The National tribune., 1899-08-24

could be concluded. His Lordship was
further assured, however, that if he could
overcome this opposition he would find
no difficulty on the part of the Govern
ment."
Perusing the diary a little further, you
will see the golden way into the secret serv-
ice of diplomacy:
"At last, after several days of uninter-
rupted festivity, 1 began to see what we
were driving at. To make quite sure, ]
said one day to my chief:
az find all my most intimate acquaint-
ances are Democratic Senator's
$50 do L. he dryly replied; and indeed
his popularity among them at the end OF
week was unbounded."
Sir Philip Champion, to finish the gas
Economical and social festivities, gave a
ball. Says the Secretary:
More was accomplished last night in
the way of negotiation than has been ac-
complished from the days Of the Ashburton
treaty to the advent of Elgin. We regarded
the fisheries question as settled. Both
parties have partaken freely of the bait so
literally provided by the noble host
"The large and brilliant company broke
up at a late hour, and departed for their
respective homes, pleased with their courtly
and courteous host; pleased with the mon
archical form of Government in England;
pleased with the Republican form of Gov
ernment in the United States; pleased with
each other, with themselves, and the rest of
mankind.
"The treaty was made out by the mid
night oil-so near II o'clock that it was
difficult to say whether the date should be
yesterday or to-day.
"Thus was concluded, in exactly fort
night, treaty which had been under dis
cussion seven years. Lord Elgin
was certain of his game at first, and played
it with easy confidence"
1t would be passing strange if the sauce
provided by British ambassador were
more toothsome than if provided by a
member of the Third House; and if they
carefully watched the workings in one case
they might draw the inference that it would
work equally well for them.
This modus operandi is not confined to
the Queen of the Lobby" by any means,
for we have in mind now well-known
lobbyist,-a well-fed, well-bred sort of man,
who seems to be on excellent terms with
some of the most prominent Judges, Sena-
tors aud Members at fbe Capifnl
l believe some sort of illluck befell him
in his native town-fnancially socially,
or domestically; at all events, he struck his
| tent and pitched it next in Washington.
He Slipped the home moorings and sailed
away, and cast anchor in the Capital, and
became prince of diners. After this had
| been going on some time, it was noticed
that the Nations lawmakers seemed to
predominant at these "merry-makings,'
the full list of guests-that was part Of the
game to show the popularity of mine
host"
1t became, in fact part, of the entertain
ment Of the neighborhood to see who went
in and how they came out; because, we will
say it gently, that the personnel of the
neighborhood might as well be on the front
steps as in bed, as far as sleep went, for the
lawmakers were songsters as well as diners,
and the welkin would ring with Il won't &c
home till morning, till daylight doth ap.
pear" Upon one occasion, when curiosity
arose higher than The front steps, and a
good view was had of the banquet-hall
from an upper window, sight that would
thrill the heart of patriot was there. Or
the end of the table was perched-well,
will not tell who-with Old Glory twined
in classic folds around his august head
while col1rtiers danced their orgies to the
tune he piped of Down in a hole" Evi
IDENTIFY they had found place where rules
were dead letter and quorums were no
needed-among these Marionettes.
But it came to the mind of the sage, whit
has watched the doings at the Capital TO
many years, and knowing that min,
host" had sundry bills to lobby through
to watch the yeas and nays" He had tn,
morning paper that announced the name.
of these lawmakers who dined with min
host" and when the count was over he coulc
say with the Englishman: 'They partool
freely Of the bait SO literally provided b,
the noble host"
The neighborhood is quietly waiting TO
a return Of some General or some Admiral
whereby mine host" of the Third House vii
feel called upon to give a roundup" b,
reflex. The neighbors share in the merry
making, and for days the fragments O
wedding meats and things" are gratuit
ously displayed for the delectation of tn
great outside. And SO when Dewey comes
the good ship Olympia, with gums an
spars, and flowing keel of roses red, azalia
white, and ragged-robbins blue" will sent
mel the place, and say to passersby: Min
host has fired the first gun of the session;
was his to command" He could not wa
for the Admiral's order: Fire, Gridley
! when you are ready"
, The roll will be called, the high potter
, tates will be there, and next the roll-calI {
yeas and nays."-Watch it!
(To be continued)