Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-30
FOR RIGID ECONOMY.
Republican Members Of the House Pro.
claim This Their Purpose.
REEDS COMMITTEE PROBLEM.
Chances OF the Candidates for Eicc-
tive and Other Ofices-The "Com-
bine" Fixing Things Ia suit ITSELF
speakership Nomination..

WASHINGTON. November 29.-Rigid
economy IN public expenditures will be
the Republican programme next winter.
Mr. Reed has impressed this necessity
upon a number of the older members
whom he honors with his confidence. and
with whom he finds time. notwithstand-
ing the rush Of callers, to consult re-
gardng matters not connected with the
personnel of the committees. This de-
cision does not mean that cheese
pairing" policy will be adopted. or that
great public works now in progress OF
construction will be discontinued IN
order to reduce appropriations. But 1t
does mean that not dollar Will be eX-
pended unnecessarily. 1t means also that
no money will be voted for public build
lngs. except where urgent necessity eX-
lists.
IL Is also understood that the River
and Harbor Committee will be so con-
stituted as to reduce those apDropria-
tions to the lowest point consistent with
the needs of the government. II this
policy be faithfully observed, 1t viii fol-
low that a number OF small streams and
harbOrs, upon which moneys have been
expended with more or less liberality in
past years. will be passed over by the
next House, Notwithstanding the proba-
blllty that members interested in these
works may use their influence 10 de-
feat the bill.
TARIFF AND FINANCE.
Mr.. Reed has not. so far as can be
learned. formulated any policy with re-
spect to tariff or financial legislation
Not only he. but other Republican lead
ers I'm the House are disposed TO await
the Presidents message before deciding
what course the party shall pursue upon
this and other questions OF national i'm
portance.
The continued deficit in the Treasury
is causing some uneasiness among the
members. and the suggestions which have
been advanced 10 meet the situation are
as diverse as the sections thew represent
and all sorts Of antagonisms are mani
tested Mr.. Reed Is quoted as saying
that no measure increasing tariff rates
will. i'm his opinion, be signed by the
President, even II 1t pass the Senate,
which he regards as problematical.
The contention that the desired relief
can be found in the adoption Of proper
currency measure, having for its primary
object the retirement Of the greenbacks
| does not meet the approval of a ma
jOrity Of the Republicans. although il is
believed that recommendation upon
these lines will be made in The Presidents
message.
II Is also believed that the President
will contend that under the present tariff
law customs-receipts will so Increase that
they will be equal TO all the require
ments Of the public service.
COMMITTEE QUESTION.
Mr.. Reed maintains studied silence
upon all matters connected with the com
mittees. Gossip. however, assigns Mr..
| Henderson. of Iowa, TO the chairman
ship of the Committee on Appropriations;
Payne, of New York. or Dingley, OF
Maine, to the head OF the Ways and
| Means Committee. and Bouteile TO the
head OF the Naval Committee.
Mr. Reed Is oyerwh slmee with callers,
and the number grows with the addi-
! tional arrivals OF members I'm town. The
attendance at the Saturday night caucus
promises to be unusully great.
HOUSE OFFICE COMBINE"
Arrangements for the House T. Rapubican
caucus. 80 far as IT relates to their can
didacy. have been perfected by the mana
gers of the acknowledgements II COM
bins"
Representative John Dalzell. OF Pitts
burg, will place Mr. McDowells name
before the caucus as a candidate Tor
Clerk.
Mr. McDowelrs career contains num-
her of incidents which afford material
for oratorical effort. He entered the army
at the age OF IS. and received seven
wounds at the battles OF the Wilderness
and Gettysburg.
He is now a prominent businessman
Of Sharon. Mercer county. bordering on
the Ohio line
Representative Serene Payne, OF Au-
burn. ~ Y, will do the honors for w.
]. Glenn, the candidate for Doorkeeper
Major Russell. who is the third member
OF the apparently successful combination
will be presented by Representative bar
thold OF st. Louis.
Representative Grosvenor. II Is expected,
will make the speech i'm behalf OF Cap
tain McElroy. Ohio's candidate Tor post
master. who looks for the support OF
the "comoine' strength.
GENERAL HENDERSON.
No arrangements have been made by
the managers of General Henderson, can
didacy in regard to putting him before
the caucus Representative cannon SAID
this afternoon that there would be no
trouble on that score. There Do pen-
~ Of men able and willing q 10 the
job. and the candidate iecoiA 'I.'frI
a rich field. He aho said there would
be no further meetings of General Hen
derson's supporters prior TO the caucus,
sa far as he knew.
final gathering OF the Mcdowell men
will be held at O'Clock tomorrow night
in the room OF the Committee on Ways
and Means.
The managers OF Mr.. McDowelfs candi-
dacy said this afternoon that they should
insist upon a roll-call for the nomination
that they would oppose a vote by bal
lot
WILL NOT DESERT MICAWBER.
There was report current in the hotel
lobbies this evening that General Hen
aerson's friends had abandoned the fight
for their candidate. but this was denied
by them. They announced their intention
to stick to him to the end.
As TO the nomination OF Mr. Reed, n
proposition was favorably discussed to-
day to have II done by acclamation and
a rising vote. upon the motion OF one of
the Maine members. disregarding all pre-
cedents. No plan has been decided on.
however.
THE LATEST.
II was reported at late hour tonight
that Mr.. Reed had practically settled
upon Representative James S. Sherman.
OF New York, as chairman OF the House
Committee on Indian Affairs. and Charles
A. Chickerlng. OF New York, as head
OF the Committee on Railroads and
Canals, Hooker. OF New York. Is
by the same rumor assigned 10 the
head of the Committee on Rivers and
Harbors.
In the same way. Dalzell. OF Penn
sylvania, IS assigned 10 tie head OF the
Committee on Judiciary.