The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

new member, mas aIfedOy baken TANK dS
one of the great lawyers of the house. Mr..
Struble presides over the committee on
territories, and young jonathan Dolliver
is an orator Of the first rank.
1t is rather odd that these three western
states should take the lead over New York,
PENNSYLVANIA and Massachusetts,, and
their rank is most significant OF the grow
ing power of the great west. Win the first
three delegations named doubt arises as to
the fourth Honors appear to be easy be-
tween Pennsylvania and Kansas. 4 few
months ago, with Randall and Kelley in
their seats, there could be no question of
the superiority of the Keystone state. 1t
might even take the place Of Iowa in the
first trio, But am now inclined to award
fourth rank to Kanssa While there are
only seven members, nearly every one OF
them is man of Importance.
John Anderson Is undoub tedly the leader
Of the delegation, though he is not a chair
men. He has been in the house dozen
years, and is one Of the most vigorous de-
baters to be found on the floor. Mr.. Per-
kins is an eloquent speaker, and chairman
of Indian affairs. Farmer Funston is chair
man Of the committee on agriculture, and
q strong, earnest man. r1ur. h1orrIn' is
chairman of one of the first committees of
the house-inValid pensions. Mr.. Turner
and Judge Peters are also influential mem
bers, making compact delegation of great
ability and usefulness.
If we place Pennsylvania fifth in the list
weshall miss Randall and Kelley in proving
our case. Two of the important members of
this delegation are past their prime in years
nd
the present father of the house, is nearly
three-score and ten, as is Charles R. Buck
alew, who has had a great career as diplo-
mate, statesman and constitutional lawyer.
The leader of the delegation since Randall's
death is Tom Bayne, of Pittsburg, member
of ways and means. This is his seventh
term in congress, and he has won a high
place. Other strong men of this delegation
are Harry Bingham, of Philadelphia. chair
man of the committee on postofices and
post roads; Mr.. Mccormick, chairman Of
railways and canals, and Mr.. Dalzell,
young lawyer of Pittsburg, who, in his sec
Ond term, becomes chairman of the com
mittee on Pacific railroads.
To my mind the Massachusetts, delega-
ton is next in rank. 1t has no chairman
ship, except that Of the select committee
on election of president, vice president and
representatives in congress-just now of
much mportance-but it has number of
strong men. Oddly enough, the youngest
member OF the delegation, Cabot Lodge, is
its recognized leader. He is the chairman
Of the committee just mentioned, and,
through his own ability and the warm
friendship of the speaker, has become one
of the most influential men in the house.
Other strong men are Mr.. Greenhalge, the
humoTist and orator: Mr. Gambler, one Of
the handsomest men in congress, and
prominent Of late through his connection
with the Worlds Fair bill; Mr. Cogswen,
who has other claims to fame than his re-
semblance TO Grover Cleveland, and Mr..
Rockwell, financier of more than ordinary
ability.
The leader of the Maine delegation is, of
course, Speaker Reed, out the other three
Representatives are men OF great influence
Mr. BOutelie is chairman Of naval af-
fairs, Mr.. Milliken of public buildings and
grounds. and AIr. Dingley is q member of
ways ard means.
ANchig2u's delegation has for leader
Julius Caesar Burrows, a brilliant parlia-
mentarian, member of ways and means
niittee; Mr.. . Donnell, an editor, is chair
man Of the committee On education; Mr..
Allen Is one Of the haDdsomest and most
popular men in the house, while the able
and earnest Gen. Cutcheon, chairman of
military affairs, could ii he chose, dispute
leadership with Mr. Burrows.
Perhaps the reader Is thinking it about
time the great Empire St1je appeared in
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a strong one. Though mum boring 81 men,
it presents but few striking figures. The
leader Of the delegation is Roswell p
Flower, who would be one of the big men
of the house We're the Democrats in power,
as he is now one Of the most amiabe and
popular. Amos Cummings is another New
Yorker who attracts much attention. Gen.
Spinola is a noted dehater. On the Repub-
Ecan side Serene L. Payne holds highest
place in committee service, being a member
of ways and means. Mr.. Farquhar is
chairman of merchant marine and fisher
les, Mr.. Baker Of co&lmerce, Mr. DeIano
of pensions, and Mr.. L&Idlaw Of claims.
New York too often changes its representa-
tives in Congress.
Judge Holman, the veteran, is leader of
the Hoosiers, ana one of the strong men on
the Democratic side Tom Browne, who
has been in congress fourteen years. and
who is now compelled 10 retire by failing
health, is the best known Republican. w.
d. Bynum, the Democrat from Indianapo-
lis, IS another able and influential member,
while George W. Cooper, ". z. Owen and
B. T. Shively are rising young statesmen.
The leader Of the Wisconsin delegation
has slight, boyish figure. Robert NJ. La
toilette is sometimes mistaken for page,
but he is a member of ways and means, a
student and orator, and a coming man.
Mr.. Thomas is chairman of the committee
on war claims
Another state which has for its leader
young man is New Jersey. Mr. McAdoo,
who learned craftsmanship at the feet of
Samuel J. Randall, is thinker and forci-
bic speaker Mr.. Buchanan is chairman of
the committee on manufactures.
Maryland presents as its leader Mr.. Nc
Comas, still another young pan, while Mr..
Wilson, leader of the delegation from West
Virginia, is lust in his prime. Minnesotas
leader Is Mark DunneIl, veteran, while
Nebraska's is Mr. Dorsey, a banker, and
chairman of the committee on banking and
currency California; leader Is Mr.. Nc
kenna, member OF ways and means.
Some Of the strongest delegations in the
house are from the southern states, but as
Democrats in a Republican house they are
Of course wit bout chairmanships and shorn
Of much Of their influence. The most
striking figure in the Virginia delegation
Is Gen. Robert +. Lees son. Gen. HelGer-
son i the leader Of the North Carolina
nine, while Nr. Tiilman, in whose life there