Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-21
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Special Correspondents Of The EvrxrSs STAR
srAUNroN. Va, Jan. Goth.
democratic politicians. both here and az
Richmond, indulge I'm a good deal OF suppressed
comment upon the recent letter OF Representa-
tive Randolph Tucker, announcing his retire.
ment nom Congress at the end OF his present
term. Mr.. Tucker win then have served twelve
years consecutvely in the House OF Repre.ep-
tatives- The politicians discount the spontaneity
OF Mr.. fuckers withdrawal and some OF the
older and less reverent politicians smilinrly
compare his letter 10 similar documents, which
his distinguished relative, John Randolph. Of
Roanoke, was wont TO write occasionally. some
There is a feeling among both republican ana
G demoSra s leaders In the district that Mr..
OF Tree trade in district where
are the most promising investments for the
future, and where the managers of such invest
tiai TO the tariff Views Of M NJ Rs more ore, par
those of Messrs. Tucker and Morrison. In this
city, the capital of Augusta county, one OF the
wealthiest and most advanced counties I'm tho
state, there has been plenty OF the spirit and
talent of intrigue ready 10 defeat fuckers NOM
ination, and his withdrawal leaves axo,rants
free 10 aspire and To combine. The Staunton
Tt1brdtor, one OF The ablest democratic papers
In Virginia, has had no hove for Mr.. Tucker or
his free trade views, and its editor, Mr. Tlnsley
Is credited with sharing the JOY OF great many
democrats that this congressional district Will
dacy this year. Mr.. Jacob Yost. one Of Sf'r the
editors of the Idiiey TirginioS, published
mere, was the republican candidate Tor Congress
against Me. Tucker two years ago. lie Il q bro
nounced advocate OF protection and, running
upon that issue, reduced the democratic major
lty more than flfty per cent In the last issue
Oh his paper Mr.. loSt congratulates democratie
aspirants Tor Mr. fuckers shoes upon relief
from their ''perturbed rest" and reminds them
that they are permitted ample time for WIRE
pulling. Mr.. Nost also reminds the democrats
that the district has always been overwhelm-
ingly democratic. and evidence OF Ar
fuckers capacity In helping democratic Vie
tories, mentions the fact that I'm this the 10Th
district, he succeeded I'm cutting down a demo
cratic majority from - 800 ia 1883 TO l. 100 la
1854, and that again in $50 when his party
was spared his self-sacrifcing leadership, its
majority bounded back to 2,10o
Mr.. lost, who expects the republican nominal
ton this year, and probably not without reason
In view OF his good run two years ago Expresses
ms personal disappointment rs follows: "Under
the circumstances Mr. fuckers retirement is
peculiarly sad-to republicans"
In the undercurfent OF gossip concerning Mr.
fuckers withdrawal from Congress there n
much OF confident belief expressed that he will
be given "a high Judicial appointment when the
administration shall have "A chance at vacan.
cles which are promised by the retirement az
supreme Court Justices. An appointment on
the supreme Court OF the United States would
be consistent with Mr.. fuckers professional
career and with the traditions OF his family
Staunton Will furnish number of aspirants
lor the democratic nomination for Congress
among them Messrs. Echols, Hanger, Koiner
aud Others. The district is a model of gerry.
wandering skill, and extends from the Nest
Virginia line to the back country south %,
James river Some OF the aspirants at this end
Oh the district are yisibly arprehensive oi the
aspirations OF Mr. Coleman of Cumberland
county, fearing that he has already begun 10
combine with certain Influences i'm the noun.
eaihs ana the valley counties OF the district.