Middletown transcript., 1902-01-18

caucus approached. By so doing he pre-
vented spectacular exhibition of
sharp antagonisms of his party and til,
probable development of personal ami
mosities which would have greatly addeC
to his difficulties as leader of the minor
ity. The Democrats say that they vii
surely hold their caucus at some subse
quent date but little credence is placed
in the statement by those who are in s
position to know.
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There has developed during the past
few days, from sources which it is impos.
sible to trace, sentiment in favor Of
making partizan capital out of the Schley-
Miles affair with the avowed intention oi
presenting to the public a Democratic
ticket which shall contain
the names of Miles and Schley. Opinion
differs as to which shall be placed first.
tt was the intention of Representative
John Levi Sheppard, of Texas, to bring
the matter up in the shape of a resolution
indorsing Schley at the Friday caucus end
Mr.. Sheppard says that II 1t proves i'm
possible to secure acaucus of the minority
10 consider all that effects Democratic
policy he will at least secure one that
will adopt his idea in regard to Schley.
Mr.. Sheppard's resolution would pledge
ihe Democratic members to the warmest
support of Schley and promise to vindi.
'ate him, in opposition to the majority
'eport of the Court of Inquiry, whenever
he Democrats shall control majority of
he House. Poor Schley," remarked
member who was standing
~ as Mr.. Sheppard explained his plan.
If he has to wait till then his vindica-
ion won't even arrive in time to be
omfort to his great grandchildren"
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The Miles candidacy is said to be the
hild Of the General himself, who thinks
le sees in the reprimand of the President
nd the fact that he aligned himself on
he side of Schley, an opportunity to ap-
eal to the people for support in his as
irations. He is not at present regarded
nth much favor by the Democrats but
here are large number of men in that
arty who are ready to win with anybody
hat can secure the votes and they be-
eve that Sehley-Miles combination
'ould carry the popular vote. II they
ndertaks, however, to relsgate Miles to
scond place they are likely to find they
ave very insubordinate candidate on
leir hands.
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So much fiction has been published in |
,gard to the Presidents reprimand of
lilies that it seems only fair, even at this
tie date, to set the matter straight,
| SO far as is possible. Mr.. Roosevelt
id speak with considerable severity and |
| public but he did not show any evil
snce of having lost his temper and he
'oke in public only because General
lies, who was very much excited, per-
sted in talking as soon as he entered the
residents presence, instead of accept.
g the twice repeated invitation of the
resident to go into the Cabinet room
here they would have been alone.
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The passage of the Hepburn canal bill
the House was in accordance with the
'ogram which has been previously out
ned by the friends of the canal. The
'te, 30S to 2, is considered an extra
dinary demonstration of the popularity
the measure throughout the country.
ne only Republican vote against the
easure was cast by Mr.. Loren Fletcher,
Minneapolis. After the House ad-
urned, l asked Mr.. Fletcher for an ex-
ession of his reasons for voting against
81 have been on the committee
hich has had this matter in charge for
yht years, {" said Mr.. Fletcher, and
we heard the estimates and the feasibil-
: of the various routes discussed until 1 .
! thoroughly familiar with the pros and
MS and cannot in conscience vote for
enterprise the outcome of which be. .
We will result in fearful burden to the
lited States. have no doubt but that, !
hand, ninety per cent OF my consti- /
snts would tell you that they were in
Tor of the canal, nevertheless am con-
ent that if I could have five minutes
nversation with them they would ap-
ove my vote" In answer to a question
:. Fletcher said: .1f the bill had been j..
Iended to permit the President to build !
, canal along the Panama route might 4
We voted for it. I did vote for that :
Iendment. Of the two, the Panama :
lte is, in my estimation, the best, be- !
Use it has been worked out. We would !
ow on that route the difficulties that Z
lfronted US and the probable cost of
them. There are good har-
RS at either end and there is railroad.
one thing you may be certain, if the
Iited States engages in this enterprise
IRE will be no repeal of the war reve-
e tax"
Friday witnessed an earnest effort on
part of Mr.. Hopkins, chairman of
Census Committee, to secure the pas
Q of bill making the Census Bureau
ornament affair, but the measure as re-
rted by Mr.. Hopkins was top heavy in
, way of salaries and not sufficiently
plicit in regard to the retention of
rks so that the able fight against the
!, lead by Mr.. Burkett, Of Nebraska,
$ successful and it was recommitted to
, committee. Mr.. Hopkins claimed