The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.


ls IL was.
can any one tell why the clock in the House OF
was stopped ut i've minutes OF
welve last Monday.
Hon. A. J. Warner thinks there will be conser.
yatiye revision OF the tnrin on the principles laid
Town IN the Chicago Democratic PLATFORM
Hon. Patrick A. Collins, Of Massachusetts, has ex-
PRESSED an opinion II there Is any tar reduction at
III made by this Congress 1t will he slight.
II ia said that the Maryland delegation have recon-
place on the House Committee on the District OF
Representative Hewitt, OF New York, IL looking
we'll, but complains OF his old enemy, insomnia. He
kinks there will be Legislation in the direction OF
free raw material
Senator Cameron proposes to put OF tarln legsla-
lion until the returns OF the next census come In.
The mos: recent election returns have decided that
the revision should be made without delay.
Hon. John II. Reagan, of Texas, thinks the House
should pass revenue tariff bill and let the Senate
take the responsibility Of defeating u, and then go
next fall on the tariff issue.
There is no doubt now that the Hoar succession
bill, modified perhaps as to unmportant particulars,
will become a law at an early day. 1t would have
passed me las, House OF epresenatyes but Tor
Congressman Grain, Of Texas, who has been de-
tanned at his residence at 1873 b street southeast by
severe attack OF acute Inflammation OF the bladder,
will probably be suiicienty convalescent to morrow
to enable him to attend the session OF the House.
Senator Evarts pays frequent visits to the House
OF Representatives. where he Is often seen cOnvers-
Ing with the New York members. Time has made
but little change In his appearance. His health is
good and he bids fair 10 live as long as his longest
sentence.
Hon. j. q. Burrows, OF Michigan, thinks 1t is
Doubtful II there will be any tariff legislation this
session. is possible, however, In his opinion, that
hn rnv turlH M m n
raw materials which enter into American manufac-
lures put on the free list.
The joint committee of the two Houses nvestga-
ting the Coast Survey, Geological Bureau, Hydro.
graphic ONCE, and Signal Service Bureau have got
down to work. II is rnmorcd they will suggest I'M.
portant changes In all Of these burcaux based upon
evidence taken by the committee.
In nominating Mr.. Reed for the Speakership Of the
House the Republicans put forward their strongest
man. lie will lead the Republican minority 10 the
shoulders above any Of his Republican colleagues as
debater, parliamcntarian, and tactician.
II Is stated as coming from Speaker Carlisle that
he will not announce all Of the House committees
until 1t shall have been determined just what duties
will be put upon them by the House: The idea
on the proposed changes III the rules before making
final selections for committee chairmnnships.
That merry war on the President that was pre-.
dlcted to open with the session of Congress by de.
nunciations from dlsgruntled Democrats was II
stronger with It'll his party than he ever was and
when the Republican attack Is begun the Democrats
will close their ranks and present solid front In bis
defense.
In appointing Mr.. Stealey secretary Speaker Car.
Isle has secured the services of one Of the most eff
clent men connected with journalism. AS a CORE
spondent Mr. Stcaley has been noted for enterprise
and literary talent, while he has shown great apti
tude for national politics, and has the knack OF
making many acquaintanccs with pubic men, which
ripen into esteem and regard.
Senator Sherman is authority for the statement
that there will be opposition Of partisan char
acter to Presidential appointments where vacancies
have occurred by reason Of expiration OF term OIL
resignation. But he is Of opinion, that where re-
sideratlon In each case, both rs TO the cause OF re
moval and the character of the appoiniec.
Senator morrill, has introduced bill providing 70,
the purchase OF square east of the Capitol for the
proposed Congressional Library. This is Identical
with the bill that passed the Senate last Congress
Senator Morrill, intends to have an early considers
ton of the bill, and expects 10 meet with no oppos
ton In the Senate. Representative singleton. OF
Mississippi, has arranged to have a similar bill In.
PRODUCED In the House on the nrst call OF States.
The silver question is In such condition that 1t IL
impossible TO predict what action will be taken upon
it. The extremists on both sides of the question
seem determined to adhere to their peculiar views
and there are already many Indications that they
seems probable, however, that some compromise
may be affected in the end, by a combination OF the
moderate silver men with those who believe In q
gold standard.
The friends of Congressman Wise, OF Virginia
and McAdoo, of New Jersey, are urging their re.
spective claims for the Craftsmanship OF the House
Naval Committee. As 1t is anticipated that the
Naval Committee will have the naval estimates re:
ferred to 1t, which propose such largely Increased
expenditures, the Naval Committee Craftsmanship is
more than ever attractive. Mr. $. s. Cox was chair
man OF the committee last session, with Mr.. Wise
next on the committee and Mr.. McAdoo following.
Senator Edmunis said just before Congress met
that he did not himself approve OF the bill passed In
the last Congress by the Senate Senate 22 placing
the line OF the Presidential succession, in Of
vacancy In the two highest ollces. with the mem
bcrs OF the Presidents Cabinet but that as jOrty
OF the Senate were In favor OF 1t he believed 1t would
pass both Houses OF Congress now, as under the
probably would not object TO 1t.
Senator Beck says that the reason the Democratic
Senators did not suggest Vice President Hendricks
before the special session OF the Senate adjourned
that an opportunity should be given the Senate to
elect President pro te'npore, which could only be
DONE OF course, by MS retirement day or Two pri9ll
health was bad, and that he was aware OF the fact
himself that his hold on life was precarious, and
they feared to alarm him by any suggestion which
would seem to imply that he might not live through
the recess OF Congress.
Scarcely had Maj. Daniel been sworn in as Repre-.
sentative when he became Senator In embryo Ia
take his seat abou. March 8, 1881. Maj. Daniels re-
cent rapid advancement is due to abilities OF the
highest order His defeats, whether before caucuses
conventions, or the people, have been due TO the
sinister management OF Mr.. Malone, who prevented
his election TO the Senate, his nomination for Gov
ernor In 1877, and his electiOn In 1884, lie will easily
take prominent rank in the Senate, not only BY
reason OF oratorical abilities Of high order, but
promptness In debate: OF course he will have e
"tarry awhile in Jericho," and let his Senatorial
beard grow before he can make felt the full force o.
his abilities
Senator German has returned to his Congressional
labors IN better health and most excellent spirits
He is overrun with callers, not only from his owl
State, hut from all parts Of the country, since the i'm
preston prevails that whatever he asks will be glvei
gresham has at the best hard time OF IT. his con
stitucnts are near at hand and personal solicitation
bills In the Senator's case his recognized standing
In national politics adds to his labors. Besides thu
throng Of visitors who call upon him. he has, pro6a
the Senate, and no one is more prompt In despatch
ing such business than hc
The number OF people who depend on tho Congress
sional Directory for Information as to the member
of the two Houses OF Congress and other officials an
their families is almost incalcuab!c; therefore, 1t
especially important that reliable data on all til
points covered by that volume should be given Maj
Ben: Perley Poore, Its lndefatIgable compiler. II 1
astonishing how careless those most concerned ar
In answering the circulars sent them by Maj. Poore
Some never answer at all, others give no address
and q number of gentlemen whose wives or daugh
tiers are with them omit to mention whether Their
are any adics In their households or not. Unde
the circumstances mistakes and omissions of cours
occur In the Directory for which Maj P0ore is IN
wise responsible, and which proper care on the par
OF Congressman aud their families would render I'M
possible Often he receives letters giving answer
TO all the questions asked IN his circular, but with n
names IN the answer or signed to II, SO he does nc
know which Congressman to credit with the ladle
who are mentioned as belonging to the family O
| some member.
| Hon. John Arnot, of New York, ia one OF the moi
successful men in the country. In everything h
has undertaken, whether In business or politics, hi
| success has been phenomenal. Three years ago h
was elected 10 Congress as Democrat from
staunch Republican district, much to the surprise
all except the knowing ones, who were aware OF Nj
Arnot's personal popularity at home, and his un
form custom OF attaining whatever object he had
| view. Last year he was renOminated by the Demo
Gratis, and the Republicans wisely concluded not
run any one against him, as contest would Onl
result, In their Judgment, In increasing the DENT
cratic vote. Mr.. Arnots majority was over 25, 700
larger majority than ever given to any Congress
| nents were Grcenbacker, o brother OF Henry Wal
i Beecher, and q Pr0hibit0nist This Ia special
gratifying to Mr.. Arnots friends, since the dstr'
gave Blaine majority of over one thousand abos
Cleveland. Mr. Arnots vote, In fact, nearly equalle
the combined vote of Cleveland and Blaine. nj
Arnots success In politics Is due TO his genial quail
ties, his wellknown personal probity, the frank goC
faith with which he keeps all his promises, as we
as to his ability and sound Judgment.