Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-03

tlon. There are so many advocates
of tariff revision in the house that
many republicans take great delight
in a~ntagonlzing Mr.. Dalzell because
he is such a vehement stand-patter,
Grosvenor, too, was a stand-patter,
but Grosvenor was delightful IN de-
bate, always having the house In a
good humor, while Dalzell, for some
reason. appeared to have the knack
of rubbing members the wrong way.
Mr.. Olmsted Is strong on constitution
al law and on parliamentary proceed
ure. but his friends recognize that he
is too heavy in debate.
on the democratic side Of the
chamber the pre-eminent figure Of all
is John Sharp Williams, who for two
congresses has been the minority
leader. Williams has reinforced his
university training with a close and
critical study of the history of his
own government and of the policies
of the great political parties. His
speeches are full of invective, sar-
casm, wit and ridicule. He invari-
ably makes a speech that calls for a
reply. and IL was the lot Of General
Grosvenor TO get into that speech at
the proper time, and in such a way,
that II could not be eXpunged, there
was inserted the republican reply TO
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the republican leader in debate did
not always puncture the minority
leaders argument or show the rat
lacy of his logic. II vas not the fault
of General Grosvenor. He was there
to make reply and ask questions and
compel answers, and many Of his
questions were embarrassing when
put In the middle of a speech.
Champ clark, OF Missouri. also is
powerful in debate and holds the
place on the democratic side accorded
to General Grosvenor by the repub-
licans. In fact the two men, so much
alike in many respects. are fast
friends. and In several recesses OF con-
gress have appeared Jointly on Chau-
tauqua circuits. discussing the polit-
zeal issues OF the day. Mr.. Clark is
the best story teller on the minority
side. and his wit and humor are in
marked contrast with the more heavy
style Of defamation practiced by his
colleague, Mr.. De Almond. who ranks
i'm the estimation OF many as the
ablest among the democrats.
New York gives congress three
democrats not to be despised In de-
bate. First Of all 0me Bourke
Cochran. whose elOquence Is well
known. Mr.. Cochran. however new
er speaks without carefully prepar-
ing his remarks In advance. They are
delivered with all the appearance Of
extemporaneousness. but have been
committed to memory. William sui
ger is the rough and ready slugger OF
discussion. and Mr.. Fitzgerald Is al
ways hammering at the approprla-
ton committee, of which he Is a men,
Der. charging It with extravaganza.
This. also Is the peculiar forte Of Liv-
lngston. Of Georgia, and Burleson, OF
Texas. who likewise are minority
members Of the appropriations com
mittee. although IL must be said for
both these men that they not infre-
quentIy are found defending what APP
pear to be large appropriations under
criticism in debate. other men on the
democratic side who are able and al
I WAYS ready to thrust thorns In the
side of the party responsible for leg
islation. are Gaines. Of Tennessee; I'm
derwood. OF Alabama; Rainey, OF llli-
nois. and Sherley. of Kentucky. These
are an representative members OF an
aggressive and energetic minority, all
seeking party prestige In debate and
fruitful results IN legislation. II Is
little wonder then that the republicans
want a capable man Co stand In the
forefront and meet their attacks.