Evening journal., 1905-06-09

AND THEIR DOINGS
Allen, Of New Jersey Shows
That a New Broom Sweeps
Clean
PtARRE SEES THE PRESIDENT
Ru william WolH smith.

Washington, June 9.-To use the
vernacular of the street, new Con-
gresham generally has hard sled
ding" There is an old adage that a
new broom is expected to sweep clean,
and while new Congressman may not
himself think he will be able to play
the part of a new broom, as rule his
constituents have that opinion Of him.
Henry c. Allen, a new member from
New Jersey. IS just now experiencing
the rough places on the toboggan.
Last week he was IN the city with his
hands full Of business at the depart
ments an in the interest Of his con-
stituents. Mr. Allen gives ample evil
dence Of energy and earnestness and
will doubtless readily size up to his
new duties and become a valuable ad-
dition to the New Jersey delegation.
He came into the House on the tidal
wave which left New Jersey with but
q single Democratic member. succeed
ing Representative Hughes. The
latter signalzed his departure from
the national halls of legislation by in
Producing resolution appropriating
$4,000 for the investigation of the
ventilation and sanitation of street and
steam railway cars, which has been so
warmly endorsed by boards Of health
throughout the country.
The presence in Washington a few
days ago of Senator Martin. Represent
Iative Swanson, Representative Hay.
Representative Flood and other vir-
gmians. made it almost appear that
the fight for the Virginia Sonatorshlp
had been transferred to this city. SEN
0tor Martin Is an active candidate TO
succeed himself and is opposed by
Governor .dontague Each has e. ma
chine but that OF the Senator is the
older and the more firmly established.
Nearly all the Virginia representatives.
together with Senator Daniel, favor
The recollection of Senator Martin and
he is am odds on favorite. Mixed mp Ia
the contest is Representative Swan
sons candidacy for the governorshlp.
He has long cherished an ambition in
this direction which now seems about
to be realized. Scarcely had this
party shaken the dust of the city from
their feet when Governor Montague
appeared on the scene. He keeps a
close watch on his rivals movements,
and expresses great confidence in his
success.
a
Representative Pearre. of Maryland.
has called-on the President to express
his delight at the appointment of Mr..
Bonaparte as Secretary of the Navy.
II was the first time in several months
Mr. Pearre has been in Washington,
and for n sick man he was looking
very well. lie is "a brilliant and schol-
larly man, an orator and one of the
lhandsomest men i'm the House Un-
I fortunately he suffers greatly from
stomach trouble, which prevents him
from taking as conspicuous part in
the proceedings Of the House as he
otherwise would. Mr.. Pearre thinks
the appointment of Mr.. Bonaparte
which carries with II the virtual con-
troll of the Maryland Federal patron
age. will tend TO place the Republican
party i'm that State on a. higher plane
than ever
Representative Mccall OF Winches-
I ter, Massachusetts, passed through
/ here recently on his way to Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. where he is to make
the address to the graduating class of
the Louisiana University. Mr. Mccall
has won a unique place In the House
/ by his independence of thought and
action. not hesitating to stand by his
convictions, even when threatened with
party discipline. In this respect as
well as others he greatly resembles the
late Senator Hoar.