Milford chronicle., 1925-04-10

l. White House provides rich soil TO
i, laughter if the President is so in
s clined.
Al For instance, the terms of 81 sen
ators will expire March 4, 1927. This
lie figure includes rs Republicans anC
4. seven Democrats. Already there are
It many men in public life ambitious
If for these posts. The principal con.
n tenders are now members of the
Y House of Representatives who desire
n elevation to the Senate.
a A Senator of the United States is
S not elected overnight. Hence, con-
n siderable amount of preliminary or
e ganization work is necessary. We
now find congressman canvasslng
r. the local political leaders and writ
= ing the President. In instances
where certain Republican senator's
have voted against the wishes of the
Administration, the President finds
himself solicited by members of the
House who need his support to win
nominations in their states. 1t is
surprising the number of men re-
viving an old campaign slogan of
STAND by the President" who actu-
ally believe that the present incum-
bent of the White House and the
public at large is impressed by their
cry. AS a rule it is nothing more
than political cant and deceives no
body familiar with the facts.
A study of the replies received to
these bids for presidential favor
shows that Mr.. Coolidge is steering
clear of fractional fights. It is too |
early in the season to show any ia
vor for those seeking public offices.
There is a delightful inconsistency |
as characteristic of the professional |
politician revealed in these maneu-
vers. You will recall the names Of
senators who let it be known in pub
lie debates and at White House
breakfasts that they were the chosen
representatives of a sovereign state
and therefore were Independent of
the Administrations will in matters
of legislation. These same men re-
turning to their own states and not
so chockfull of confidence, they are
now turning to the White House with
alibis for their votes against the Ad-
ministration measures. 1t is a case
where they expect to win if their
friendship were weighed in words
and not in deeds.
Official Washington is manifesting
considerable interest in the forth
coming Jefferson Day dinners. 1t is
at these affairs that the Democratic
leaders assemble to discuss party /
matters. According to well inform
ed Democratic leaders, the Madison
Square Garden convention left sharp
differences which must be wiped out
in the interest of party solidarity.
Only the spirit of forbearance, the
old game of give-and-take, can patch
up fractional strifes.
1t seems logical that complete
reorganization of the committees
will be brought about as the cam
paigns for congressional Office ap-
proach. With a complete turnover
in the House and a third of the Sen
ate up for reelection two years
hence, the Democrats have an eX-
cellent chance in the competition for
control of the legislative body. 1t
all depends upon the history of the
Sixty-ninth Congress and the per-
Torrance of the present Administra-
ton. Public opinion which sways
these affairs is as variable and I'M
certain as weather. y
Our international affairs have TAX
en- on a new aspect. The President
is apparently determined to call a
on the limitation Of arms.
The attitude of France has compli- s
Gated the situation somewhat. Late
advices from diplomatic channels in 3
dicates that the French will eventu-
ally participate due more to econ y
Omic pressure than any other cause. 1
The United States holds the purse
strings and European countries p
would probably find it difficult to
borrow if the Federal government 8
irowned on their negotiations. If
you have ever tried to extend your q
notes or raise more money at the
1ank, you will understand the need ~
If good will to the man with the
ash. "a
Just when peace had settled over
,ficial Washington, another investi- Y
cation into the affairs of the Ship n
ping Board is in the ofing. A row u
las developed over the disposition s.
# seven vessels owned by the Ship
ling Board and sold to the Dollar q
teamship interests. The Pacific
Iail Company, also a bidder, has Y
aised the cry of monopoly. Like all N
Investigations, nothing will happen y
n the end. These inquiries produce *
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