Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-05
OVER THE LEAF.
The Good Resolutions Made by a Mum.
Der Of Well-knOwn Senators.

New Years resolutions? Why we are all full
STAR reporter yesterday. "we are on the high
way to reform, and most of us have decided to
free ourselves of the many foibles and peculiar
tiles which have distinguished us in the past
Some of us commenced to turn over the new
leaf before the old year came to a close.
know Call did. He has sworn a solemn VOW,
the terms of which preclude him from making
any more tariff-speeches. Voorhees,, too, has,
l understand, entered into an agreement with
himself to say less than he has been accustomed
to, and he has definitely decided to abstain
from attacking Ingalls, during the present year.
In this resolution he has Joined hands with
Blackburn, 80 the outlook for peace is very
promising. Evarts has entered upon 1889 the
victim OF tremendous internecine struggle.
Fearful of threatened obesity he has resolved
to keep his appetite for fat corning foods
within the closest bounds. I think he will
either subdue his stomach or perish in the at
tempt. Edmunds has renewed his annual reso-
luton to oppose all endeavors that look to the
Morgan has decided to say nothing about the
fisheries question unless the provocation il
very great. and in any event he will not occupy
the time Of the Senate for more than two days
with one speech; that's good deal of sacri-
fee for Morgan to make. Then there's another
ing away administration secrets; that's q de-
cided victory over self for a naturally To-
quacious man to achieve. Reagan has renewed
the pledge made some months ago never to sit in
his allotted seat in the Senate unless compelled
to. He generally occupies Browns chair now,
but if Brown were to return 1t would only
drive Reagan into somebody else's place. He
would rather sit on the republican side than
stay where the sergeant-at-arms put him; he is
modest, but he likes front seat. Turpie has
in his bosom an unbreakable resolution TO hold
his peace, and he wrestles with himself in an
effort to subdue his natural desire for oratory
THE OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
"Riddleberger has reformed, too. After much
prayerful consideration he vowed three-story
vow, which, being translated, reveals purpose
never to refer, directly or indirectly, in open
or executive session, to the British extradition
treaty; provided, however, that Blair will con-
sent, for the period Of one year, to forsale his
education bill. That proviso will, think, kill
Riddleberger's good resolution, for while Blair
may be a reformer, and may turn over numer-
Gus new leaves at the first of the year, still I
don't think he wants the reform to begin at q
point so near home as the education bill. Cam
eron isn't here now, but have heard that he
has sworn of on motions to adjourn over from
Thursday to Monday. I don't see where the
reform comes in there, though. think we
need all the rest we can get. I won
der if poor old Joe Brown has renewed
his regular resolution. Every New Years day
he promises himself that he will abstain from
those nervous digital movements which Tom
Hood christened washing his hands with in
visible soap in imperceptible water Ingalls,
once called attention to this peculiarly of
Brother Browns, and it panied the old gentle
man considerably. He tries to quit, and swears
of with praiseworthy regularity, but it never
had any lasting effect. Nothing short Of tying
his elbows behind his back, after the fashion
of a trussed chicken, will ever give him per
manent relief.
ONCE WEEK.
stewart is another of the men who has
mapped out course of procedure for this
year. He has limited himself to one speech q
week upon silver, but reserves to himself the
right to chat for three or four hours about
bonds whenever he feels like il. One of the
most wonderful reforms, however, IL that
which Payne made affidavit to on the LIST inst.
He has promised to abstain from DELIVERING
any more OF those blood-curdling war-like
speeches Of his. He has come to the Conclusion
that speech is silvern but silence is golden.
and that latter commodity is just what he Is
after"
Ibid you swear of on any of your had
habits?" queried the reporter.
Eyes, had forgotten all about il, thoueh. I
promised myself that would quit criticizine
the actions and mannerisms Of INV brother
Senators, and now l have busted my good res
olution into thousand pieces. Too bad, isn't