The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-12
AFTER SENATOR DOLPH's PLACE.
The senate Commerce Committeeship
Much Sought After.

Washington City, July u-There bids
fair TO be quite contest between the Re-
publican members OF the senate from the
Pacific coast states for the position on the
committee on commerce whicn has here
tofore been filed by Senator Dolph, OF Or
egon. II is understood that Senators Per.
kins. OF California, Mcbride. of Oregon.
and Squire. of Washington. would each
like TO secure the appointment, while
Senator Wilson. OF Washington. would
accept the position IL rendered him, and
Senator Mitchell of oregon, might take
il under certain conditions.
The place is considered one OF special
Importance, as the committee deals with
all questions of commerce which come be-
fore the senate. and acts in an advisory
capacity to the appropriations committee
In recommending appropriations for river
and harbor improvements. There are
naturally many places along the Pacific
coast, from Puget sound 10 the Mexican
border. which seek preference at the hands
of congress. and the rivalry between them
is quite sharp. The possibility Of the ex-
tension of trade of the United States with
Oriental countries also enhances the inn
portance of the appointment at this time
in the eyes Of the Western men.
Being the oldest senator Of the FIVE men,
toned and coming from tbe same state
that Dolph represented. Senator Mitchell
posed TO accept II at the sacr.4rce OF some
other important committee assignments.
He occupies peculiarly commanding po-
sition on the senate committees. standing
as he does at the head Of the Republican
representation on the committee on claims.
r.ostoffices and privileges and elections.
In case Of the organization OF the senate
nv the Republicans he will naturally be
assigned 70 the chairmanship OF his choice
os those committees and will hold his po-
si,,or next 10 the chairman on the other
two Unless ne voluntarily resigns 10 ac-
cent 4 position on some other committee.
ike commerce. OF which he Is not now
member He viii probably not make this
transfer n ia understood among his col
leagues that he would prefer 10 allow his
own assignments to remain as they are u
he could secure the appointment Of his col
Iesrua. Mr. Mcbride. 70 the commerce va
eancw. lie realizes. however. that II viii
be al iffeult 10 secure for new member an
asst1nrnar1f Of the importance Of this anf
one which Is sought by older senators.
senator Perkins will he met with the OBJ
sar.ion that Senator White, OF MS own
eta.e Is now a member OF the committee.
Nr Wilson o' Washington. is not candl-
Sa+a in The ordinary sense but some of his
friends are urging his fitness for the place.
Srra same objections which apply IN Mr..
zr-r2rise's case would hold IN Mr.. Wilson's.
,Tsba latter would enjoy a slight advan-
tare from the circumstance of having
served in the house before his election 10
the senate
A. present. therefore. the chances seem
-. favorable 70 Senator Sauire's candi-
4ac,- The selection would depend on the
- a4afre NAV take Al the beginning ~
- .exf session. ana & g Impossible %
fo-assgl 20 whom the assignment ~fii 20.
,rbsrs i very little or no doubt. however.
-, some one Of the Pacific coast senator's
Will be appointed 20 The psace.