The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-07

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Washington, Nov. 6.-Representa-
tives Maddox, Tate and Livingston are
the only members of the Georgia dele
cation in Washington to-day. Sena-
tors Bacon and Clay and the other
members of the House are expected
here late tonight or tomorrow morn
ing.
Representative Joe Johnson of South
Carolina, accompanied by his family,
arrived to-day and is located for the
winter on North Capitol street, just
one block from the Capitol.
Representative Davies is the only
member of the Florida delegation now
in this city.
Many Democratic and Republican
congressman met at the Capitol to-day
to exchange friendly greetings, discuss
the recent elections and speculate on
the work of the coming session.
The Democrats returned to Washing
ton this winter with more vim, energy
and partisan encouragement than they
have displayed for several years past.
There is a disposition on the part OF
the Democrats to submit to party dis
cipline, and follow their recognized
leaders in such legislation as may be
for the best interests of the country
and for the advancement of their par
ty. In the House they have practical
ly agreed upon John Sharp Williams Of
Mississippi as floor leader. He will
have no opposition, and his selection
will be ratified tomorrow afternoon by
the Democratic caucus.
In the Senate the minority have al
ready chosen Senator German as chair
man of the Caucus Committee, and he
selected his staff of assistants during
the extra session of the Senate last
summer.
Democrats Want Roosevelt.
Democratic and Republican mem
bers fingered in committee rooms and
in the House cafe and freely discussed
the political situation from the stand
point of their respectice parties. DEM
ocrats are outspoken in their belief that
a conservative, practical, experienced
Democrat can be elected to the presi-
dency. The only fear the Democrats
have is that the Republicans may fail
to nominate Mr.. Roosevelt. Democrats
are almost unanimous in the opinion
that President Roosevelt will be much
easier to beat than Senator Hanna, who
has suddenly doomed up on the politi-
cal horizon, as the result of his recent
victory over Tom Johnson in Ohio.
Much political significance is ascribed
to an authorized statement given out
here to-day by Senator Scott of West
Virginia, declaring his preference for
Hanna for the presidency. Senator
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Hanna man, and says If he becomes a
candidate he will be for him.
Senator Scott says he does not know
Mr.. Hanna's intentions, but considers
him one of the greatest living men. Il
am not an idol worshiper,' says Sena-
tor Scott, "but to know Mark Hanna
is to love him. He stands well with
fication for the presidency"
Senator Scott then goes on to say
that he admires President Roosevelt,
and feels most kindly towards him for
courtesies shown West Virginia, but
on account of long and personal friend
ship for Mr.. Hanna he is for him for
President against any living man.
Believe Hanna Is Ready.
Relations between Senator Hanna
and Senator Scott are personally and
politically close, and it is generally be-
lieved here that Senator Scott would
not have launched the Hanna boom SO
emphatically at this time without the
sanction of Senator Hanna.
Democrats, as rule, expressed their
entire satisfaction at the success of
Senator Hanna in overthrowing john
sOnism in Ohio, but they do not rel
ish the idea of his becoming presi-
Dental candidate of the Republican
party instead of Mr.. Roosevelt.
Republican congressman are not as
enthusiastic over Mr.. Roosevelt to-day
as they were during the last Congress.
Most of them, in a perfunctory man
ner, declare that he has practically
nominated himself, and it might be
embarrassing to the party to turn him
down now. 1t is noticeable that West
ern Republicans. who are supposed to
be the most ardent supporters of Mr..
Roosevelt, are very cautious in ex-
pressing their preference between the
President and Senator Hanna.