The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-11-11
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PARTY PLANS.

Secretary Mcpherson, Of the Republican
congressional committee. claims that the next
House will have $50 Republican members
against united opposition Of l43, making a
majority of seven over all. This is based on
gains made as follows: Virginia. North Car
DINA, Louisiana, Maine, Wisconsin. Mis-
souri,. West Virginia. Kentucky. and lili-
nos. one each; Tennessee and Iowa two
each Pennsylvania, three. This makes a
net Republican gain of sixteen members
From this is to be deducted Republican
California each one, leaving u Republican
gain of ten members. which added to l40
makes $50. These figures, while doubtless
good guesses, need confirmation. In Penn
sylyania Harry White is not yet out of the
woods. neither is it entirely safe TO c.eim the
gain in West Virginia, although the latest
reports indicate that Wilson, Democratic, Is
| defeated. The gain claimed in North Caro-
lima also needs confirmation, although the
chances seem TO be that kctchum. Demo-
cratic is defeated. Assuming, however. that
these claims are erroneous. and that the Re-
publicans have none of the districts in doubt,
the figures will stand Republican l47. united
opposition LAG, 4 clear majority of one over
all opposition. Ii Congressman Frye, of
Maine, is not elected TO succeed Senator
Hamlin. his chances for the speakership Of
the House will be excellent. Mr.. Kasson, Of
Iowa. is also mentioned for the speakershp.
Mr. Edward Mcpherson, the late clerk OF
the House, il is said, is again willing to ac-
cept that trust. The position of sergeant at
arms is open for u scrub race. Hank Sher-
wood. i one legged union veteran. who was
assistant door keeper of the House when un-
der Republican control. will be a formidable
candidate for the doorkeeper's place. Mr..
BoNton, the old incumbent. is dead. En-
senator Dorsey. il is said, would like to sue
coed Secretary Birch as secretary of the Sem
ate. The next Senate will probably consist
of thirty-nine Democrats and thirty-seve Re-
publicans. This includes both Malone and
David Davis AS Democrats. Either of them.
il they act with the Republicans, can give
that party control Of its organization. the
committees and the patronage. The Repub-
licans claim that Malone will act with them
the federal patronage in Virginia.
A. 10 the committees of the next House.
the more prominent will probably have the
following chairmen:
Elections. Kcifer of Ohio.
Ways and means, Conger Of Michigan.
Appropriations. flubbell of Michigan.
Banking and currency, Grape of Massachu |
sets.
Public lands. Washturn of Minnesota
Postoffices and post roads, kcicham of
New York.
Disiric, of Columbia. Neal Of Ohio.
Judiciary, Reed of Maine.
Indian affairs. Pound OF Wisconsin.
Military affairs. Harris of Massachusetts.
Foreign affairs. Rice of Massachusetts,.
Patents. Ward of Pennsylvania.
The belief among Republicans is that the
president elect, Garfield. will call the House
in extra session on the 9Th OF next March for
and the Senate. asi always
The custom. 10 confirm his cabinet and such
other nominations as he may have 10 make.
Maj. Swaync. judge advocate Of the army. is
put down 10 succeed Mr.. Rodgers as private
secretary. He has attended 10 the personal
OF Gen. Garfield at Mentor
Turing the campaign. Col. W. II. Hazen.
to gossip, is likely to receive the
appointment: OF chief signal officer of the
irmy.