Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-07
FOR THE SCHOOLS.
nR. WILLIS LOOKS FOR rHx PASSAGE
OF THE BLAIR ELL BY THE
NEXT c0KGRxss.
congressmsn Still Lingering ct the Capt.
tol-virginia and North Carolina Inde-
pendents - Summer Programmes
Possible Appointments.
lFrom our Regular Correspondent.I

tEAOAA Obe M otnA SCssc'f'SAeSt"f
WASHINGTON, August 6.-Mr.
Willis, leader in the House Of the
movement for Government aid to pub
lie schools, said this morning that the
friends Of the education bill expect to
make further efforts for its passage ut
the next session. The resolution to
sppoint . day for its consideration is
on the calendar. 1t will be reached in
its order, and then it is hoped TO set
apart . time at which TO consider the
measure itself. He thought that the
bill had gained ground, and was san.
guine Of final success.
ITGIvEs GENERAL SATISFACTION.
Mr. Willis has been warmly COM
plimented on his victory with the river.
and. barber bill. lie is very much graft
fed, and attributes it to the action Of
the House in throwing out the canal
projects. He was . chief factor in pro-
curing that result. he is clearly Of
the opinion that the President never
would have signed bill having an ap-
preparation for any of those schemes.
As it was, 1t was only at the last mo-
ment and upon full investigation that
Mr.. Cleveland decided to oppose the
measure. The Chairman of the River
and Han Dor Committee says that the
President suspected the existence Of
concealed jobs, and would not consent
to sign the bill, as matter Of course.
There is geDeral>satisfaction, except on
the part Of some Of the northeastern peo-
pic. at the outcome Of the matter.
The majority ofthe Congressman left
for home last night or this morning.
Many will leave to-night-among these
nearly all of the North Carolina delegs-
ton. Senator Ransom will remain until
Sunday. Department work detains q
number Of gentlemen.
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
INDEPENDENTS.
Virginia and North Carolina congress-
men who are opposed by independent
candidates are disposed to make light OF
the opposition. One Of the represents
lives from the latter State said to-day
that if no more formidable candidate
presented himself he should not only
have q walkover, but increase his pres
ent large majority.
In Colonel O'Ferrall's district Mr..
Charles j. Butcher thinks he is a can
didate, and that he is astonishing the
natives by the vigor and brilliancy OF
his speeches. He complains Of hosrse-
ness, and assures those who frequent
The hotels that he has revealed TO the
masses the true Democratic doctrine.
Mir. Butcher is considered q saoguine
young person who is taking little
trouble to crafty his vanity-only
this and nothing more.
A good deal OF anxiety was mani
tested this morning to hear from the
conventions for congressional nomna-
tons in Alexandra and Raleigh.
VIRGINIA MEMBERS STILL IN WASH
IEGTON.
Messrs. Wise and O'Ferrall liDger
for to-day in order to pack up papers
and close out their session work. The
Republican members OF the Virginia
delegation are also still here.
FOR THE SUMMER.
Speaker Carlisle and Representative
and Mrs. Willis, of kentucky, will 90
to Deer Park tomorrow night to make
q weeks visit.
OF the more prominent Capitol en-.
ployees from Virginia and North Caro-
lima DR.. Fisher, Of Richmond, and MIR.
Williams, of Wilson, N. c., expect to
remain here the greater part OF the
summer.
The colleagues Of Hon. W. II. Ii.
Cowles, of the Eighth district Of North
Carolina, are coneratulating him to-day
on his unanimous denomination, news
of which has Just been telegraphed to
him. The Convention was harmonious
and enthusiastic.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Alexander, Of
Charlotte, N. c., ore in the city.
Colonel George A. Bacon, of Illinois,
was appointed to-day assistant door.
keeper. lie is an old and very faithful
employee of the House, having been in
charge of the document.room for many
years. He supersedes Wardin, who
was investigated for unbecoming con-
duct some time since, and exculpated
by censure for gross improperly in
office.
APPOINTMENTS.
1t is said that General Black, Com
missioner Of Pensions, will be appoint
ed Minister to Austria, and that OK
Governor Click, of Kansas, at present
pension agent at Topeka, will succeed
him as Commissioner.