Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-11-25
WASHINGTON LETTER.
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WASHINGTON Nov. Is. 1886.

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times called, arose to ask the con
sideration of resolution which was
inimical to any fat corporation, o.
went against any old abuse, there
was a good deal of laughing ant
wlnklng on the sofas in the rear Of
the chambers.
In like manner Senator Riddle
berger always seemed to succeed IL
making himself ridiculous. Wher
he insisted on a hearing in opposi.
ton to executive sessions of the sen.
ate, he was invariably out of order
yet whenever he made the same
point of order on another senator, il
so happened that the point which
was good as against him was not
good as against others.
Now it appears that the stone
which the builders rejected has be-
come the head of the corner. These
two senators who were objects Of
ridicule and irritation to the Repub-
lican brotherhood, hold the balance
of power between the two parties in
the senate. They were never in
harmony with their party and could
never be relied upon when vote
was called. So, as they are not
Republicans in good and regular
standing, the senate is not Republi-
can, and there is fun ahead. The
senate stands thus; 81 Democrats,
81 Republicans and the balance of
power party, composed of Senators
Van Wyck and RiddIeberger. 1t is
quite certain these gentlemen will be
very graciously treated this winter
by Republican. senators although the
Philadelphia Press said it might be
better to have the senate Democratic
than to have it Republican by the
aid of such men.
The suggestion that Mr.. Carlisle
is disqualified for the speakership In
the Fifheth congress because his
opponent will contest his election, is
considered practically absurd by
such able and experienced parlia-
mentarians as, for instance. Con-
gresham Welborn of Texas. The
further question of the propriety of
his appointing the committee which
is to consider his own case is re-
flectlon that every member in con-
gress wonld feel like resentlng.
Without distinction of party the
congressman who have served with
Mr.. Carlisle would be perfectly sat
isfied to trust the whole matter to
him, assured that he would not raise
a hand to save himself from defeat,
if by so doing he would be taking an
unfair advantage of his opponent.
A finer tribute is seldom paid to a
man in public life than the re-
cent expression of interest in Mr..
Carlisle's fortunes, by the best peo-
pie of every partisan faith The
example is all the more significant
from the fact that in becoming the
object Of so much unfeigned regard,
the speaker has never abated one
iota of his loyalty to the Democratic
party.
The police scandal has been the
talk of the town during the week.
1t Is alleged that the chief uf police,
in his cabinet councils which be
holds at nine O'Clock every day
at this office, instructed his lieuten-
ants to "spot'' congressman who
were inclined to dark ways in order
that they might be able to influence
these congressman to vote for
large appropriations for the metro
poIitan police force Lieutenant
Arnold, who is charged with having
betrayed the secret, has been sum-
moned before court martial, and
much interest is manifested in the
trial. 1t is the most important agi-
tation in the police affairs of the
district that has occurred since the
investigation made into the iniauities
of the detective corps three years
ago, and there is little doubt that
justice will ultimately be done, no
matter who is hurt.
Society gave little fiutter during
the week to prove that it is not life
less. A lunch party given by Mrs,
Whitney in honor of Mrs, Cleveland.
was charaeterized by that elegance
of appointments which has marked
all the entertainments given at the
hospitable home of the secretary Of
the navy. There were nineteen
young ladies invited to meet the
lady of the White House. Autumn's
own flowers, chrYsanthcmums, were
used in decorating the table, and
TIE corsage bouquets, which have
been relagated to lunch parties, were
of violets and were placed at every
ever. The White House is very
quiet just now, as the president re-
fuses to see all Callers and is abb
sorbed in the preparation of his mes
sage to congress.
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