one will question Mr.. Brandeis's
intellectual power, though he is not Of
the mental type that one instinctively
associates with the idea OF the courts;
but he was not named on account Of
his intellect. Neither was he chosen
on geographical considerations. New
England and Massachusetts, already
have one member Of the couit in Jus
tice Holmes. The Eastern States are
repres ented by Justice Hughes Of New
York and Pitney Of New Jersey, The
South has Chief Justice White OF Lou
isiana and Justice McReynolds Of Tex
as. The Northwest has Justice Van
DeVanter Of Wyoming; and the Pacific
Coast has Justice McKenna OF CaliEor-
mia. While the great central West
has Justice Day Of Ohio. Thus from
Ohio TO Wyoming on the one side, to
Louisiana on the other vast section
Of the country has no representative on
the highest bench. A few days be
fore the President took action it was
reported, seemingly on authority, that
the new justice would come from the
Middle West and would be Demo
crat, He comes, in fact, from New
England-and he was not regarded as
good enough Democrat to have a
portfolio in the Cabinet when Mr.. Will
son took office.
1t has been freely charged that this
appointment was made from consider
ations Of pure-or impure-politics.
We would like 10 think this charge
without foundation. But there is much
collateral evidence to support it. II
true, il means that, for the first time
since John Adams named the famous
midnight judges" a century ago,
our highest tribunal has been made to
serve as the instrument OF partisan
President in a moment Of partisan des-
peration.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

1t has been said that the Republican
party needs a candidate for senator
who can properly answer Senator Reed
on the stump. There are those who
think that in a senatorial contest a fin
ished orator with power OF sarcasm and
shafts Of ridicule is necessary. Mr..
Dickey is not an orator in the sense Of
being finished public speaker, but
he is able TO talk sense 10 the people
on the subject oil the issues now be-
fore them and they are peculiarly in a
mood to hear that sort Of talk. He is
clear headed, direct and lorceful in
presenting the facts this year that will
controverl and destroy Senator Reed in
his campaign for reelection. There
need oe no fear that Mr.. Dickey, who
is especially at home with the business
problems now before the people, will
not be amply able to take care Of Mr..
Reed or any other advocate Of a reve-
nue. tariff.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

NOT SURPRISING: TO those on the
inside, Mr.. Garrison's resignation
comes as no surprise. Your readers
may recall that as long ago as April
s, 1915, his resignation was predicted
in these letters, together with some
explanation OF the causes Of his dissai'
iSIaction. The real surprise was that
he managed to hold on as long as he
did, and probably the explanation Of
that is that with the retirement OF Mr..
Bryan, he hoped for an improvement
and possibly with the appointment OF Mr.
Gregory as Attorney-General OF all
the men in the Cabinet the only one
consistently sympathetic with Mr.. Gar
rison has been Secretary Lane, and,
Of course, his duties are in a widely
different sphere, although his resigna
ton would occasion no great surprise.
Under the circumstances it is not sur
prising that Democrats are sorely de-
pressed by Mr. Garison's retirement.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

The farmers OF Missouri, who are
coming to realize as they never have
before the need Of good roads for their
marketing, will be interested in know
ing that Walter S. Dickey is publicly
committed to a project Of national aid
10 hard surface road building, which
will reduce the burden OF the taxpayers,
on this account, to the lowest possible
point. Mr.. Dickey believes that good
roads are a first class investment, and
that there is a plan OF national aid
which is feasible.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24
Playing Horse With Us

The announcement that the Turk
ish admirably will assume" respon,
sibility for the sinking OF the Persia is
an indication Of the low estate in which
this administration is held by the Euro
pean belligerents. To think Of Turk
ish submarine sinking anything except
itself is a joke. So is the performance
Of pushing Turkey forward as the cul-
prit. We can imagine the chuckles
with which the Teutonic diplomats
have framed up this sardonic bit Of
humor at our expense. The admission
will call forth stern note" Of course.
And when another ship is torpedoed
we suppose it will be the Bulgarians or
the Albanians who will take their place
in the confessional and admit that they
did it.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24
The Real Voice Of The People

Amsterdam IN. W Democrat
The Democrats will promise anything
to get into power but experience has
shown again that they do not keep
their pledges.
Burlington (Ia.) Hawkeye AT the
present rate it will not be long until it
is a high crime for citizen Of the
United States to leave its borders.
Sioux Falls Is. d. State Forum
In the light Of the past, it is probable
that the President might accomplish
more by taking the Senate into his
confidence and listening to it iiom
time to time.
Abba ia } Union-Only the Euro.
pean war has partially warded of the
hard times that 60 with a Democratic
administration.
Minot IN. d. Optic Reporter
The Republican and Progressive part
les will likely do leap-year stunt next
June.
Hartman (Tenn.) Record Presi-
dent Wilson has pursued a very un'
even course Of cutting and trimming
his sails 10 suit the weather and at the
same time has pleased no one particu,
lar element.
Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin-It is
evident that President Wilson does not
attach much Importance to the watch,
iul waiting" policy when it comes to
running for Office.
Marian (Ind.) Chronicle There is
no one who would Withhold from Wood
row Wilson a full recognition Of his
worth as man. AS President, he
fails largely on account Of his academic
training,
Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Those
who maintain that the United States
should yield all its rights at sea with
out struggle, if struggle appears to
involve the slightest possibility Of an
ultimate appeal TO arms, are preaching
a despicable doctrine.
Rochester IN. W Times-The
second term question with President
Wilson is whether he can get it.
Little Falls, )Minn.) Transcript
Secretary Lansing seems to be living
on the same salary that Bryan couldn't.
Grand Rapids mich. Herald
The passing Of Huerta will remove at
least one mote from the presidential
eye and perhaps the White House Wis
ion will now become, belatedly, lit
tie clearer.
San Antonio (Tex.) Republic -
President Wilson has squandered great
deal Of the country's money for iunket,
ing trips for his pets.
Uniontown (Pa.) Herald Champ
Clark isn't going to be SO bitterly dis
appointed at not getting the Demo
cratic nomination this year.
Newcastle (Ind.) Courier--The
Wilson administration will certainly be
up against it lift ever runs out Of per
fumed note paDer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

OPPOSED MEXICAN POLICY. Sec
retary Garrison, while never pressing
his views, never failed to express in
unmistakable terms al the Cabinet
table his disapproval Of President Will
sons Mexican policy. In the summer
OF 1918 one Of the largest manufactur-
ers OF arms and ammunition advised
Secretary Bryan that they had received
a large order for rifles and cartridges
from Mexico, that they hated TO fill the
order because they believed that ulti-
mately these very rifles would be turned
against American soldiers, but that un-
less the President would restore the
embargo on arms going into Mexico
they would be obliged to fill it or their
competitors would. Mr.. Bryan in
quired ii the arms were Tor Huerta or
the insurgents, and, on being told they
were for the insurgents, replied that
there was no objection 10 the order
being filed. Secretary Garrison
learned the facts, however, before an
answer had gone back to the manu-
facturers and went four times in a sin,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

that the President favored it and that
the endorsement and support oi the
White House would follow. Accord
ingly he lent the full force OF his act
i've and vigorous mind 10 the develop
ment and advocacy Of the Continental
Army, thinking it TO be just what Will
son wanted and deeming it the part
Of loyalty to his superior to throw the
entire weight Of his influence in its
behalf, even il he had undertaken the
task with some misgivings.
This plan received Mr.. Wilson's
full approval in the face about message
which he delivered 10 Congress this
Byear-and Mr.. Garrison went boldly
before the committees Of Congress TO
advocate the scheme which he believed
to be dear 10 the Presidents heart.
He loyalty took responsibility for the
plan upon himself and he made an ex-
ceedingly forceful presentation Of a
case which he had been led to think
was the Presidents own.
1t soon became apparent that the
Continental Army had few friends in
Congress and the Presidents candid
acY for second term brought about a
remarkable change Of front at the
White House. The Presidents IA
nous open mind" began to mani,
fest itself, and Mr.. Garrison immedi'
ately noticed an OMNIBUS slackening oI
enthusiasm for the Continental Army
on its own father. The Secretary how,
ever, remained true. He continued
to advocate the measure which Wilson
had thrust upon him and he contin'
ued his advocacy Of it to the point
where it became necessary to know
whether he was soon to find himself en-,
tirely bereft OF the Presidents conf.
dence and support and to confront, in
stead, a President who was openly
dealing with the opponents Of the
plan.
An exchange Of opinions developed
what Mr.. Garrison has described as
hopeless differences" and, like an
honorable man, Mr.. Garrison Withdrew
from the Cabinet
His action has brought consterna
ton not alone in the ranks OF Demo
cracy but in the ranks Of those who
honestly want an effective policy-bul
it does mean that such policy can
be developed only by men Of honest
and patriotic motives. Garrison is
such a man. Wilson is not. Two
such men cannot long remain in close
association. Garrison's withdrawal was
inevitable sooner or later. The only
question was TO the point on which
he should part company with the Pres,
ident.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

In his various industries, consider
able number OF which are located in
Missouri, Walter S. Dickey every year
pays more than a million dollars in
wages to labor. This is one feature
Of his attitude on the labor question
that will iavorably impress a coed many
men at this time.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

IA S"iu A''S - AiNS'oNh's a. W.
as strongly as that about it We will say
no more about the matter" Mean
while, however, Joe Davies had told
his friends, in confidence" that he
was to succeed Forbes. And here is
the official confirmation Of this story.
Mr.. Wilson soon thereafter appointed
Davies Chairman OF the Trade Com
mission, and when the official type
written statement was given out at the
White House it contained this con
cluding paragraph: Mr.. Davies had
previously declined the Governor Gen
eralship Of the Philippines because he
had young children and feared the
effect on their health Of the tropical
climate" During all the time that
Davies occupied the position Of Com
missioner Of Corporations, which should
be an essentially non'partisan Office,
he had continued to hosd the Office
and perform the duties Of Secretary OF
the Democratic National Committee.
How GARRISON Cor THE JOB
Some time later Secretary Garrison was
persuaded to go on an inspection tour
Of the army posts and notifications.
He was reported at Seattle, then lost
sight of. Finally it wSs discovered that
he and Mrs. Garrison we're making a
trip through the Yellowstone Park.
There the President telegraphed him
asking if he had any objection TO the
appointment Of Francis Burton Harrison
as Governor General Of the PHILIPPINES.
He replied, in substance: Don't
know Harrison, hut il he measures up
10 the requirements I have outlined to
you I have no objection" When Mr..
Wilson announced Harison's appoint,
ment he was asked by newspaper
man who knew the details OF the Davies
incident, if Mr.. Garrison approved OF
Harrison's appointment. why crr-
tainly. OF course he does" replied
the President. Mr.. President, don't
you manage to extract good deal Of
enthusiasm from a rather chilling tele-
gram2" was the next question. The
newspaper man was hazarding guess
on his knowledge Of Mr.. Garrison's
views. The President promptly re-
sented what he termed THE insinua
ton" in the question and declined
further to discuss the subject, but he
caused an extensive investigation to
be made in an effort to ascertain how
the newspaper correspondent had
learned the contents Of Mr. Garison's
telegram. When Secretary Garrison
returned TO Washington, learned how
little Harrison did mearure up 10 the
requirements he had outlined, and rea,-
lied that Wilson had put one over
on him, he came very near resigning,
but decided TO wait and see how Har-
rison turned out. 1t is only fair to
Harrison to say that, in Judge Carl
sons opinion, Harrison has done less
badly than he feared. When Mr.
Wilson supinely yielded to the per-
nicious and really decei'iul Clarke
Amendment" to the Philippine bill,
holding out to the Filipinos false hopes
Of independence in four years, Mr..
Garrison, who places conscience above
political expediency, could no longer
remain in the Wilson cabinet, wholly
apart from the question Of military
pre- paredDeSs.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24
gle day to plead with the President TO
restore the embargo-but, Of course,
without avail

GARRISON AND MCADoo: There
was no member Of the Cabinet who
felt so keenly the improperly and in
justice to other Cabinet officers in
volved in President Wilson'S retention
Of his son-in-law in the Cabinet. He
felt that it placed other Cabinet off
GERS in a position where they could not
oppose Mr.. McAdoo's schemes without
opposing a member Of the President s
own family and perhaps incuuing the
very effective opposition Of the PreSi-
dents favorite daughter. Judge Gar
rison and McAdoo took diametrically
opposing views Of practically every
question and McAdoo came thoroughly
to dislike the Secretary Of War, A
notable instance Of this was seen when,
recently, it was discovered that while
the Secret Service, under McAdoo, was
being financed by Mr.. Garrison,
through a War Department appropria'
tion, in the investigation of those neu'
trality violatianS which led to the de
mand for Captain Boy. Eds recall, Mr..
McAdoo was causing the Investigations
to be made by the investigating force
Of the Department Of Justice for rea
sons he doubtless could explain-it he
wolld.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24

THE REAL INSIDE: Those who
are on the inside in Washington affairs
realize perfectly that, after the mon
archial not TO say tyrannical-attitude
OF President Wilson the most import
ant divergence Of view between Judge
Garrison and the president related to
the PHILIPPINES, divergence which
twice before very nearly occasioned
Mr.. Garrison's resignation. Here is
some Of the unwritten, but clealy es'
tablished, history. In March, 1918,
the gravity Of the foods in Dayton,
Ohio. and that vicinity led the Presi-
dent to send Secretary Garrison to the
scene. Hardly had he left town
when Secretaries Bryan and Dan
iels (who was always me too" to
Bryan) appeared at the White House
and urged the President to appoint Joe
Davies, then Secretary Of the Demo
cratic National Committee and Com
missioner OF Corporations, Governor
General OF the PHILIPPINES. The Pres
ident, who had become somewhat sen
sitive because several men had refused
profered appointments, replied that
he would not offer the place to Davies
until he learned that Davies would ac
cept. Bryan and Daniels departed to
consult Davies, but some friend quiet
ly wired Garrison what was doing.
Mr.. Garrison Immediately wired the
President: II emphatically protest
against the appointment Of Governor
General OF the Philippines during my
absence" Then Bryan and Daniels
came back. Joe will accept and is
delighted with the ofer," they said.
But have not offered him the place,
replied Mr.. Wilson, Il merely COM
missioned you 10 ascertain if he would
accept" and although convinced he
was wrong, nothing they covld say
would induce him TO change his posi-
ton. When Mr.. Garrison returned he
took the matter up with the President.
wno asked: What is :he matter with
Joe2" Mr.. Garrison replied: w.
Clmeron Forbes, the present incum-
bedt, is a high class, broad gauge man.
I regard that place as the most impor.
tant in my Department, and the sue
cess CT my administrator ol
the War Department is largely
dependent on the ability oi
Forbes successor. sympathize with,
your desire to appoint democrat. l
hive nothing against Davies except
that do not regard him as a big
enough man for the place." The
President slaughtered up and said:
G urison, do you question the right
Of the President TO appoint whom he
sees fit as Cover General Of the Phil.
pines7" No Mr.. President" replied
Garrison, looking Mr.. Wilson in the
eye, II merely want TO make sure tina,
when you announce the appointment
Of Joe Davies as Governor General OF
Of the Philippines you will simultane
ously announce the resignation oil Lind
Lev N. Gasrjson as Sscfata,y of War
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-02-24
Washington Letter
CFrom our Regular Correspondent

GARRISON'S RESIGNATION: The
sudden resignation Of Mr.. Garrison as
Secretary Of War and Of Mr.. Breckin,
ridge as Assistant Secretary have filled
the Democrats with dismay, for the
shrewder among them recognize this
as THE beginning OF the end" Of the
Wilson Administration. OF all the men
in President Wilson's Cabinet, Mr.
Garrison was the only one who had at
tracted popular approval as iorceIul,
fearless, upright man, and all familiar
with the facts realize the truth Of Col
onel Harvey's statatement that Gar
rison resigned because he refused 10
continue as clerk under Woodrow Will
son." an explanation which, coming
from The original Woodrow Wilson
man. and even now his friend, is po-
tent for political injury. On almost
every important problem Of the Wilson
Administration Secretary Garrison has
stated his position Iearlessly and un'
equivocally and in almost every in
stance his views have been bitterly
opposed by McAdoo often by Bryan
and Daniels-and finally rejected by
Mr.. Wilson. This has been peculiarly
true OF the Philippines, where twice
Mr.. Garrison has been on the point of
resigning, OF the Mexican policy, and
OF the administration Of the army.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

imn little Marjorie aud her compan.
ions probably l000u0 IA the scaoois
@. this great district Who would IKE
q contribute dime to saeh move.
rent renilHs the adoption of tbe
1esoIuilon b1 Congress contributions
m'em be- sent to Congressman W.T.
fm $ bonactt House OF Reproscn
iatives Washington D.
Anything, says MIR Bennett. "that
tends to teach the lesson of patriotism
e ihe young is a thirg To be encour.
a-cd This little girls idea "a 4
splendid one Il is a splendid thing
ta arouse the children TO the sense
tai this is their country as much
a iAc erown.ups
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G q 8 T Q Fri q
PRIZES WON At RECENT
LIVE STOCK SHOWS

Oklahoma CITY, March 20 Frank
u Gault. President state Board of
'gr.cnure. Oklahoma CITY okla
as received the following My dear
81. herewith submit the following
report ot prizes won at the Oklaho-
ma city aud the Fort Worth, Texas
stock show recently held;
le, ord mli. Logan Fairfax
'ast price. S.; Jr champion $50;
sst uice Saa. champion, s., grand
aamr on SIS Total $3.50
Hereford Steer Bradley" First
ze. sg champion s25 first price
$50. Ir. champion $40 Total ST.
Hereford ralf "Rond Lad" Fin
nzc. 81. first prize. $50. Total
yb.
Angus Bull qleathcrton" Frst
rice. s; second sl2 Total 81
sbcrtaor1 steer 'Bennie Dale:
st prize. SIS. champion ST. third
'ize. $50 Total $50
saoriaorn llan, "Watoaea Goods.
First prize, $50. second prize. 90.
etal. -.
g4o BRED aPonga Lad: First
usze. sl- champion fl5. First prize.
raml sio
Ansrs steer Pride ist' ihlrd
oo
rc tired steer College Choice
grst rrne sio second prize $lo.
anpion grade 50; Champion cal.
grand champion steer $40 To
a. SO.
Champion aathers ami champion
Gus al netacgs total S9a
Total amount Won in prize. SSH.
crcfs Bred steer caU champion
cid at soii cents per pound SIS.
Heheiorl steer calf sold at loii
.ests per loun1. $lo3 Five wcthei
i.nJs sold at la cents per pound
sc5.
Grand total, Sl2l7
Respectfully submitted Signed
~. W. L. CARLYLE. Dean OF Agricul-
tnre. \. e. VI. College
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20

weeks ago fell out OF a sixteenih-story
window of the Transportation building.
viii be back al work in week or SO.
il was learned today.
Miss Werner fen into a truck load
OF paper boxes and her most serious
injury was a badly fractured arm.
III You ever had n ram that You
fell Off a mountain you know some
thing af What ms experience was
lise." eaid The yuune woman today
anyway, il shows iist the popular
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
OFFICIAL CALL LOGAN CO,
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

By authority and on behalf OF the
Democratic State Committee Of Ok
iahoma. me following meetings and
con, oalions ar hereby called
Precinct Meetings.
Precinct meetings shall be held
Fl every precinct in Logan county at
lhe usual voting places on satur lay.
March 25th, 1916, at > o'clock p. IN.
n The country precincts al : O'Clock
q. ~. in ih ely precinct for The pur-
poac ol selecting a member of the
county committee. and also delegates
10 The county convention
Every such precinct shall be eniiu
Cd az the county convention. 10 one
delegate for each 20 votes or major
traction thereof. cast for the Demo
cratic nominee for County Superinten
dent in the general election Of the
year Of 1914.
IN every precinct The present com
miiieoman shall call the meeting TO
order and shall preside until the
meeting has elected a chairman OF
the meeting. If the committeeman
be absent the meeting shall be called
bv some person 10 be agreed upon by
hose present.
County Convention.
4 county convention vii b. held Al
the City Hall in Guthrie. on Saturday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-20
Thai SALE OF DEAD LETTERS.

They're not dead
Ana they're not letters.
But they are so designated
In reality it IS sale of packages.
These packages are misdireeted or
short OF postage.
II the sender or recipient can't be
reached they're at length sold.
Up GOES the red FLAG at certain in
itrgals and IN come the bids.
And it is all 50 pitifal and so dis