Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
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UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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seasons Why Leading Republican.
Arc Lonth TO Accept Portfolios
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rolls away. and the conflict can he
viewed calmly and dispassionately. the
remarkable victory Of Mr. Tucker be-
comes more apparent and emphatic. Few
can realize the tremendous effort made
ny Mr.. Yost and his friends. The press
.. this city for several days had been
allied with partisan statements. favorable
60 the contestant. II had been noised
n the House that Mr.. Yost and his IA
ther. Mr.. S. NJ. Yost. proprietor Of Yosts
weekly, had become greatly involved in
running paper, at a loss, to propagate
Republican principles. 1t was privately
huted that the $4,000 which the con-
testant would receive would relieve the
financial embarrassment of the paper.
aad thus materially aid the Republican
party Members were told that the con-
testant and his friends had been earnest
supporters Of Mckinley in his light for
the presidential nomination. To secure
the wavering and uncertain, Mr.. Gros-
ycnor. Of Ohio, the recognized represen-
tatve Of Mckinley. made a bitter and
earnest speech in behalf of Mr.. Yost.
Ex-Congressmen Waddin Brady. and
Bowden were here during the entire dis
clssion, abusing their privilege of the
floor 10 aid and influence members to
vote FOR the contestant. The contestant
himself made a malignant and vindictive
speech TO arouse the passions and secure
the support OF his party associates.
TO further prejudice the Republicans,
Dr. Thomas. Of Michigan. narrow
minded and mean partisan, read an ac-
1llt. of a discussion between Mr.. Tucker
md Yost. IN which Mr.. Tucker had as
allied Nost for voting formerly in Con-
lTess 20 grant an enormous pension 10
the widow Of Phil. Sheridan, who had
des0lated the Valley Of Virginia. 1t will
le remembered, also that last summer
the convention that TenOminated Mr..
Yost. after performing the duties for
which II was called, transformed itself
into a trial court. and without giving
notice to Tucker. or hearing any evil
dcnce, passed resolutions, proposing TO
unseat Tucker and seat Yost. 1t was ex-
pected that these resolutions would be
decisive OF the case.
Then. 10 make victory doubly secure,
General James A. Walker, heralded as
the ex-commander of the Stonewall Bri-
gade. and a former Democrat OF dis
tinction and wonderful powers, was put
forward TO CLOSE the debate for the con-
testant. with the expectation Of his
stampeding the field and crushing out
al opposition.
REPUBLICAN ROUT.
Despite the Generals abusive and vehe-
ment speech, however, these wonaerlul
manipulauons, and the using OF unseen
and shameful Influences the whole Nir-
linia Republican contingent was routed
In a House where the Repuo-
licans have a majority of over 10 sad,
indeed. must be the reflections OF General
walker at the picture that he presfai-ss
before the country as a judge OF the elec-
tions IN his own State. The verdict
stamps as false and infamous the whole
sale charges Of fraud and corruption maze
against the Democratic party or virginia
tv her enemies. Virginia and the De
Of the State have the proud
honor of having appeared before trl-
huual OF political opponents. and OF Delhs
asguitted with credit. Mr.. jenkins IKE
rsblican). OF Wisconsin, in discussing thls
case. said that thorough examination ol
fre elections in Virginia had convinced
him that they were as fair as those IN
Northern States. Mr.. Mccall RepuDH-
cam. chairman Of the Election COMMITTEE,
remarked that the Republican party was
tired OF seating Republican members from
frn south. with the hope Of Dulidlng up
che nartv there and that the policy OF the
rartv should be TO try these cases Ialriy
and imnartiany. He made profound I'M
rrsss.on on the House by his discussion
cf This case. lie showed that the last
Democratic House only turned out three
Vtuubncans. while this House had turned
out twelve Democrats. Mr.. Mccall hnade
81 great speech, appealing for justice anu
fairness
rbe decision Of this case must give poor
comfort 10 those Republicans who are
co.testing IN Virginia. expecting 10 De
seated by the majority which they VIII
have in the next House. and not on the
merits OF their cases. In the next House
The Republicans viii only have majority
Cf c. while In the present House they
har. q majority of i25. Messrs Mccall
Co-ding. and jenkins, who have shown
themselves eminently fair and Impartial,
vII De members Of the next House, ana
v.l 10 doubt serve on the Elections Com
rltee. This will be a severe blow to the
R.-.alfcan contestants in Virginia, who
fay uoon prejudice and partisanship.
The decision Of the Yost-Tucker con-
tes, has 10 doubt. made Yost a wiser, IL
not e. Weather. man. The very large
expenditure he made to prosecute his
cse outside Of the amount allowed by
Congress-. cannot be counted as entirely
thrown away. but should be charged as
q suitable tuition-fee I'm the hard school
% experience: and this acquired Rnowl-
edge ~ utilized, viii be Of great benefit
20 hmselt and his party associates in
Virginia.
WKINLEY's TROUBLES.
There has been great deal Of discus
sion here as 10 why President-elect Nc
Krley mas had so much difficulty in Sc
curing frst-class men 10 accept Cabinet
positions under him. Heretofore. there
h.s been q great scramble on the part
oi the most distinguished party leaders
io secure Cabinet positions. Now, ma
tUa' leaders. with futures before them.
arr declining. and IL IS becoming very
ctclI' for the Republicans 10 construct
Cabinet composed OF men Of first-class
reputation and ability. Man aiter man
rendered a Cabinet portfolio has de-
c.lel
There are two obvious reasons Tor this
at'e ot things. which are almost UNI
ftrealy ACCEPTED here. First, Mchin-
"l. as an advance agent OF prosperity,
seems 10 be dscredited before his an-
"nsuauOn commences. The kepuDh-
cans feel that the new administration
VIII result in a failure as marked anu
-aomnious as the present one. 1T Is
evident that a widespread disappoihi-
.N fervades the ranks OF all thought
.N Republicans. Republican statesmen
t aH hs 20 risk their political Tor
'-ies with an administration which, IL
" efarrt. viii fail
or1.l. many men are not disposeo
scNe under an administration when
w Dee completely dominated by Mark
,e'aa There IS no question that NC