The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-06
Bv w. V. BYARS.

OF the exceedingly able civilians, 1t
was done to the utmost possible ex-
tent. Some of these able civilians,
used their knowledge of big bust
ness" to check others, not less able.
Ii they had motif all these able
civilians had been members of the
syndicate of high fnanciers discov-
cred by Ali Baba-if many OF them
had not added their best intelIi-
gence to that of West Pointers and
other officials in preventing the
Government from being robbed. it
would have been robbed to the last
limit by able men with the 'open
sesame" which formed the pass
word TO the cavern of the Forty
Thieves.
The country ought never to forget
the service of those dollar a year
experts, who at their own expense.
threw all the power of their minds,
all their knowledge OF Big Bust
ness" on the side Of a suffering Gov
eminent, against which one Of the
worst "hOld-ups' in human history
was being organized by live wires
who Know How.
Senator Wadsworth did as we'll as
any one could possibly do in advo-
eating compulsory control by Big
Business experts over the Govern
ment Of the United States, engaged
in making war under the clause of
the Constitution which permits this
compulsory control only to the
President himself. No Que respond
ed, but Senator Thomas announced
that he will speak on Friday, when
perhaps a wholly different view OF
unification and coordination will be
presented. Secretary Baker, who
did not appear yesterday, is expect
ed to complete his deposition before
the Senate Committee on Military
Affairs today.
With the consular and diplomatic
appropriation bill before the HouNe,
Chairman Flood. OF the Foreign Al
fairs Committee, reviewed the I'M
precedented situation created by the
war, euolgizing Secretary Of State
Lansing.
Mr.. Slayden Of Texas, speaking on
the same bill, reviewed the history
of the interparllamentary union in
its years of work to prevent mas
sacre as the ultima ratio Of gov
eminent. lie believed that a war
sick world is yearning earnestly for
peace. even while those who feel this
yearning most deeply conceal it. and
80 on deyotinS themselves or others
to slaughter. Mr. Slaydeu. above the
suspicion OF being a fool paciiist,
talked like a rational American who
was not afraid TO be reasonable.
There are different kinds of courage
in Texas. This kind is perhaps the
rarest. Few Texans are afraid to
shoot you if you try 10 shoot first.
IN discussing the delivery OF mail
to our soldiers in Europe, it was
charged on the Republican side of
the House, that the Postmaster Gen
erals estimate OF thirty days may be
about 80 per cent of the time actually
averaged.
The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections secured a quorum yes
terQal. ENeTEbOO! IN reach Oh llaI
information expected something de-
finite at last in the case of Senator
La Toilette, who is TO be expelled,
guilIotined, lynched, or something
OF the kind on the charge of being
a fool pacifisi" But somebody who
was to pull the rope was sick or
something. and there was another
pOstpOnemeDt.
A genial crowd OF Pacific coast
promoters is attending the sessions
of the House Committee on Public
Lands, which is holding open ses-
sions on the oil and coal lands leas~
inS Till for their benefit They are
tho hest fellows in the world. And
efficient: There is no end to their
efficiency - ncn it comes To putting
oyer a good thing especially on the
Government OF the UHited States in
the natter Ut oil There is about
100000. 900 IN sight to stimulate
efficiency.