National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-24
LEADERS IN THE NEXT HOUSE
The Men who Are Likely TO Succeed
the Fallen ChteftaIna.

There is already some talk among con-
gressmen about the probable successors Of
the many Democratic leaders who were
showed under at the late election. Carlisle
and Randall are about the only leaders left,
aud new men must come to the front TO
take the places OF Morrison, Hewitt, VIII
lis, Wilson, Tucker, and other Democratic
lights who will not shine In the fiftieth Con.
gress. There Is not a surplus Of good ma
terial on the Democratic side, though few
newcomers last year showed qualities
which are likely to elevate them. 1t 10 gen
orally thought that the coming chairman OF
the ways and means committee aud ex
oilicio leader of the Democrats on the
floor is either Breckinridge, of Ken
lucky, or Burnes, Of Missouri. Mills, Nc
MileD, Harris, and two others come before
Breckinridge in the committee, but there
are serious objections 10 each one OF them.
Mills is too radical free trader,
McMillen is not we'll liked, and Harris is
nonenity. Breckenridge is in his first
term, but before three months Of the session
was past veterans on both sides sized him
up as a coming leader. He is undoubtedly
the finest orator among the Democrats, and
is second to none In knowledge of economic
matters. With the next three months OF
added training he will make a strong figure
as leader, and may be given Morrison's
place, especially as he is an intimate per.
sonal friend Of the speaker. Burnes Is In
his second term, and not so prominent on
the floor as Breckinridge, but he Is an able,
safe, conservative man, who is generally
looked up TO. He Is as poor talker as
Morrison, but is Just as persistent worker.
II is quite certain that Tucker will be sue.
| ceeded as chairman OF the judiciary com
mittee by Patrick Collins, who is another
coming leader. Mr. Collins Is not talker.
| He did not deliver o single speech during
| last session. Few men In the House, how
ever, have higher reputation for ability.
Sunset Cox returns to the scene where
| he achieved great reputation, having had
all the Turkey that he wanted. He stands
| prominent as a candidate for speaker, and
| Is likely to give Mr.. Carlisle a stiff contest
for the nomination. Mr.. Cox is ready
debater, sharp and witty, and will be likely
| to become leader.
| Young Mr.. McAdoo, OF New Jersey,
| grows In importance each session. III he
| does not become leader In the next Con-
gress he will be at least an assistant leader,
| for he has almost become Randalis alter
ego. 1t is not likely that he will get a
craftsmanship though, on account of his
| protectionist tendencies.
Col. Truman Merriman, who represents
the New York Sun In Congress, has bright
prospects Of prominence. He introduced
editorial methods into the committee rooms
last session, and gained wide admiration
therefor.
Young Taulbee OF Kentucky, than whom
there are but Que or two better speakers on
the Democratic side, is fast coming to the
front. He is sure Of craftsmanship, prob
ably Willis's vacant seat, and will, no
doubt, make the halls of Congress ring
more than ever with his denunciatlons OF
civil service reform. The speaker has q
deep personal interest In the bright young
I,,t I'm 1o arI IN ttrht ha m
prudence Of youth.
Martin Foran and John j. O'Nolll will
OF course, continue to pose as the labor
leaders. They are both very young meu
and have plenty Of time to learn. Wilson
Of West Virginia, is promising young
man. He created the first sensation last
season by bis speech on the Mexican pen
sion bill Even his name was generally un
known up to that day, and when he tool
the floor members asked each other who th'
little sandy-haired man was. After the
speech, however, he was much talked OF
and congratulated.
Crisp, OF Georgia, one OF Carlsle'
deputy speakers, will take the Craftsmanship
on the committee on Pacific railroads. III,
is already one Of the heavy men on the Dem
ocratic side.
Cultivate is the coming man IN the Ohit
delegation. He is young, handsome, and
able.
The Republican leaders are all back
Reed, Hiscock, Kelley, Mckinley, Browne
Bayne, Butterworth, and the Others will
lead the minority. A few younger men ar,
likely TO come to the front next Congress
Mr.. McComas is one of these and perhap
the most conspicuous. He has been stead
lily gaining ground in the eatimation of hi
associates since he entered Congress, ant
now steps into the first vacant place anon
the feed las Prospects OF ge S
ting into the Senate, and Hiscock may sue
ceed Warner Miller. In any event Nc
Comas is sure to be prominent figure o.
the Republican side.