The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-03-01
MEANS THE GsVsL IN THE 56TH CONGRESS
Candidate Was With the South In the
Early eos, and Is One of the
Brainiest Men Of His State


congress a great deal OF Interest IS being
manifested over the friendly strife between
thress OF the abIest democratic Leaders for
lie complimentary nomination OF the demo-
cratic caucus for tho speakershiD-
Whus this may seem an empty honor
when the fact OF the strong republican ma
for-fy IN tho next house Is taken into con-
s.Esr.ltIon IL in reality means 4 good deal
more than thai. The reason Is found in the
pretty well-groundod belief that tho fifty
sixth oonguess will have = democratic
house.
This belief IS not confined TO tho demo
Gratis Republican leaders az very strongiy
Inclined 10 talk in the same way when they
x on into some quiet corner and swear
you 10 print nothing they say. They viii
rs-Eternta their belief that republican meas
urss viii bring about prosperity 10 the
country hut IN doing Will express the
fu--her opinion that the good Effects may
n occur in time 20 prevent their party
besrg turned Gown in tie congressional
elections
The Leadership Means Something.
However that my be-vyhateyer may be
TIE nuaI result Of republican legislation
tAe fact remains that il is this factor
vt.ea lends the greatest Interest TO tie
democrats, candidacy for the speakership.
TIE man who Is nominated by the demo
Gratis 0f the congress which Is soon 70 as
camble viii In al probability BE- accorded
tie nomination for that Office IN the con-
rrass which succeeds the fifty-hfth-
There arc thres candidates Two OF them
are from Tennessee and one is from Texas.
have referred heretofore 10 the contest
AMI mentioned tho contestants. but now
rereat the names because Of desire 20
Introduce one OF them 10 the readers OF The
Constitution lie - Major James D. Rich
srEs9a. Of the Fifth Tennessee congression-
ar district The other two are Hon. Benton
II WlI.n. Of the fourth Tennessee district.
-.4 Hon. Joseph ". Bailey. % the fifth
vns district.
Eeh has rendered distinctive ana dis
-ltzhed services - the democratic par
.lch Ls man ~ Ersztt ability. each
in "a marked decree the Quaiiiica-
~ leadership. u is rat mv purpose 10
AMY comparison o. the men. or OF the
u.s they have made In these refer
to them. Il is. however. natural for
81 turn first 90 Major Elchariaon. from
faet tlat ha ls in part a Georgian. s
ers the best known of the three 70 the
p.efe NJ the state. and because h. is lrgely
O. receive. if the statements q t.l-s-s
OF tha present house reflect tina atl.ou.
th- support If most o. the clos friends
o. Judge crisp.
However as 7 have said. say this not
Or amy dlsnarar ment Of either Of the other
Tae friends ~ each belive that their man
has an excellent chance for the nomina-
ton The contest IS being carried on IN thu
utmost friendIinees and xhntever the result
tisre win D. Do bitterness
Something of the Man
THIS reference o. the speakership con
tast IS used 10y way % introduction Of Ma
fr Richardson and ~ an interesting talk
Nls.A had uith that gentleman yesterday.
few words. frst about the man -mselt
He = "a native o. Tennessee AMI when
ta- war broke ont. was ~ Franklin col
..-e near Nashville. At the axe OF eighteen
fa entered tlre confederate army. drst SIS "a
r-fea-fs and Them for three years ns adiu-
t-t - tE. Furty-siftl Tennessee. After the
VIZ he read llw and began 20 practice ~
arr-f~-.-st-pro n October ISL. h. took his
So as "a ul.rnE.er 81 the lower house ~ the
Tennessee. legislature thar being HIS first
ta-m- and m tho first day was elected
tsaker ~ tie house lie was then oHiy
treutT-f..-iit wars ~ age Iie vas satse-
caaatlr elected to the senate and has
s-~-ef fn congress continuously since MS
eaeasau 20 the f1rty-uinth congress.
we were taking about the attitude ~ tho
E.uo--a-ic minority in tho next congress
81 fa- Richardson referred 20 his views ~
r.-.-fv sxuress-sI in The Constitution win
tn. a an~nHrr
- ANA appropriate course Tor the demo-
rs r4r-V is pursue iu tne extra SESSION
The Constitution Strongly Endorsed
- have uothinc To- AKA a. the opinion
r..- cave ra said further than 70 say
tr 7 rru confirmed in tile opinion given
.afnrse fuliv tL= course or policy out
el a. best for our party BY The con
rsnu on this subject do not oeiirNs
san b. wise 60 waste time unnecessaTlly
20. .lssr.re-fsri ~ tile proposed relief
asu~a= OF the republicans II the fnea
which they finally adopt bring relief
Us wuulI De- Justly censnranle Tor causing
tae delay On their adoption. ana II they
flI o. b-InE the promised RELIEF theh 'ie
frur. SO 90 Go would BE- charged against
u4 as eha Inevitable result u the delay we
re ourselves caused Hence. BEYOND fair
erE -eszonahIe debate and criticism DO
rer th.uk Il advisable 20 go 80
-Tou may depend upon IT, thcre VIII
sertaEf,-as There will hardly be resasoIiao'e
t.lue allowed for consideration Of the pro
rasaf tariT measure. 10 be known as the
Is--fev bill No opportunity Will be gwen
ter anendment II Will b. put thro ugh
v.rh 8 rush under whip and spur, Win tAs
fas5rntrlnu or excuse 20 themselves u
tErr. ru@ pressing necessity
Higher Tariff Taxes Not Necessary
--El.- seuatars however. as usual VIII
take reasonable time for debate. discussion
and amendment And why should they fot
O. sop There - no great exigency now
en- rhe country. and no pressing nesd lot
en- Increase ia the public revenues
hsE. by rhe statsn lent II February - %
the treasury. s-l5.ssi.2s215 II the treasury
Tnls. "a d true. includes the gold resetN :.
bur Ieaviug cut of the calculation ths Oi.''
D inbred millions % gold reserve ana tieI"
l. LEFT over SI5sa.us, which can De aP-
Piled 10 the public debt and expenses;
There Is therefore no real OF substantial
reason or jlstiiable prctense Tor ineIesS-
Ing taxes on the people Besides. an IN
crease OF taxes may not bring an IN
crease OF revenues
But the republican party must OF nee.
s<ws.r sr~r.a.. eaxes fa efya The Increased