New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-30
ECONOMY-NOT HOLMANISM!
THE REPUBLICANS POLICY
MR.. REED MAKING UP HIS COMMITTEES
WITH THAT IDEA IN VIEW.


MULATED-LEADING CANDIDATES
FOR IMPORTANT CHAIRMAN
SHIPS - ARRANGEMENTS
FOR THE HOUSE cAU-
Gus TONIGHT
Washington Nov 2s.-Rigid economy in public
expenditures will be the Republican programme
for next winter. Mr.. Reed has impressed this
necessity on a number of the older members
whom he honors with his confidence and with
whom he finds time Notwithstanding the rush OK
callers to consult regarding matters not con-
nected with the personnel Of the committees.
This does not mean that "cheesepsring" policy
will be adopted, or that great public works now
in process of construction will be discontinued
in order to reduce appropriations But 1t does
mean that not a dollar will be expended unneces-
sarily. 1t means too, that no money VIII %
voted for new public buildings except where
urgent necessity exists. II is also understood to
mean that the River and Harbor Committee Will
be so constituted to reduce those appropria-
tions to the lowest point consistent with the
needs OF the Government. II this policy IL faith
fully observed 1t will follow that a number OK
small streams and harbors on which money has
been expended with more or less liberality IN
past years will be passed over by the next
the members Interested in these works may use
their influence 10 defeat the bill.
WAITING TO HEAR FROM CLEVELAND.
Mr. Reed has not, 50 far as can be learned.
formulated any policy with respect to tar1n or
financial legislation. He and the otter Kepuo-
lican leaders in the House disposed to await
the Presidents message before deciding what
course the party shall pursue this and other
SofN No al INN continued
deficit in the Treasury is causing some uneasi-
ness among the members and the suggestions
which have been advanced to meet the situation
are as diverse as the sections they represent The
Pennsylvania members, particularly feel that In
creased receipts should result from new tarin
legislation which will give greater protection 70
some OF the Northern and Eastern industries ana
at the same time supply the amount which 10
now lacking in the customs revenues some ot
the New-England members argue that WOOL
should again be placed on the dutiable list and
general revision made of the woollen schedule TX
this does not check the deficit other changes
should be made until the proper figures are
reached.
There IT, on the other hand strong objection to
a general revision Of the tariff, which, 1t is be-
lieved, would naturally result II once the work
were begun. Some of the Western men suggest
as doubling the tax on beer. This, however, is so
contrary to the Republican policy OF raising all
revenues as far as possible from customs duties
that IT does not meet with general favor Be-
Sides II is regarded bad politics Mr.. Reed Is
quoted as saying that measure increasing
tariff rates will in his opinion. be signed by the
President, II 1t pass the Senate, wnicn ne
regards as probematical The contention that
the desired relief can be found in the adoption OK
a proper currency measure having for its primary
object the retirement OF the greenbacks does not
meet the approval Of the majority OF the Repub-
licans although IL is believed that recommenda-
ton on these lines will be contained In the Presi-
dents message. 1t is also asserted that the Presi-
dent will contend that under the present tarin
law customs receipts will so increase that they
will be equal to all the requirements Of the pub
lie service.
THE COMMITTEE CHAIRMANsHIPS
The general expectation is growing that the
Craftsmanship of the Appropriations Committee
will be given to Mr. Henderson. OF Iowa, the
senior Republican member. Mr.. Henderson ex-
oects IL by reason OF the fact that for the last
four years he has been at the head OF the MI
noritv representation on the committee. and his
friends also expect IT, He has not spoken with
Mr. Reed regarding the matter, nor has he. IN
fact seen him since the latters arrival In WASH
ington a week ago Mr.. Reed maintains stud
led silence this and all other matters con-
rected with the committees. but the belief that
the craftsmanship will be given to Mr.. Henderson
Is so we'll grounded as TO be practically con-
ceded by all the members
While it is still predicted that Mr. Payne. Of
New-York will succeed to the chairmanship Of
the Ways and Means Committee. notwthstand-
ing the efforts which Mr. Dalzell. OF Pennsyl-
vania is making Il is st whispered about that
Mr. Reed would like, II he can see his way clear
10 do so. to place his colleague, Mr.. D!ngley,
NJ Maine there Mr.. Dngey the ranking
Republican member when the Lid Congress met
but retired from the committee in favor OF Mr.
Reed when the latter retired from the Speaker
ship Mr DingIeys friends say that his IN.
nuence in framing the measure which Is sun
known as the Mckinley bill was second onS
to that Of the chairman. Mr.. Mckinley. and that
In point of ail-round ability ne Is without an
equal in the House. 1t is also asserted. since II
is Mr. Reeds purpose to form all the commit
tees with a view of reaching the best results.
that 1t would be proper to give the ways ana
Means craftsmanship 10 Mr.. D<gley, notwltn-
standing that il would give TO the State or Maine
an influence In the House disproportionate 10
its numerical representation. as no doubt Is en-
tertained that Mr. Boutelle will again go TO the
head of the Naval Committee, which place he
held In the List Congress.
SOME OF THE REPORTED PRIZE-wINNERa
1t was reported at late hour tonight that Mr..
Reed has practically decided on two OK the chair
manships which ne will give To the New-fork
delegation. James S. Sherman. OF Utica is said
to be one OF the lucky men. and the committee on
which rumor places him is that OF Indian Affairs
over which Mr. Holman. OF Indiana, presided In
the last Congress. The craftsmanship OF the Conn
mittee on Railways and Canals, 1t is believed,
Will be given to Charles A. Chickering. OF Copen-
hagen. Warren II. Hooker. OF Fredonia Is max
ing an earnest effort to secure the craftsmanship
Of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. on
which he served In the LID Congress. The New
York delegation is understood TO have Endorsed