Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20


man Of the committee viii introduce IN
the House a report, setting forth that the
COMMITTEES. finding itself unable TO secure
n hall OF suitable size 10 accommodate
the number Of people who would desire 70
hear the address, recommend that the
same be delivered in the Hall OF the
House OF Delegates at s o'clock L. M;
that the Senate and House of Delegates
assemble in their respective houses at
that hour and that the senators, with
the Northumberland and the clerk
OF the Senate, proceed in a body 10 the
Hall of the House Of Delegates. and there
be assigned TO seats; and that the Gov
ernor and the President and Judges OF
the Supreme Court OF Appeals and the
heads Of the several departments be in
vited to be present: and that the galle-
ries and the space behind the rail be open
20 the public, who shall be admitted by
tickets TO be presented to the doorkeep-
srs.
Mr.. BAILEY7S CAREER.
Mr.. Bailey IS the cynosuTe OF all eyes
al the national capital lie looks more
IKE a statesman or the old time than
any man in Congress. If he could be
carried back 10 the "thirues," he would
ne at nome without q change In his raj
ment, or IN MS general makeup. In re-
pose. his smoothly-shaven face wears a
serious thoughtful ana almost melan-
cnoIy expression IN It's frame OF long
DiacK nalr. his unvarying attire IS a
long Dlack frOck coat, black trousers, ana
a low-cut black vest. showing a great
expanse or snowy snirt front. He wears
q rundown collar and n white lawn tie.
lie IS never seen day or night dressed
otherwise. and because Of his prejudice
against the conventional dress suit, he
rarely appears at receptions or public
dinners.
lie declined an invitation TO the White
House last spring on an occasion when
President Mckinley entertained the
members or the ways and Means Com
mittee by giving them a dinner, basing
MS oecnnauon on the ground that he
wonld be conspicuous in his black frocR
coat Not desiring to appear boorish he
begged 10 De excused. Inc President
urged him to come, but the young Texan
was oDourate. This matter Of dress,
however, IS one or Mr.. Bailey's minor
pecuiiarIues.
Many people marvel at Mr.. Bailey's
RAPID rise 10 leadership. Tney do not
understand II, ana are apt to attribute it
20 accident. Inc truth is that ne is
profound student or American history
and OF American politics. He is one OF
IN ADDITION 10 that gift, ne is a remark
ANY clear. IOrceTuI. ana logical reasoner.
More important, stin, ne IS a man Of un-
uOuDIeu courage, personal ana moran.
ne mas supreme seu-cOnn0ence, fortified
by a consciousness that he is fully able
10 take care of himself in debate or dis
cussion, ana equipped 10 meet any mem
Der who may confront him in the field
OF solid argument ana logic
HIS TARIFF FIGHT.
He takes broad views Of things, as was
illustrated during the tariff debate Of last
spring and summer He took the stand
that. inasmuch as the Republicans were
strong enough TO carry through any
revenue measure decided upon in caucus
Or committee nothing was to be gained
by resorting 10 fnDustering or petit
logging, Tor the mere purpose Of delay.
His reasoning was that the Republican
party would be held responsible for the
legislation. ana that the proper course
ror the minority 10 pursue was to place
upon record the reasons and the arga-
mcnt against the proposed legislation.
and let 1t go at that. In this view, Mr..
bailey bad the cooperation and support
OF 50 per cent or the members OF his
own party IN both branches Of Congress.
'rhe factous opposition that was or
gained IN the House against this policy
Dy two or three disappointed rivals for
leadership merely emphasized his victory
by Gaming attention 10 the stand be had
taken and 10 MS aDiity 10 carry with him
an overwhelming majority OF the Demo-
cratic memDership.
HE WEARS WE'LL
Mr.. Bailey wears well Those who
know MIN best nave the keenest appre-
citation or his abilities, and OF the real
tounQau0n OK MS success. lie Is only "a
years Old. and has just entered upon his
fourth term IN Congress. lie has the
misfortune 70 nave entered Congress
young, 10 De SUI youtnrui IN appearance
ana IN fecg. ana 70 nave had an amazing
IS rapid rise. which has aroused the
jealousy or number OF veterans or
longer experience IN public life. iIs win
therefore. nave 70 light 10 hold the adj
vantage which nc has gained Those
who witnessed the case ana skill with
waich ne oyercame opposition last win.
Ter prcoict mar ne wiu nave an uuin-
fcffapted chain or triumphs, and thar n
- me fortune or politics. his party
should again gain the ascendency in The
bonse Of Representatives. he win be the
next speaker.
|r baiiey IS wen remembered In Rich
moAd, haying delivered a strong areu-
inent for free silver IN this city In the
i2st prrsicent'a campaign m debate
with 1efETs. william l.. Royal and q
" Nefedltb. lie made many friends In