The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1886-04-03
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

ator Edmunds as a possible Pres
idential rival affords considerable
amusement in the United States
Senate Chamber. When it was
Stated that he would oppose the
Edmunds resolutions, the reason
for his opposition was not difficult
to understand. Logan is also ae-
cused by his political brethren in
the Senate of trying to boss them,
and they lose no opportunity to re-
buke him. He arose to speak
yesterday when three or four SEN
ators were already on their feet
He gazed~ stolidly at them until
all resumed their seats save Mr..
Teller of Colo. Mr.. Logan looked
steadily at this gentleman and
commenced speaking. With a
stiff manner MIR. Teller remarked,
Il yield the floor to the Senator
I from Ill, for a moment"
Senator Edmunds has been ung
easy ever since he inaugurated the
fight against the President in re-
gard to papers. The strength
of his side of the Senate is not in
in sympathy with him in this dis
cussion. He has had considerable
trouble in getting speakers to up
hold his position. IL Is an open
secret that he has been compelled
to 90 among the Republican SEN
ators and beg them to make
speeches in support Of his resolu-
tons.
1t is not yet known when the vote
can be reached as q number of
Senators are yet to speak. An eff
fort was made to limit the debate
to this week, but it was found that
it could not be done without cur
failing the length Of speeches and
compelling some Senators to fore
go an opportunity of being heard.
Among the reserved invective is
that of Senator ingalls,. His
threatened rhetorical avalanche
has been delayed because he has
not yet been able to learn from the
Postmaster General how many
fourth class Postmasters have been
removed since the fourth of March.
He wants to use this information
as his strong argument against the
Administration, and he is greatly
annoyed by the deliberation of
General Villas. There has been
no disposition to withhold the in
formation, but great labor is in
volyed in looking up the records
and selecting from long list of
changes only those who had been
removed. |
Among the Democratic Senator's
who have ably defended their side
in the Senatorial discussion this
week were Morgan of Ala, who is
always eloquent, J ackson Of Tenn.
and George of Miss. Mr.. Jack
sons speech was one Of the most
by careful prepared arguments thus
far made on the subject In clos
ing he said; 81 see nothing in this
but an attempt to encroach on the
functions and rights Of the Exceed
tive, and Of obstructing him and
his Administration in their effort
at reform. No President for the
half century has ever acted with
more moderation none with more
conscientious regard for the pub-
lie interest; and yet at the very
outset of his Administration he is
to be obstructed in this way, on
grounds WIDELY unwarransed. lie
may well appeal from the Senate
to the country, for the country will
sustain him in his action,
Mr.. George, in sharp attack
upon the Republicans, took occa-
sion to record himself in favor of
open executive session. He said
he had been ready to vote for open
doors from the day he first attend
cd a secret session and was ready
to do so now.
The movement in favor of open
executive session of the Senate is
growing in favor each day, and ii
is more than probable that when
Senator Logah's resolution on this
subject is reached it will pass.
The sincerity of Senators who have
been crying out against secret ses-
sions will be tested, and it will be
seen whether they desire that light
shall be let in.
A few days ago n lively tilt oc.