The Spectator (conservative London weekly) is running a series of American Portraits. The first has to do with William Edgar Borah. Excerpts:
"Indeed, it is not too much to say that he occupies in American politics a position analogous in many respects to that of Lord Robert Cecil at home; he is often wrong, but he is always sincere."
"Men know him. . . as a lonely figure riding of a morning through Rock Creek Park, wearing an immense sombrero, kid gloves, buff waistcoat and an old riding coat....
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