The Washington times., 1894-12-20
CLOAKROOM AND GALLERY.

The friends of Judge Kicks, of Ohio. who
have been little nervous over the attempt to
impeach him, conclude that there is little
probability of definite action in that line. 1t
is now apparent that the matter will not be
touched until alter the holidays. and with only
about fifty days OF possible legislative busi-
ness before it Congress seems unlikely to en-
ter upon an impeachment proceeding, espec-
tally one likely 10 occupy as much time and
require the examination OF such large rec
ord as would be the case III this one.
The members of Congress, who know
Josiah Quincy and remember his peculiarities
when Assistant Secretary OF State, are
doubling themselves up with 'ghoulish glee''
over a story published by the Boston Herald.
which indicates that Mr.. Quincys extreme
exclusiveness at an evening party to which
he had been invited, attracted the attention
of the host and hostess. who, by some mis-
chance, failed to recognize their distinguished
guest. who stood apart from the gay throng,
and assumed by his air and attitude that he
was society reporter merely looking on TO
get notes for publication. The LADY of the
house, according to tn, Herald story, i'm
mediately proceeded to ''fire' Mr.. Quincy by
siding up 10 him and remarking in an under
tone ''this is very quiet house; we are very
quiet people, and do not care to have any
notice of our reception for the newspapers. 4"
''Representatiye Cochran, said member
OF the New York delegation, rs going to es-
tablish n somewhat unique and doubtless very
successful line of law work in New York after
his term of service ends. He will make a
speciality OF trying big cases for other law
yers, appearing rs leading counsel in the case.
doing the prominent work in court and before
judge and jury under direction of the plod-
ders who have dug out the facts. but will rely
upon him TO present them in his successful
way. There have been few mon in New York
who have done this line of business, for it
takes high order of ability to do il, but MIR.
Cochran, believe, will be successful"
Talks with members of the II ouse indicate
that there is little probability of passage of
the Carlisle currency bill. Scarcely men,
ber is satisfied with IT as it stands, and with
the ayowed hostility OF many Democrats and
the entire Republican party the chances of
its passing seem to grow less every day. The
: change of sentiment in the House since the
members OF that body saw Il disposition TO try
to force IT upon them has been marked. The
national bank interest opposes it, the silver
interest is against it, the southern members
generally have no use for it except the State
bank feature, and thus nobody is satisfied
with the bill as an entirety. 1t is probable
that caucus will be held early in January,
though ii the dissatisfaction with the bill con-
tinues to grow us it has in the past two days,
it may be too dead to even consider it in eau
Gus by that time.
Time honored Senatorial courtesy seems
to have taken vacation in the Senate yester-
day. Senator Turpie. who had been talking
two days ON the Niearaguan Canal bill. was
requested TO give way to let Senator Perkins
deliver half hours speech on the bill, as he
was 10 leave for home tonight. In view OF
the fact that California is solid for the bill
and Mr.. Perkins is a candidate for reelection,
the request seemed only a reasonable one,
and Mr.. Turpie consented.
But, said he. Il want 1t understood that
at the end of the half hour l shall claim the
floor"
AS the minute hand on the clock reached
the thirty minute limit Mr.. Turpie rose and
demanded the floor.
Il hope, said Senator Morgan "that the
Senator from California will be permitted to
finish his speech. 1t will occupy but a few
minutes more"
But Senator Turpie was obdurate. and as
suning an oratorical attitude. indicated that
he proposed TO demand his right and go on
with his two DAYS speech.
''The Senator from Indiana will remember, y
said Senator Morgan, with some ascerbity in
his manner, that | consented last night TO a
postponement to accommodate him, when !
should have demanded vote. / must say
that this most ungracious act
Mr.. TurDie put on his glasses. and without
replying to MIR. Morgan. proceeded with his
speech as though not Il word had been spoken
by the Alabama Senator while the Senate
looked on aghast.