The times., 1899-11-19

Henderson was given other good places, De
cause Speaker Reed although bound not
to have him chairman of that particular
committee. probably felt that he must do
something Mr. Henderson took the mat
ter philosophically, but did not like It.
Now in the case of Mr.. Cooper, he may
see chance to undo the previous Speakers
action, and proceed as he thinks precedent
demands. Furthermore. Mr.. Cooper Will
make use of the influence which the Wis
consin men exerted In setting up the pins
for Henderson's election to the Speaker
ship, it having been the first Of all the
State delegations to take action. There
will also be a contest for the chairman
ship Of the Committee on Indian Affairs
by Curtis of Kansas and Sherman OF
New York who has been at the head Of
that committee.
Reward for Gold Democrnts.-Pol-
iticians view with great deal of signif-
canoe the appointment of former Repre-
sentative Bynum of Indiana to be a mem
Der of the Board of General Appraisers in
New York, which was announced yester-
day. The position not only pays fine sal
ary-$7 500 per annum-but it is judicial
in character, and the appointee holds his
office for life, or during good behavior Mr.
Bynum was the man who more than any
other was responsible for the Gold Money
Democratic National Convention in 1896,
and he was the campaign chairman of the
Palmer and Buckner ticket which was
placed in nomination by that convention.
His appointment as appraiser was an
ticipated several months ago, after the po-
sition had once been practically accepted
and then declined by Representative Sher-
man of New York, who made up his mind
10 stay in Congress. But now that the
appointment has actually been made, there
is a revival of gossip concerning 1t, and
politicians are asking each other what ef
feet it may have on the attitude of the
gold Democrats IN. the next Presidential
campaign BY reason of the judicial char
acter of the Office Mr.. Bynum has been
practically removed from participation in
active politics but that of itself may be
judged by some to bezsignificant as it may
be doubted whether any other leader would
take the individual interest in getting the
element TO which he belonged To have its
own ticket in the field next time that Mr..
Bynum did in 1896. Since the last election
the real leaders of the gold Democratic
movement have been very reticent as to
what action they would take in the future,
about the only thing they have said being
that they would act in accordance with
what they saw their duty to be when the
time arrived. Perhaps the Administration
may desire a separate gold Democratic
ticket in the field next year. and perhaps
not That is a matter that depends upon
happenings between now aud next sum
mer But the leader of the gold Demo-
Gratis has been provided with one of the
best positions in the gift of the Admins
tration and it is believed that while not
active himself his friends may be infiu-
enced to some extent by his advice.
Considerable OF the time Of President
Mckinley has been taken up OF late by per
sons urging recommendations to be made in
his message TO Congress regarding the cur
rency. Mr. Hanna, Of Indiana of the In
dianapolis Monetary Conference. was a
caller at the White House yesterday. and
had a long talk with the President. He is
urging TO the utmost the incorporation i'm
the message OF a recommendation embodv-
ing the currency plan evolved by the In
dianapolis convention. which is a bank cur
rency based on assets. No one can say
with any degree of certainty what Pr5si-
dent Mckinley Will recommend to Con-
gress. but the impression is growing
stronger that he will be very conservative
in that matter, and disappoint those who
have been so active in forcing extreme
plans to the front.
Minor House OHicInIs.-Verv little is
heard as yet regarding the selection Of the
minor officials of the House of Representa-
tives, but it is conceded that ony one
change is likely and that In the position
of Sergeant Arms Henry Casson of
Wisconsin, former chief clerk of the De-
partment OF Agriculture under Secretary
Rusk who has since been Secretary Of
,FF
the call for the position. He began his
campaign for il several months ago. as
soon as the speakership matter became set
tled and it is said he has pledges from
enough members already TO insure his cleo
ton easily Russell OF. Missouri. the Ser
geant-at-Arms of the last House. is hand
icaped by the change Which has taken place
in the complexion Of the Missouri de.ega-
ton. As TO the other positions in the
House the preseut incumbents viii un-
1 doubteGly be reelected. Doorkeeper
| Glenn, OF New York is the only one as
| piring to an elective position now in the
city. but Clerk Mcdowell, Of Pennsylvania
is expected Monday MIR. Casson will Prob
ably be on within few days to look after
his campaign.
VIII Kurtz stici>:-Next month the
Republican National Committee will meet
in Washington, and persons within and
without the circle OF the Administration
are giving some attention to National Com
mitteeman Kurtz, of Ohio. In view of the
stand he took in opposing the Nash ticket
In Ohio this fall. it is wondered If he viii
have the nerve-as Administration folk ex-
press ito come 10 the national committee
meeting as a member II is rumored that
plans are on foot to force Kurtz off the
| committee and have a Mckinley man. Or
TO express 1t otherwise, one IN harmony
with the Ohio Republican organization of
the present time. put on in his place. Some
think that Kurtz may resign, but If he
shows no disposition to do so, the Admin
istration forces are expected 10 get their
heads together to devise a way to be rid
of him.
Leader on the FIOor.-Contrary to
! the usual order the Chairman OF the Ap-
propriations Committee. who Will be Can
non of Illinois, may be leader on the floor
of the House during the next session, in
stead of the Chairman of the Ways and
| Means Committee who will probably be