The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
WASHINGTON.
A Delayed but Very Interesting Let
ter Which 1t Will Pay TO Read.

A Delayed but Very Interesting Let
ter Which 1t Will Pay TO Read.
To the Editor of The Statesman:
WASHINGTON, d. c., March At
had been heralded throughout the cap
ital that yesterday would be an event
full day in the history of the legislation
of this congress. Mr.. Converse, of
Ohio, announced that he would call
up his resolution in regard to restoring
the tariff on wool. It was to be called
up not for consideration, hut simply
that the house OF representatives might
determine upon day for its consid-
Grafton. The DEBATE on the PROPOSE
ton to fix a time was to be conducted
by the Ohio delegation-Messrs.
CONVERSE AND M'KINLEY,
in favor of and Frank IIurd against.
The action of the house on this mat
ter was to be presumed upon as an in
deX of the sentiment of that body on
the tariff question. The republicans
and Sam Randalls following, have
been claiming sixty democratic votes
in opposition to the proposed inter-
ference with the existing tariff. All
parties interested were looking to yes
terday'S developments for a settlement
of the tariff status of the house of
representatives Contrary to all ex-
pectations, Mr.. Converse weakened
and failed to call up the wool resolu-
ton. Frank Hurd was eager for the
forensic fray. This is the second fail
ure on this subject made by Mr.. Con-
verse this session. Your correspond
ent did not attach much Importance to
the first failure, because it was patent
that the house was not ready for the
Question: this
SECOND BACKING DOWN
can be attached a good deal of signif-
canoe. Mr.. Converse has had ample
time to canvass the democratic side,
and should be, and doubtless
is, well acquainted with the
sentiment of the democratic members.
There has not been time in the his
tory of the present congress more pro-
pitious than yesterday. In fact, the
house had yielded itself to the occa-
sion, and was on the "qui Vive" for
the discussion. The failure of Mr..
Converse to call for vote in the fix
ing of the time for the consideration
of this very important measure i'm
presses me with the idea that he has
but small hope OF succeeding in his
undertaking. and strengthens my con-
fidence in the intention of
THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE
to redeem its pledges to the people,
and diminish, instead of increasing,
the burden of taxation. That Mr..
Hurd was confident that the majority
aF hi
denced by the fact that he expressed
himself as anxious to meet the is
sue and get the wool measure squarely
before the house. There was no allu-
sion made to the matter at all and in
lieu of the projected "wool pulling -
the house quietly passed the bill pen
sioning the Mexican veterans.
The Copiah investigation is ended
The committee are very reticent and
it is not yet apparent what will be the
character of the report. 1t is intima-
ted ih.;5 there will be
NO MINORITY REPORT.
\ gentleman who accompanied the
committee told me that there was evil
dence that several parties had been
killed and his unprecedented judgment
was that those killed ought to have
been killed.
The only remarkable development
in the Danville riot investigation is
the fact sworn to by John S. Wise
readjuster member, that ne frequently
talked politics witch the negroes, but
made it rule to receive them in
HIS KITCHEN.
The republicans are depending on
the results of these two examinations
for campaign thunder in the presiden-
tial canvas. There is little doubt but
that the bloody shirt will be aired ex-
tenslvely this fall.
Eulogies upon the life and character
| of the late
MR.. HASKELL,
of Kansas, were delivered in the house
Saturday and in the senate yesterday
President Arthur has not yet nomi-
mated man to succeed Judge Morrill,
All the Texas delegation are opposed
to A. Jack Evans, and it is thought
that the executive desires to appoint
him. Some are of the opinion that
the president will await the action of
the Chicago convention, and then
make the nomination. If he really
! wants to appoint Evans it Is earnestly
to be desired that Jack will be
GATHERED TO HIS FLA THEIRS
or that "Chet" will change his mind.
Arthur and Logan are both working
in their different ways for
the nominations. Nobody and every
body is spoken of in connection with
the democratic nomination. Mr.. Dan
iel Goodloe, the founder of the repub-
lican party-who has been in public
life for forty years, the intimate per-
sonal friend OF Mr.. Lincoln and for
years the editor of the Chronicle,
thinks that the only chance for the
democracy to win is under the leader
ship of David Davis. In this con-
nection it will be well to state that
Mr.. Goodloe has not affiliated with
the republicans for years. Being a
thoroughly honest man himself he is
eminently in favor of turning the
RASCALS OUT.
There will not be any stir about
the "Lasker" affair. 1t will probably
be settled as far as this Congress is
concerned by a duel with Krupp
guns between Ochiltree and Bismark.
The deep water" of the Atlantic will
separate the contestants.
The House appropriation commit
tee have reported favorably 100000
for public building at Waco and $75,-
600 for the sameptrpose at Tyler.
F. F.