The National tribune., 1894-05-03

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MIA. His right was contested, and the United
States sold and delivered this property to the
New Idra Mining Co. This, it was alleged
gave Mr.. McGarrahan claim on the United
States. This claim he pursued with varying
success. More than once he had nearly gained
it, when the adjournment of Congress or the
like took the prize from his hands. He was
still striving when, short time ago, he was
struck down with nervous prostration at the
Capitol and carried to the hospital where his
days were ended.
The sick list of men in and about Congress
is reaching remarkable dimensions. Repre-
sentative Simpson is not yet convalescing
Mr.. Schermerhorn's condition still exeites the
apprehension of his associates Representative
Brattan. of Maryland, is at his home with an
organic trouble, which gives no hope of his re-
turn to Congress. Representative Graham, of
Brooklyn. has never takea his seat owing to
continued illness since his term began. Repre-
sentative Brown, of Indiana, is still ailing from
his recent serious attack. Representative
Wilson, OF West Virginia. has about recovered,
but cannot resume Congressional duties for
many weeks.
Thara is m m harn f man in Clou-
gress who have announced their intention of
not anding for a reelection. Is there some
thing in the air that tells these gentlemen that
it is better to retire in the hey-day of ones
success than to face defeat as inevitabIeas death
and taxes? that unless they want to be over
wbelrled in the next landslide, they do well TO
move ont of its path while yet there is time?
The latest member of Congress TO decline
denomination is Representative Cobb of
st. Louis. He has notified his constituents
that he will not re-enter the race. In his letter
of deelination he makes 10 statement as to his
reasons, but to a reporter he said that he had
taken this step from considerations for the in
terests of his family. Representative Outh-
waite Of Ohio has also determined to make no
fight for denomination. Representative Barnes,
of Wisconsin, declares that he purposes return
ing TO his practice Of Law, which business has
suffered from lack of attention. Perhaps it is
merely coincidence that these gentlemen are
ali of the same political faith.
Public Printer Palmer will, he announces re-
sumo the profession OF journalism when Mr.
Benedict shall have been confirmed, which is q
foregone conclusion. There will be established
daily paper in Syracuse, N. Y, and the prin-
cipal hacker of the enterprise is Representative
James ]. Belden. That gentleman declined to
become one of the stockholders until a salts
factory man could be found to act as General
Manager. The names Of different persons were
suggested, but in each case something was lack
ing. Then he remembered Mr.. Palmer, and
the quiet, business-like air which pervaded the
great department over which he has presided.
He decided that Palmer was the man he wanted.
and he formally offered him the place.
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Compromise is in the sir. The adherents of
the tariff bill as it now stands, are weakening
in the face of the array of opponents which
faces them. 1t begins to look pointedly as if
not only the income tax feature is doomed to
death or mutlation, but other features must
be done away with TO secure solid Democratic
support Mr. Harris in the Senate Saturday
said, in the course of a reply to Dir. Hale:
Il have tolerably well-defaed opinions about
what the tariff policy of the country ought to
be. DO not choose at this time to 20 into the
details OF this bill, but | have been ready from
the beginning, aud am still ready, to compro-
mise conflicting opinions with brother Demo.
ha
mise conflicting opinions with my friend from
Maine If he evinced a determination to come
to reform of the most vicious and outrage
GUS tariff act that ever al1; the country. l
do not know what amendments will be offered
from this side or the other side. For nv
| single SELF member OF the Finance Com
/ mittee, and as member of the Senate, shall
not hesitate one moment to entertain PROPOSE
TONS however Objectionable IL the result be
| great reduction of the duties imposed under
the Mckinley act"
Senator Wolcott has been hanged In cfligv az
Victoria, mining camp in the Cripple Creek
| District, with the inscription on his back:
=" Down with PlutOcracy." The reason for the
act was the Senator's recent speech on the
Coxcy movement
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There is very small chance of Mr.. C. Fl. J.
Tsylor's being confirmed as Recorder of Deeds
hr. Taylor, however, is optimistic He says he
will certainly be given another place in the
District. he declines to specify the position he
is TO occupy. 1t is almost certain that it must
come through the Commissioners, and must
necessarily be one OF minor importance and
carrying reduced salary. Col. Perry Car.
son, Republican, was formerly Assistant Su-
perintendent Of Street Cleaning. aud it is pos
sible that Mr.. Taylor is booked for this position
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And this reminds the Gossip Of story One
OF the new rules made by the officials in charge
of the Public Buildings and Grounds. in anti
clpation of the coming of Coxeys army, pro-