New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11

SERVICES RENDERED BY STATES REP
RESENTATIXES

Washington. March 10 (specaD.-At the close Of
the LVth Congress II IS fitting 10 take inventory
OF the acts OF the New-Jersey members. TO its
most prominent member offered the rank OF
major general in the volunteer army In the war
with Spain, but there seemed doubt as 10 hts
right accept the Office while remaining Senator
OF the United States with much reluctance he de-
clined an appointment which was much 20 bis
liking. In the two years OF this Congress Senator
sewell has poted through the Senate all OF the
measures which passed the House under the aus
pices OF particular New-Jersey men, His own bls
and amendments to appropriation bills have been
Gus parts Of the State. The special work he has
taken most pride in has been his service on the
Hawley's associate in the preparation OF the meas
ures OF that important committee. and was spe-
and he bead adoption Of the compromise Army Pill
, a Republican successor Of Senator Smith. ex-
representative John Kean. has been at the Capitol
Tor 70 several days and New-Jerseymen are not left
20 speculate as 10 the value Of his services In the
Senate His experience In public affairs gives war;
rant OF great usefulness
m the House Mr. Fowler busted himself mainly
was que 10 the diversity OF views In the Banking
and Currency Committee and in the House. Some
knoWiedge nave spoken most highly OF the ability
S!spia{ed by the Representative from the Win
Mr. Gardner. as author Of the Elght-Hour law
and Of the Industrial Commission bill. won the
hlsh regard Of the House. Ills reports on these
ana other labor subjects have given him promi-
hence which no deserved on general grounds. md
Eaye SHOWN that he possesses clear. strong mind.
MI Howefs speciality has beer Public Bui dings
and Grounds and he has been abundantly active
IN that sphere. New BrunsN ick's public building
VIII be his monument II must not be Inferred that
MS eforts ceased With the qualification Of his own
district for nis committee reported and passed
scores OF similar measures.
Although abating none ~ his zeal as chairman Of
the Pensions Committee Mr LOudenslager has per-
haps given most of his time and labor the Naval
Affairs Committee I'm the preparation Of bills look
ing TO the extension Of the Navy. His hobby just
now is to have one Of the three new batte-shlps
reported by his committee and ordered by Congress
named in honor OF New-Jcrsey. lie IL hopeful OF
success
Mr. McEwan. throughout his Congress career,
has been vigant and active to prevent any rail-
road bill going through except in the manner that
IS usual and with all public safeguards inserted
I'm the bill
Mr. Parker has devoted himself asslduously 20
the business Of the judiciary Committee. and has
work has been in securing the report and passage
a his bill creating additional judgeship IN the
Third Circuit Court Of Appeals. and IN framing
minority report IN the matter Of General Wheeler
and other members Of Congress who volunteered
the Spanish war
Judge Stewart, heretofore. has given moro
attention 20 the Interstate Commerce Committee
than 70 other matters In Congress. but he has
participated several times in debate various
questions One q the local matters on which ne
fellcitates himself IL the approaching completion
Of the Paterson public building.
The resignation OF Mr. Pitncy who had been one
Of the ablest members Of the States delegation,
read in the House January 10 He had
made a reputa ion in the Appropriations Commit
tee for talent and industry, and his departure wa
deeply regretted.