Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-31

Mr.. Bland, of Missouri, Is well known
to the people of this entire country for
his advocacy of certain silver legisia-
ton, and he will probably be made
chairman of the committee ON coinage,
weights and measures; the committee
which has charge of all legislation af-
fecting the precious metals
1t is generally conceded by all that
Col Hatch, of Missouri. will be ap-
pointed chairman of the committee on
agriculture, a position which he has
for many years IN the past filed with
ability and distinction His advocacy
of pure lard bill is SO well known &c
the agriculturists Of the country thai
they will expect him to be placed in a
position to further that legislation.
Ex-Gov. McCreary, of Kentucky, one
Of the ablest diplomats ever sent te
either house of congress, and one of the
most determined advocates of vigor
Gus foreign policy on the part of this
government, will undoubtedly be re-
appointed chairman of the committee
on foreign affairs
Gen. Wheeler, of Alabama, who was
a lieutenant general of cavalry before
he was twenty-five years of age, will
most likely be restored to his former
position as chairman of the committee
ON military affairs
Mr.. Peel, of Arkansas, has no rivalry
whatever for the craftsmanship of the
committee on Indian affairs. He is ex-
ceptionally familiar with everything,
large and small. in general and in de-
tail, concerning the wards of the ma
ton, and his preeminent fitness for this
craftsmanship is unquestioned-
Mr.. Cobb, of Alabama, has been one
of the working member of the COM
mittee on railways and canals for a
number of years, and it is believed that
he will be appointed chairman of that
committee.
Mr.. Grain, of Texas, one of the
youngest, handsomest and noblest mem.
bers of the house, is generally conceded
the Craftsmanship OF the committee on
Pacific railroads; a position requiring
not only great deal of legal ability
and acumen, but strict probity.
Mr.. Caruth. of Kentucky, will be
chairman of the committee on educa-
ton; Mr.. Catchings. chairman of the
committee on labor; Mr.. Tillman. of
South Carolina, chairman of the com
mittee on patents.
Concerning the craftsmanship of the
committee on pensions, / am unable to
make prediction, although it seems
probable that Mr.. Henderson, of North
Carolina, may be given that position.
Mr.. Mansur, of Missouri, will be
chairman Of the committee on claims.
Mr.. Stone, of Kentucky, one of the
ablest and most energetic workers in
the house, will be chairman of the com
mittee on war claims.
Mr.. Heard, of Missouri, will proba bly,
be made chairman of the committee on
the District of Columbia, and as friend
of this district, knowing the legislative
needs of the community and knowing
also the capabilities and friendly dis
position of Mr.. Heard. / am frank to
say that am doing some lobbying tc
aid in securing his appointment.
Constantine Buck Kilgore, of Texas
a gentleman by no means as ferocious
as his name and reputation. will be
chairman of the committee on enrolled
bills. Despite the fact that Mr.. Kill
gore kicked one of the doors of the
house off its hinges. he is in everyday
life anything else than kicker, but
one of the most genial. companionable
and likeable of men. The committee
on enrolled bills has very little to dc
until the latter part of the session o.
congress, when many bills are being
passed. During the last two weeks O,