New-York tribune., 1885-01-19
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
WARRING DEMOCRATIC FACTIONS.
MR.. GIBsONs "ExPLANATioNn-FREE-TR
Ann Mr. RAINFALL

MR. GIBsoNs "ExPLANArioNn-FREE-rRA
AND Mr.. RANDALL.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THR rRIBUsB.l
WAsHINGTON Jan. 1S.-The personal ex-
pianation" which Representative Gibson, Of West vr
gina felt it his duty spread upon The official record OF
the House proceedings is another plain Indication OF
the impending struggle between the hostile factions OF
the Democratic party. The freetraders assertion that
Cleveland will be found their side is supported with
little vehemence and confidence yet they evidently
fear that the opposing faction may carry Of part OF the
spols OF office II doe not succeed In obtaining
favorable consideration for Ets ideas to what should
be the public policy of the incoming Administration In
State is the factona strife bitter than In West
Virginia At the Wheeling conference, the object
of which Tie OourterJomnot edtOrialiy says, was to
stlgmatize the protectiOnist movement OF which Mr.
Sam Randalrs purely social visit was the herald
Congressman Gibson reported saying OF Mr..
Randall that the time has when this traitor and
conspirator should he repudiated." In its editorial
comments The Coier-Journai says All this has the
true ring to it,"
Congressman Gibson his return TO Washington was
taken aback discover that the sayings and dongs OF
the Wheeling conference had been fully reported and
widely published and at the instance Of friends II Is
sld he made haste to rise in the House and declare that
he did desire to be put In the position Of having
nduged I'm number Of very harsh and unjust criticisms
of Der of this House. we'll as having made other
foolish speeches In connection with the legislation OF
this body" Mr.. Gibson admitted that the tarin was
spoken or" and that matter OF course Mr. Ran
dalls was mentioned In the conference but that
so far from making any unkind unjust allYsions to
him, he (sr GiDson) had distinctly declared that Mr.
Randars long record had taught him - to respect his
capacity and integrity"
1t was noticed unusual that Mr.. Randall had moth
Ing to say when Mr. Gibson sat down Perhaps he had
not forgotten that the debate the Morrison bill last
May, Mr.. Gibson who advocated the measure said: =
wiling for one to enter into coalition with the
Republican party OF the House to obstruct wise and
patriotic legislation by the Democratic majority"
In the course of hs explanation Mr.. Gibson excited
considerable merriment among the Republicans ~nen ie m
that conference had had an interview with Mt Cleveland
IN which our Views naa ets, 81 , ,c % r., % t made IN
Virginia." and his belief that II the Democrats
there harmonious the state would be recognized
by Mr.. Cleveland" 49,
Goorge d. WIse of Virginia, strong supporter Of Mr.
Randall interrupted Mt Gin,ons , panato aa
to nish hs statement The remarks made by him IN the
y theyv s We're mild when compared with the
denunoiaons of Mr. Randall and his followers that one
may hear any day from the lips OF freetrade Deinocfac
Congressman in Washington
Mr. Randall, however chairman OF the Appropria-
tous Committee and. during the remainder OF this Con
gress. he will have virtual control OF legislation Ills
Democratic enemies IN the House therefore, are airad r
rea fun will begin Immediately after the adjouIhmeht
OF Congress.
MR. GIBSON or MR.. RANDALL.
10y TELEGRAPH To TIE TRfBUYE.i
WHEELING. Jan. 18.-The statement made
by Gibson IN Congress yesterday that he said nothing
against Mr. Randall at the late Wheeling conference was
received with surprise. The Necs Letter this morning
takes severely to task for his attack on Randall ana
boldly says that Gibson drunk Gibson said repeat
cdIy that Randall talked way and voted another.
that Randall was the head OF desperate ring IN the
Democratic party that were willing TO disrupt the party
AZ the bidding Of nonOpOists whose slaves the ring IS
lie said he had nothing personal against Randall
hut ne was the head dangerous ring and was false
10 his party His denunciaols vi Randall were fierce
and brutal and can he substantated oath by score
| OF the most prominent men In the Sta,e.