The National tribune., 1894-06-07

inmates March a. 1895, as we'll as those for the
full term following, will be chosen. This con-
dition Of affairs has aroused the ambition oil
several prominent men in both political par
ties. The most frequently-mentioned men for
the position are ex-Gov. Oden Bowie Demo-
erat, and Thomas d. Bond, President OF the
Maryland Republican Association.
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Congressman Cousins, one OF the youngest
members of the House, delivered an address at
Soldiers Home this city, May 80, for which he
received high com pliment from his colleague,
Mr. Hepburn, of Iowa. Congressman Hepburn
is a judge of good oratosy, and he declared Mr..
Cousins's speech to be the best delivered any
where in the United States on that day. Ex-
Speaker Grow delivered the Grafton at Antis-
tam. He went unprepared, and said he would
trust to his memory for stirring events, with
which TO garnish his speech. This he safely
did, as he was Speaker of the House at the
breaking out of the war, and there is no limit
to his store of "reminiscences.
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Gen. Ordway, who is at the head of the
militia here, has an original and practical mind,
enriched with long experience before and since
the war, and during his active and brilliant
service in the field and also by constant read
ing on military topics, so that since he was
given control of the National Guard of the Dis
trict of Columbia he has brought it to high
state of efficiency, and has taught it many
things which most militiamen do not know.
He believes that the militia is q school and not
a vocation, in which all young men should take
a three years course. partly for the sake OF the
physical and moral benefit of the exercise and
discipline and partly because of the educational
effect which will be useful all through their
lives to themselves and, in case of war or even
of rioting or other serious disturbances, will be
invaluable to the city or the State. One of
Gen. Ordway's original and practical ideas ID
what is known as the street riot drill, which is
not practeed anywhere except in Washington.
1t is the most practical kind of preparation for
the danger which so often nowadays seems i'm
inent in large cities. Gen. 0rdway's troops are,
of course, trained in all regular drills as in
dividuals and as organizations, but this street
riot drill is the practical application of all that
they know to such work as is liable to suddenly
demand their attention at any time. When
the men get out for this sort of work it is
stirring sight.
appears to be q widespread misappre-
hension in regard to the Postofiice appropria-
ton bill, relative to the proposed increase in
the rate of postage. Congressman are receiving
letters from their constituents, which indicate
that they have been misinformed. The fact is
the bill referred to does not provide for an in
crease in postage rates. An attempt was made
in the House to increase the postage on certain
kinds of matter, but it WAS defeated, and the
law stands now as il did before.
II is a matter of gossip that Gov. O'FerraH,
of Virginia, will enter tho contest for the U. 5.
Senate TO succeed Hon. JOHN w. Daniel. Sena-
tor Daniels term expires in 1892 aud his sue
cessor will be chosen in 1897 just as Gov.
O'Ferralrs term is closing. The Governor says
it is toe early yet to consider, and the future
must care for itself; but his friends hold that
he will certainly enter the race.
Senator Hoar is the thorn in the side Of the
Democrats during this tariff struggle. His very
voice is rasping and irritating, to say nothing
Of the taunts which he filings in the faces of his
the old gentleman to the keeper of menagerie
constantly stirring up the an imals just for the
fun of seeing them bite and roar.
Senator Hoar's wide reading, his command of
language the little MachiaveIlian streak which
is in his mposition enables him to give the
keenness Of knife to his attacks. Unfor-
tunately for the Democrats the condition Of
affairs in the Senate is such that Senator Hoar
can generally find flesh to carve. He is per-
sistent, quick to discern weak peint In his
enemy's armor and absolutely Indifferent to
the sight of blood.
Senator Chandler is another gentleman who
likes to have fun with the tariftricksters
He spells Republican with big r, and believes
that when the millennium finally dawns Re-
publican President will be upon the throne
AS between the Republican party and the
Christian religion, when it comes to comparing
the amount of good which each has done in
the world. Senator Chandler would instantly
award the palm to the Republican party.
Sharp as brar, quick to appreciate the humor
of situation if the laugh is ON the other
side, he brings both wit and satire to his
figures he may have, but he does not use them.
He prefers to hold up the skeleton and then
laughs at the lack of flesh upon it's bones.
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The present extraordinary importation of
sugar and other articles, made in order to escape
the payment of higher duties to be imposed
later. means a serious loss to the Govern ment
in future revenues, and the Treasury Depart
ment's receipts will fall far short of its esti-
mates. Such long agitation in regard to the
tariff bill has never been taken into considera-
ton in the formulation of the tables published
by the Department and by the Ways and Means
and Finance Committees The official figures
of the Bureau of Statistics demonstrate that
the delay in the Senate is costing the Govern
ment at least 81, 100000 day.
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An Office seeker from North Dakota was Ioi-
tering along Fifteenth street the other day.
with kodak under his arm, when Mr. Reed
passed along, aud someone suggested that IL
would be good idea to snapshot him. The
aspiring photographer followed, but the ex-
Speaker had evidently OWNED his intention,
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