New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-02
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
MEN AND AFFAIRS AT TIE NATIONAL
CAPITAL.
MANY WOMEN At THE OPENING OF CONGRESS
COMMENCING THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
SENATOR SPooNER'S PLANS-T. p. O'CoN
NOR'S CAREER-AN ALLIANCE CAN

DIDATE on THE STUMP.
Washington, Dec. lin the crowds seen AT
the Capitol to-day thrce-quartcrs Of them were
women Ladies filled the galleries in every
direction. in some places almost TO the exclusion
of the men, All burned with curiosity TO see
the faces and witness the bearing of the leading
members who had been defeated for reelection.
The successful men appeared to possess no interest
II was to learn how the victims of the political
storm concealed their grief and disappointment
that the glasses of the galleries were broughU
to bear. Mr.. Mckinley was most studied for the
trace of recently shed tears or some trembe OF
emotion to crafty the curious spectator Whlle
the defeated members were gazcd upon with a
pitying interest as those marked Tor an carry
death or some unhappy fate. they IN return
betrayed no consciousness of being special objects
of attention. None OF the strong men broke down
under the gloom of bitter memories Indeed,
there was. if ANYTHING. a more grimly resolute
air about the defeated than was found
among the reelected Back of the seats i'll
the House some of the Democrats expressed
sympathy with a particular Republican brother
because he had not been spared But tins was
always met with some laughing rejonder that
the world of politics was not as Vet at all end
and after q vigorous Jog 10 IL from the Farmers
Alliance the Democrats themselves might find III
the future some surprises
The custom of having the Presidents Message
mumbed in mysterious ana Wholy lhcoih'
prehcnsbe manner by the reading Clerks OF inc
two houses of Congress upon the opening of the
session still prevails at the Capital. Ii is only
later in the day when II is accessible in newspaper
or pamphlet form that one obtains an IDEA OF
what il is all about. Current opinion-that is,
the opinion not expressed in the stercotypcd form
OF partisan ntervews-commcnds tO-days paper
as a clear business document, chiefly noticeable
for the courage of its writer in evading none OF
the issues of the day. The President commends
the State Departments policy of reciprocity WIN
great cordiaity while with equal warmth he
stands by the Tariff measure Of last session as
Loyalty as if there had been no election. Ills
onnion that no one vet knows the general effect
~ this law and that the evils charged against IL
before the election were based upon misrepre
sentation is an opinion which no one except al
extreme partisan would think to-day oil cohtia-
dieting His commentator OF the Eecuoh Oil
will be a prelude for early action In the SENATE
Tho Democrats threaten 10 stop all business by
obstruction means if this measure Is pushed limo
viii show whether these threats will hold good.
Those who are fond Of dwelling upon the diner
cnces among leading Republicans at the Capitol
Message sent in TO Congress to-day
TP O'Connor is probably the most ahrolt OF
the Irish members at present in this country J.
is probable that Mr.. OCoHnors influence IN laN"i
ne throwing over Parnell was exercised at tho last
moment He is ono Of the most active o. ''''
I,isb mcmhers in England and has stood close 10
Parnen lie is the only Irish member who has an
English constituency He is the member from the
in |
this lie has independent means, which few OF me
Irish members have Most Of them absolutely
dcpendcnt upon the salary paid to them from the
Irish Parliamentary fund. The average annual
salary paid TO these members is about 500 A.
every member Of the Irish party was nominated
by Mr. Parnell IN his district, and aft"rward paid
by him through his control of this Parliamentary
Fund one can see OF the difficulties III the
WAY Of his associates who might seek 10 rebel
against his leadership. The paper drawn at Chi
cago was only made after consultation with prom
inent Irish leaders in this country. Ii Is believed
here that these Irish leaders in America will refuse
70 contribute any more money 10 The
support OF the Irish members long as
Nr. Parncll seeks to maintain the leader
ship In other words. another custodian for the
funds collected in this country Will be selected
II is probable that Mr.. Dillon will be in charge
of these funds This will be the strongest blow
against Parnell, whatever support lie may receive
from Ireland. Without the direction Of the funds
collected in America he will not De able 20 lead
anything more than the smallest possible faction
Of the Irish Parliamentary party
Mr. O'Connor is graduate newspaper reporter
His entire political career has been III London.
lie came there a poor boy ana picked up living
as he could about the newspaper Offices in Flcct-st
After Il time be became a newspaper reporter,
and during his experience as reporter visited
America, where he worked on The Herald.
Several years ago, through the influence of Mr..
IabOuchcTc, lie got together a syndicate % 100000
for the establishment of The Evening Star.
This paper promised 10 he independent, personal.
and to work outside Of the beaten lines of Eng
lsh journalism These promises created such an
interest that the paper started out upon the first
DAY with circulation of over $4,000. This fell
of tremendously during The week. and steadily
droppcd during the month. But in a brief space
Of time Mr.. O'COnnOr made place for tie paper,
which became IL valuable property inside of the
year. but unfortunately Mr.. O'Connor did not
have n full control of the property thus created
by him, and 80 in the end, after two years OF
struggle with the stockholders, Mr. OCornor at
last sold ont lis interest 10 them for $4,000.
This represented 10 him a net profit for his tN0
years work as when he started in he had nothing.
Mr. O'Connor intends when lac returns 10 London
TO establish Sunday morning newspaper lie Is
under cont ract not TO start daily newspaper IN
London for the next three years.
Senator Spooncr Of Wisconsin, will in all prob
ability return 10 his thriving law practice III VIZ
corsin at the close Of his Senatorial term. His
friends say that he would not accept any Office al
the hands Of the Administration, as his practice
brings him in more than any Government place
would. | asked Of his friends if lie would az
ccpt the vacant Supreme Court Justccship Hi
friend said The Senator has never had the
chance 10 say whether hc would take II o. not |
and he will probably not refuse in advance any
invitation. Iut his tendencies and disposition
are not in that direction. He is too young and |
active. The bench would STIFF him. He has |
made already too bright a mark in public life 10