New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-02
GENERAL POLITICAL.
SOUTHERN CONGRESSIONAL CONTESTS.
SOME OF THE APPLICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS
MADE To THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
Inr rp1 rcR Ann 20 LILLE IRIDuNH.l


MADE To THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
IBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRTBUNEl
WASHINGTON Sept. 1.-The trouble in the
Id Congressional District of Tennessee has led to
a proclamation by the Congressional Committee
asking the Republicans to regard H. I. houk as
the regular and only nominee of the party denounc-
ing Rule to the extent of saying that his nomination
is not worthy to be considered; calling upon the
voters 10 rally TO the support of Houk. and declar-
ing that Houk shall have all needed assistance from
the committee This, the Rnle men say Will serve to
help them to secure the Democratic votes OF the dis
trict.
There are three districts in the South IN which the
Republicans may find some difficulty IN using their
strength effectively. In tine lid Mississippi there IS
danger that Manning. Democrat will slip IN be-
tween the Republican votes that Chalmers lnde-
pendent will have to divide with Carter. straight
Republican. In this case not little Of the embtr-
rassment comes from the fact that Chalmers re-
ceived some assurances from Secretary Chandler
that he would be sustained rs against Manning by
the Administration. At the time this assurance
was given it seemed be the best to secure the
vote of another Southern district for the Republi-
can side Of the House Now comes Mr.. Carter a
coorcd man of evident ability and appeals to his
party IN a manner that is bound TO make serious III
roads upon the strength Chalmers counted on, 1t
is not difficult matter to turn the past record Of
Chalmers against him, when it comes to addressing
Republican voters on the stump in Mississippi.
Another muddle now attracting attention is that
in the IIId Louisiana District, into which Kellogg
went with some audacity and great confidence to
secure the Republican nomination. 1t was also
confidently announced that he hal secured il. Now
comes Congressman Daulll TO Washington and
asks Secretary Henderson, Of the Congressional
4 int IN felt of
saying that be has nothing but nomination from
a Custom House strikers convention, while Judge
Bcatte has the regular Republican nomination.
The district has a Republican majority of 6.OOO.
and Darrau says help from Washington Is
needed.
Marshal Pitllin returned to Louisiana two days
ago. after having arranged as he thought, for
full recognition of Keogg's candidacy. as well as
the sustaining force of Deputy Marshas at election
Henderson assured DIrrll that no money would be
furnished the district but gave 10 ntimation as
who would be recognized a. the candidate. So the
matter and Darrdll assumes to be content with
the outlook for Beatte.
1t is really a fight for control Of the Offices in
Louisiana. The New-Orcaus Custom House is one
of the most important in the country and it Is
filed with men whose places were secured by
Kellogg OF course they believed 10 to b. IN ther
interest TO keep Kellogg at Washington even after
the expiration next March of his Senatorial term.
With th, end in view, il is said, they endured an
assessment which Amounted, together with that
raised from other Federal Offices ia the state to
- 800. The was 20 d" set mp the convention for
nominating Kellogg. aud it is charged that It was
used tor mat pa pose. Ii is natural 20 suppose that
IN llp event oil I.at,lr, success there would De a
sweeping change m IN" offices aud Darral says
Bcaitie can win over b0ll Kellogg and AckIen. the
democratic nominee of uueuFlablc 0rI. THIS Is
extremely optimistic view OF the situation, the
gr)ba 1IitIfs pointing 90 "A return o. ACkifn, and
with LlAl. q solld Democratic delegation from the
state. Nj Darrall aIyised secretary henderson
that there Is a lighting chance ia the III and
Nlth Districts win good Republican nominees. he
Democrats have a ready nominated Pdrlauge IN the
Vttb and iu the II the sitting member Nj lll,. be-
ing d. danger OF not receiving the Democratic nOm-
nation threatens 20 run a. an independent, looking
fer Republican votes and holding himself in al a.
utud. TO yo.e with the Republicans.