The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-22
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continued, Roosevelt is most respOn- sible for what he denounces. He does his work cunningly. In the front of his pr-paganla he throws a deceptive political camouflage. l charge that Theodore Roosevelt Is tho most po- tent and willing friend of the kaiser in America. l will not now particu- larize about his former very close intimacy with the kaiser himself and with the kaisers American ambassa- dor, Count Bernstorff, I cannot es- cape the belief that this exceptional colonel who has played so many games of questionable politics is now play ing another game of his particular brand for very great stake"
 The republican plans, he cited, Sen ator Stone said. have been "adroitly directed"
 Manly, if not all republican sena- tors" he asserted, "are acting in mani fest concert with dominant republican leaders throughout the country to make politics out of tue war"
 Senator Penrose, who followed, sald he was surprised that Senator Stones statement was not more formidable.
 "Reali.zing what q dislnterested political character the senator has al- ways been," Senator Penrose contin- ued, "I plead guilty to everything he has said about me. But l do not think political parties should be abolished simply because the country Is at war Bipartisan organization in England has failed. l am entirely willing that the democratic party should go on with the war, but 1 am determined that the republican party shall retain it's organization and support the ad- nlinistrati0n fit every laudi5la way, going on with criticisms. To criticize s public duty as I conceive 1t. How also would we remedy defects unless attention is called to them It is not likely that the cabinet heads guilty Of inefficiency will call attention to it. Of course I favor restoration of the republican party to power. 1 am sur- ficiently impressed with the inelfi- ciency of the present administration to think that a better administration, having more confidence of business interests and the people could be given under a republican regime"
 Senator Penrose added he had never heard of any divine ointment on Mir. Wilson's head. The Missouri senator, he thought, spoke of the president as if he were the whole government.
 'Is MT. Wilson to remain in power foreyer?" Penrose inquired. "ls there no one to succeed him?"
 The administration, he thought. did not have the confidence of the Ameri- can people lie had kept silent and voted for administration measures with few exceptions, he sad, in order not to embarras the administration, knowing the hour or reaction would come and the country would know what 1t was entitled to know
 The attitude of British statesmen who take the public into their con- fidence, remove Irresponsible officials, reorganize and go ahead" Mir. Penrose spoke of in words of praise.
 The Pennsylvania senator referred to the statement of Colonel House, head of the American mission to Paris, as the presidents personal represen- tative."
 "Its a strange doctrine" he contin- ued. that we have personal govern ment in this country. Wilson is not the American government The humblest consular official has to be confirmed by this government before he can be sent abroad. l never heard of the president sending personal representative. I have heard of kings and kaisers doing it, but it is not good democratic methods"
 He referred to Colonel House Gas the the mysterious traveller, whose expenses are paid from the contingent fund"
 Senator Stone interrupted 10 defend Colonel House, whereupon the Penn sylvania senator asked how the Col onel got his military title. A roar of laughter swept the galleries. Before the Missouri senator could reply,  Senator Lewis explained 1t was ob tained 5y once having been 2 member of a governors staff.
 Senator Penrose rejoined he was sure that if Colonel House had had an opportunity he would be %another Ma poleon or Caesar" but added his principal line seems to be keeping under cover more than going over the top"
 "While it was not necessary for the senate to confirm Colonel House, it was necessary to confirm all explosive inspectors" he continued. q was told in cold blood by the bureau of mines that they would be appointed by dem oractic senators or democratic chair men. That doesn't chime in with the views about non-partisaship in the war. In Pennsylvania the Wilson gov ernment-L think that is the proper term-no the American goyernment- appointed as a mine inspector a gen. tleman engaged in selling root beer. He admitted that he did not want 1t if there was any work about 1t"
 Tn Arizona MT. Penrose contin- ued," the inspector was cigar dealer.