Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-08

NESS OF THE MAJoRITY-HE HOPES FOR DE-
MoCRATIC SUCCESS THROUGH THE AID OF THE
ALLIANCE.
Representative Wilcox of Connecticut il a
pretty careful observer of political events from
democratic point of view. Speaking of the
general situation az result Of the
election he said the democrats had
good prospects for the future. but that they
also had some serious responsibilities. He re-
GREETED that both Mills and Crisp were candi-
dates for the speakership of the next House.
Both men were deserving of the honor. and be-
tween the two it was difficult to make a choice
The democrats Of the northwest in partic Jlar
were indebted to Mr.. Mills by reason Of his
activity in their districts during recent CAM
paigns On the other hand Judge Crisp was
admittedly the man for the place on account
of his GOODNESS under fire and his clear
judicial mind. Mr.. Wilcox did not think
the democrats could afford to take any chances
on the next House. The party's majority was
SO large that it would be unwieldy and diiicult
In the extreme to handle to advantage. IT
would hardly do, Mr.. Wilcox thought to place
any man of hot temperament i'll the chair.
minority and as such would perpetually annoy
the Speaker. Mr.. Mills. great as has been his
service to the party. would hardly. Mr.. Wilcox
thought, be the man for such an emergency.
SPEAKER FROM THE NORTH.
But Mr.. Wilcox was inclined to the belief that
the Speaker would not be selected from the
south. He had talked, he sad. with not a few
prominent southern democrats and they agreed
with him that it would be for the best to select
the Speaker of the next House from the north.
The recent landslide was made possible by a
large number of nOrtherners who had always
trained with the republican party going over
to the democrats through disgus. at republican
methods. The day was not far distant Mr.
Wilcox thought. when the republican party
would be thing OF the past. The signs could
be seen on every hand. Had Cleveland been
reelected the republican party would have
found its tomb.
THE END OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
''Should we elect the next President. as be-
heve We will, Said Mr.. Wilcox, 'the republi-
can party will cease to be an important factor
iii the politics of the country. This third party
movement appears to have more or less life. and
whatever strength it may have will be drawn
largely from the republican ranks. New par
ties are almost invariably formed upon the
others of discomfort at the existing order of
things. The new party to be formed by Il cO;.i-
bination of the labor and alliance men will be
no exception to the rule. The probability is
tililt tucy Will also uIile WITH prOHlDltlOn-
lists. In that case they are certain to carry a
number of states most Of which. if not all, arc
in the northwest. They will not in my opinion,
materially affect the democratic vote in the
south or east. As far as I can judge the demo-
Gratis have reason to encourage this movement.
THE DEMOCRACY AND THE ALLIANCE.
"a glance at the belief Of the conservative
element of this embryotic party revolves a
striking similarity to the tenets and doctrines
of the democratic party. The main issues of
the alliance men are free coinage and re-
vision OF the tariff. Upon both the democrats
have taken the initiative. The subtreasury
scheme has the Endorsement Of only limited
number of the alliance men and is not apt to
be made plank in their platform. With this
out the democrats will necessarily receive much
of their support, as they stand shoulder to
shoulder The new movement only adds
strength to my belief that the next President
will be a democrat"