The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-17
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
SUMMARY OF FACT AND GOSSIP.
New York Failure Cbat-Thc New Jersey
and Virginia Conventions-war Tobacco
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Brief.
lErom Oar Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May l6.--The proceedings
Of the House were not to-day of general
interest, aud visitors contentcd themselves
with discussing the New York failures.
II was noticeable that the wives OF some
who had come to the races were at the
Capitol looking at the statuary and paint
ings. The consular and diplomatic bill
did not excite interest, and the army
bill was less a subject OF debate than
in former years. because Il had the
approval OF the Secretary OF War aud
seemed 10 meet the views OF both sides
OF the House in the main. There was
good deal Of comment again to-day
on the action Of the conventions OF Vir-
ginia and New Jersey. The opinion was
tina, they had acted wisely in declaring
against tarifl-agitation. Said New
England Democrat: "You in the South
have TO furnish the bulk ct the Democratic
vote next fall, and unless you are re-
inforced by New Jersey and States that
can furnish the equivalent OF New York
and Indiana we can never win. You can
not count on my State, nor is there pros
pect OF carrying Illinois or Iowa. The
States. however. that can furnish no
electoral votes have members OF the House
who are prominent on tariff questions"
he added.
TIE HAAILT0N-CR0Ss!SG TOBACCO CASES.
The House Committee on Claims
to-day published its report on inter-
cSting tobacco cases heretofore men,
toned in these dispatches. 1t recites
that by order OF President Lincoln par
ties were authorized to have safe conduct
through the lines o, tobacco and other
products. in compliance with contract
authorized by the Secretary OF the Treasu-
". The claimants under the bill which
brings this question up state that in conse-
qucnce OF the Presidents order they pur-
chased large quantity OF tobacco i'll Nir-
ginia-a large part Of which was stored in
Richmond and appropriated 10 the United
States after the war.
LABOR AND CAPITAL.
The testimony rs to the relations be-
tween labor and capital OF cOlored wit
nesses from Virginia before the congress
sional committee shows that the colOred
people do not desire mixed schools. They
further say that the coiored people OF Viz
pinia are getting on rs Well rs those OF any
other states. These witnesses say that coll
ored people own good many small farms,
The PRESIDENTIAL SITUATION. u
talked to-day with several Republicans
who have heretofore been in sympathy
with Mr.. Arthur, and they were forced to
admit that the indications are that Mr..
Blaine will be nominated. Said one OF
these, Blaine's most formidable opponent
really was Grant, and the failure OF his
firm retired him. There is prevailing
opinion tonight that il Mr.. Tilden will ac-
cent the nomination he can be elected.
There is doubt, however, whether he will
permit his name to be used at Chicago.
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS.
Mr.. Randall expects next week 10 get in
the sundry civil and the legislative. execu-
tive. and judicial appropriation bills. and
does not anticipate opposition to them that
will occasion delay. Ii this be so, then
the Democratic representative who to-day
said that Congress would adjourn before
the Democratic National Convention met
Of Chicago is right.
THE EDUCATION BILL.
talked with Senator Blair to-day about
the education bill. which apprOprates
nearly eighty millions to the public schools
OF the country, and he said that Repre-
sentative Willis, who has charge OF it on
the House side, is very hopeful OF passing
IL. II the bill can be gotten up 1t will pass
the House rs readily as the Mexican PEN
sion bill did All it needs is TO reach
vote.
THE HEWITT BILL.
Tariff Commissioner Oliver, OF Pennsyl-
yania. has addressed a letter to Ways ana
Means, in which he states that the Hewitt
bill ought to be termed Il bill for the relief
of Mr.. HewItts manufacturing firm. Mr..
Hewitt wants free iron ore.
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION CASE.
While Mr.. Massey seems confident OF
obtaining a seat in Congress as representa-
tive at large, Hon. John ). Wise IS Just as
certain that he will retain the seat. Inc
Elections Committee are not in hurry,
from indications to-day, to reach conciu-
sion in this case, IN which VirgInlanS are
so much interested.
THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.
The chairman OF the Committee on Riv-
ers and Harb0rs to-day reported to the
House the river and harbOr bill. 1t went
TO the Committee OF the Whole. There
will be no changes in the commuters re-
concentrations.
THE EXCURSION TO FREDERICKSBURG.
Newspaper men who accompanied the
congressman and army officers who went
TO Fredericksburg yesterday to survey the
battle.feds in that DeighbOrbOod were
highly delighted with their trip. ana
speak in high terms Of the hospitality eX-
tended them.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
Government accepts to-day: Internal
revenue, s414,23 customs, S593,lO9.
MIR. Barbour says he VIII not 70 10
Chicago in special car, as reported mere
yesterday ,.,;,,,
The people OF Key West, according
10 dispatch received here by the olate
Department. arc demonstrating against the
Spanish Consul. 40,
The secretary of the Treasury does not
contemplate an immediate bond call.
The people in financial trouble have no
Government bonds, and those who ho'd
them are not desrous OF having them re-
deemed. .ho
There will be no Reorganization OF the
Republican National Committee.
The weather has been beautiful to-uay,
and Pennsylvania avenue was throhoeu
with well-dressed strangers.
Isn my mn TITrU HO NGRESS