The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-12
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.
CURRENT EVENTS OF INTEREST AT
NOME AND ABROAD.
Congressional Proceedings-The Deadlock
In the House SIN UnbrokeH-Mr. Conk-
ling's Condition Worse - The Kaiser's
1hroat-short Teiegrams.

Ihroat-short Teiegrams.
WASHINGTON, April In the Senate
to-day Mr. Sherman reported from the
Foreign Relations Committee he Riddle
berger resolution of inquiry relating TO
alleged British aggressions in Venezuela.
The preamble and portions Of the resolu-
tion disiasteful to the committee hal
been stricken out, and the Senate passed
the resolu. ion as a simple interrogatory
to the Presl ent.
Mr. Sherman also reported the Presi
dents message recommending the cX-
cluson Of French and German pork and
other hog products At his suggestion
the message was referred to the Finance
Committee
a. the conclusion Of morning business.
the Senate, on motion Of Mr. FRYE, went
into executive session for action on the
nomination Of Consul-General Ralhbone
at Paris.
The executive session lasted but few
moments. Mr. RathbOne was confirmed
by vote of Al TO 3. and the doors were
reOpened.
At o'clock Mr.. Morrill, concluded bis
speech, and the Dakota bill was taken mp,
Mr.. Davis speaking ir support Of diyis-
ion
Mr Plat gave notice that he would ask
vote on the bill tomorrow.
THE HOUSE
About $50 this morning a fresh relay
Of men, who had managed to get some
sleep during the night in committee
rooms appeared, and some of the weary
watchers OF last night were relieved for a
short spell
Every one was given an opportunity to
get breakfast and so. after a square
meal and wash and shave, The tiIibuslers
and the flibusiercd were In a better
humor From 10 II was very quiet
\ call Of the Hou.e was IN progress, and
the members ayailed themselves of the
lull 10 read the papers and attend 10
their -p0ndeHce; bat each side was
wa,chful and suspicious OF the other
4 quorum had been present all during
the night. Although they did not mske
an extensive showing in the House This
morning, they were within easy call.
This is the seventh day OF the dead
lock. II commenced last Wednesday
The House had been in session for tweu
ty.fOur consecutive hours mp 10 noon to-
day, without recess II, hardly prob
able a recess will be taken, as the battle
seems to have narrowed down 10 a mer
physical contest, involving the stamina.
grit and STAYING" qualities Of the leaders
! The real tlibustering business Of the day
began about - O'clock when the yeas
and nays were ordered on a motion TO
dispense with further proceedings under
the call.
An amusing incident occurred at this
| iuncture. \ new reading clerk, with "a
very weak voice, attempted to ca the
roll, bat could not make himself heard
Mr. Dockery of Missouri stepped forward
and volunteered 10 call the roll, which he
proceeded TO do in a very satisfactory
manner His action elected round Of
applause The reading clerks have been
severely taxed by the long strain OF con
tinual roll calling.
The motion TO dispense with further
proceedings under the call was lost
The next hour was absolutely without
incident. The placidiiy and Quietness OF
the House were a subject Of general re-
mark The members were waiting for
absentees 10 be brought in, although a
quorum was present The Republicans
refused TO let the opposition dispense
with the call. This, il was said. was an
indication that the Republicans were sim
ply trying to wear their opponents out
physically.