Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-23
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES THAT CAUSE
CONSIDERABLY AMUSEMENT.
ThePenSion Question -Korrison's Figures
6r. Rsndall-The Case Of c. W.
Bu.ton-Briefs.
Prom our Regular Correspondent


nearly two hours TO clear up the pre-
linSnary business on the Speakers table
this morning. Among the lot Was an
other bundle Of veto messages from the
President. who devoted his attention
this time exclusively TO private pension
bills, and in each case gave briei
outline Of the evidence upon which
favorable sction had been taken By
the House. In come instances the
Presidents style Of putting the cases
convulsed the House with Laughter
especially in one instance, where the
pensionsr had asked for, and Congress
had granted, an increase Of several dol
lfrs per month on the claim that
chronic trouble had twenty years after
the war afflicted the applicant with
sore eyes. There was an unusually
large attendance OF members Oh both
sides Of the chamber to wstch
The developments, under pro-
mise made by Mr.. Morrison last
week to renew bis motion TO lake up
The tariff bill to-day. That gentle
msn o. the arrival Of the opportune
moment stated that lie had concluded
not to renew his motion, bul inste-d
made a privileged report on 8 proposed
amendment to the rules, which pro-
yides that on all measures presented
TO the House other than the regular
appropriation bills. il which the
expenditure OF money is required.
section shall be attached pro-
viding for the levying Of G tax TO meet
the same. Mr.. Morrison reported in
favor Of the amendment, and IN its
support submitted some startling figures
for the House to oogitate over. Since
the close Of the war, according TO Mr..
Morrison, the Government has paid out
$500. 600, 600 in pensions, and still the
annual sum increases instead OF dimin-
ishing. The bill passed in 1879 for
arrearsges Of pensions, it was esti-
mated at the time il passed, would
take not more than $50, 100000 from
the Treasury at the outside. Already
1885,. zoe, 600 had been paid out on that
account, md il was now estimated the
amount would reach $3.50, 000, 200. Mr..
Reed replied TO Mr.. Mon ison. admit
ting the gravity Of the pension ques-
ZION, but be argued against singing out
that as the one class Of legislation
which should carry tax bill,
which might be made invidio1s for the
purpose Of securing the defeat Of the
measure. Several other members made
speeches upon the subjec.-Mr. Jack
son, Of Pennsylyani-, in particular,
criticising Mr. Morrison for attempting
TO reduce the tariff and then reporting
in f4yoI Of this amendment 10 the rales
which be characterized as q complete
change Of front. he also criticised the
Presidents veto messages as containing
not one word OF patriotism. There IS
prospect that the tariff question may be
dragged into the discussion. should
il be continued at any length.
and some members declare that that Is
the only object Mr.. Morrison h. IN
submitting his report. As vel the Re-
publican SIDE Of the chamber have con-
fined their speech-ms sing 10 wild and
tunultuous declamations in favor Of the
- old soldier. whose principal efforts
seemed to be massed On the nlte5
States Treasury.
Mr.. Henderson, OF Iowa. made 8
Characteristic appeal TO sectional pre-
iudice. and shook his body snd swI ng
his arms until great beads Of perspira-
ton stood prominent upon bis brow.
c. ". Button. the postmaster at
Lynchburg who failed Of confirmation
before the Senate. is il the city to-day.
| understand that be will be renomi-
mated by the President, and tina. be has
the endorsement OF the Virginia delegs-
ton ard twenty-five senators who have
signed his application.
4 secret convocation Of the leaders
Of The House was held in the Speakers
room recently. s; which it was definite
" settled that Congress should adjourn
without day on the l7th Of July at
l2M.
A. Z. Courtney and Dieces, Of Rich
mond, and d. A. Grimsley. Of Culpep-
CT. are at the National; W. B. Is.acs,
Of Richmond. and J. E. Durusl an
wife, Of Charlottesville, Va. are a. the
Metropolitan.
Commodore Truxtln is here from
Norfolk with his attorney, Mr. Richard
Walker, and viii try TO obtain his con-
hrmatiol for promotion 70 the rank be
was entitled 10 when be retired.
4. o.. Click was to-day appointed
postmaster ST Rushyille. Rockingham
county. Va.
Ny. Rsndall's forthcoming tariff bill
proposes & repeal Of the internal-reye-
me tax on tobacco and revision Of the
schedule on spirits. Ii viii reduce the
internal revenue some s2j 100000
and customs 60, 100000.
Secretary Daniel Lamont has puF-
chased a site and vii erect house near
the one recently purchased By the
President.
Among the reports made today were
two by Mr. Barbour in favor Of the ex
euption Of the Corcoran Art Gallery
and the Louise Home respectively from
taxation.
Mr. Trigg reported back the Senate
bill for the relief OF the heirs Of Isaac
z. Tree, with a recommendation that II
be substituted for the House bill OF The
same character and passed. Trce was
the inventor Of spIrii-meter adopted
by the Government.
Mr.. II. Theodore Ellyson, Of the d.
patch, was at the Capitol to-day.