New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-29
Mr.. REED IS SURPRISED.
HE GETS LETTER WHICH HE CALLS \
RARE CURIOSITY.

CHAIRMANsHrP-THE PROSPECTIVE SPEAKER
GIVES rATHERLY ADVICE TO NEW MEN,
BERs AND IS MAKING Up HIS CON-
MIrTEEs WITH An EYE SINGLE
TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE.
Washington, My. 2S.-Congressman Thomas 3.
Reed experienced a new sensation to-day. il
came in the form Of letter from Mr.. Broderick.
Of Kansas Mr. Broderlck wrote that, as the
only Republican member OF the Committee on
Printing he might properly claim the chairman
ship In the next House. but that he would not
do so that he preferred. on the contrary. not
to embarrass the prospective Speaker with an
application Of any character and that he hoped
Mr. Reed would feel at liberty to place him
wherever ne chose Mr. Reed at once dictated
reply expressing his qualification at Mr.. Broder-
ick's unselfshness. and adding jocularly that his
reouest was so reasonable that IL should cer-
tainly be complied with. Mr.. Broderick's letter
was then filed away with other papers, bearing
in Mr. Reeds handwriting this Endorsement: "A
rare curiosity. to be preserved for future gem
erations"
But this experience is so rare that Mr.. Reed
properly described It as a new sensation. From
present appearances IL is not likely to be re-
peated. He has already received $50 applications
for chairmanships and committee assignments.
and these represent about the number OF Re-
publicans in town. with the addition OF rev
others whose arrival has been delayed, out VINO
wish to acquant Mr. Reed with their ambitions.
Up to the hour OF luncheon to-day Mr.. Reeds
callers were as numerous as on preceding days
of this week The members began their visits
early and did MT cease until o'clock, when
many Of the number went over to Georgetown
to witness the football game between the Column
ban College Club and local team. Mr. Reed
improved the opportunity during the late hours
of the afternoon to bring up the arrears OF MS
correspondence and take short outing, the
weather to-day being mild and pleasant, with
only slight suggestion of frost in the atmos-
phere.
GOOD ADVICE TO A NEW MEMBER
The new members while modest in their de-
mands so far as charmanships are concerned
are eager for appointments to the more promi-
nent committees or to committees where tney
believe they best represe Mt their constituents
More than thirty application have already been
filed for assignments to tn. River and Harpor
Committee. and this numte er will probably be
increased to fifty before the close of the week
To one of the members who was especially
persistent to-day IN requesting Rlver ana
Harbor assignment Mr.. Reed said at the same
time laying his hand on the members shoulder
and addressing him with deep fatherly interest,"
You can't help yourself or your people at nome
any better by going on this committee, your
efforts will be equally effective. as an ordinary
member of the House Besides II you are on the
committee and don't secure as large an appropria'
ton as you desire you will be held responsible.
where yoI might escape with less censure II you
The new man concluded that this was sound
advice and, on taking his departure, informed Mr.
Reed that he would be satisfied with any disposi'
ton which might be made of him.
NOT MAKING PROMISES
The statement made in these dispatches yes
terday that the committees would all be an
nounced at the same time. with the exception.
nossblv. Of the Committees on Rules Mileage
and Accounts Is confirmed to-day by one or
Mr. Reeds intimate friends. This man doubts
II the list will be completed before the 10Th ana
probably not before the 2Oth OF December. MT.
Reed has made no promises either with respect
to the chairmanships or to committee assign
ments He listens patently-good-humor
in fact-to all the requests when are Verpaiiy
made occasionally adding bit or good d-natureo
advice such as IL above described and IRE
auently telling a humorous story or injecting
bon mot into the conversation Then ne
promises to take the matter under careful con-
sideration. and after asking the member to pu,
his wishes in writing, bids him good-day ana
turns his attention to the next caller
PUBLIC INTERESTS ONLY REGARDED
In making up his committees he will be In
fluenced it is said. not by personal. but by
party and public considerations. He Will not
hesitate to appoint men whom he dislikes or
with whom his relations are not agreeable to
the best chairmanships If the public interest
demands it He will, on the other hand, II IS
asserted refuse the request of his more inti-
mate friends If he regards them as unntted
for the places they desire
In other words. the formation OF the COM
mittees will be performed with judicial fair-
ness, unnfuenced by any but the most JUST
considerations. He has not. so far as can De
learned indicated whom he will appoint to
single committee, nor is it believed that he VIII
change this rule except in few notable cases.
So far as members generally are concerned.
they will not, it is believed. learn OF their as
signments until the list OF committees Is made
public.
SOUTHERN MEMBERS HOLD CAUCUS.
THEY RESOLVE TO DEMAND RECOGNITION. But
ARE NOT FEELING QUITE so SORE AS
THEY WERE.
Washington. Nov. 2s.-The caucus OF Repub-