The times., 1899-11-29
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.


he national conventions OF the two great
parties may be held next year in the same
niace. The Republican National Commit
tee will meet in this city on December L
10 select the time and place for the meet
ing of the Republican national convention
OF 1900 The Democratic National Commit
tee Will not meet until month later for
the same purpose, but it is believed that
Chlcago VIII probably be the choice of each
committee. Other cities, notably Cincin-
natl. St. Louis. Cleveland Milwaukee, and
omaha. are making an effort to secure the
national conventions which will name can
dIdates for President and Vice President
next year, but the indications are that
both sides will decide upon Chicago. There
will be no significance in the location of
the national convention of 1900 OF either
party. as it is practically conceded in ad-
vance that Mr.. Mckinley will be renomi-
mated by the Republicans and that MI
Bryan will be the choice of the Democrats
1t has been fully demonstrated that Chi
cago possesses more advantages as a con-
vention city than any other town in the
country; the telegraph facilities and hotel
| accommodations there are superior to
almost any other place, and in addition
Chicago has strong lead on any of her
would be rivals in the matter of location.
Chicago is nearer the centre of population
of the country than any of the prominent
cities
Some Republicans are opposed to holding
: the national convention of their party in
the Windy City next year on the ground
. that the city is identified with Bryan and
Bryanism and that it will lead to confusion
in the public mind if the two parties meet
in the same city. Senator Hanna, it is
| said, does not regard this objection as hav-
{ He hppaIIEn
he believes it to be the most convenient
location that can be selected and for the
reason that the Republican headquarters
will be in that city. The selection OF
| Chicago by the Republicans will not neces-
sarily prevent the Democrats from holding
their convention in that town. The mat
ter is still open and there will probably
be quite an animated discussion over II,
but the chances are that Chicago will have
the honor OF entertaining both of the na-
tional conventions next year.
A Roberts Case SugGestiOn.-The
case of Representative Roberts of Utah was
the subject of discussion among Represent
atives yesterday, and another method OF
procedure to meet the demand for his re-
moval was advanced.
The general opinion was that the creden-
z
entitled him to his seat the same as any
other member, but a resolution Of enquiry
could be introduced in the House to as
certain If Utah had met all the require
ments of statehood since it was admitted
as a State This resolution could, it was
said, be referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee for investigation and report. Should
any flaws be discovered in the acts Of Utah,
then Mr. Roberts seat could, 1t was urged,
be declared vacant thus simplifying the
whole affair which has aroused so much
discussion.
"A general resolution could be introduced
and referred to this committee, in which
no names would be mentioned the same as
{ the resolution introduced in the last session
enquiring if there were any members hold
ing Army commissions, said a Representa-
( tive. In framing this resolution it could
} be specifically asked if there were any
members of the House who were open vio-
latOrs OF the Constitution and the laws OF
/ the United States"
/ Josiah Pntterson's Quest.-Former
( Representative Josiah Patterson of Ten
! nessee, one of the most prominent South
ern gold Democrats who contested Repre-
sentative Carmack's seat in the last Con-
4 gress is in the city. Mr. Patterson, it was
?
/ commissionership of the Shiloh Park bat
! tleield recently made vacant by the death
of Col. Robert F. Looney of Memphis. The
position is worth about So, 600 per annum,
/ with expenses added. President Mckinley
! is said to have a very high opinion of Mr..
Patterson and TO appreciate the services
! he rendered in the campaign of 1896.
( Friends of Mr.. Patterson feel confident Of
/ his appointment.
After Snyer's ShOes.-Friends of Rep
resentative r. c. DeGraffenreid Of Texas
are leaving nothing undone to have him
assigned to the position on the Appropria-
tions Committee which was made vacant
/ last session by the retirement of Mr.. Say
. ers 10 become Governor of Texas.
Mr DeGraffenreid who is a student and
plodder, has always taken a deep interest
1 in fduciary affairs, and the statement has
been made to General Henderson, the
Z Speaker-to-be. that DeGraffenreid is spe-
cially fitted for place on the Appropria-
tions Committee. There seems to be little
doubt but that Texas viii continue to
be represented on the important commit
tee.
4 POpuIIst on Bryan.-Representat
R. D. Sutherland, Populist member from
Nebraska, arrived in the city yesterday.
He said that in the recent election in his
State the issue of Organism was plainly
made and resulted in victory for the sill
verite He was amused at the statements
OF the Republicans that they made no
earnest effort to defeat Mr Bryan. declar-
| ing that as he was the easiest candidate
TO defeat in the national election they
wanted him to win on his issues this
year.
"As matter of fact" said Mr.. Suther-
/ land. 1.-THE Republicans tried hard to de-
feat Bryan. and are now very sore over
their failure.
Admission 10 the HoHse.-It is un-
derstood that admission to the House gal
leries on the opening day of the session
will be by card only Doorkeeper Glenn,
who reached the city last night and is quar-
tered at Wizards stated that each mem
Der will be entitled to two cards, which
will, If all are used, fill every seat in the
! galleries The demand on members for
cards is said to greatly exceed the number
10 be issued.
Mr.. WILSON'S ILLNESS.
The Former Postmaster General Or
dered to Arizona.
RICHMOND, Nov. 2S-William L. Will
son, the Postmaster General under President
Cleveland, and now President Of Washing