New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-21


success of the Fair, as an international display
they cannot doubt, after the assurances they have
received from the Commissioners representing the
principal European nations at tie Vienna ExhpItIo'
and from prominent foreign manufacturers repre-
sented there. The financial prospects OF the under-
taking are not encouraging at present but the C9n
sslonors are very positive IN their statements tne
the Centennial will be held If Congress affords no
assistance and If all other State Legislatures follow
the example of Massachusetts. Money enough mas
already been subscribed, they say to hold lsif Ha
some SORT and the enterprise has gone too far 10 De
abandoned. II the Commission are refused Govern
ment and State aid, they will no doubt try TO get
their plans, and endeavor to make an exhibition
which although small, will not be altogether as
creditable.
TIE WASHINGTON AND POINT LOOKOUT RAIL
ROAD BILL
The District of Columbia Committee had the floor
in the House to-day, and among other business re-
ported bill to authorize the Washington and Point
Lookout Railroad TO construct line into the City
of Washington 1t was a curious circumstance that
four Pennsylvania members, one after another, OPP
posed the bill, while nobody else had anything to
say against it, When the last Of these gentlemen
had made capital ont Of the fact that the dele
gate from the district was the Vice-Presdcnt OF the
road. IL was fair retort for Mr.. Hale, who advo-
Gated the BILL TO intimate that there were signs OF
the influence of Tom Scott and the Pennsylvania
Railroad in the opposition the measure was encoun-
tering At this, the four Pennsylvania members
were vrtuously indignant. Three of them solemnly
protested that they had no communication with
Scott on the subject From their air of injured limo,
cence it might have been inferred that they had
much as heard of Tom Scott or OF such y.
corporation as the Pennsylvania Railroad. Inc Dill
went over without definite action.
CHIEF-JUsTICE WAITE ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE.
ChefJustice Waite came upon the floor OF the
House this afternoon and took scat beside Gen.
Sherwood, the representative from his district.
The members soon found out what distinguished
visitor they had and began to throng around him to
be introduced. Mr.. T.. X. Hoar moved that recess
of 10 minutes be taken in order that the members
might be presented TO the Chief-Justice. The mo-
ton was of course carried unanimously, and Mr..
Waite was escorted to the open space in front OF the
Speakers desk, where Mr.. Blaine introduced the
long line Of members one by one as they marched
by in procession. Mr.. Waite was obviously pleased
with the cordalty of his reception and shook hands
with every one III q hearty way that showed he
appreciated the unusual honor of which he was the
recipient 1t rarely happens that the House inter
rupts its proceedings out Of respect to any person,
however distinguished.
THE BECK-CRossLAND QUARREL
The quarrel of the Kentuckians was amicably
healed to-day with the salye Of mutual explanations
and apologies. Mr.. Beck first read short written
speech. expressing his regret that he had given his
colleague cause to feel hurt He had, perhaps, pre-
G0fneQ upon MS WARM ptlSoHdi iceuu ioh MO WI
league to take too many liberties with him. and de-
sired frankly to apologize and reract everything he
had said in the heat of debate that appeared to reflect
upon him. Mr.. Grassland thereupon announced
himself perfectly satisfied with Mr. Beck's state
ments professed his high regard for him. and apollo
gzed TO the House for his excited manner yesterday
The members, who had crowded around to see what
was to be the npshot Of the affair, trooped back to
their seats with buzz of APPRECIATION and the num-
drum of ordinary business began.
COL. MosBY A CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.
Col. Mosby who ,bas since the last Presidential
campaign been Gen Grants principal adviser and
confidential friend in the neighboring State of Vir.
eipia is now in Washington, and has been received
at the White House with the Presidents customary
cordiaity At one of these late interviews tho po-
tical future of Virginia talked over very fully.
and the conclusion arrived at that Mosby ought
to 20 10 Congress. In accordance with TINS agree
ment Col. Mosby Will within week or two ADDRESS
letter to his fellow citizens of the Warrenton DIS
trict announcing himself as candidate Tor Con-
press and he will have the active support OF the
President in his canvass.
THE BOSTON CoLIECTORsHIP
Mr. Dawes's neutrality in the Boston CollectOrship
eight is the subject of much speculation among New
England people here. They cannot imagine what
influence Mr.. Butler can have brought TO bear to
scare Mr.. Dawes into tacit approval OF Simmonss
nomination. for his silence must they say, be con-
strued as approval because il is conceded that II he
were to throw his influence into the scale with that
of the Hoar Brothers and Mr.: Pierce, Simmonss
Withdraw wal would certainly follow.