The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
p,,ra,o a.. 4, Times.

Congressman Alexander said he knew
more about them than republican mem
beers. because they did most Of the talking
OF the extra session Republicans we're
there 10 vote, and with the exception OF
the ways and means committee. he bad
not heard han n dozen OF them sDeak
while democrats uttered their protests haT
after day and week inter week. 1.-The
southern members said Mr.. Alexander,
s'are all fluent takers. This does not mean
that they are all necessarily eloquent OF
able. but us rule. they speak easily and
can be beard"
WHO, In your opinion, is the ablest
speaker among the Southern members.
asked the Times man.
Easily Mr. Barley OF Texas. He has
clear voice with several agreeable notes.
90 that at times his voice is very musi-
cal and always pleasant be has. TOO.
she calm regiful manner OF an experienced
speaker IN fact, the InHnner OF trained
Orator. lie is neither TOO loud nor too low
but plays between the higher aud lower
notes NO easily thai his voice il never
tiIesoine. lie has IN open pleasant coun-
trfaDee which is never Swallowed with an
ger or flushed with resentment ON the con-
frhry. be wears the sefnblance OF a good
uaturod smile. with playful tninkie In
his eye that is never lost even in his more
positive and emphatic utterances-'
BAILEY'S GREAT SPEECH.
'Yon heard his speech at the close OF
the tarn debate?"
Yes. and enjoyed the whole OF IT,
although be spoke for two hours and a
hall. Nothing during the session ooualled
IL US genuine ora;orical effort. His voice
beeame husky at the end OF an hour. but he
soon regained 1t like the runners second
wind. and finished with fine poronuou
in perfect voice. His speech may possibly
become historical. il was addressed 10 his
party rather than 20 the house OF represent
atiyes and may control the future plat-
forms on the tariff question. He defended
the tariff position of the now dominant ag-
iicuitural olenien; OF the democratic party
in the most emphatic terms he declared
the policy of free trade In raw material 10
be contrary 10 democratic tradition. con
trary to free trade theory and contrary 10
al principles Of Justice between classes ana
sections lie showed that the democratic
tariff ~ 1886 affixed high or low duilos ac-
caroine an the articles taxed were luxu-
fies or necessities. without regard "a
whether they were the product Of arri-
cultural or manufacturing labor He de-
clared that the new democratic policy of
discrimination between raw materials ana
iiniehFd products, adopted IN 1876. was moi
democratic policy but was folsted upup
The party by men who are not now demo-
Gratis, With the ayowed purpose Of winning
men who were not then democrats
A HIGH ESTIMATE.
You regard him an able Representa-.
tive"
Cnpuestlonably he is one Of The ablest
men IN he house. His speech fully jus;i.
ned his elevation TO hls present position.
that Of leader Of the minority. He lie not
yet a. years old and has Just entered upos
his fourth term. II the next house should
happen 10 be democratic. there is Nttle
doubt Of his becoming speaker"
oratss'
Mr. Sayers OF Texas. General catchfnes
ana Mr. Allen Of Mississippi Judge De
ArInond OF Missouri MIR. MeMillin and Mr..
laclsardson Of Tennessee, MIR. Dorkery OF
MISSOURI and others. whose names i do
mol recall for the moment"
Is The rivalry between Mr. Bailey and
Mr. MeAillin very marleds''
Each has his friends, and OF course a,
uihes they emphasize their hkes with 4
good deal of hand clsppdng Two or three
times observed there was an evident dis.
position not 10 allow Mr.. Bailey TO hays
all The good things 10 himself, but exo,p,
curing the closing speeches OF MIR. I,ayIc,
and Mr.. McMillin. the rivalry. II any ex,
ISIS, was never very marked by any ,flh
lie exhibition, at least
Was the scene TO which you refer ex
asgefafed In the public printsg''
did not see the press comments O
scftptnns' IL was decidedly interestin,
70 repnbiirans, and seemed 10 he eonn N,
enjoyed by democrats, II their den,on~,,a
lions count The occasion was .3nn ~
sueh an outbreak X was during tie gwen
rug sesvicn The galleries and The 400
were packed. the ladies' coming ou, i,
evening summer dress. and over All W.
tne subdued. yet bright light which come
ira'n me Illuminated ceiling. IL WAS
beautiful sight and the spealer a,ess 4,
with care for .he occasion. Wa halSIn
inc lneaest Of everybody lustan,iv ~
Nluont word Of wsiuing, MIR. Ncullb
weh upon his feet with the cuas,ta
When 20 you say this ocrurredq, i, ~ :
Ike a clap Of thunder out OF a riear A,
Inc en''o9uy that oisued was shsrn Al
pointed. but without resentment or his
,ns' me frit nds OF tsch clappe3 loud
ana The republicans joined With eve
more ardor laughing soinewha, taun,ins
~, as u 70 ecad on the Tight But NJ,
b@iaey was too cool and collected Tor
scene, and he drew away from II vii
ulgnity that showed both wisdom -,
wonderful self-control."
DO you regard Mr.. McMiliin reall
able man ~ ''
undoubtedly be Ia very able and ne,
sonaiiy one OF the most dsllqhtful ~ ,nsy
! was associated with him tor ihrea dss
opnuauaiiy, At the time Mr. Holman's r.
Maaps wers taken to Aurora. Ind. "a
burial. and found him mos, ehsrpin
ana agreeable. He has aerved twenty yea,
~ the house and wa never nominated 4,
once This shows his great papuiarity "a
simply says 70 COMMITTEES that he MI
stand Tor recollection. and his name sns
Ron the democratic ticket bv comrno
ccAssnl know tell the truth whsn
ssy that every ono OF his collear1,ss ,
ne mouse vas anxious that b. yhopia !
sppo!nttd united States senator Al nl.rs ,
~ Harris. deceased. II was 4 bitfer ~
ppolntment that another was Selected n
snUen Judge Turkey. undevtand, 4 ~
atfe1y one q the ablest men N Il
- M NcAill!u has been On The ~
~ m<aag c4mmatree throughout aim
4 T. =. uln owxlee. ara & rexarded ~ 4
~ eGly q very exp<u h. ms
;; 3 y? =! laxa1 hit one Of Il