Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02

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II anybody imagines tina. the new Senator
from kansas-Mr. Peffe--is legislative green
horn or a man Of clay then the imagination Of
that person has gone widely astray and had
better be called home as soon as possible.
Senator-elect PETER was on the floor Of the
Senate this morning and despite the rush Of
business was the center of attraction for more
than an hour. He was under one of Senator
Plumb's wings most Of the time, and through the
courtesy Of that gentleman met great many Of
those who will be his associates and several others
who would like to be. TWAS deemed worthy of
note by some of the political sharps that Mr..
PETER sat on the republican side Of the cham
Der. and II was also apparent in conversation
that several democrats were n little disap-
pointed because the new arrival did not rush
right into the outstretched Jeffersonian and
Jacksonian arms.
TWO DIFFERENT VIEWS.
The Senate as viewed from the floor and the
Senate as viewed from the gallery is two dis
tinct bodies" said Mr.. PETER TO a STAR re-
porter, and then. without vouchsafing any ex-
PLANTATION of his Hyie-Jekyll idea. continued:
The last time l saw the Senate in session was
about i've years ago. | WAS then a member of
our own state senate and consequently not
entlreiN ignorant OF leglsatlve matters don
exactly remember how the men impressed me
then, but do know that had no idea of ever
succeeding Senator Ingalls,. Closer contact
with the members of this body reveals more
strong men than are apparent to the average
gallery occupant
"will sit on the republican side? Yes. |
think so. Senator Plumb is attending TO that
for me. Ny seat. | understand, will be on the
extreme republican right. just where | want il.
After whae may get a better seat-that is, a
more prominent one. But at present want &C
stay IN the rear. because my opportunities for
observation will be better than they would be
II some Senators were behind my visual organs
WILL VOTE ACCORDING TO HIS CONVICTIONS.
will l vote as / sit? Sometimes. I am
going to vote my convictions. The location Of
| MY seat will have nothing TO do with the work
| ings of my conscience
DO You intend continuing your connection
with The Kansas Former"
''0h. yes" replied Mr.. PETER. 81 shall look
| after its politics | always have, but that i,
the only part shall take in the management Of
the paper"
"1ngalls is good friend of mine and I am
sure no one ever heard me say a word agains,
him personally. Ii would have pleased me "a
have seen him reelected had we not differed in
matters of public policy. Our personal rela-
| tions are most cordial and esteem him highly.
MY present proposition is to remain here
until some time in June. / desire TO familiar
ize myself with departmental methods: wan,
| TO become acquainted with the personnel of the
| administration and in every possible way equip
| myself for the work which lies before me"
Saying which he buttoned up his overcoat and
walked out of the Capitol SO that the chilly
breeze might have a chance TO daily with an
eighteen-inch brown beard, which covers his
shirt front.
TO DELIVER AN ADDRESS.
Mr.. PETER will deliver an address at Grand
Army Hall tomorrow night. given under the
auspices of the Local Branch No. 4. National
Citizens Alliance. Hon. Jerry Simpson and
Hon. John Davis and others will speak. Thi,
is the first of series OF free public meetings &c
be held by Local Board No. 4.