The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-12-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.


Washington, Dec. 10Th, 1898.
President Mckinley does not regard
himself as personal guardian of Con-
gress, as Mr. Cleveland did. Therefore
he and almost the entire Cabinet, to-
gether with members of their families
Will go South tomorrow, to be away
from Washington eight days, without
any fear that Congress will be guilty of
anything very naughty willie they are
away. His long service in Congress
makes President Mckinley know how
to treat that body in such manner as
to keep the good will of its members,
regardless of party. 1t is always a good
thing to be abe to put yourself in 4
mans place when you are dealing with
him-equally good for both parties, as
IT tends TO treating the other fellow as
YOU would like to be treated Yourself
This trip will be relaxation for Presi-
dent Mckinley and no duty will be ne
elected, as the original copy of the
treaty Of Peace, signed Saturday night,
cannot possibly reach Washington be-
fore he gets back.
Speaker Reed uses his wit without re-
gard to the status of those who happier
to be with him when he sees an open
ing for it. lie was tie guide OF Sir vii
irld Laurier and a number of members
and attaches of the Canadian American
I,i M
of the Capitol the day that Chairman
Dlngley entertained them at luncheon
In his committee room. Mr.. Reed pro-
cured his visitors admittance into num-
erous rooms that would not have been
opened to ordinary visitors, or in fact
to hardly anybody, except upon an or
der from the Speaker. This was APP
preciated by Sir Wilrid, but when
there was slight delay at the dining
room entrance, owing to some confus-
ION IN arranging the tables and chairs,
he thought to have little fun at the
Speakers expense, by saying: "Iour
authority here, Mr.. Reed. doesn't seem
to be absolute" The Speakers eyes
twlnkled as he replied, IN his custom
airy draw: "Oh, it isn't halr-trgger,
but it will be all right in minute"
The delay was FORGOTTEN in the laughter
which followed.
The House showed It's intention to
make this Il business session by passng
two bills-the deficiency appropriation
bill and the anti-scalpin. BILL during
It's first week, and it Is now peggiur
away at tue b. &. Appropriation bill.
Representative Berry. of Nv, al
though a democrat, is red hot pan
sionist. He said: IF we do not grow.
there vii! be decay. Growth brings
life, energy and development. As to
the Philippines, | think a Military gov
eminent should continue for year I'M
I'll We can tell what kind of perman-
ent government Is applicable"
The House Census Committee held
its first meeting, this session to-day,
and got right down to business. Chair
man Hopkins OF the Committee, SAYS
he hopes 10 be abe 10 report bill be-
fore the Christmas recess. The census
bill that was passed by the Senate at
the last session does not seem to meet
the views If the members of the House
Committee. In a number of more or
less important particulars, but 1t mas
not vet been decided whether TO amend
the Senate dill, or TO report an entirely
new measure. One thing appears t. be
absolutely crrtaiu-the employees of t;e
Census Bureau Will not be put under
civil service rules.
In response TO a rtquasl from Adj
miral Dewey number OF li-ht draft
gunboats VIII be sent 10 him. hey be
ing more suitable 10 the work of crIii--
ing among the numerous Philippine isl
aads than the large vessels he uos las.