The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-30
WASHINGTON NEWS AND VIEWS.

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/ Washington March as-fsiaH corssbondenee)--It is
quite likely State the Union has stronger repre-
sentaon In congress than has This rather broad
assertion but there ample reasons for ITS oeing maue'
The brainy men whom Texas here to represent her
in the and house continually doing something
that reflects credit themselves their constituents anu '
great State wheuce they In the upper oraheh eS'O
Cuberson has be recognized as one OF the very
abest men on the floor and OF the leaders on the
minority side especially among the younger members OF the
His friends by means the only ones VINO nave
observed this fact and who appreciate Just what II means
The press which may regarded unerrng in such mat
ter and called attention 20 the ability OF the senior
senator at the beginning his in the senate and on
occasions during the present session OF congress ne
has been the recipient of highly complimentary references
in the big papers all parts the country Many OF these
compliments have the correspondents and editors
Of prominent republican papers whose partsanshp does
blind them to the worth and capabty OF members OF
the democratic party One OF these republican papers re-
Gently said Of Mr. Cpberson that There few better law
yers the South than he and his mind and temperament
give him facility for dealing with public affairs he is
practical faseeng forcetu in speech treess in applea
ton ambitious and clean-minded."
Mr. Culberson has given much Of his time and attention
during the present session to the various weighty
which have been before the Philippine commission Of which
he is the second ranking democratic member Notwithstand
his duties in this work he has found time to
handle other important matters and everything that
he has done has been done such to win him
and admiration OF the republicans lie is OF the most
popular men in the senate.
No who member OF tn. senate made such
record during his FIRST months in the body has been
made by Texas brilliant young junior Mr.. Baeys
remarkable performance in the contest constu-
onal rights OF the sovereign State OF South Carolina has
probably been equaed and certainly exceled
He the youngest the whole senate yet such
Spooner Plat Connecticut and other old leaders on
side he
absolutely unanswerable. higher compliment could hard
y have been paid him. He quiet and uuosentaou and
he appreciates the importance Of member proceeding
cautiously Yet he is gradually but surely becoming tecog
nized OF the leaders OF the minority It doubtful
if young public life this country has wider
range OF possibilities before him than has Mr., Bailey
Over in the house all Of the Texas members popular
and their ability Is known and appreciated Mr. Ball
old First district has done magnificent the rivers
and harbor committee this session. he has during every
session since he entered congress the engrosng
duties required OF him this connection have not prevented
him from making several hits in other ways notably his
fight IN the democratic committee against the set
on FOOT by the Eastern contingent ignore the existing
party platform and practically form new one Repre-
sentative Cooper has done able work member Of the
ways and means committee which probably the most i'm
portant OF all the house committees and has all times
looked carefully after the interests Of his constituents Mr.
De Grafenreid has made speeches, but has worked
hard and capaby leader OF the minority in lie committee
OH territories He will be in charge the democratic side
when the fight begins the bill give statehood to New
Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma.
Judge Sheppard has been i'll during LARGE mart Of the
present session but before being confined to his bed he was
making hne record on the committee which he is
member and he IS universal fayore Representative
Henry has been prominent the party caucses
aud has made one speeches which Won much com,
mendaton for him. Colonel Lanham recognized as one If
the aoest members OF the delegation His fine legal kno
edse has made him more than valuable member OF the
judiciary committee and when he retire after long J
OF service to become of the State Texas he will
carry with him the respect the sincere admiration and the
best wishes OF every with whom he has come in contact
Representative Bureson has been prominent in several
ways ms speech on the trusts his position on the Boer
question his night against the oleomargarne bill his roe
tor the in the Miles case and other canabe r.rf
ances have kept him much in the public eye and no other
member OF the delegation has been given more favorab.
consideration by the newspapers Representative Kebe
mas mad little to say on the floor but has worked hard IN
his committees and is always on the alert to serve bi
sutuents He is universally expected Mr. slavden b
been prominent in the work Of the military affairs ,o;,
tee and has made hard fight the location Of
permanent camp Of instruction in Texas and m have ~
improvements made at the San Antonio arsenal II i a.,
knowledged that Mr. Stephens the uuietest man .; 49,,
de!egauon' with the possible exception of Mr. Klehe
knows more about Indian affairs than any other member 80
the house and his work on the Indian affairs cor,it
been invaluable Messrs Randel and Burgess two ~ 81
three new members have both made favorable ,r,r-,
on those with whom they come in contact Mr. Rarde hoe
been made the member from Texas on the congressional
mee and Mr. Burgess has made several speeches which
sntnen,y 'Tea"30e Mr. Wootcn. the other new
member has established reputation as an orator
On the whole there much justification for m. re.t
frequently heard that State has stronger delegate,
congress than has Texas S''" III
question which is agitatng the public mind co,sid.,
bly, Just now is whether the president will follow HE 80
strenuous impulse and place General Miles on the re-aJ
list as result Of the clashes or ybe-be ~ I'm
listen to the advice being given him by the party leader,
ana refrain from taking such action at least for oed
time sufficient to give the people chance to forge, co.
the details OF the matters which led up to the s,sto
1t Is at present That Roosevelt will eveptuan 49, 80 as
'e no one seriously doubts. The president bimseIf h
-u 'n1' mere IS TOO much friction between the command