The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-04
PROMINENT MEN.
Some of the Members of the House Whose
Words Will Carry Weight.

Some of the Members of the House Whose
Words Will Carry Weight.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The men prominent
on the Republican side of the House today
are Judge Kelley, of Pennsylvania; Reed of
Maine; Keifer, of Ohio; Kasson, of Iowa, and
Haskell, of Kansas. Kelley is aged, too old
to be the leader of the party. He is little
above the average man in height, and slim.
He wears full beard, short and tinged with
gray, and his hair is sprinkled with grayish
locks. A characteristic accent in mis- speech
makes him more noticeable when talking, to
the occupants of the galleries. But Kelley
does not talk much. Last year when the tar
iff measure was being considered, he was fire.
quently compelled to call Haskell to his
assistance because of his infrmities. Has
kell is a tall, lean man, who has been noted
for his awkwardness His knees and elbows
are most conspicuous. When he first came
to Congress he wore short pants that is they
ended about half way up his boot legs. Now
he dresses more after the style of fashion
plates. When he was boy he was noted for
his strength and determination, The latter
characteristic is still prominent. He is a
hard student much like Carlisle IN that re-
spect. So assiduousy did he apply himself
last session that he impaired his health, and
he is now here an invalid. He is no speaker,
but has gained reputation for committee
work. With a renewal of the consideration
of tariff matters he will take prominent
part.
Reed is a smooth-faced man that will
weigh not more than 200 pounds. He wanted
the speakership two years ago, and had the
votes of few friends through ten or more
ballots. He is unpopular because of his vim
dictive nature. His sarcasm is weapon that
he often uses indiscrimnately
How about Keifer for the leadership?' 1
asked of Republican.
"Keifer will try to be a leader, whether he
is wanted by the Republicans or not. In gen
eral affairs he might be a succsss."
Kasson is a small man, enthusiastic when
he speaks He is getting old and gray, and
when the prominent questions are being con-
sidered few years hence, will be too aged to
take an active part in the discussion. He
looks like successful business man, and
generally wears a business suit
THE DEMOCRATS.
who are the prominent men on the Dem
ocratic side?' said 1 to representative Dem
ocrat.
Randall is the best leader we have. Car
Isle is good talker, and because of his
studious habits is able to present speeches
that will receive attention. Morrison is an
uncompromising man. If his head is set in
one dir rection nobody can change him. He
is not much of student, and cares nothing
for society. Carlisle ana Cox are the most
prominent society men on our side. Morri-
son is of little force on the House floor, his
weak voice being against him. His
greatest strength is in the COM
mittee room. For number of
years he has been prominently connected
with the committee on ways and means.
Blackburn is an eloquent man. But he is
not regular attendant at congressional pro-
ceedings. His tastes are those of the average
man, and there is no brighter one on the
Democratic side. He thoroughly acquaints
himself with every pending measure. Often
he objects to actions of the House, greatly to
the annoyance of his colleagues But those
objections are made that he may have an op-
portunty to consider the question, and give
Others not understanding it like oppor-
tunity."
"Who of the new Democratic members
will be conspicuous in the Forty eighth Con-
gress?'
"Dorsheimer, of New York, will take
prominent part. This is his first year in
Washington. Had he been in Congress be-
fore he would have been prominent in the
speakership contest. For years he has been
prominent in New York politics. Socum
will be good man. He has been spoken of
in connection with the Democratic nomina-
tion for President. Judge Lowry of In
diana, is looked upon rs man to make a
reputation, as is also Judge Follet, of Gin
cinnati. The latter has been. prominent in
Ohio for number of years"
"What questions to be considered will