The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-17
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOingS at The Ma
tiOnal Capital.

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says can be heard. Such a scene took place
last Friday, during a personal collOquy be-
tween Mr. tindlay and Dir. Compton, both
Democrats from Maryland. Civil service re-
form was the exciting cause Of the trouble, a
theme which cropped ont nc frequent intervals
during the three days debate on the Legsla-
tive Judicial, and Executive Appropriation
bin.
Mr.. Finday is an ardent supporter Of civil
service reform. lie defends the law and the
President al all times and places and against
oil corners. He is small Of stature, nervous
and eNcitable, and abundantly supplied with
what the soldiers used 30 cali sand" Mr..
Compton is several inches above medium hight
and broad in proportion His head is covered
with q large gray shock, every particular hair
Of which stands on end when he gets into a
state OF Inflammation, giving him formida-
bic appearance lie has a voice that can be
heard half mile. He believes that the spols,
with big :, belong 10 the yictors, spelled with
aA a foot long. de has the courage OF bis
convictions and proclaims his sentiments on
the housetops aud standing on the corners OF
the streets.
Mr. Findlay. during an energetic speech al
luded ia very pungcnt language to the manner
in which hu said the civil service law had been
cyaded and dsreeRrded in Maryland, and par
ticularly in che Baltimore post-olce by Mr..
Neazey. who hc said, had managed In a year
10 make clean sweep. He had turned out all
the Republicans. many of them soldiers, and
filled their places with Democrats. lie inti-
mated very strongly that in many cases the
service had not been benefited by the change.
lie said that turning the rascals out" was
one thing and farming everybody out was
another
Mr Compton, with much warmth, repealed
the statements Of his colleague. The appoint
mcntE, hc said, would compare favOrably with
those Of either party anywhere IN The country.
Postmaster Neazey had turned out just as he
should have done lot Of scalawags and bum
mers who were associated with his colleague
lMr Findiay) in his campaign when he tried
20 defeat the Democratic ticket. This was
greeted with great applause on the Democratic
side and the House was soon scene OF wild
uproar. Mr. findlay, pale with excitement,
rose toreply, advancing M the aisle toward his
colleague. From all parts OF the hall members
crowded around the storm center. The bclig-
eronts continued their coll0guy, shouting with
all the vocal power at their command and
demonstrating with their clinched fists in a
manner suggestive OF a sparring match. The
House WAS in Committee OF the Whole, with
Alr. Blount, OF Georgia. ia the chair He
pounded vigorously with his eave and called
thc gentlemen TO order. but Cor 3 time nothing
could check their ardor. For few minutes
the House was a perfect Bedlam. Matters
looked squally that Speaker Carlisle. who
was Ia the Chamber moved toward the desk
20 enforce his authority. Mr.. Bl0unt however,
finally restored a sembance Of order. The Ma
Fyland eruption spent its force and the excite
mcnt subsidized.
Providing FOR EMEReENcIEs.
The Secretary Of the Navy has written TO the
president OF the Board Of Inspection Of Foreign
Vessels at New York, saying that the Depart
ment b anxious TO secure a list and description
of those steamers Of our mercantile marine
Nrnl in If fnit lnf Id nm M
once for service as auxiliary cruisers for trans
ports, OF for special purposes He also says that
the Department proposes 10 extend the fune-
lions OF the Inspection Board by directing il Ia
examine carefully the steamers Of all classes OF
oar mercantile marine in order to ascertain and
report upon their adaptability FOR The above
mentioned service. He also requests the prcsi-
delt OF the Board TO enlist the interest OF the
bhip-OWnrFs Ia this scheme, and adds that the
Department VIII cause the names of such YES
sells a. may fiji the necessary requirements 10 be
entered on the list, which viii be known as the
auxiliary naval list, with the object Of employ
ing such vessels in case the Government desires
tIe support Of our merchant feet.
HEHAs BIS HANDS Full
The President last Saturday received from
Che Committees on Enrolled Bills Of the Senate
and House I39 bills that were passed by Con
gross while he was away on his honeymoon
and must examine them all during the next IL
DAYS. Az two Sundays intervene and ii mus
be assumed that the President Of the United
States observes the commandments, he vii
have breathing spells, but viii have % fnisi
IL per day Ia order 20 get through with them
Nearly All are pension bills. but lac is in the
habit Of examining these a. closely as any other
and viii be likely 10 veto several Of them
Among the measures now in his hands are bill
granting pensions 10 the widows Of the lat,
Gen. Godfrey Meiizsl and Col. Farquhar, Of th,
Engineer Corps Mrs. Farquhar Is The daugh
Ger Of the late Cen Alpheus Williams at ont
time a Membof 81 Congress from Detroit.
HE USES PRINTER's INK.
They say at the Government Printing OGic
that Gen. Wheeler OF Alabama. gives m0r
orders iOr publication OF bis speeches ia pam
lihlct form than any other Member and Las las
three times a. many set speeches for circulation
in his district as any other man IN Congress
There has not been a subject OF legislation 0
any Importance before the House upon whicl
be has not published his views al length TO
circulation among his constituents III the,
do not understand his position upon publii
questions it viii be their own fault Perhap
d was owing % this weakness that Judg,
Kelley included IN his motion now pendin,
before the House, that the Government PriBte
BE- prohibited from printing in any form
Mleeler'E speech attacking the character O
Edwin H. stanton.
WEDDING REMEMBRASCEs
Mr. and Mrs Cleveland sent boxes Of wed
ding cake 10 the ca Presidents and the widow
OF ex-fneaidenis Gen. Arthur, Mr. and Mr.
Hayes, Mrs. Grant Mn. Garfield, Mrs. Poll
and Mrs Tyler-aDd the bride has received A.
EflcclOnaie letter from each q en- The lei
ter from Mrs Garfield and Mn. Tyler are saii
10 be quite touching, and would be intercstin
20 all ~ the prophecies did not prohibit fhei
publication. Mrs. Garfield who left the Whit
House widow, and Mira. Tyler, who wen
there ll1e Mrs. Cleveland, q bride both wrot
VERY ieeiinely aud In motheFly way 10 th
Cir who follows them. Mira Tyler was an n
mate Of tho louise Home, but when Congres
passed bill giving her a pension Of s. 600
seaf 6ho established her home in Richmond, "a
REUNION on THE THIRD CORPS.
There was a good turnout OF veterans Of Il,
old Third Corps last Saturday night al Gran
Army hall ~ make arrangements FOR tal,in
part in the Reunion 81 the corps on the GETTY,
burg battlefield Iuly2 Al invitation was "A
tended 40 all veterans 10 participate Will IA
corpe in the Reunion. Tie railroad fare wi
b. reduced 10 0ne-haf the regular rates an
everything done by Che committee possible I
contribute ~ the comfort and enioyroeut OF m
party.
THEY ARB GOING.
There b a great deal OF uneasincse in fhe n,
partmenis, owing 10 the large nhnbcr 0f IA,
liiseais that arc taking place They are coin
~ hnlf n0zena ann dozens Many 81 them Al
OLD soldiers The House rs cutting down appr,
pllatlons 10 the lowest possible point. az
wherever clerk can be- dispensod with il is donl