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New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
DECLARING FOR BLAINE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

THR ACTION OF THE HARRISBURG CONVENTION
CONDEMNED BY MGsREPRRsESTED REPUBLICANS.
York, Penn, Feb. 16.-The Republicans of
Lower Chancstord at their primary convention to nom
nate Judge and other local candidates, took vote as
10 preferences for Presidential candidates The result
was as followsi Grant. Sherman, Washburne, 1 !;
Blaine, 6
As the spontaneous sentiment OF the meeting In re-
gard to the Harrisburg Convention, preamble
,Vas adopted stating that IN view OF the fact that
the delegates Chicago had been instructed to vote as
unt for Grant aud these Instructions weTc obtained
ia part by misrepresentation OF the sentiment OF the
people. therefore
Resolred That opposed TO the third term prnci
ple announcing ourselves unanimou-ly In favor or
Iames a. Blaine President, and further condenning
os n faIslcaton any solf-constuted vote anon. our
gntes that aided 10 declare otherwise.
Another resolution Instructed ID. X. Trimmer, chair
man OF rhe County Committee TO appoint conferees to
meet those appointed by Adams and Cumberland co'in
ties 10 take action instruct the delegates from heso
ountes TO the Chicago Convention TO vote regardless OF
t1.ou nit rule
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
POLITICS IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE.

DENIALs or A REPORT THAT EFFORTS HAVE BEEN
MADE TO INFLUENCE SUBoRDINATEs.
A messenger named Garrison. employed IN the
Seventh Division in the Custom House, has at
tempted recently to canvass the employees IN tho
Customs Service in regard to their political prefer
cnces This action, which has been entirely with
out the knowledge of prominent Customs oilicers,
has been made the subject of attack on the SER
vice and on Secretary sherman. in whose behalf it
was alleged, the movement had been instgated.
Collector Merritt is absent on public business but
it was said yesterday by persons connected with his
department that no effort had been made to in-
fuence the opinions of its employees Naval Officer
Burt was equally positive that in the Naval Oihce
the Utmost freedom of poll itical opinion prevailed
Al have a strong bclief," Colonel Burt said, " IN
the merits of Civil Service rules. IL a Democrat
passes successfully an examination am lmchned 10
welcome him as one of tho redeemed Ihere are
men in this Office Of oil kinds OF religious belief
have no wIsh to intmdate them either IN their re-
hgious faith poliica preferences. There is the
usual amount OF office talk among the mon, pre-
sume but certainly there has been no effort to dic-
tate 10 them any particular course OF political at-
tion."
Surveyor Graham said that there had been. no
movement on his part to influence the views OF MS
subordinates.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
A STEAMBOAT AFTRAY.
CAPTAIN WALKER AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE
OLD DOMINION ATTACKED.

CAPTAIN WALKER AND OTHER OFFICERS or THE
OLD DOMINION ATTACKED.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 16.-A. I. Green, an
Engshman about thirty-hve years old, said TO be q
nephew OF Green the great London shipowner. took
passage Saturday afternoon In NowYork for Richmond
Va on the steamship Old Dominion. Soon after the
ship left harbor IL became evident that he had been
drinking heavily. but he was comparatively quiet unt
the vessel reached its dock in Norfolk on Sunday
afternoon. This morning about o'clock, while the
captain was asleep In his cabin Green came from his
stateroom with metal pitcher ia his hand and appar-
entity much excited. saying some had killed one Of
his family The colored waiter ton witch asked what
was the matter Green struck him Violently and then
rushed after hm he 20 call for assistance. The
walnut the head with such violence as 10 break
the stool INTO several pieces.
Green followed him TO the mates room ana there
smashed lamp He next entered the cabin OF Captain
Walker and struck him with hs fist while asleep. The
capfan Jumped his feet and kicked his assailan vo-
lenty The Selling the large brass lamp hurled II
AZ sptain Walker, WhO avoided II, and the lamp was
shiyered I'm many pieces The captain then grapped
with his assailnut and after fearful struggle in the dark
the quartermascr md mates came 10 his an
aided 10 secure and nanace Green. who VIII the steam
shin reached Richmond transferred 10 tile charge OF
Major Poe, The chief Of Police. Green iH said 10 he
respectfully connected but very incorporate lie l. said
TO have friends IN Richmond. Nn. Captain Walkers
escape remarkable for had the huge burning lump
struck him the blow would have probably been fatal
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE DEMOCRATS MAKE AN IssUA
IRY rELEaRApH TO THE rRIDUNE.l ]

IBI ItLLufIhIII TO IIIL II'I4U4'I'I
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1G.-The Democrats in the
House to-day discovered an issue upOlrwhich most
of them could agree and which they were bold
enough to face.
The Committee on the District of Columbia re-
ported bill to break mp the lottery business in the
District. 1t was late in the afternoon, and the
House was very thin, but the Democrats stood up
to the work nobly. Under the lead of statesman
Finley, of Ohio, they rallied and made desperate
effort to defeat the BILL They succeeded in so far
that an adjournment took place before final vote
was reached although the man question was or
dered by small majority The bill is thus post
Bile that the Southern Democrats will be able to
defeat II then.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE PORTER CASE.
THE DEMOCRATS DESIRE To AVOID DIsCUssIoI
OF THE BILL UNTIL NEXT WINTER.
fBY fsLEGRAPI TO THE TGIBUNE.)

THE DEMOCRATS DESIRE TO AVOID DISCUSSION
OF THE BILL UNTIL NEXT WINTER.
fBY fsLHGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.]
WAsHIxG ron, Feb. 16.-The Democrats Of the
House are in another dilemma. This time it is the
ease of General Fitz John Porter which troubles
thela
The bill for his relief was the special order for
last Friday, and Chairman Sparks, of the Military
Committee, made a feeble effort to have the bill
taken up. but was defeated. Only forty-one men,
bers were willing to consider it at that time. The
reason for this was that the Democrats somehow
became possessed OF the idea that q thorough
discussion of the Fitz John Porter case at this time
would injure them politically.
For a week they have been taking counsel with
each other on the subject and il now appears prob
able that they win try to postpone any action on
the bill untiln Winter.
Perhaps this cxempliiies, as well as anything that
has taken place, the state Of incertitude which pre-
walls among the Democrats in Congress. meas
ure which they bebeye to be just aud in which ii is
dfdcult 20 discover any politics." they are ready
TO postpone, smpiy because this s the Presidential
year.
q The Republicans are quite willing that the Porter
ease should e taken mp, and they will offer no op-
position to discussion OF 1t.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
THE MONTREAL MAYoRALTY.

THE MONTREAL MAYoRALTY.
MONTREAL, Feb. lG.-MayOr Ryard was re-
elected Mayor for another year to-day.
BELL1GERENr REPORTERS EXPELLED
RCuMoSD, Va, Feb. I6-Tho two reporters COLI
corDed In the array the Capitol expelled
from the floor OF the House during the session.
THE sPEAKERsHIP or THE CANADIAN SENATE.
OTTAWA, Feb. 16.-Senator Botsford, OF New
brunswick, this afternoon
temporarily Ia the place of MACPHERSON
resigned on account OF Illness.
A VENERABLE MINISTER SICK.
RICHMOND Va, Feb. 1G.-The Rev. j. b. Jeter.
one OF tho Oldest minister. Of tho Baptist Church this
country also OF editors The Re0fots Herald Is
lying SICK at his residence tn this city, with but little hope OF
TRAFFIC RE.EsTABLIsHED.
PETERSBURG, Va. Feb. l6.-Ihe burned bridge
tho Meherrin River, the Petersburg and Weldon
Railroad, Inoksford Va. has been replaced bV TEN.
porary tre-r Trains IRON the North ana south will pass
through on time today
SAMUEL @. ARNOLD's FUNERAL
Samuel O. Arlod soemnized to-day az the First Baptist
Meeting house. Lu0gos were pronounced by d. Caldwell
president o Nasar college Dr. hobDsoD president vf Brown
uniyersty, and BY DR.. Hayne. Of Boston
HANLAN's PLANS.
TORONTO, Feb. 10.-ll MAR saws ii is not at all
likely mat he Hil 10 England the coming summer as
Courtney match he expects that tho will take paoo
Washington Oh or about the 10Th OF May.
BASE BALL AT NEW.oRLEANs
NEw-0RIEANs, Feb. 16.-Fully 5000 persons
present the grounds o. the H. +. lee Cup hero
the Hop Bitiers r. clubs. Foley Bushong
OF the League Worcester as Cub acted pteaer md
catcher for the Lee Club. while war Brown OF the
rIoydenee nee and Boston Clubs played In the same p stoa:
very brill an and the closed IN fsy0r OF the HOl
Bltiers Club by score OF 7to3.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE BILL TO PROTECT Immigrants.
IRY rEIFGRApH TO TILE TRBuNRl

WASHINGTON Feb. 1G.--Mr. L. p. Morton present.
ed in the House to-day memorial of the Commits
sioners of Emigration Of the State Of NewYOrk; ask
ing the speedy passage OF the bill for the protection
of immigrants. This bill was introduced by Mr.. S.
6. Cox last December and referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs. II was reported to the
House with amendments on January z and referred
to the Committee of the Whole. On the same day
Mr. Page of California proposed certain amend
ments which arc In effect the antChinese bill
passed last Winter and vetoed by the President.
These amendments gre TO nc considered when the
bill is, and if adopted may endanger its passage.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Tbe Senate special
committee the causes or tho removal OF
the POncas took testimony this morning from Bishop
w. IT, Hare Of the Protestant Episcopal Church, the
missionary ch1rge OF number OF tribes OF Indians,
Including the Poncas. In Dakota Territory His resi-
dence ftbe seat OF his jurisdicon) is tho Yankton
Agency about twenty miles from the former PoDca
Reservation.
He testified that from the time Of his first personal
knowledge Poncas IL 1878. TO the date OF their
movement the Indian Territory they In trouble
on account of the failure Of their crops by OF
drouth and grasshoppers and account OF raids aud
depredstions the hands OF the Sioux and that they
we're anxious TO be removed from Dakota He bad un-
derstoOd that they gave their consent TO removal to
the Indian Territory but when the time they
opposed st. The negotiations having been concluded
and the arrangements made he thought essential
the Government having gone that far should proceed to
their removal He united with Inspector KeInJe in
Telegram advising the Department to stand firm In it's
determination 20 carry out the POncas' removal They
were left without protection which had been gnaran-
teed to them by Treaty Of 1858 and to which their
good behavior fully entitled them Tho Sioux IN making
raids upon the property OF the Poncas violated the
regulations against leaving their reservation but they
we're 80 formidable a tribe that the Government was
afraid Of them and was not afraid Of the Poncas.
Sena Ddves-SO 1t appears the Government took tho
Poncas away In order keep the Sioux from hunting
them
Bishop IIare-Yes, IL may he looKcd at IN tbat way.
Senator KirkwOod-Is il not easier TO procure Bpp-o-
priations for warke than for peaceful tribes
Bishop Haro--I understand II is.
Senator Krkwood said he asked this question IN order
to show mat Congress must take part OF the blame for
the condition OF facts referred 10.
The committee resumed the examination OF Colonel
Kemble lie read from the orders and kilograms
eek ed by him from the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
instructions which left him alternative but
to proceed to remove tho tribe TO the Indian Territory
The Indian soldiers under Big Snake began TO
threaten the removal party, who principally half
breeds and mp In body TO force the Inspector
to leave the reservation. They also stopped his first
train, and at this point he had company of soldiers
marched down from Fort Randall to preserve order.
! Tho Department at Washington uuder the new
Secretary Sehurz, also began to get fright
ened and send contradictory and vacillatng
He the Missouri found Bishop Hare, conferred
with him and both agreed that IL would seriously mplr
the authority the Uu ted States among the In Ian
tribes the neighbOhood OF the Poncas H. having
so far the Government 10 reoede. They sent
| a dispatch to Washington urging the Department to
stand firm, and answered again, Prcss the
m0val."
Colonel Kemble exhibited bis accounts and vouchers.
sboWng that he had received only $1,000 OF the $4,000
appropriated for the removal OF the Poncas
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
HOLDING A PRIMARY on THE SIDEWALK.

The Committee on Contested Seats of the
Irving Hall Democracy last evening listened 10 the con-
testauts from the XXIId District There were two
ricketts, run ut the recent primary election. One ticket
hoodad hv Marcus Fitzgibbon and which was claimed
o he the regular one received IL was alleged 0l3 votes
70 for that headed by j. NJ. Monks On the other hand
tho adhereuts OF the Monks ticket claimed that at
elect ou held the same evening their ticket received
o24 votes 10 20 for the other party From the state
held at No. Ell Third-aye. When the primary had
been in progress for hour. the contestants were
eiacted, They then went the sidewalk and held
mn election OF their own This explained the oncsided
appea rance OF each election. Tho hoans OF tho case
will be closed this evening
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
ANOTHER DAYS RESPONSES.
100 FOR BLAINE AND Is FOR GRANr-TnE ToTA
ron pOrrp n1ys

IUU FOR BLAINE AND Is FOR GRANr-THE TOTAL
FOR FOUR DAYS.
Mondays mails always light, and yesterday
there were received from Republican Committee-
men in the counties and townships of Pennsylvania
only I2n replies to THE TRlBUNE's circular. This
new list; however is as remarkable either ofthose
which have preceded it for the extraordinary pref
erence shown for Senator Blaine and for the frank
ness and heartlness with which that preference Is
expressed. Ofthe l2l responses received yesterday
400 were for Senator Blaine, making his total for
four DAYS gu; rs were for General Grant, making
his total for four days lfs. The following table
shows the distribution of preferences and the total
for each first chnce
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE VOICE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Mr.. BLAINEs LONG LEAD MAINTAINED.

THE CHOICE OF PENNSYLVANIA CoMMITTEEMEN-
POLITICAL WORKERS WHO SUPPORT TIE MAINE
SENATOR.
The TRIBUNE's canvass among the 1900
Republican county aud township committee
men of Pennsylvania to their first and
second choices for President is continued
below. Senator Blaine's extraordinary lead is
still maintained Yesterdays mails brought
l2I responses, of which 100 r TOR Senator
Blaine as first choice, and ~ sor General
Grant as first choice. About one-thi rd of the
1900 committeeman have now been heard
from.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
WESTERN RAILROAD RITALRY.

CHICAGO Feb. 1G.-Thc Union Pacific Rail-
road Company to-day notified the Western Railroad
managers meeting here. that their proposition respect
ing pro rata per milo ticket from San Francisco
to New-York with rebate at Ecw-York was not ac-
ceped and that arrangements had been made with the
Pennsy lyania Railroad Company 10 carry western pas
sengers via st. Louis. The Chicago roads Will attempt
70 interfere with this plan.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
WOMEN AS CENSUS ENUMERATORS.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-The Superintendent OF
the Census las issued circular giving directions
to supervisors In regard TO the appointment Of
enumerators, stating that such appointments shonld
be bipartisan. In conclusion the letter says
"The Superintendent is aware OF no reasons exist
ing in law for regarding women as ineligible for
appointmcnt as enumerators. Each supervisor
must be the Judge for himself whether such ap-
pointments in any number would be practically ad-
yautageous In his own district"
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
4 TRAGEDY At BAIYBRIDGE. PENN

LANCASTER, Penn, Feb. 16.-At Bainbrldge,
Lancaster County OF Saturday Charles Lane murdered
his wife and two chdren--one girl OF six years, and
the other an infant three months Old and then took s
own life by poison When discovered the victims were
living on their beds and the third child boy three
Years old was found with his feet badly frozen that
his recovery Is doubtful O.
The verdict OF the coroners jury was that Lane
dered his wife aud then administered poison himself
and children. Lane who ntyfour years OF age,
moved from Maryland 10 Bainbridge last May. and the
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
NOMINATIONS FOR DELEGATES TO UTICA.

A special meeting of tho IXth Assembly
District Repubaaa Association was held last evening
az the Blocker Building Tho following delegates and
aernates the State Convention at Utica were nomi-
mated without opposition Delegates-George y. Aurk-
loo Jersmiah Pnnrburn aud Floyd Kane. Alter
notas-H H. Cargill, John H.. Seaman aud
william H. Ely. The delegates VIII go nnin. nl
stfucted but ii is generally understood that they
are in favor OF the nomination OF General Grant MI
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
SOME DEMOCRATIC INCONSISTENCIES.
MEMBERS FALsrFYINe THEFT RECORDS TO UNsEAT a
REPUBLICAN.

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE IRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb l6.-Some surprise is expressed
because Representative Beltzhoover, OF PennsylVa-
MIA, agreed with his Democratic associates on the
subcommittee on the nelly-Washburn case.
In order to destroy Mr. Washburn's majority OF
5000. the Democrats have been obliged to throw
out some 1000 votes cast for him, because the BAL
lots. when deposited, were numbered by the eiec-
ton Judges The law of Pennsylvania requires that
all ballots shall be numbered when deposited. Un-
der this law Mr. Betzhoover himself was elected
and he holds his seat in Congress by virtue OF BAL
lots every one of which numbered.
Another member of the Elections Committee is
opposed to voting by ballot all. That member Is
Mr.. Pbister of Kentucky There is now pending in
the House bill brought in by Mr.. Phister on the
I'd of last January. This bill provides that N
any State, the Constitution of which requires all
elections shall be viva voce. this mode OF voting
shall be followed in Congressional elections
The law now provides that oil votes for Repre-;
sentatives in Congress must be by written or priwed
ballot. In Kentucky State elections are decided
viva voce and Mr.. Phister thinks that is the best
way TO elect Congressman. There Is some curiosity
therefore TO what course he will take III regard
to the report of the subcommittee on the Dom
nelly -Washburn case.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE PRINCESS LOUISE BETTER.

OTTAWA, Feb. 1G.-The Princess Louise
pissed good night and Is making fair progress toward
recovery.
Il is said that the Princess Louise lost Saturday
Jewel valued at 10000. Some fifteen twenty per-
spent tho greater part OF the afternoon searchng
for IL Ia tbs snow where the accident occurred
fIOr O<heT ToTsign Neies Ses Fan pdOe1
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
LOUISIANA REVENUE SCHEME.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 16.-Ihe Democrat will
publish tomorrow the unanimous report Of the Com
mittee WAYS and Means OF the Louisiana
Legislature in favor OF the adoption OF
a revenue hill which requires q assessment under
provisions which tax al values in the state In this
re spcct the bill reaches beyond any former aols
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
New PreY,sIy Total
Total.

Attention is called to the number OF replies in the
following instanent IN which Senator Blaine Is
the second choice Of whose first choice is Gen.
era, Grant, also to the fact that very few cor-
respondents esired their names withhold.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.
srIc1Dr OF AN OLD MAN.

SUICIDE OF AN OLD MAN.
NFW-BRUSswICK n. j.. Feb. 16.-Chnstopher
vanDyke an old man, has committed suicide by hanging.
WASHED OVERHEARD
UurAx. n S,, Feb. 1G.-Caros Hopkins. o
,or on the schooner Louise from this port Tor Porto
Rco washed overheard ana droWneo on he pas@o oa
A FATAL FALL
NEw-ORLEANs. Feb. 10.-Dr, James Rlngwood.
native OF Ireland isry years ieh from tie eeeon
soTy window Of his boarding house to-day anu Sustained
fatal i1Juries. ,,,, ,tp,s opn.>-
RrrrryIIlp Ont. Feb. 1G.--Wliiam f.. D3f0e,
n, trenton ont died that place saturday iron eating
cabbage on which 10 supposed Paris gfee1 mad Detf,
snrnEed Four ncnbcrs Of the iay ars III from tho
same cause but will recover
sHOT DEAD BY A BURGLAR.
CuucAGo Feb. 16.--In Sandwich, H.. Yesterday
morning two burglars entered the hoasc Of iiap Allen
ansetable citizen of them fred at him, killing him
INSTANTLY had taken refuge in closet and heard
some between the burglars which, with apoiher
clew, MAY lead 10 their arrest -
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE CAUCUS AT CANANDAIGUA.


SIR: The Conkling and Grant men carried
the tovn caucus here to-day by bare majority Of two
votes IN poll OF $780, the iarGcst ever policd here at
Republican caucus Great efforts were made 10 carry
~ PaIaeat,on for Grant while the opposition was nm
orSsnIztG T o result Influenced more by tue
friends OF Conkling than of Grant HOMER.
" Cignandqgud ". T., Feb. Ii. 1880.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
CONVERSATIONS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-The Senate, in execu-
tive session to-day. confirmed the following nomlua
tiOns:
sperpfsoys Of CenssChares Y. Salamon Ist District OF
Missouri Daniel 81. Draper, Vth District OF Missouri
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
mr.. WEAVER pERsIsrENr.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1e.-To-day, for the fourth
Z iime in as many weeks, My. Weaver came to the
front with that financial resolution on which he de-
7 izes vote. The Speaker was unable to recognize
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
TIE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE

BosroN, Feb. 16,-The Secretary an
noun,es that the meeting OF the National Democratic
,mittee Will be held at WIZARDS Hall, Washington.
inatead OF Wizards Hotel stated ia the call.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
d GREAT BENEFAC4ION DENIE,.

LONDON. Monday. Feb. 1G. 1880
The correspondent of The Manchester Guar
dian says he 1, able To state the highest authority
that is fo truth the persisted reports that Il
Baroness has given $500 900 for the
l.io of I'm
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
SUICIDE FROM DISAPPOINTMENE

ELMIRA, n. Y, Feb. 16.-Charles NJ. Beecher,
ir II compostOr In The Eiprd Gazette Office found
dead at late hour tonight, hanging by ohes line In
bis fathers barn He was twenty four years OF age
aud exemplary young man. The only motive for
suicide have been disappointment III regard 10 =
young lady.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17

family was in destitute circumstances Ihey uo nsu w
been seen since Thursday until the Tragedy was u'0'
cred.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17

Mr. Weaver, on account, perhaps Of the more portly
presence Of Mr. Cofroth. of Pennsylvania chair
man of the Committee on Invalid. Pensions, who
sought recognition at the time. But the leader
6f the "ThIrd party" was not thus to be ignored.
The Speaker allowed him to explain his point OF
gested that Mr. Weaver's remedy was An appeal
from The decision Mr.. Weaver declined to take an
appeal but intimated that he should persist every
Monday until he succeeded in getting vote on his
resolution.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
THE REMOVAL OF TIE PONCAs.

TESTIMONY oF BISHOP HARg AND COLONEL KEN
BiE-cHEAPER 10 REMOVE THE PoNcAs THAN
FIGHT THE sIoUx-How THY WE'RE FORCED
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17
Kane the only nominee present at the meeting declined
to give his choice for Presidential candidate Inc PR
mary Will be held on Friday evening
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THE GRANT LEADERSHIP.

PROBABILITY THAT coNKLINa WILL LEAD THE
GRANT FORCES AT CHICAGo-THE NEw-YoRK
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES STRENGTH OF BLAINE
AND SHERMAN.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-17

prprprro1y MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA LEGIsLA-
TuRE PROMISE HIM sUPPoRT-sECRETARY sHEh-
MANS REPLY. -,