National Republican., 1886-12-25
WHAT THEY SAY.
Politics, Business. and Bridal Couples
Discussed by Those Posted.

Discussed by Those Posted.
Congressman Gay, Louisiana: "The
Louisiana men who voted against the con-
sideration Of the Morrison tariff bill are not
terrified by the threatening talk Of the free
traders. voted against the bill simply be-
cause thought its adoption would injure
the greatest Industry of my state. favor
reduction Of the revenue, but the reduc-
tion should effect the internal revenue tax
alton, which is unnecessary and unjust, and
not the tariff on articles, which need protec-
tion. The trouble is that Kentucky rules
the House just now, and while Kentucky
ideas are on the ascendant we can expect
no good revenue measures. 1t is said that
our voting against the Morrison bill proves
to be our political ruin. The same was
said when / voted against consideration last
June, still was reelected. / don't think
any bill similar TO Morrison's can pass the
House In the near future.n
Hon. James Lester, Massachusetts, "The
senatorship contest In my state grows hot
ter daily. Senator Dawes's chances Of sue
ceeding himself are not very bright Just
now. The younger men OF the party are
tired Of the old war horses, and want the
state to be represented in the Senate by one
Of themselves. Congressman Long Is, In
my opinion, running n winninglrace. His
popularity with the younger element OF the
Republicans is remarkable. Ho has, per-
haps, more devoted triendsin the state than
any other public man. His canvassing
methods are high-toned and honorable, Just
like the man himself. lie takes no mean
advantage Of his opponents; does not seek
to further his own cause by defaming 9TH
ers, and descends to no button 'holing or
appeals for support. His marriage has
helped his chances in no small degree. His
pretty young wife has already taken her
place as one Of the most admired women In
Massachusetts,. | am not a betting man,
but. II / were, | would wager good deal
on Mr. Longs election to the United States
Senate this winter"
A Seventh street merchants "The sales Of
holiday goods this season are uuprece-
dented. II there are anything like hard
times prevailing in tho country the Wash
ington people do not give evidence OF 1t.
Our Christmas goods are going as fast as
the clerks can hand them out. More val
liable Christmas g ITS have been sold this
year than at any time within my rec
objection. or our stock of Christmas cards
we have most Of the cheap ones on hand
yet, while those costing from 81 to s. and
more are nearly all gone. The same may
be said OF books, jewelry, and the other ar
ticles In our stock which are suitable for
Christmas presents. observe this year
that the popular fancy runs more In the
and that pretty books have taken the place
OF toys as presents for children. Indeed,
might say that the toy business has been a
| failure.n
A hotel clerk: "Since Dec. forty newly
married couples have registered here-an
average Of about two day. They come
from all parts Of the country, Virginia leads
| the list, with Maryland and New York as
close seconds. There was one pair here
last week who came all the way from
Omaha, Neb., and two more from Chicago.
We clerks can generally tell where couple
is from without referring to the register
When Virginia couple arrives they usually
stay in the house most of the day and take
trip out to the theater In the evening
Most Virginians, you know, are almost as
familiar with Washington as the resident:
here, and take no account OF the sights o
the city. The same OF Marylanders. New
York couples generally take trip around
the city during the day, but are back earll
In the afternoon. The groom, when hl
comes In, remarks at the desk that Wash
iDgton Is nice little town and has som,
tolerably fair buildings. A Cincinnati
fast, start out before 10, and do not return
till after dark They seem determined t,
get their moneys worth of visiting Will,
they are here. A Cincinnati couple can b,
relied upon not to get In until midnight
and then they seem sorry that they mus
give up sightseeing for while. The Gin
cinnati groom is about the only one wht
has the cheek to resist eXorbitant demand
from cabmeu while the bride is near. liz
will also try to get from the hotel clerl
better rates than are offered, even with thI
bride blushing by his side. Taken all in all
they are most desirable guests. Tley ar