Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-23

FROM WASHINGTON

Special Correspondence o. The Alexandria Gazette
WAsHISGToN. p. G., January 90 1885,
The Senate to-day resumed the considera-
ton of the tariff bill Il: all early hour, Mr.
Miller, Of New York, known as wood-pulp
Miller, because he availcd himself of his
position as member Of the House Ways
and Means Committee TO have prohibitory
tariff put upon wood pulp. leading of by
moving to increase the duty on barytes from
fifty cents to 4 dollar, and on that motion
making speech in favor of high duty on
iron. Mr.. Beck followed. dcnouncing the
whole system Of protection as lccalized
robbery of the people of the country for the
sole purpose OF cnriching few monoplzug
manufacturers, who have money enough to
influence Congressional legislation. He was
followed by Mr. sherman, who took high
protective grounds.
The impression is becoming prevalent
that an extra session Of Congress will be
held, commencing as soon as the present
one expires. The democrats want it so as
to secure the offices Of the House of Rep
resentatves, and the republicans will assist
them in order to divide them still more on
the tariff question. There arc now but
thirty-threc working days left Of the present
session, Of which four arc set apart for fu-
ncrals, leaving tWenty-nine for actual work
ing days. There are ten regular appropria-
ton bills to be passed by the Senate. On
these ten there are four recognized jobs.
which the democrats must oppose. Their
opposition will give the republicans an ex-
cusc for making an extra session necessary.
With Il united democracy, the republicans
see 10 chance of winning in 1881: with the
democracy split in Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA
on the tariff bill, they think they may re-
gain both of those States, and thus retain
possession OF the executive, and 10 create
that split they will not oppose an extra ses.
sion to pass tariff BILL which thev think
will produce the split they desire in the
democracy. The passage Of such Il bill at
this session is now deemed improbable, as
the democrats will oppose it at every step.
Col. Mayo has answered Judge Garrison's
notice vi contest for the seat in the House
of Representatives from the first district of
Virginia
Mr.. Massey, who is contesting the seat of
Congressman ut large from Virginia, the
certificate to which has been awarded to
Capt. John Wise, will be here tomorrow to
make arrangements for taking dcpositions
in his case.
The withdrawal Of the resignation of Col.
Brady rs collector Gf internal revenue of the
Petersburg district IS thought here to indi
cate that the split which has taken place
between Genera: Malone and the Admins
tration has eatentlrd and now exists also be.
tween Tic General and the republican party
in Virginia. Brady is the Generals head
man. and il WIS supposed that the clerk
ship Of the Court of Appeals Of Virginia
would be given to him without objection.
but the delay Of the Court in making
that appointment, and the withdrawal Of
Mr.. Brady's resignation Of the collectorship,
look II if the court is not subservient to the
General, and that his agents had better for
their own good hold on 10 what they have.
AT the Bailey examination to daya witness
named Harmon, 4 professional lobbyist
testified that he had been employed by
Bailey. Chief Clerk Of the House. and largely
interested in the Washington GINS Light
Company. to influence legislation in favor
OF that company. lie declined at first TO
say what lee he received for his influence,
but il being minated that he was q cheap
lobbyist, his wounded pride induced him To
blurt out that he had received live thousand
dollars for his services
Nv ii''iS' bililllItltt OH w slr Claims
agreed this morning 10 REPORT in favor of
appr"pria'i4 sos 900 10 pay the claims of
certain loyal c:i!2en% none Of whom. how
ever. live in Virginia.
The position of Asst Secretary Of War
has been vacant for some time, and strange
10 say there no applicants for il.
senator laplam Is preparing Il report on
the alr"ivc fishery.
The Iowa men here say liat the decision
OF the Supreme Court Of lhcr State about
the uHr"no!iIutionaity Of the prohibitory
law will give tina! State To the democrats
next year.
The House T." 'iay 1t early hour resumed the
consideration o! the naval appropriation hill!
Among iii" oii,inn,ut, made u il is one that
prac'ical% Hh'I>hcS tn" pay MINISTER'S corps by pro-
vldinG that Vacancies III that corps shall Lr filled
By line officers
Mr.. Hewitt, of New York. is i'll a his home and
may not he III the House for weeks His absence
is missed hy the low tariff men.