Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
RADICAL CHANGES
SAID TO HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE
RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.
Appropriations Cat Down BY tho Senate
COMMITTEES on Cemmerce-The Bar
Association.
From Our Rssular corr.sponasntl

WASHINGTON, May %. The Senate Com
miltee on Commerce. II IL reported, have
made great many radical changes ~ the
river and harbor bill as It passed the House.
They have enlarged the appropriations for
northern States, especially New England, snd
have cut down very materially those for
southern rivers and hnrbors. The Demo-
Gratis Of the House are very indignant over
these sweeping changes, and will Insist that
the rights OF the South shall be protected by
the House cOnferrees.
The Secretary Of the Navy to-day trans
milied 20 the House on e.tlmste for new
sew.uill to be erected at the Norfolk navy
yard to cost $4,000.
The ninth snrual session OF the Supreme
Castle Of the knights Of the Golden Eagle
has drawn together here great number OF
visiting organizations Of that order. Penn
sylVlnaayenue WAS thronged this afternoon
from tae Capitol 10 the White House by
crowds intent upon seeint the parade OF the
many castles present from all parts Of the
country. The Knights have avery hand
some and snowy uniform. Each css'le was
accompanied by band. and the proces.ion
made 4 very imposing appearance. The
supreme Chief, IN opening the session TO-
day. stated that the order had Organizations
In twenty-five States ana tie District OF Co
lumbla.
The eighth annual session OF the Jewish
Minister Association opened this morning
In The synagogue 90 Eighth street. In his
opening address the president, DR.. Gortrel,
said: "For The frat time IN our history we
meet in the national capital thst bears the
nsme OF the Esther Of his Country. He was
10 the American people what Moses wa' to
the Jews. Both are types OF TepUblicaniFn,
whose illustrious examples will remain a
source OF inspiration for all time TO come.'
The convention is attended by leading rsbhls
from all parts Of the country. After the or
ganizatiOn and reports ~ committees, which
showed the ASSOCIATION 20 be in very four
ishne condition. the discussion OF the ques-
ton. lis It possible 10 organize Jewish con-
0regaiiOns for religious purpOscsi' was
opened by Rev. DR.. Koher.
The National Bar Association IL now in
session In this city. A great many leading
lawyers IRON various cities throughout the
country are present rs representatives Of
their local bar associations. The h.adquar-
tcrs OF tue association Il at the Ebbitt House,
where among Others registered were Nessrs.
William n. Sands, g. V. Geredit5, James
Ckskie, and James Lyons. Of Richmond, and
James II Brown, j. D. Ewing, Il. N. Ar.-
bier, 4. :. Allison, George J.. Price, and
John =. Hutchinson, Ct Vest Virginia.
Tx Distrlct-AttOrncy WorthinRton, presi-
dent Of tie District Bar Association, called
the assembly 10 order in the Unlgersallst
church at $3.50 this afternoon, and after vel
coming the delegates present and stating The
objects Of the association nominated Colonel
James 0. Brosdbead, Of Missouri, presiding
officer. The convection then proceeded -
the discussion Of the proposed constitution
fer the association.