Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Contests in the Next uouse-In "a Per-
sonnl Vein.


sonnl Vein.
Washington. Dec. SIN the next COM
gress there will not be less than forty
contests. The fact that the Flfty-arst
congress seated many Democrats in
favor OF Republican contestants has led
all Republicans defeated by small ma
Jorlties In the recent election to contest.
But II is not believed that Reed win
adopt similar policy In the next con-
gress. Then the Republicans had a
small majority, When the house was
organized they needed more to do busi-
ness. This time the Republicans have
two-thirds OF the house and they do
not want any more. Therefore It is
not believed that Reed will unsalt more
than two or three Democrats out OF the
forty whose seats are contested.
1t is certain that he will not seat
any Popullsts In place OF Democrats.
Reed and the Republican party gener-
ally have no patience with the south
ern and western populists.
The resignation OF Congressman
Amos Cummings OF New York causes
much regret ON the part OF all Demo-
Gratis. MIR. Cummings was one OF the
ablest men on the Democratic SIDE.
As chairman OF the committee ON Ia
val analrs he has been conspicuous
figure on the floor and has done good
work. There was no ADLER, more popu-
lar or harder working member Of the
house. He resigns to become subway
commissioner In New York CITY at
$4,000 year.
Representative Cooper OF Florida has
prepared bill which he VIII Introduce
O. H. l.a.
present method OF appointing local fed
eral officers. Mr.. Coopei's bill Will pro-
vide that these officers, especially post
masters, shall be chosen by the votsB
OF the people OF their localities,
Congressman Aldrich or Chicago ex-
presses the opinion that the senatorial
contest In Illinois will result In the re-
election OF Senator Cullom. He says
Senator Cullom has not majority or
the legislature behind him. but he has
more Votes than any other candidate.
and Will probably win
Representative Cannon OF Illinois
says the Republicans can not annoy
the Democrats very much during this
session: but" he adds. ~ they show
US their scarified bncka and ask us to
do some rubbing. I think we can Ind
a little salt and water handy TO touch
up their sore spots, But they are pre-
pared 10 fight among themselves over
Cleveland. and / think II viii not be
necessary for us 10 stir them up to see
a good show"
senator Palmer OF Illinois says that
he expects mn attempt viii be made
10 pass free coinage BILL at this sea-
sion. He thinks q majority OF the
house Is IN favor OF FREQ coinngc and
thinks perhaps that body VIII pass
such a bill But he adds that he Is
1 certnin that tile president Will veto Il
should u pass both housed.
Representative Williams OF Illinois
| saws the probabilities are that the M
[ noia Domocrats will put forward Col
I mel MI. Morrison as their candidate
{ Tor the next presidential nomination.
/ senator Teller Of Colorado says mat
he has little hopes that this conETess.
or even the next. will do anything for
,,ress will b. devoted 10 severe criti-
I cIsns Of the ADMINISTRATION and 10 the
massage ~ appropriation bills.
lye-hirrton hiss decided not 20 be-
outdone by New York and " 70 have
4 horse show next spring u VIII be
arranged by the Chevy Chase Hunting
Secretary Carlisle and Commissioner
Miller are considering plans for the en-
fo-cernef,t OF the income tax. The nec-
esaarv binnRs are prepared and WIN he
sent 10 collectors before the first Of the
wear One OF tho points 70 be ieclqHa
Nv tbe department, relates 10 the form
N re.urn TINT shall b. made by cor
nor.ti1na. The tax IL 20 be asssssed on
al net e-rninG1 for Tho yeer issi. and
~ rnrpor7tions usually daclare divi-
ssris n the close Of the yefr, n II nee
sssarv that rules shall be devised pnd
nra-,uic,sfed Tor the guidance Of NE
onioinls IN charge NJ corporations IN
nrensriny and making returns 70 reva-
nve coiieciorq The law imposes = lax
II per cent on AL earnings ard on
csrr 81 corporations are renuired "a
,athhold the tax and nay n 10 the rev.
e,ue collectors. IN this connection q
r,,r,her OF Interesting points have been
-,,sed which must be decided by the
eccratarv ~ the Treasury.
rhe senate today passed a rei1lnts3n
osilinr upon the sscreiary Of The navs