Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-01
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WASHINGTON, February 2s.--l en-
eountered veteran ironside Democrat
today at the Capitol, and was anxious
20 know his views in regard TO the sill
yer situation. Said /, what do you
think of Mr.. Cleveland's letter in reply
10 the silver Democrats:" at is q
small matter" he remarked, "snd
time will soon show which is right. II
will not disturb the party in the slight
est. In fact, will use one Of your
illustrations viz, that we will not get
excited over the aguc-and-fcver when
we are confronted by the smallpox.
Now, Garland and Bayard," said he,
care wide apart on many questions.
So are other members of the Cabinet,
and yet they will be unit upon the
great issues upon which our victory was
won. Under the incoming Administra-
ton who Of us will quarrel about sill
yer," he remarked, "when the South
for tho first time since 1860 will
have perfect equality under the
Goyernmcnt--whcn at last her citi-
zens are 10 be Cabinet officers,
foreign ministers, censuls, judges, &c.
The South will" he added, "stand by
Mr.. Cleveland as Jsckson's men stood
by him at Manassas, because he will
do her justice and work TO destroy sec
tionalism and restore fraternity among
all Americans" "Why, old gentle
man." said /, ''you are talking like a
fourth-of-July orator. Yes, am,
he replied, with emphasis, "and
although remember Jackson's Adj
ministration. and have not forgotten
the bitter notification contest Of that
period, ! feel young again when | think
that next Wednesday my country will
start on a new era Of prosperity. There
are a great many old boys" he added
l. who feel just as ] do.
THE APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.
The House took up the Qualifications
bill at / O'Clock to-day. and two hours
general debate were allowed. This was
in addition to the debate under the five
minutes rule. Mr.. Ellis, from the APP
preparations Committee, reported
substitute for the committees bill,
which provides for increased fortifica-
tions and large guns at Boston, New
York. Philadelphia, Hampton Roads,
New Orleans, and San Francisco. The
committees bill appropriatcs one mil
lion and that Of Mr.. Ellis five millions.
Mr.. Ellis made a spirited at
tack on the committees bill.
The naval, poSt-Oflice. and Indian ap-
preparations are in conference, and.the
debate over Senate amendments shows
wide difference in the views of the
two bodies. Representatives say that
senators will insert new legislation in
appropriation bills, but do not want the
House to do so.
INAUGURATION NOTES.-THE CROWD.
Tie members Of the Marine Band,
after a trial. said to-day that the ac-
couStics Of the Pension building are ex-
cellent. An orchestra of 100 pieces
from Philadelphia will furnish the
music for dancing. The ball-tickets
are going off rapidly, and the indica-
tions are that the vast hall will be
well filled. The Baltimore and Po-
tomac Railroad Company has ordered all
of its employees on duty, and will from
Monday feed and lodge them at the depot.
Trains will run as often as possible
between Baltimore and other points. !
am certain that there will he no trouble
in securing lodging and food even though
two hundred thousand strangers come,
as is predicted. A great many leading
citizens have given up their personal
business and are devoting themselves
entirely to preparations for the inaugu-
ration. The dealers state that they
have never before known such demand
for flags and bunting as at present.
Many Of the hotels and restaurants are
already gorgeOusly decorated, and the
others will follow their example. The
signal officers give favorable predictions
in regard TO the weather.
PERSONAL NEWS ITEMS.
-President-elect Hendricks was
at the Capitol early this morning,
looking around. Representative Os-
car Turner. of Kentucky, retres
from Congress on the 4th Of
March. lie was against the river
and-harbor bill aud has been a
general objector lie has, however,
periodically moved TO reduce the tariff
on trace-chains. The signal officer
who corrects the weather map
daily at the House was at Rich
mond under Generals Schoiield and
Stoneman. p. IL. Winston, of For
syth county, \. c., who has been CON
firmed as land agent for Idaho Territory,
made a spread-eagle speech for Arthur
at Chicago. lie has been remembered.
In approving the bill apprepriating
100000 for the enlargement of the
Richmond custom-house the President
did what il was known he would do
when the bill passed. now hear that
Lolita had sold her stock in the National
Theatre. Lucky for the little woman
The lobby people were al the Capitol
carly to-day. and were putting in their
best licks by half-past 10 with suchrepre-
Sentatiyes as were there in their seats.
The House loses one of its best men by
the voluntary retirement of Judge
Buckner, Of Missouri, from Congress.
Virginia, his native State, has u right
to be proud Of him. The photographs
of President-elect Cleveland are thou
sand times better looking than that
exaggerated campaign picture of hun
that was carried in professions.
Colonel 0chil,ree signslizes the
last days of his congressional
term by generally voting with the
Democrats. Mr.. Blaine is working
hard on his book, looks fairly well,
and has not been TO the Capitol this
session. The Speaker of the House set
down ON Calamity weller four times
to-day, and he looked cOwed afterwards.
Mr.. White did not put IN an early APP