Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

~ might be used IN connection with New
London. IL was n short but telling speech,
and stung Brandegec to the quick. Au-
gustUs then openly denounced the League
Island proposition as a swindle, and
touched the Philadelphia members on the
raw. IIis remarks drew Samuel J. Ran
dali 70 HIS feet. Randall was then IL
young and handsome member, who had
sat in the House exactly the same length
Of time as his league Mr.. O'Neill. LsIko
OMEN, he. had maintained silence for
three months His speech was shorter
than that OF his colleague. and more to
the point IT was contract ana logical,
and met every point made by Mr.. Brande-
gee. The debate dragged along through
the afternoon: O'Neill spoke again. but
Randall held his peace. Judge Kelley. how
ever. had tilt which lasted until the
House adjourned.
William y. Kelley had entered the
House In tho previous Congress II was
on July a. 1861, President Lincoln had
called an extra session. The Judge re-
rnalned quiet until July 18th. Then he
made a speech upon n proposition for the
bettcr organization OF the military estab-
lshment 10 was on n proposition 10
allow the loyal States outside OF the
loyal slavc-holdng States 10 IN vacancies
az West Point created by the secession
of the southern states. IT was n three
minute speech. direct. and to the point.
FIRST APPEARANCE.
u IL interesting 90 note the first ap-
pearance Of these gentlemen upon the
floor OF the House in discussion. II has
been said that Roscoe Conkling, Benton
McMnlin, ana other men OF national
fame have remained silent for a whole
session. and even n whole Congress be-
fore claiming the attention OF the House.
II Is certain that in the last half Of the
eighteenth century no members were bet
ter known 10 the nation than Randall,
Holman. OMEN. ana Kelley. They
promptly took part I'm discussions over
Legislative measures. bat II viii be seen
that IN every case the debates involved
the interests Of the CONSTITUENCIES they
represented.
The present House or Representatives.
has many new members \ majority Of
thcm are young men. Some viii probably
serve nearly. II not az long as the vete-
rams named above They have had IN
opportunity upon their entrance 10 Con-
cross not offered 10 Holman, O'Neil, Ran
dan. and Kelley. 10 came when the Sill
Ver debate ami the discussion over ihe
Federal election bill were precipitated
upon the House. Most Of them availod
themselves Of the opportunity. The de-
hates clicitod the fact that there are men
among them who ought to be kept In
Congress. and if kept there, VIII be pro-
ducNve ~ much benefit 10 the country.
Foremost among these young men Is
Joseph w. Bailey. Of Gainesville Tex.
Tall handsome. stulious. dcmonstratVe.
and gifted with a remarkable how OF IAN
Cuagc. De already commands close attrn-
ton when taking the floor. Mr.. Bailey
served throughout the Fitty-second con-
gross. Ills experience there has greatly
I'd D. Ia learned
oppose q bin and when tD advocate one.
In tho last Congress be might have been
termed an individual hlibustcr: In this
Congress ne is more prudent. His abli-
ties are no longer wasted in prolongine
individual opposition 20 a measure. II
was due 10 his Efforts that The Tofrey
bankruptcy bill vas defeated. Whether
its defeat is an injury or blessing TO the
country matters not. lie led the oppOsi-
tion. and led 70 iu a mastery manner.
His closing speech was marvel OF or
gument. logic and cloquenco. 1t charmed
the House. and the orator was universally
congratulate.
But the man who destroys IS not always
able 10 build. Tho destroyer frequently
rests coutcutod with his work. Mr.. Bal
ley. however is not such a man. With
the defeat OF the Torrey bill he has
brought i'm a bill Of his own providing
Involuntary ItiEiuIt'N. us lhtf ltoA7
I'm the cocoon Of time. II he displays the
energy shown in assaulting the Torrey
bin and advances arguments as effective
ass those then advanced. the chances are
that his effort viii be crowned with sue
cess.
More than this Mr Bailey has presided
in Committee of the Whole with singular
ability The House has fully recognized
his talents. and be stands upon much
higher plane than he occupied in the Fifty
second Congress II no mutation in poll
tics iuteIvcues ho has a brilliant future.
Ten years from now he ought To be the
leading member from the largest state in
the Union. lie is now 80 years old.
Judge Holman WAS 81. Samuel j. Randall,
a6. Charles ONesu 81. and William y.
Kelley 40 years old when they entered
Congress Mr.. Bailey has long, dark hair,
IS clean -shaven. and wears conventional
broadclo'h with "a low-cut waistcoat. Ills
hat is th. usual Texas somhrcro
Another young man evidently destined