The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-11-19
OUR yvAsHTNGTON LETTER

The question of vital interest now to the Re-
publican Senators is whether the Nebraska legis-
more reliable brother. During the last session
whenever crazy horse" Van Wyck, as he was
sometimes called, arose to ask the consideration
or resolution which was inimical to any fat cor
poration, or went against any old abuse. there
was q good deal of laughing and winking on the
sofas in the rear of the chamber.
In like manner Senator Riddleberger always
seemed to succeed in making himself ridiculous
When he insisted on a hearing in opposition to
executive sessions of the Senate, he was invara-
bly, out OF order; yet whenever he made the same
point of order on another Senator, it so happen
ed that the point which was good as against him
was not good as against others.
Now 1t appears that these two Senators, who
were objects of ridicule and irritation TO the
Republican 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 a vote was
called. SO, as they are not Republicans in good
and regular standing, the Senate is not Republic
can. and there is fun ahead. The Senate stands
thus: 81 Democrats, 81 Republicans, and the
6a ance OF power party, composed of Senators
Van Wyck and Riddle6erger. 1t is quite Ger
tam these gentlemen win be very graciousy
t treate6 th tins Tnter by Senator's
better to have the Senate Democratic than to
have it Republican by the aid Of such men.
for the SpeakershiD in the Fiftieth Congress be-
cause his opponent will contest his election, is
considered practically absurd by such able
stance, Congressman Welborn. of Texas The
further question of the propriety of his appoint-
ing the committee which is to consider his own
case Is reflection that every member in Con-
gress ould feel like resenting.
without distinction of party the congressman
who have served with Mr.. Carlisle would be per-
fectly satisfied to trust the whole matter to him.
assured that he would not raise hand to save
himself from defeat, If by so doing he would be
taking an unfair advantage of his opponent.
A inner tribute is seldom paid man in public
life than the recent expression of interest in Mr..
Carlisle's fortunes, by the best people 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 Speak er
has never abated one iota of his loyalty to the
Democratic party.
Society gave little fiutter during the week to
prove thai 1t is not lifeless A lunch party given
by Mrs. Whitney in honor of Mrs. Cleveland, was
characterDe sd by that elegance of appointment
which his marked all all the entertainments
give1.s the hospitable home of the Secretary of
!5eiA1n w. There were nineteen young ladies
vYFpd to meet the lady of the White House,
9hmn's own flowers, chrysanthemum, were
used in decorating the table, and the corsage
bouquets, which have been relegated to lunch
parties, were of violets and were placed at
every cover. The White House is very quiet
Just now, as the President refuses to sec ali cal
lers and is absorbed in the preparation of his
message to Congress. CA s.