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GEYSER JUDITH BASIN TIMES 4 I '61vr113911sinu, Secretam of State L-* Edward 13 B. Clark Mil 4 OMETHING more than a score ) 14 of years ago James G. Blaine resigned his position as secre- tary of state in the cabinet of President Harrison. He was succeeded by Gen. John W. Fos- ter. A few months ago William J. Bryan resigned his position as secretary of state in the cabinet of President Wilson. He was succeeded by Robert Lansing. These two statements of fact are put together because it may be justified by the human inter- est which seems to exist in the fact that John W. Foster Is the father-in-law of Robert Lansing. It is probable that no two men more entirely different In temperament and in manifestations thereof ever existed than William J. Bryan and his successor in office, Robert Lansing. Mr. Bryan was more or less inclined to be hall fel- low well met with men. Mr. Lansing has little of the hall fellow well met in him, but never- theless he is approachable, genial and almost without question the best listener that the state department has had for a great many years. Now it is said frequently that the man who Is a good listener is more apt to get results than the man who is, we shall not say a good, but a great talker. Those who know the pres- ent secretary of state say that there is no chan- nel connecting one of his ears with the other. This simply is their way of expressing the fact that nothing that goes' into one of Mr. Lansing's ears finds exit from the other. He holds fast what he hears. and later he acts on his knowl- edge or refuses to act on it as seems better to his understanding of the case. Ordinarily speaking, persons like to hear stories about men In high positions. It is prob- ably no exaggeration to say that there are a thousand stories about Mr. Bryan, about Mr. Knox, about Mr. Root, and about one or an- other of the predecessors in office of the present Incumbent to one about the present incumbent himself. When one says stories, of course, he means human interest and humorous stories. Mr. Lansing does not lend himself readily to the ex- ploitation of fun making. He is a grave man, a receptive man and therefore not at all an ex- uberant man. His sense of humor, however, is keen and he enjoys a good story well told and enjoys It with an evident, if quiet, showing of appreciation. The kind of story they tell about Mr. Lansing when a story is demanded is in character some- thing like that of the man himself, grave and dignified, and not possessing the qualities which make up the more or less substantial story with a substratum of humor. For instance, not long ago two ambassadors representing foreign countries, and one high official of the United States govarnment, ex- pressed a desire for an audience with Mr. Lan- sing on a certain Thursday evening. Mr. Lan- sing said that he would be happy to see the gentlemen at almost an; other time, \but on Thursday evening I must go to church.\ Now, Robert Lansing is a Presbyterian, and a good one. It took real sincerity of purpose for a secretary of state, who is supposed to be ready at any hours of the day or night to listen to the plenipotentiaries of foreign powers, to say in effect, \No state matters must wait until after prayer meeting.\ When Mr. Bryan was secretary of state be saw the newspaper men frequently, and his Inter- course with them was rather of the free and easy sort because the Nebraska gentleman was and . Is a newspaper man himself. The corre- spondents, however, did not get any extraor- dinary amount of news out of Mr. Bryan despite his affability. Mr. Lansing has regular business meetings with the correspondents. There are few stories to fly back and forth, few quips of humor, and there is the usual reticence on many subjects which marks diplomacy, but Mr. Lan- sing, nevertheless, always gives up a story, a news item of minor or greater importance, when- ever it is proper for him so to do, and, moreover, he is a pretty keen judge of news values despite the fact that he Is a lawyer and probably does not know a 4 -em dash from a Ilnotype machine. Some people Bay that Mr. Lansing had several months' training as secretary of state before he took office actually. These are the people who think that he did most of Mr. Bryan's work. This probably is unjust to Mr. Lansing's prede- cessor, but it is known definitely that the pres- ent secretary was consulted constantly and con- sistently upon most of the matters relating to our foreign intercourse, which recently, as everybody knows, has been In a state not only delicate, but perilous. It is pretty definitely known now that when Mr. Lansing was counselor for the state depart- ment he aided 'the president materially in writing the note to Germany which was penned June 9. It was the tone of this note which Mr. Bryan thought was WO militant, and it was this note in a way which caused the Nebraskan to resign his position as chief of the president's cabinet. When it is said that a man is grave, a good listener and not overgiven to talking, the im- pressior received is perhaps that he is lacking e44\ zf..Zmwg In interest in what are called the human things of life. Robert Lansing is a baseball fan; he is also a painter of no mean ability; he knows how tcf handle the rod and reel and can land with neatness and dispatch a brook trout or a small - mouth bass. Moreover, Mr. Lansing likes the social life, and not Infrequently he Is to be seen at afternoon affairs when state department duties are not pressing, and still more frequently at eve- ning affairs where, as one might say, he loosens up a bit and talks in a way to draw his auditors and to hold them. Oswald Garrison ViHard has written In the New York Evening Post this little description of Mr. Lansing's personal appearance: \The contrast between Mr. Bryan and his suc- cessor Is nowhere more marked than in their personalities. Mr. Lansing is a handsome man, with notably fine eyes and a winning countenance that lights up most attr..ctively when he is amused. 'Ile smiles with his oyes as well as otherwise,' writes a Washington reporter about him, and there is a keenness in their expression which indicates an able and a nimble mind. He is altogether of grave and dignified presence, which is enhanced by his prematurely gray hair —he is only fifty-one. lie is well groomed, stands up straight and looks directly into the eyes of his questioners. Usually he is wearing the black cutaway of statesmanship. You feel instinctively that he is - man to tie to, the kind which shrewd, intuitive women would naturally seek as a counselor. Indeed, this title which he has hitherto borne In the state department fits him like a glove.\ In the paragraph which is quoted something is said about the secretary of state being a hand- some man. Some Washington residents declare that he is the handsomest man in the cabinet. Others do not agree to this, but all admit that the secretary's way of carrying himself is all that it should be. It is perhaps probable that Mr. Lan- sing knows that he carries himself well. At any rate he alone is responsible for his carriage, while his tailor is responsible In considerable measure for making the secretary admittedly the best-dressed man in public life in Washing- ton. It may be asked who is, or. rather, who was, Robert Lansing?, While the answer is not to be given in a few words, it is probable that the secretary of state was comparatively unknown until he Came into prominence tri connection with our delicate dealings with Mexico and with the other powers, little and great, which re- cently have been at trouble among themselves or within themselves, and have been directly and in- directly causing trouble to the United States. Robert Lansing was born in a small city, Ws- A:ba).71 - an.rhisT tertown, in northern New York, only a few miles from the St. Lawrence river, from the waters of which it is probable that as a boy he drew many a pickerel and bass and laid the foundation of his love for the sport which Isaac Walton made famous, lie entered the state department as counselor one year ago last March, succeeding John Bassett Moore. For thirty years, that is since he was twenty-one years of age, Mr. Lan- sing has been studying and practicing interna- tional law. He was connected in behalf of the United States with a great many arbitration cases. He was this government's associate coun- sel in the fur seal arbitration twenty.two years ago, and later he represented the government before the Bering sea.clalms commission. He was counsel for the government in the Alaska boundary dispute and he has served Uncle Sam in China, Mexico, Venezuela and at The Hague in various arbitration matters. It is said that Robert Lansing slipped easily and gracefully into the big chair in the cabinet room, which stands at the right hand of the bigger chair which is occupied by Woodrow Wil- son. A good many mep of note have occupied the chair. When a man ceases to be secretary of state history invariably makes an estimate of him and of his services. What will the verdict be concerning Robert Lansing? One thing is certain, Mr. Lansing entered upon his great office duties at a time when It is pos- sible for a man to win his spurs or to lose them, and that quickly. There are heavy burdens on the shoulders of this present incumbent of high cabinet office. When the corner stone of the Pan-American building was laid Theodore Roose- velt, then president of the United States, deliv- ered an address in which he said that there had been many great secretaries of state, but that there had been none greater than Elihu Root. At the laying of some corner stone or at the ceremonies attending some other memorable oc- casion will it be Woodrow Wilson's part to rise to his feet and say, \There have been many great secretaries of state, but none greater than Rob- ert Lansing?\ In writing this sketch one very important mat- ter came pretty near being overlooked. Robert Lansing, secretary of state. is a poet. Some peo- ple say that he is \a writer of exquisite verse.\ Poetry is poetry; verse is either near poetry or no kin to 'poetry. Mr. Lansing does not claim to be a great poet. It is probable that he writes poetry as a diversion. At any rate, it is gener- ally conceded that he Is a pretty fair poet, and that he also is much more than a pretty fair painter. So when the American people have a secretary of state who can make other nations sit up and pay attention, who can fish, who can play base- ball, who can dress well, who can paint, who can write poetry, and, what is better, exceedingly forceful prose, ought not the said American peo- ple to be satisfied with the man who has taken upon himself a large part of the burdens of state at a time when those burdens are heavy? WAS CONSERVATIVE. His Host—By the way, what do you think of the Mexican imbroglio? Mr. Malaprop --To tell the truth, I like old- fashioned American fruits the best—Judge. WISE HOBO. \How is it you always pick out a bachelor to listen to your hard -luck story?\ \A married loan has troubles of his own usu- ally.\—Louisville Courier -Journal. SELF-CONGRATULATION. She—I suppose you know I came near marry- ing Jim before I married you? lie—Now I know why he shakes hands so warmly when we meet.—Judge. CAME TRUE. \A fortune teller told me yesterday that I would meet with a financial reverse.\ \And did you?\ \Yes; she charged me $2.\ STRICT PARTY MAN. -Do you promise to love, honor and cherish this woman?\ \Yes said the politician, \whatever the plat- form Is I subscribe to it.\ ONE ON THE COCO. Golfer (proudly) — I play with my head, my boy\ Ills Rival—Y. I notice that you are partial to wooden clubs. Accenting Vogue of Rich Materials Although one may choose almost any shape in hats, the progress of the season has given precedence to cer- tain types. Hats inspired by the Puri- tan model are many and smart. Small high -crowned shapes with narrow. curving brims followed naturally in the wake of the Puritan, and have been developed into brilliant millin- ery, combining rich brocades or vel- vets, in covering the shape, with fur in narrow bands outlining the brim edge and crown. The small turban has blossomed out in wintry materials (velvet and fur and other rich atuffsl in styles more varied than ever, and is the acme of dash and grace. Trimming remains simple, either for these chic small hats or in the wider -brimmed shapes. And it seems that every one strives for novelty in it. Either the flower or feather must be something new and strange—and beautiful—or it must be oddly placed. An example of this is shown in two views of a dress hat which are given in the photographs reproduced here. This model is made of velvet shirred in one circular piece, to cover the upper brim and side crown. The top crown is a small scant puff of the velvet, and the underbrim has a plain velvet facing. The shape lifts to a point at the front and flares upward at the back, where the brim widens. t. The width across the back is greatly accentuated by a drapery of velvet lined with soft satin, which has the appearance of a high bow. Very odd satin and silver poppies are set over the drapery at the back, and one single blossom brightens the brim at the front. In passing, it may be noticed that millinery blossoms are very brilliant, made mostly of silk or satin of bright luster, and without pretense to be- ing faithful copies of their proto- types. In the picture a wide -brimmed shape is shown with a round crown. It is covered with hatter's plush. A fringe of ostrich feathers Is set about the edge on both the upper and under - brim, and a fan, of ostrich fibers also, is posed against the crown, complet- ing the adornment. Millinery generally is characterized by better style this season than in the past. Women insist upon simplicity in trimmings, and this results from an advance in good taste. Good work- manship is another feature which tells the same story. The Stocking Pantaiettes, A novelty is white silk stockings with three little frills above the ankles in simulation of pantalettes. These frills are of silk, edged with lace. Bespeak Comfort for Small Wearers Film& 001010KWIIIOSXXXXXSOSWIIK)(WWWAstafig)00011000000fafgaGsWjapritgamwa The outdoor garments made for small lads and lasses in the winter- time are first designed for warmth. This essential is taken care of and after that they achieve what meas- ure of grace and style the material and the season's modes will allow. Overcoats for the small boy are cut a little shorter than in previous sea- sons, of very heavy close -woven wool- ens. Dark blue Is a favorite color for them, but there are many dark mix- tures, indistinct checks and a few crossbars. They are double-breasted, with ample collars that may be rolled up about the neck and ears. A very good model is that shown in the pic- ture, which provides large but incon- spicuous patch pockets for the con- venience of the most appreciative of all possessors of pockets. A cozy coat for a little girl, with cap to match, is pictured, with collar and cuffs of plush. It is made of a heavy wool -knitted material and is soft and warm. The stitched belt. shaped to include pockets, reflects a 'popular treatment of the belt in coats for older girls. With cap to match, which may be pulled down over the ears, a trim, smart outfit makes the youngster look as comfortable as she feels. For the little miss who has arrived at the dignity of going out to parties, pretty coats are made and childish furs are designed to re -enforce them. White Iceland fox and other inexpen- sive white furs are prettiest for the little girl The next best choice for her are the little gray squirrel sets. There are several other furs suited to children, and all of them are In- tended for the little miss to wear up- on \dress -up\ occasions. The warmth of furs goes without saying, and luck- ily the fur sets for children are mod- est in price, so that all may have them. ger7;e, For House Wear. White linen modified middies with collar and cuffs of color, and Just a little smocking on each side to sup- port the necessary fullness will be worn in the house all winter. The smocked stitching and collar and cuffs may be of horizon or delft blue, pink or lavender. A dainty negligee of fine nainsook with half sleeves and eton effect has a belt of three narrow pink ribbons braided together. Val lace and insertion are used with dain- ty empire wreaths in blue, pink and green on each side. Another nain- sook blouse has scalloped edges, trimmed with balls of two shades of blue silk and irregular motifs. Sweaters at All Hours. Oddly enough, sweaters are worn with frocks of white silk, as well as with all other frocks, and dainty enough are the little affairs of knitted silk that as sweaters hold such an im- portant place in Palm Beach ward. robes. The silk sweater has been passe In Deauville for eighteen months, but it is being woui here. All sweaters are long enough to cover the hips, and all are made with pock- ets; skirts are also pocketed Sepa- rate blouse coats are of heavy crepe d• ebbs—Vogue, l•
