The National tribune., 1895-11-28
54th CONGRESS-
Some Things as to lis Members.
Contest for the ChairmanShipS and
Offices.
HON. c. A. sUJLowAY.

lydia A. Scott, Manchester N. H., feels ae
griey ed, for what reason L do not know, owe
NV mention of Hon. c. A. Sulloway, of New
Hampshire, and writes:
In your paper Of Nov. ia, under Week II
Washington ] clip this-which. TO say tn
least is very unjust 1t would make me in
dignant if our honole6 Congressman were no
to be in Washington himself. Please watcl
him, and you will soon see he is equal TO taking
rare of his situation. 1t has been my good Tor
tune to have lived here over 20 years; most 0
the time in a semi-public life-newspaper ant
business; and know many of Mr.. Suilowsy
kind acts. And when you gather your Oon
gressional timber all together and weigh them
no one man. in my opinion, will weigh more
in all that is thoughtful, kind, and disinterest
ed for the masses-who will go farther or az
more for his constituents-than Hon. Z. a
Suloway."
WHEREABOUTS OF THE MEMBERS.
Senator John NJ Thurston, of Nebraska, and
wife, have taken rooms at the Arlington.
SOME THINGS ABOUT THE MEMBERS.
Aston G. Dayton, the young Republican who
succeeds Tariff Deformer Wilson from the Sec
ond District of West Virginia was too young
TO 60 into the army. but his father was Col
James II. Dayton, who made a fine record IN
command of the 4th w Va.
Blackburn b. Dovener, of Wheeling who
represents the First West Virginia District is
one of the best lawyers in the State, and had
long service in the 18th w. Va, in which be
rose 10 be Captain.
WHAT CONGRESS WILL DO.
Representative ID. b. Henderson, Of Iowa,
thinks THAI the Mckinley Bill is what the peo-
ple want but that il would be waste of time
10 pass legislation which could not get through
the Senate, and, if it did, would be killed by
veto.
Representative Babcock, of Wisconsin, wants
an assertion of the Monroe Doctrine, in care
fully-guarded terms, and action taken in favor
OF the Nicaragua Canal.
THE OFFICES.
Gen. Thomas J. Henderson, of Illinois. can
ddate for Clerk of the House, has established
his headquarters in the Ebbitt House, and the
headquarters of Maj. Mckee, candidate for
Sergeant-at-Arms, and Capt. Sherwood, candi-
date for Postmaster, are near him on the same
floor
new candidate for Sergeant alarms ap-
peared last week in the person Of b. +. Russell
editor of the Crawford Mirror, published at
Eteelvlle Mo. lie was Speaker Of the Missouri
House when the Republicans were in control
and claims to be hacked by the solid delega.
tion from his State. He has established head
quarters at Millard's, in connection with Mai.
Mcdowell. of Pennsylvania, candidate for
Clerk, and Mr.. w. J. Glenn. of New York, can
date for DOorkeeper. Comrade Russell served
in the Sd Mass. Cav.
Last week Charles w. Adams. of Maryland
announced his candidacy for Doorkeeper. He
held the position in the 5lst-known as Reeds
Congress" This makes three cOndidates-W
S. Upton, of Tennessee, and w. j. Glenn of
New York, being the other two.
w. s. Fairless, of Virginia, has entered the
field for Postmaster, and is making an agrees
i've campaign. he has established headquar-
tiers at the Hotel johnson. He is from Norfolk,
where be WAS Master Mechanic Of the Navy
yard until removed for his offensive PARTISAN
ship by the present Administration. He is a
bright young Southern Republican of 81,
whose father and several brothers sacrificed
their lives for the Union. He is highly in
telligent man. and good campaigner. Many
prominent Republicans know him well, and
he will have the support Of Gen. Walker, the
only Republican Congressman from his State;
of COL William Lamb, the probable successor
OF Gen. Malone as the Chairman of the State
Republican Committee and OF the influential
politicians in many delegations.
THE cHAPLArNs.
The Southern Republicans. who thus have
candidates in the field for Sergeapt-at-Arms,
Postmaster, and Doorkecper, claim that they
should be recognized by at least two elective
offices, but the Wesierners say that they will get
fully as much as their share il they are given
some OF the appointive places.
The liyeliest fight seems to be over the posi-
ton Of Chaplain, and is developing along church
lines. The eight candidates for the place are
Presbyterian. Methodist, Lutheran. and Baptist
ministers, and each one has powerful support
from his own denomination. well as politi-
cal ineuence. The salary OF tie place is only
$500 year and heretofore il has been the pol
ICY TO give II 10 some minister settled ia WASH
ington, to whose salary the $500 WAS a welcome
addition. But this year outside clergyman seem
IN feel hat sav xuould "a. 81,
$500 in consideration of the honor Of holding
the position for two years
Rev. Dr. Fisher, OF Topeka Kan. Methodist
and ex-soldier has behind him the entire
delegation Of his State, besides q strong support
from Other delegations. The Rev. Mr.. Couden
CT Michigan. has arrived in the city aud opened
o canvas. The Rev. MIR. Louis ID. Kuhns of
Akron. o., has also developed much strength
The local candidates are Rev. Oliver A. Brown
Pastor OF the Foundry Church, the leading
Methodist Church in the City; Rev. Chas B.
Ramsdell Pastor OF North Presbyterian Church;
Rev. Thomas o. Esston, Pastor of the Eastern
presbyterian Church, and who recently created
o sensation by Withdrawing from the A. p. A..
OF which he Was an officer aud announcing his
lnteniion Of starting rival organization; the
Rev. w. IL. GottBad, Pastor of ST. Marks
Lutheran Church, and Past Chaplain Of the
Department OF the Potomac, GAR; Rev. W.
j.. Parson. Pastor Of tue Church of the Refor-
NATION isutheranD; Rev. J. A. Smith, Pastor
OF the Grace Baptist Church, and Rev. DIR.
Walter ii. Brooks, Pastor of the 18th street
Baptist Church (colored).
REORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE
The Democratic Steering Committee of the
Senate held a long meeting on "Wednesday Of
lAsf week 10 consider the program for the COM
Ing session. The question OF reorganization
wac discussed at ZENITH aud a general under
standing was arrived at to make no move until
either the Republicans tho Populsts showed
their hands. The Senate is a continuous body
and all It's officers hold over until their success
sors arc duly elected or appointed. Therefore il
was wisest to wait until the Republicans showed
some intention of changing the Offices aud de-
reloped their strength. IL WAS TO be made
sure that Vice President Stevenson should be
on hand TO preside the Senate so as 10
avoid any premature showing OF strength over
the election OF a President pro tenn This can
only Occur when the Vice President is absent.
Some Of the Senators present ad vocated sur
rendering To the Republicans without strue-
gle, while Others were for fighting everything
tooth and nail. Some of them thought that
ahc Republicans cannot get together on any
plan OF organ izatiOH, aud others felt that moth
lng would be done until the Utah Senators
were admitted. The Steering Committee want
az effort made 10 restore Democratic prestige
IN Ihe country, and viii therefore insist upou
thorough discussion of every measure which
comes mp, which will insure long session.
THE SENATOR FROM SOUTH cAnoLrNA. sub"
Unless all the forecasts fail the solemn dig.
nifty VI the Senate will experience the toughest