Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
BY ARTHUR W. DUNN.


pened during the Roosevelt admins
tration that the Republicans were the
radical party. That was because they
had to be, and the majority quickly
turned conservative during the Taft
administration.
But the votes In both houses and
more particularly the expressions OF
men who say what they think private
~, though for political reasons may
vote the other way. shows that the
line Of demarcati0n between the par
ties is not along liberal and conserva-
tive lines, but that both parties have
their share Of conservatives and radl
Gals
Canno. Be Obliterated.
There Is one line which cannot be
obliterated. and that is the line be
tween the conservative and radical Re
publican senators. "In spite OF all
that has been done to patch up differ
ences." remarked one Of the Progress
siye senator's, the lines are just as
taut as ever when 1t comes down to
real feelings. / heard u number Of the
old line Republicans expressing the
hope that Bob La Toilette would be
beaten for denomination ia Wisconsin
They want to see all of us out Of the
senate"
1t was also noticed that many Demo
Gratis congratulated La Toilette, more.
in fact, than on the Republican side
Long Faces.
Senator La Toilette was duly eated
over his victory. His face was wreath
ed In smiles, and he had pleasant
words for everybody He enjoyed the
antagonism OF those Republicans who
wanted him defeated Have you no
ticed the long faces on our slider he
asked one OF his friends. "They do
not seem TO like the returns from Wis
consin
/ A suggestion was made that La Fol
lette might be defeated this fall by
the regular Republicans OF Wisconsin.
What he loses In that way will be
more than made up by Democratic
votes was the reply of a man who
knows the La Toilette strength In his
home state
Take the Tariff Out Of Politics.
Take the tariff out of politics" was
the key note of those who were advo-
eating the tariff commission. Com.
menting on this Senator Smoot OF
Utah told the senate that the tariff
would never be taken out of politics
until all the people believed In protec-
ton.
This caused smile to go round the
senate. but 1t was true with this alter
natiye-'until all the people belle we'd
IN free trade" Until all the people
are on one side or the other, all pro-
tectionists Or all free traders, the tar
iT "tll be political issue
Not a Speeehmaker.
Sci ator Taggart OF Indiana says that
he viii not make speeches In the In
diana campaign. Although he is A
candidate for the senate. he viii kc
about the state and see the people"
They know do not make speeches."
he said. and what Is the use OF try
lug to fool them" He was asked II
he would do the glad hand" act.
That's about II" was his reply.
Contest Over Salaries.
During discussion OF salaries Sell
ator sherman OF Illinois opposed In
creaslng those To- The tArln commits
sion to $4,000. holding that Just as
good men could be obtained for 81 800
the amount paid to senators and mem
bers, The idea" asserted Sherman.
that the responsibility. ability or dig
nifty is tixed by the compensation is
an erroneous one If that is so let us
double our salaries and double our re-
/ Spectability"
Discovered Sarcasm.
/ During one Of the long sessions OF
the senate senator Lewis OF Illinois
had the floor. but was interrupted by
Myers Of Montana, who injected cutie
lengthy statement. Lewis sought 70
regain control OF the door and compn
mented Myers upon his illuminating
remarks. Myers replied that while
Lewis said his remarks were nluminat
Ing be indicated that be did not want
to hear more OF them
IF that Is true suavely replied
Lewis, 1t would merely be because Of
the contrast Of the brIlIiancy Of the
senator's observations to my feeble ef-
forts"
The senator is indulging In sarcasm.
| fear, said Myers, who realized final |
" that Lewis was having fun with |
him
Horses Gone 10 Europe.
According to the quartermaster gen
eral OF the army. there are oA,y $1,000 !
horses available for cavalry in the |
United States. Most OF the horses |
have been ;Aken TO Europe to be de |
stroyed In the mighty maelstrom which |
has nnguifpd that country