Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-17
CREAM OF THE SPECIALS.
What the Washington Correspondents
Have to say About Men and Things in
General.



Mr.. s. S. Cox VIII soon begin work upon
a book to be published by publishing
house at Norwich, Conn.,, which he has
contracted to finish by July, and for
which he is to be paid about 200. 1t is
to be political history of the country
from the time of Buchanan's administra-
ton, and the publication of it, it is ex-
pected, will in measure serve as a con-
trast of political views with the forthcom-
ing work by Mr.. Blaine, covering the
same period. Mr.. Cox seems to be get
ting into a frame of mind that will enable
him to devote himself to this agreeable
literary task with some pleasure. He is
evidently not thoroughly satisfied with
the position he occupies in Congress.
From time to time he blurts out his feel
ings TO newspaper writer's, and it is dis
covered that he does not become recon-
ciled to the conclusions of the Speaker, as
manifested in his assignments to commit
tees. The Star tonight has the following
paragraph about him:
II am Just trying to familiarze myself with
naval affairs" SAID Mr.. Cox. ~ don't know
that there is any need of it, however, as Mr.
Morse, l understand, is the real head Of the
pocket a clipping from one of the Bos-
ton papers IN which it was stated that the
Craftsmanship of the Naval Affairs Commit
tee was bestowed upon Mr.. Cox simply as an
empty n0nOF. anu llaI the real head OF the
committee would be Mr.. Morse, whose plans
for the navy were already matured. 1.-THE
party" he continued, 'haYe, in consideration
of my long service. relieved me of all cares
and placed me on the retired list, as it were.
They have relieved me of the Foreign Affairs
Committee, and The Regency Of the Smith
sonian. There is no interest in the Civil
Service Committee, and Mr.. Morse is the real
head Of the Naval Affairs Committee. l am
very much gratifed for their kindness in so
relieving me Of all responsibility. / have
nothing to do in the House and | don't care
what any one else does"
THE SOCIETY WRITERS.
The society writer's in Washington are
not an entirely united family. The story
which proceeded from some Of them, that
all had been refused admission at recent
reception Of Secretary Frelinghuysen, it
now appears, needs material Qualifca-
ton. Some of the most noted of the Wash
ingtOn society writer's not only were not
refused admission at the time indicated,
but were present at the reception and We're
cordially welcomed, as they unitedly bear
testimony that they always have been,
by the family Of the Secretary of State, to
whom they are indebted for many courte-
sizes in their special field of work. On the
other hand, one or two declare that they
were refused admission for reasons which
are not clear, but which, in view of the
concurrent testimony of the majority, it
is lair to assume may have resulted from
misunderstanding on the part of some
servant. 1t is only just to the family of
the Secretary of State to say that there
was no intentional discourtesy shown to
any one, and that society writers generally
say that they have always been treated by
that family with marked consideration.
A BLESSED PEACENIAKER.
1t is announced that Mr.. Bedford. of
Colorado a tot
with Mr.. Conkling in his rooms at Cham
berlaln's day or two ago, in the interests
of harmony IN the Republican party; that
Mr.. Bedford is acting the part of peace
maker between the Blaine and Conkling
factions; that while no positive agreement
was reached, the interview brought about
better understanding between the two
wings Of the party; that all the troubles
may be expected to be settled, and that
Mr.. Belford did not go to Mr.. Conkling at
the solicitation Of Mr.. Blaine's friends,
but with their friendly consent.
1t is hoped that Mr.. BelfOrd who re-
ceiYed considerable advertising about a
month ago, when his harmony scheme
was originally announced, will carry out
the programme. 1t is known that Senator
COnkling has the highest admiration and
respect for the intellectual and social at
tainments of the Representative from Col
orado, and that he has undOubted faith in
the ability of Mr.. Bedford to cement the
divided factions Of the party in bonds of
undying unity. Mr.. Blaine, toe, it is I'M
derstood, feels that Bedford is the only
man in the country capable of completely
restoring harmony all around.
The Representative from Colorado be-
gins his missionary work under the most
flattering auspices, and it is whispered in
the inmost circles that he will be appoint
ed Secretary OF the Interior by the next
Republican President, in recognition of
the success that is sure to follow his
labOrS.