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Why Bailey Will Not Be-
come Sendte'S Mi
nority Leader.
WILL SENATOR HALE
SUCCEED ALDRICH?
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If so, ut Would Be Painting the
Lily for Mr.. Roosevelt to
Ask the Senate to Be d
Decent Capital
Chat of To-
day.
(From Our Regular correspondent.1 )

(From Our Regular Correspondent)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 3-Ths
talk of a change being mSSe in the Dem
ocratic leadership of the Senate came to
naught, and Senator German was re-
elected to the leadership without dis
senting voice. More recently there was
talk Of the retirement Of Mr.. German,
and tho name OF Senator Bailey, OF Texas,
was mentioned In connection with the
leadership Senator Ctlberson's name
was also mentioned The former has
declared with utmost emphasis in the
last few days that he would not ac-
cept the leadership OF the Senate. and
further expressed the opinion that there
would be no change made at the present
session.
Senator German has given no mixing
of any intention OF resigning. While
there may have been some kind Of un-
derstanding that he was to give up the
place. nobody seems to be able to verify
the fact. II fact 1t be. There Is soma
objection to Mr.. German as leader of
the Senate Democrats but. taken all in
ALL he is probably the best man the
Democrats have for the place. Certainly,
by the election of Mr.. Bailey to the
place.
One of the alblest men In the country,
and one of the readiest debaters. Mr..
Bailey Is lacking in those qualities es
sential to leadership. He demonstrated
this when he was leader OF the Demo-
Gratis of the House
Hale Succeeds Aldrich!
NJ
Island, who has been the Republican
leader of the Senate for years, being
succeeded In that position by Senator
Hale. OF Maine. is quite general German
and Aldrlch are pretty evenly matched
They are two OF tho shrewdest and
heenest party masters OF the times.
famous rather for ability as manipula-
tors than for depth and power in State
craft reaching beyond the expediency
of the hour. II 1t should be Hale
against Bailey. fresh interest would at
tach to the senatorial arena. Both are
men of eminent ability and of national
reputation for integrity of purpose The
deliverance of either of these senator's
would command general respect and
would enable the public to enjoy an ,in-
yelled view of the principles which in
spired the chief spokesman for each
party.
Hale and Bailey were at the front of
discussion in December, and 1t is not
doubted that they will be leading figures
in the Senate arena in the remainder OF
the lons session.
Senator Aldrich is serving his twenty
fifth year in the Senate, having come to
it from the House of Representatives in
December, 1881. Although but sixty-four
years and in the apparent enjoyment of
good health, the Rhode Island senator
seems to have grown tired of the labor
and responsibilities of leadership. and to
| be willing now to give way to another
! man. He Is more than willing now that
he has no immediate fear for The we'll
| established stand-pat policy OF the Re
/ publican party in Congress-. He regards
the Senate as good to remain strongly
Republican for many years TO come, and.
| therefore, the tarif-protected corporate
| Interests for which he always stood
jealous and Nigilant champion, are in no
Immediate danger of legislative interfer-
ence He is now most inclined TO enjoy
the rest of his public life unpestered by
the political game. He has got nll the
glory out OF 1t that was coming to him.
and he sees the wisest consummation Of
reward for his efforts in retircment To
the reserve line of battle.
With Hale at the Front.
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There is feeling of qualification in the
contemplation of Senator Hale as the
Republican leader. and 1t is a sentiment
| shared by men of Democratic faith as
| well as Republicans. The clean. supe
rior ability OF the Maine senator is on
all sides cheerfuly recognized. His
| speeches We're always models of pellucid
| expression ana the manifest products or
earnest thought.
/ y will a nj,
rank as political leader is a test yet to
| be made. One thing at least Is to be said
FOR N1r. Hale. He would bring to his lead
ership more respect and confidence In his
sincerity for his political opponents than
any Republican Senator ever possessed
In that high position.
Senator Hale is in his seventieth year,
an excellent specimen of manhood-seIl-
preservation. He has been always d dill
gent worker and q devoted student. from
the time he entered the House OF Re
presentatives In 1862 In which body he 3
served four terms. throughout his twenty
five years In the Senate. his career has
been one of national distinction for mer-
it's that would enhance the fame of the
most successful men of his party Men
ton of the name of Senator Hale in con-
neotlon with the Republican Senate lead
ership is ccaslon for congratulation not
withheld In any group of Washington OBJ
servers of men III public life.
This much is assured. II Mr. Hale Is
to lead the Senate Republicans. The
cherished traditions OF the Senate win
suffer no obtruson OF latter-day schemss
for the reformation Of the United States
Senate SO long as Eugene Halo Is ac-
corded place and power to lead. Another
thing Is to be borne in mind. That Mr..
Hale will stand Arm for the constitutional
rights OF tho Senate noboSw doubts who
L., n lie aba efa 90 ~
another thing. While Mr. Hale Is lead
ms the Senate, " would be painting the
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