Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-07

THE TARIFF TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE CONGREsS-THE
sPEAKERSHIP sTRUGGLE-OHIo SAFE FOR TIE RE-
PUBL1CANS NEXT YEAR.
"louz ter KUN rite up ter de gents room, sah,"
announced of the stble-skinned bpll-boys of the
Ebbltt, with pompOus wave of the hand to a STAR
reporter, whose card he had borne to eX-Speaker
keiier. 1t was rather an early hour of the morn
ing 10 seek an interview with statesman. The
suns Slantin@ rays had scarcely more than peeped
into the uppeimOst floor OF the Ebbitt, but know
ing cen Keller to be an early riser the reporter
Guided To catch him before he had entered upon the
days busy round out doors. "DiS way, sah." said
the sable guide as he led the way to the elevator
There was no mi>taking the stentorian waive that
should com" IN. response TO rap upon the door
II was The speakers, and as the reporter entered
Gen. Keller deity lodged from the Sittng-roOm
into the bcd-chambcr. He had but Just begun his
toilet As he disappeared within he called back:
ii De with You III moment It was not much
longer until lac rearpeafti not yet in full dress ap
p'tftl NY any means. BY way OF excuse he Said
OVERSIGHT my self. as was out rather late last night:
sol lhnpedup this morning and went To work before
dressing" y pile or fresh manuscript on the table
indicated That he had been writing. "But I'll talk
WIN E"l itS finish dreaoing,; continued the Gen
crAl. oh, yes Indeed in response TO a question:
the tailtf VIII oe a prominent question during the
coming session OF Congress. Why. Frank EIIrd Will
start the subject the first day" he went on
as he JerEed his sIISpenders over his shoulder
trade bill the first day of the session. ii he can
That's what he Is coming here for. And Morrison
pibllcdflS} VIII hclp him along. t0Or added Gen.
htilc. with a significant nod, as lie pulled on his
vest NO. Randall, as speaker can't keep The free
traders down. He may. and no doubt will. hamper
iF'In. Dit they are too strong be suppressed.
Carlisle Is pledged 10 organize the House in The in
teryat 0i free trade. IL he is elected. know that
from leading free trade democrats of the House;
they have assured Inc OF 1t. Why, Frank Hurd
makes 40 secret OF that
"Do YOU believe Randall Will be elected7n asked
the reporter.
II don't believe he is as strong as his friends
claim. responded the eN Speaker 'lf he is elected
II VIII ne the sober second thought OF his party
tat carries hlIn through. He is known TO be safe
III IN. and that helps him. COXS vote is only com
plnentry. Cox is FOR Carlisle, and will give him
his support II II becomes necessary to elect him."
general. VIII the republicans carry Ohio next
year: asked the reporter. branching Off from the
speakerShp. Yes, easy" he answered. by 25.Hl)
majority at least. This year, burtiencd down with
all the issues ana outside issues that could be
thought OF TO distract party, We barely lost the
state; but next year with national election to
unite our people. we viii win, with any good man
for Il candidate"
W HON do YOU consider a good man. general?"
What do you think ot Gen. Sherman or Blainc?"
was the interr0gative response. ''YeS' added sthe
eX-speaker aS. having completed his toilet, he
started tn breakfast 81 suppose Blaine is one OF the
most popular men in the country"