Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-07-29
WASHINGTON.
Samuel ]. Tilden Urges Upon Congress
the Importance Of Better Coast
hefenses.
Trsnk LawIer Visits Mrs Cleveland
Groyer's motherin-Law Il DofniciIed
at the white House.
4 smlLE AND A MoRvIN0 DRKss

Lawlar OF Chicago bad the honor OF an
interview with the bride Of the president
Yesterday. Miss Annie McGetrich, o
school teacher Of Chicago, Is here on a
vacation, aud, with John W. Reilly, q
merchant Of the same city, called With
Mi LaNlsT at the White House 10 pay
their respects 10 the president. They ex.
pressed desire to meet Mrs. Cleveland
and the president said she would be glad
10 receive tdem. He sent a messenger TO
escort Mr. Lawler and friends TO the blue
room, where they had waited but few
moments when Mrs. Cleveland came
down wearing morning dress and
smile that captured the hearts Of her visit
Ors She grt eted them wish great
and thanked them for calling. She said
that she had met very few members OF
congress, but would be glad to see them
all ana considered 1t a great compliment
when they left their laborious duties TO
pay her a visit.
Mr.. Lawler took occasion upon this,
his first opportunity, to execute com
mission that was ntrusted 10 him few
weeks ago After the National Associa-
ton Of Plumbers held their annual meet
ing At Deer Park they came 10 Washing
ton and held banquet. They at that time
passed resolutions Of congratulation TO
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland upon their mar
rage. and commissioned Mr.. LAWYER to
present their compliments to the bride
and groom, which be did yesterday in
graceful manner.
LETTER FROM TILDEN.
WASHINGTON, July % Senator Haw-
leg has received from Samuel j. Tilden
an earnest and patriotic letter, urging
upon congress the imperative duty Of
taxing broad aud statesmaniike view OF
the situation Of the coast defenses. II Is
Gen. Hawley's intention 70 read this let
ter 10 q speech that he will make when
the Notifications bill comes mp, and he
Will 10 make y public until 1t has been
In reading IN the senate. Gen llawley,
VINO Is strong, intelligent advocate
OF a system Of coast de1enses, says Mr..
TildGu's wisdom, patriotism and foresight
IN this matter are worthy OF his reputa-
ton a. statesman, and he thinks con-
gfess win make a grave mistake If II dis
regards his views. The senste will doubt
less pass bin containing Gen. Hawley's
amendments providing for an approprla-
tion 81 over sC,000,0 900. The house has
shown disposition 80 be- small and mig
gardly 70 this matter, and II Is difficult 10
say what action that lobby will take on
the senate amendment. Much will de-
pend 90 the sort OF conference committee
selected by Speaker Carlisle.
Growers MAMMA rs THERE.
WAsmNGroN, July 2s.--Mrs. Folsom,
the presidents mother-in.law, Is guest
nt the White House. She arrived this
moaning and Viii remain several days,
AMENDED THE HOUSE BILL.
WASHINGTON, July 2s-The naval
committee Of the senate this morning
l. gs,.lv Al...
naval establishment by striking out the
provision which authorizes the purchase
of armor or machinery abroad, and In
this form the measure was reported back
10 the senate
NOMINATIONS.
WAsHINGToN, July 2srhe president
made the following nominations to-day:
a a Dee OF the District OF Columbia,
nov third assistant secretary of state, 10
be second assistant secretary of state,
vice W. NJ Hunter, deceased John
b. Moore OF Delaware to be
third assistant secretary OF state
Spencer Pratt OF Alabama To be minister
resident and consui-general of the United
States to Persia; Thomas j Arnold TO be
collector of customs for the district Of
Sau Diego, Cal. George T., Lorenz TO be
postmaster at Toledo, Ohio; Elmer A.
Howard o. Iowa, agent for the Indians of
Prinaqe agency, Arizonai M. C.. Williams
of North Carol iua, agent for the Indians
II Pueblo agency, New Mexico; Thomas
G Leach associate justice Of the supreme
court Of the territory OF Montana
work or CONFERENCE COMMITTEES.
WAsHINGToN, July 2S In reaching an
agreement upon the Legislative bill, the
conierees made a compromise with re-
spcct To tho senate amendment increas-
ing by $4,000 the appropriation for In
ternal revenue, both sides asserting TO
Increase 70 100000. This leaves the
appropriation for internal service 81 $780,
900 The total appropriation made
hy the bin is $40, ,Si6, which Is
$50 900 less than the appropriation con
tanned in the bill as II passed the senate
and ST22, 900 less than the appropriation
authorized by the current law.
The conferees on the river and harboI
appropriation bin to-day again en-.
deavored To reach an agreement on
the points Of difference between the
houses, but without succl IS. The
conference, however, was characterized
by u more concillatory spirit than has yet
manifested itself, and the prospects OF
the hill are regarded as brighter by sew.
eral al the conierees. Another meeting
will be held tomorrow.
The senate committee on postofilces
and post roads to-day offered favorable
report on the house bill TO extend The free
delivery system Of the postoilce depart
inent
Senator Wilson of Iowa, from the com
mittee on postofilces and postroads, TO
day reported favOraNly Dill TO ament
the Revised Statutes so as to authorize the
post master.general in his discretion K
allow third-olass postmasters reason
able amount Of the surplus OF revenues
Of their Offices for rent, fuel, clerks anC
other necessary expenses.
WHITNEY on WAR VESSELS,
WAsHINGToN, July 2s. - Secretary
Whitney, In communication 20 Senato
Cameron, chairman Of the senate com
mlttee on naval affairs, on the subject o
the construction Of war vessels, as con
templated by the naval establishment
pnxr i,sfora that committees, SRVA: "a