National Affairs: In Massachusetts

Caesar was ambitious. Every politician since Caesar has been ambitious. The revelation of ambition in a politician is far from being a startling matter. But there are times when the form of a politician's ambition is a matter of surprise. This was the case of Frederick H. Gillett, of Massachusetts, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Next November Massachusetts will select a Senator. David Ignatius Walsh, Democrat, is the present occupant of that post. He will stand for reelection. Meanwhile the Republicans are planning to oppose him. One of the aspirants for the...

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