The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-14

mense bookcase which covers one side of a
room. The first volume was printed in 1906,
and gives the debates from the years 1865 to
1925 so that the numerous books contain the
proceedings of Parliament for over 500 years;
but who reads them no one has undertaken to
say.
Republicans are now feeling the woes and
throes of success. They are entirely showed
under with applications for positions from their
constituents, and numerous friends in all parts
of the country which they didn't know they
had. A reelected Republican was seen to run
his fingers wildly through his hair and remark
that he had received IS to 100 such applioa-
tons. He replies TO those who have no claim
upon him by stating that he can indorse his
constituents only; but be despairs of being able
TO assist these who appeal to him. Even if he
is able TO land two or three places his enemies
will be legion. For instance, he has had nearly
20 applications for pages alone. and if he got
one psgcship it would mean 10 enemies among
the fathers OF the applicants who are, perhaps,
Woodworking constituents.
For time st least, now, there will be less
heard in Congress about the foreign policy of
the Administration, open to criticism rs it has
been. But the movement among certain Con-
gressmen TO effect eventually an annexing OF
the Islands of Hawaii by the United States, has
not been lost sight of. even if Liiuokalani has
declared her abdicaton, and it is understood
that when the next Congress convened, the
purpose is to put through a resolution in favor
OF annexation, and il is claimed that not much
difficulty will be experienced in doing SO.
A tall man with faTing red beard, his breath
redoient of chcnp whisky. and tho tails of his
sec6y uls;cret trailing in the slnsh, was found
apostrophizing the massive bronze statue of
Gen. Garfield. near tho Capitol, ono of the
arctic evenings last week. why, James," he
shouted, rs he came up to the statue. 81 am
surprised to see you out in the cold and snow
this bitter weather. You are too good man to
be thus exposed TO the cruel elements" Tho
stranger then commenced to make series of
fierce and muscular eesticula.ions 10 emphasize
his spread eagle speech. Suddenly he made a
sweeping downward movement with his right
feet few from under him. his body described a
sort Of buzz saw movement. and the tall man
landed on tho side Of his head and ore shoulder
in snoT-drifi, while his long legs stood up
ward and beat sort OF tattoo on the icy atmo-
sphere, and SO lie was picked up.
Medais-ofhonor have been awarded 10 First
Lieut.. Lloyd N. Brett, Cd U. S.Cav., for most dis
tinEu;shed gallantry in action with hostile In
dams near 0'Fslon's Greek. Mont A pril l. $780,
whom by fearless exposure and dashing bravery
he cut of the Indian pony herd and greatly
crippled the hostiles; and TO David L. Buck
ingham, Brevet Captain 4th Del, for swimming
the Rowanty River under Gre. in an attempt
10 capture crossing. Feb 8. 1866. the river be-
ing partly frozen. and Capt. Buck ingham being
the only one IN his brigade that crossed at this
place.
Mr.. Stevenson does not fool very long with
Senators when they are slow in transacling
business 1t is told Of him that during the
discussion of the repeal bill a motion was put
to the Senate upon which nobody voted either
way. "As the Senate is equally divided" Mt
once remarked the Vice President, 1.-The chair
will cast the deciding vote, and votes no. Tie
motion is lost" 1t took tue Senators half
day to recover from the shock
X
The new Solicitor General, Mr.. Holmes Con-
rad. Of Virginia, late of the Assistant At
torneys- General, is about 50 years of age, and
was graduated from the University of Virginia
shortly before the war He served in the war
az an Aid on Gen. Rosser'5 staff. holding the
rank OF Captain. The Solicitor-GeneraI ranks
in importance next TO the Attorney General,
and the Office is considered one of dignity and
responsibility. Except when the Attorney
General otherwise specially directs arguments
in behalf of the Government before the su-
preme Court Of Claims arc made By the Solici.
tor-General.
III the Republicans reorcanize the Senate,
which it IL no. sci decided they will do, Sena-
tor Aldrich. of Rhode Island, will be Chairman
OF the Finance Committee Senator Morrill,, of
Vermont, is entitled to the place by virtue OF
seniority, but ho feels the responsibilities too
great for his age, and desires that the position
should 60 TO his younger colleague. Senator
Sherman, who lost his seniority on the com
mittce when he became Secretary of tho Treas
ury. will receive the Craftsmanship OF Foreign
Affairs. where he viii do good service, as he is
essentially American in his instincts.
X
Before bis election to the Senate Can't. J. @.
Burrows was booked Az successor to William L.
Wilson. on the House Ways and Means CON-
mittee. His transfer to the Senate made Serene
T. Payne. Of New York, the senior Repub licau
member of the committee, but it was reported
that Mr. Reed intended 10 appoint J. M. Dali
zell, Of Pennsylvania, who now stands next to
mr.. Payne. 1t is now said that Mr. Reed in
teuds to appoint Nelson Dingley, of Maine, who
il now on the Committees on Appropriations
aud Weights and Coinage.
X
One Of the most picturesque figures in social
life at the National Capital is Gen Stewart Van
Vlict, the Oldest living officer OF the United
States Army. To see him, rugged and rosy.
erect in carriage aud firm In step. one wonld
say that he is in the very prime OF Iife and vet
in conversation with him lie will carry one
back many pages in American history. Soma
years ago be retired. and has since lived In
luxury either in bis elegant home in Waships.
ton, or at his lovely Summer home on the
Shrewsbury, near Long Branch. He is still fond