The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-06


be too late for the 1924 presidential cam
paign.
Principal changes in management of
the next congress naturally will occur in
the house, from which Representative
Mondeu of Wyoming, Republican leader,
retireS either to become senator or re-
turn to private life, while Representa-
/ tive Fordney of Michigan. chairman of
the powerful ways and means committee,
/ is not candidate for reelection. Rep
resentative Eolstead of Minnesota, chair
man of the judiciary committee, also IS
up against strong opposition for re-elec-
ton.
Leadership of House.
In event of continued Republican con-
troll of the house, Representative Long
worth of Ohio, Madden of Illinois, Mann
of Illinois, and Burton OF Ohio, are being
mentioned as possible candidates for the
Republican floor leadership. There also
has been some talk of bringing forth
another Republican candidate tor speaker
against Representative Glllett of MaSSa-
cnusetts, but sentiment generally now is
against the possibility of change in the
speakerShiD on the part OF the Republl-
cans. Representative Garrett of Tennes-
see, Democrat, it is generally believed,
would be in line. for the speakership nom
nation should the Democrats win the
next house, with Representative Garner
of Texas and others being discussed for
floor leader.
Defeat of Representative Campbell, Re
publican, of Kansas. chairman of the
house rules committee, in the primary
also calls for a new chairman for tins
powerful committee and there also Will
be several vacancies on the important
appropriations committee.
Plans in Senate.
In the senate. while Vice President
Coolidge viii continue 'on the throne
for the next two years at least, new
president pro tempore, new whip ana |
several chairmen of important commit
tees are expected in the next congress un
der continued Republican rule and GER
tainly if the Democrats should regain
control. Senator Cummins of Iowa, now
president pro tempore, according TO his |
friends is expected TO relinquish the du- !
ties of presiding officer when the new con- |
gress is reorganized Senators Curtis of |
Kansas. Jones of Washington. and others |
have been mentioned as successors IN |
event of continued Republican majority. |
Senator Curtis also, according TO his |
friends is DESTROYS of relinquishing the |
duties of whip, with the prospects of |
newer senator securing this appointment. |
4 primary defeat TctireS Senator Nc |
Cumber of North Dakota, chairman OF /
the finance committee, with Senator ,
SmOot of Utah in line as his successor, |
while Senator Page of Vermont, chair /
man of the naval affairs committee. Is |
not candidate for reelection and Sen /
ator Poindexter of Washington, if re-
elected Nov. 1, stands first on the list for /
the committee craftsmanship.
There has been some discussion OF
changes i'm the senate floor leadership Of
both parties in the next congress. Both /
leaders. Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts
for the Republicans and Senator lnder
wood of Alabama for the Democrats
l., s,,Fap yaol md at
support but the probabilities Of change
were generally believed to be- remote.
Senator Watson of Indiana has much
support among Republican senators for |
the Republican floor leadership. Resig-
milton Of Senator Underwood. according |
TO these high in party circles, from the |
floor Leadership post would not be a sur
Rrisp in the new senate : reorganization. |
Senator Indcrwnods friends say that |
after years as leaders in both senate and /
house he would like a term lin the
ranks. If the Democrats should win
control. however. his friends believe Mr..
Underwood probably would continue as
leader 4 new Democratic whin, 10 sue /
coed Senator Gerry of Rhode Island. was ;
reported to be another Democratic change /
in prospect.
Change in Rules.
Change in rules of operations in senate
and house also We're possibilities for the /
next conference III DOln there are strong 1
groups preparing 10 fight for the over
turning of tie lOng-established seniority |
rule by which members of long service
regardless of other considerations. are
automatically promoted TO committee
ehairmanships and to places high on com
mittee personnel This rule has been
under fire for many years Veteran
leaders freely admit its weakness and
effects on legislation, but many hang to
it until a more workable substitute is
brought forth In each new congress the
seniority rule is assailed. criticized and
lambasted but still remains to be seen
1t has, been mndified in some rnSnacts |