Indiana daily times., 1922-06-06
Washington Briefs

WASHINGTON, June 6-Wocdrow
Wilson not so long ago was seriously
considering n suggestion to become
editor emeritus of a Washington daily
newspaper At that time d project was
under way whereby ownership Of the
property was TO be transferred TO a
group of men friendly TO "he Democratic
cause and particularly TO the Wilsonian
cult The former President was not dis
inclined in principle IA view with favor
the proposal that he should contribute
a regular article on national and inter
national affairs.
There was no irtimation any physical
disabilities would prevent his devoting
himself to such work. II was rather a
fear on Mr. Wilson's part he would be
commerciaIfzing his fame and status in
a manner that might evoke unpleasant
criticism Had the scheme materialized
IT'S Uriginators planned to give the ar
ticles Of the stricken sage widespread
circulation throughout the Democratic
press Of the Nation. They were per
suaded nothing more potent could pos
sibIy be devised 10 keep aglow the fer
tuens cf the party So Overwhelmingly
defeatetl-to considerable extent on
''Wiisonisrsl in 1920.
sons nauIe has figured IN connection
with newspaper editorship, 1t is We,
raciousiy related that. had he failed TO
obtain the Democratic presidential norni
nation in 1872. he was prepared te ac
capf catering offer In become editor
in-ehief IF famous Democratic news
paper in Maryland.
One Of the unique cabinet dinners" OF
history will not take place in Washing
ton at all. hut II plans Dc not miscarry
at Mooseheart. Illinois in August, with
James J. Davis Secretary Of Labor, as
host President Harding some time ago
announced his intention to attend the an
nIrerSary az the model chiIGren's home
maintained by the Loyal Order II Moose,
of which he himself is a member. Then
Mr. Davis. who IS director general Of
the Moose and a devoted promoter Of it's
every interest. decided to ask his col
leagues Of the Cabinet to be at Moose
heart with President Harding. There
they VIII be feasted en bloc. ana If affairs
o. State are pressing the party will be
converted into an imi rompru session OF
the Cabinet. An elaborate chilaren's
pageant Of a patriotic character Will be
the star number OF the Mooseheart fes-
tival.
President Harding's imnatience with
the time wasting % Congress found ty-
rical expression today in his observations
regarding the merchant marine subsidy
bill. They were uttered in tones that
did not lack acerhIty Apart from the
Presidents deep personal interest IN the
merchant marine ami his repeated pledges
to leave no stone u1tlrnad to promote It's
development, Mr.. Harding Is beginning
to feel keenIy the rising growi OF popular
Indignation over the procrastinators Of
Capitol Hill.
To date. by and large, the President per
sanatly has not been included In the
swcspirg and well night universal con
demnation Of Congress But ir may be
h. has come 70 the conclusion he cannot
permanently hope for such immunity A
demonstration. amounting in effect TO
washing Of the executive hands Of all re-
spoons ibility for eontiuued shipping chaos,
may ne President Hard:nE's way Of fore
shadowiUg vigorous lead rship with re-
gard 10 legislative affairs. Even g. O. P.
captains Of consequence viii tell YOU the
party. no less than the country is clam0r-
ing for aggressive command Many are
convinced Republican disaster in Noren-
ber can only be avoided by whip-rrack-
ing bis stick stuff a. the hands Of the
titular commander in chief Of the party g
menacea destinies.
Vice Admiral Sir William Pakenham,
whose flag flies over II " s. Raleigh. the
British cruiser anchored II the Navy
yard. impaired i ptquant admission to
interroEatarS n the White House the
other day. II would appear he is craui-
son Of General PaSenbarn who COM
mandsd the British forces defeated By
Andrew jackson at the battle Of New
Orleans
Admiral Pakenham's welcome IN Wash
ington has not been affected ny the an
cas; raj episode above mentioned He has.
on the contrary, captured all hearts with
his sailcrIlike bonhomie The I.aken-
hams since time immemorial have been
British soldiers or sailors, Sir williams
father was an admiral before him Col
Hercules Pakenham. a kinsman who had
a brilliant record in the World War. was
awarded the American distinguished serr-
Ice medal