New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
WASHINGTON FILLING UP.
LARGE NUMBERS OF REPRESENTATIVES,
READY FOR THE OPENING OF
CONGRESS-
THE CONTESTS FOR THE FEW OFFICES TO BE
FILLED WAXING wARMER-rHANCEs OF

THE CONTESTS FOR THE FEW OFFICES TO BE
FILLED WAXING wARMER-cHANcEs OF
THE VARIOUS CANDIDATES
tpY TELEGRAPH TRIBuNE.]
Washington Nov. Alt Is expected that many
Republican Representatives will arrive in Wash
ington in the course Of the next twenty-four
hours and that by Tuesday night large ma
tority OF them will be on the ground. The strug-
gle over the elective offices Of the House OF Rep
resentatlves, which Is already spirited one. VIII
then be more lively than ever New candidates
for the several Offices are springing up almost
daily. but there is a general impression that the
men who will fl the offices OF clerk. sergeant-at-
arms doorkeeper and chaplain respectively are
already on the ground and hard at work
The contest over the clerkshp promises to be
more lively and interesting than that for either OF
the other offices During his long service In the
House Of Representatives, which covered period
OF twenty years General Henderson formed many
strong friendships among his fellow-memoers.
For a number of years he was an influential men,
Der OF the Committee on Rivers and Haroors' OF
which he was chairman in the List Congress. and
he naturally improved his opportunities so that ne
is well and favorably known in all those regions
where the needs Of internal commerce have re-
quired appropriations of public money for the
Improvement OF rivers and harbors. This fact
naturally helps him in his present contest He u.s.
moreover a man Of high character and sturdy
integrity, and enjoys the respect and esteem OF
everyb body who knows him. No candidate could
desire more loyal and Jealous supporters than
the men who follow the Henderson banner and
who Will carry the fight to finish in the Repub-
lican caucus.
His chief competitor--n fact he Is the only one
thus far-is Major Mcdowell Of Pennsylvania,
who was a RepTesentative-at-large from that
State in the LIII1 Congress. He is man OF
agreeable and winning manners. and his sup
porters are by no means lacking in zeal, energy
or enthusiasm. He has behind him. 1t is under
stood. the undivided and hearty support Of the
Republican Representatives from his state VINO
will cast twentyeght votes for him in the caucus.
Major Mcdowell Is fifty years old, printer by
trade, and for the last twenty-five years ne mas
been engaged in the banking business. Ills aDlil-
tics and qualifications are unquestioned and he
is a man of high character and unsulhed reputa-
ton. The Republican party, In fact, IS extremely
fortunate in having two such candidates as Gen
eral Henderson and Major Mcdowell for the high
est and most important office OF the House OF
Representatives. next &c that OF Speaker, espe-
cially as IL now seems probable that the clerk
elected this year will be reelected in 1897 and 1899
II he lives and his official management Is accept
able and successful.
The party Is also fortunate In Its leading can
didates for the Office OF sergeant a. arms
Messrs Russell, of Missouri, and Mckee, OF Ind
lana. both Of whom are Union veterans me
former has been for a number or years the pro-
prietor and editor of Republican newspaper IN
Missouri, and he was Speaker OF the lower Dranch
OF the last Legislature OF that state body
which for the first time in a quarter or century
was controlled by the Republicans. MI Nus
sell is a man of quiet and unassuming manners
and enjoys the reputation OF being an excellent
mixer in politics. 1t IS understood that he WIZ
receive strong support from Western Republl-
cans. among whom he enjoys wide acquaint-
ance as we'll as from a number OF the new
members from the other Southern border States
Captain Mckee is widely known among mem
bers of the Republican party throughout the
country. who recognize and highly appreciate
the valuable and useful services that he has
rendered. The skill and experience he has gained
in the field Of political management VIII DE use9
10 the best advantage in his present contest, ana
his friends and supporters are hopeful that ne
will win
most desirable in some respects in the gift
of the House Of Representatives. and the tussle
over 1t has always been lively one whenever
the control of that body passed from one party
TO the other. The Republican majority, unlike
the Democratic majority has been uniformly
fortunate in its Candidates. ana ms yeal 2lleIS
no exception. The leading candidate is W. j.
Glenn. OF Cuba ~ Y, who will receive the
hearty and unanimous support Of the twenty
eight Republican Rapres antatives from that
State. and who appears to have gained many
warm friends and supporters among members
from other States since his arrival in Washing
ton. One Of the latter said to Tribune CORE
spondent today: Glenn is a vote-getter sure
l never met him until two days ago, but | am
going 10 turn in and do everything in my power
10 help nominate him in the caucus"
Representative Hooker. of New-York, who is
the chief manager of Mr.. Glenns canvass. as
sured The Tribune's correspondent last night that
there was not a shadow of doubt Of the latter's
success. "In fact" he said I'VE sure of
enough votes to nominate him on the first bal
lot with at least twenty to spare. He cannot
be defeated" Mr.. Hooker then proceeded to
give the number OF votes that his candidate
would certainly receive from each Of the States
having Republican Representatives. ard the
of al ed | Republican
bers present at the caucus l2S votes Will
be necessary to a choice.
Besides Mr.. Glenn. there are at least three
other candidates for doorkeeper-Mr Upton.
Of Tennessee; Mr.. Adams. Of Maryland. and
Mr.. Fortune Of North Carolina. Mr.. Upton IS
the editor and proprietor Of one of the oldest
Republican newspapers in Tennessee. and Is
one OF the leading Republicans Of the State
He appointed United States Marshal by
President Harrison. and a faithful and
efficient officer Mr. Adams was elected door
keeper Of the House Of Representatives of the
List Congress. and performed his official duties
in manner that was exceedingly satisfactory
TO the members Of that body.