Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
interesting Characteristics OF the Indi.
vidusl Who Defeated Champ CLARK
How Surrender Originated.

vanced years. The average Republican
does not relish the idea that Mr.. Morton
Is a possibility, out he has q big pocket
book, and that alone will bring to his
standard enthusiastic men in all portions
OF the country. They are the fellows
who take pleasure in working any old man
with money and ambition.
Generally speaking. however, the He-
pubilcans incline to Reed, Harrison. ana
Mckinley; and Senator Allison has large
following who think II Is about time 10
recognize his distinguished ability as one
Of the leading men in the party anu III
the upper branch Of Congress.
More important than the next presi-
dency Is the attitude Of the Republican
party In the coming struggle during the
winter session of Congress. Unless the
Democrats are cautious, Ii Is quite iikely
than an extra session OF the Fifty-fourth
Congress will be forced. The Repupncahs
are not oYer-anxious that this situation
should come about, but, from the talk
heard here at present, they VIII un
doubtedly resist TO the bitter end any at
tempt to do anything more with 'he
tariff question Some Of the more en-
thusiastic Democrats with decided Tree
trade tendencies appear determined TO
gun bills" providing for free coal, free
sugar, free iron-ore. etc. The chances are
nothing will be accomplished. and 1t IL
quite certain that few. If any, OF the
Virginia or West Virginia Democrats VIII
aid the so-called ''raw-materal" disciples
in the plan they have mapped out.
DEMOCRATIC TALK.
Most Of the Democrats who have return
ed to the city are opposed to the pop
gun" bills and It Is well-known fact
that Secretary Carlisle thinks those mea-
sures ought to be shelved forever. He Is
on record to that effect, having during the
last session of Congress written a very
emphatic letter on the subject TO Senator
Harris 1t is understood he has not
changed his views in the slightest.
The Republican who defeated Champ
Clark for Congress In one OF the Missouri
districts will be an odd and original man
in the next House Mr.. Clark is quite
well known to many Virginians be-
cause of the fact that he made several
speeches in the State. He thought he
had u walkover for reelection, and really
paid very little attention 10 the canvas
in his own district. having devoted his
time and talents 10 helping out Demo-
cratic friends in their districts. But the
landslide was so great that II swamped
the Jolly Clark. TRACTOR who VIII be his
successor, was given the Republican nomi-
nation because no one else among the
Republicans Of the district cared to make
the race. Those who had money and posi-
ton were aveTss to tackling the
Democracy Tractor, IT is stated, is a
piauo-tuner by occupetion, and has within
the past several years also fddled at
country dances out in Missouri for Nv
ing. His election 10 huge Joke, and
when he looms up I'm the House he VIII
De as great curiosity as the imaginary
Mr. Tittlebat Titmouse was in the British
Parliament, or the sockless Jerry Simpson,
from Kansas, when the latter was herald
ed as a congTessman-elect four years ago.
The Treasury officials have not yet de-
cided just how many additional men will
be allowed in the various collection dis
trlcts for the income-tax work. II is,
however, believed that in the Virginia
and North Carolina districts at least two,
and possibly three men. will be put on.
There Will certainly be one new man in
each district If Commissioner Miller can
have his way.
GORMAN AND HCNTON.
Senator German has returned to the
city for the winter season. He IS looking
well again. and appears to have recovered
from his illness. which caused his family
and friends so much anxiety last summer.
He is the chairman of the Democratic
caucus in the Senate, and Will undoubted-
II retain the position as long "a his party
has q majority. as he is regarded as the
most clear-headed political manager in
that body.
Senator Hunton IS not expected in the
city until some time next week, when
he will probably take up his winter quar-
lor Oh Mr. well
enough TO come to Washington. The
Senator did good work IN the recent cam
paign, and he will have great deal or
important legislation TO consider when
the Senate meets. as he is one Of the lead
ing men on the District Committee, which
has a number of bills Of great in
terest TO the capital city of the country.
SURRENDER"
When IL was proposed 10 change the
name Of the post-oiiice at old AppomattoX
In Virginia and substitute new one,
recommendation came from the county
suggesting that the office at the former
county seat be called "Rosser," after the
postmaster. but as there was an once
in Patrick county known is 'lsorrer,
there was too much similarity, ana the
department declined to adopt the sug-
eestion. Then it was that surrender
was suggested, and II was finally ac-
cepted on account Of a petition receiver
from the patrons of the office. As VIII
be seen below. from postai-note III tn''
correspondence to-day, the Office al hoI-
rer IN Patrick county, f. still in exist
ence. "Surrender' is also thing Oh
reality. and from what the officials mere
saw il Will go right on unless the peopie
of Appomattox and Congressman fucker
take decided action and come forWaru
with some new proposition with a view
IN straightening out the matter. Columns
and columns have been written on TINS
subject. and the department has received
letters and suggestions from ell parts Oh Oh
the United States, but no attention Will
be paid to anything that does not eS-
press the wishes OF the patrons Oh 'he
Office at oh Appomh;tcx.
THORP AND MCAULL.
r.. T. ThOrp, OF MecklenDurg' anu ooio-
mel =. II. McCaull, OF Culpeper' were
among Virginia Republicans in the Guy
to-day. They met number or he
n,,hlicans from other States. and of
course there was much talk about the
nroposed contest from Virginia before
Congress. MIR. Thorp claims he was I'M
doubtedly elected TO Congress from tne
Petersburg District, and Mr.. McCaull
friends insist that he was "Jiggereo
out of the thing in the Eighth Dlstrict
bv the Walton law. Just what all inns
talk viii amount TO 1t is too early 10
predict. - ,..o-o
Thorp was one Of the attorneys before
the Elections Committee last session In
the Virginia contested case OF Goode vs..
Ipes That matter is still pending. IL
was argued months ago before the com
mittee. but no decision was reached.
IL finally disposed of by the committee
next session, the chances are report
v,iu be made In favor of Mr.. Epes. the
sitting member The testimony ana the
arguments seem 10 show beyond any
doubt that Mr. Epes was elected.
Colonel A. u. Andrews. or Raleigh. Is
In the city. 1000,
Virginia post-ofiices discontinued: Pm
mace. ratg4cN county; mai! 10 RotreF'
wilma, Highland county; mail 10 faio
Alto. -.
In many OF the Republican papers COM
n,aint has been made that the South In
The matter OF postal facilities has been
favored 10 the exclusion or other sec
sons OF the country. The fact Is pointed
ont that I'm the establishment OF new OF
Aces North Carolina. Georgia. Texas, Viz
gInia. and several other Southern States
have been given more than their share.
-. -. ra,flv bepn discrimination.