Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07

Mr.. Holman has not figured so promi.
nenlly as an objcctor in this Congress,
writes II Washington correspondent OF
the New York .MUl anl Express. Sew.
cral, both in this and the forly-nighth
Congress, tried to follow his example
and gain 4 similar reputation, but none
have succeeded in putting the fine touch
upon it that he did. He has exercised
power of nice discrimination, which
has prevented his becoming universally
hated us several who have tried to fol-
low III lis footsteps without appreciate
ing his motives. Though he has been
the cause of many disappointment, and
has called forth mOmentary resentment,
be has the entire respect of the house,
and Is never accused of captiousneSs.
His was an original crusade upon jobs,
and he cultivated Il new field of fame,
which none of his imiators have been
able 10 cultivate, In fact, these imita.
tors have brought "Dbjecting' into dis
rcpute, and that, probably, is tho reason
he cares less to occupy that position, He
has probably not made more objections
this session than any other member. As
an expert, he is probably disguised at
the failures An objection from him
seldom provoked resentment. He had
~ eeGi;!g fer II" role he undertook. lie
objected to the passage vi measure
when he knew it was improper, Or
thought it likely to be. Prove to him
that it is all right and he does not OPP
pose Il bill.
Members have u habit of rctaiating
upon each other in this matter, and gen
orally i member who is about to ask a
favor OF ihG house is careful not to inter-
pose an objection TO similar request
by another. Mr. Holman apparently
has never been influenced by this con-
sideraton, and has seldom been retail
ated upon. He has frequently been
known to check bill by his objection
and Immediately afterward to ask and
obtain unanimOus consent TO take up
some measure in which ne was interest
ed.
Mr.. Weller. in the last house, who was
enylous Of the great DIRECTORS fame,
succeeded in getting tie whole house
down on him by objccting indiScrimin.
atcly. Members chafcd so under this
persecution that they were thankful when
he was not returned.
But Mr.. Beach, Of New York, who began
to show some of these traits last session,
stepped right into his place in this con.
gress, and passes rs the universal OBJ
jector. He will object to any and every
tniug, of private or local character
where his one voice will have any effect.
He occupies the first front seat on the
Democratic side, right in front of the
speakers desk, and in the line of his
eye and enters his objection when he
hears unanimous consent asked, fire.
quently without raising his head He
always smiles Immediately aftcrward
and looks satisfied, which makes the
disappointed members mad. Sometimes
some of the stern old members who are
in the habit of having the house respect
their requests, will stand and look
straight at him for many minutes, with
a bitter, cutting sort of Il glare, after an
occurrence Of this sort. He doesn't seem
to mind it. 1t is probable that no re-
quest by Mr.. Beach for unanimous con-
sent would ever be granted, As too
many members are waiting for chance
for retaliation, and the resolution which
was introduced by Mr.. Weaver the other
day, and ruled out on account of its dis
respectful wording is said to have had
reference to him in the preamble Mr..
Holman is very modest man, given
very much to blushing, and these things
have driven him from the field, He de,
votes much more time to committee.
work this session, and is not watching
the house proceedings so closely.