National Republican., 1886-12-11
IN THE LODBIES.
Opinions OF Prominent Men on Sub
jects of Interest.

jeots of Interest.
Congressman Buchanan, speaking Of the
recent election in his state, said: "New
Jersey is naturally Republican, and we
would have carried 1t this year in square
fight with the Democrats, but the prohibi-
tion element lost us the goyernorship. IN
the congressional Sights, where we had
not to contend with this element, we were
eminently successful, carrying five out OF
the seven districts. The agitation of the
tariff question last session injured the De-
mocIaey, for the people Of New Jersey are
losing all confidence In a party which Is
constantly threatening ruin to their indus
tries. ! made the fight In the tariff line
stituents responded nobly. 1t only needs
little more tariff tinkering to throw New
Jersey permanently into the Republican
column.n
Hon. Frank Lawler can be seen leaning
against Wizards Hotel desk almost any
evening. He seems to know everybody
about the place, and is busy most Of the
time shaking hands. His hair is plastered
In the usually beautiful curves, and even
presents more compact appearance than
last session.
~ had hard fight OF 1t and no mistake,n
said Mr.. Lawler to REPUBLICAN, man.
"Bes.des Republican had labor candi-
date against me, aud everything looked
blue when the polls opened on election
day. / was as surprised at the result as
some Of the papers were. However, am
In, and 1G majority Is as good as 1000 for
oil practical purposes-eh !"
senator-elect Daniel was disinclined to
talk about Virginia politics. "Still, said
he, ~ can assure you that our congress
sional losses this year are to be attributed
to over-contidence on the part Of the Demo-
Gratis more than to anything else. l know
hundreds Of Democrats In my district who
stayed at home on election day simply
because they thought their votes would not
be needed. So 1t was In the other districts.
Gen. Lee tells me that many Of his most
earnest supporters ut the nominating con-
vention did not take the trouble to vote,
thinking the opposition amounted to moth
ing. No; / have nothing to say about the
feeling Of the state toward the President ~
A prominent Kentucky member says:
"The coming chairman Of the committee
on ways and means is Breckenridge or Town
shend. The latter has had longer expert
ence In legislation, but Breckenridge has
given his attention especially to taxation
problems, distinguished himself as q mem
ber OF the ways and meane committee last
year, and is decidedly the finest orator the
| Democrats have. Eloquence isan important
thing, even as chairman of that committee
Morrison might have accomplished more
had he been able to present his Views to the
| House in way to claim attention, but his
husky voice and awkward gestures worked
to the detriment of his plans. OF course, Q
| tariff speech does not offer an inviting field
| for eloquence, but, dry as 1t must neces
sarily be, / am sure Breckenridge could gel
| In some thrilling points. He always doel
on every subject he handles. Aside from
| fitness, Breckinrdge has the advantage o
the speakers personal friendship and ad
miratiOn. The two are very old friends, and
| Carlisle has pronounced Breckenridge the
| golden-tonguGd orator OF Kentucky aud tbs
south IL will become apparent during the
| next three months whether BreckinTidge ol
| Townshend will carry of the prize. Mucl
| will depend on the ability each shows II
helping TO pull Morrison's bill through"
| Hon. Levi McComas has since his return
TO Washington received more congratula
tions than, perhaps, any other member
| since he Is more widely known and likeC
here, coming, as he does, from distric
adjoining the city. OF the prospects Of thu
Morrison bill, Mr.. McComas says ether
cannot be any tariff legislation this winter
The opponents of Mr. MorrIson's bill ar
as united and firm now as they were las
summer. 1t is doubtful II consideration
win be asked for the measure, but II Mr.
Morrison makes that move am conhden
II will be defeated by an increased majority
All our time Will be needed TO put through
measures OF generally recognized necea
slty."
Congressman Gay, OF Louisiana, one o
the few southern Democrats who vote
against consideration of the Morriso
bill last session, says his views have no
since changed, aud he will always oppose
measure that Injuries an important lndustr
Of his constituents.