The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-17
KENNEDY,S ATTACK.
To be Replied to by Congressman Bonds, of



WASHINGTON, July 15.-[Special. I-Kenne-
| dy's severe attack upon the south, the state OF
! Georgia, Governor Gordon and Mr.. Grady has
! considerably angered the entire Georgia dele
| CATION, and Major Barnes has been selected to
reply. Major Barnes is one Of the ablcst men
on the floor Of the house, although He talks
little, and il IS safe 10 predict that he VIII show
Kennedy up as the meanest and dirtiest OF all
/ the bloody shirt liars. Kennedy was formerly
lieutenant-goveIno of Ohio.
THE RUSSIAN MISSION.
The vacancy in the Russian mission by the
resignation Of Mr. Lathrop has been consldera-
bly, discussed and southern members are yet III
favor of having General Lawton promoted,
and should he signify desire to have it, they
will make every effort in his favor. However,
story was started here that Minister Phelps,
of England, will be transferred to Russia, and
that Hon. Pat Collins will be appointed to
succeed Phelps. The reason assigned for such
change is that the Irish-American voters are
bitterly opposed to Phelps, and to concillate
them this change might be made.
THE TARIFF DEBATE.
The tariff was again taken up yesterday al
ternoon and it is probable that the debate will
continue through this week and be completed
by the first of next week. A day will then be
fixed for vote, probably about Friday or
Saturday, allowing few days notice, so as to
get full attendance of both parties when the
vote is taken. The debate will probably con-
clude on Wednesday of next week.
The senate is still at work on their substi-
tute. Some of the republican senators advise
that they formulate substitute for the Mills
bill, report it, place it on the calendar and
there let it remain until the next session of
congress. They say that plan would show the
country the Tnnnhlipnf, pOoitiOO on J,a tart
and admit of an early adjournment; that to
undertake to discuss and pass tariff bill in
the senate will prolong the session certainly
until September and all that is necessary po-
ltically scould be accomplished by formally
reporting tariff bill. 1t is, however, uncer-
tain yet exactly what the senate will do.
MIR. FULLER's NOMINATION.
AN effort will be made to lay the NOMINAL
ton of Mr. Fuller for CHIEF justice before the
senate in executive session on Tuesday 1t is
said Mr.. Edmunds will, however, attempt to
postpone action. The democrats are making
every effort to confirm the nomination, and
they have great hopes of success on Tuesday.
The Sun says Hon. William l.. Scott is au-
thority for the statement that Frank Jones, of
New Hampshire, will be the chairman Of the
executive committee of the national demo
cratic committee. Mr. Scott is very confident
that he does not want the place himself.
THE RIVERS AND HARBoRs.
The conference committee on the river and
harbor bill are yet in deadlock over one of
the senate's unimportant amendments, and it
will probably he Tuesday before they report.
Mr.. Norwood has about given up all hope of
having the senate amendment relative to Sa-
vannah harbor favorably considered.
Judge Stewards bill to pay S. j. Morrow, of
Georgia, but formerly of Dakota, $3,49S for
buildings, etc, of his at Port Custer Montana,
appropriated by the war department in 1878,
was reported favorably from the committee on
claims yesterday.
Judge Stewart introduceda petition to have
the claim of Mr.. Heyesley OF DeKalb, for
S4S6, referred to the court OF claims.
DIR. r. j. Arnold has been appointed post
master at Hamlin, Ga.
Mr.. Hutchins, of Covington, Ca, has been
granted discharge from the army.
Among the Georgians here are Professor
Williams, of Macon, Messrs. Nichols and
Gresham, of Atlanta, and Henry Banks, Of
LaGrange. DR.. and Mrs. Hawthorne were
here short while. They went on to New
York this morning.
VOTE MAY BE FORCED.
Mr.. McNIillin said tonight that the WAYS
and means committee We're tired of the pro-
longed discussion of the different clauses Of
the Mills bill, and had therefore determined
to force vote tomorrow afternoon. BY keep
ing silent themselves the democrats hope to
reach ar earlier vote upon the tariff than
could otherwise be expected. After the wool
clause is completed there only remains ono
other that will cause much discussion. That
is the tobacco schedule. Mr. Mills insists upon
putting Sumatra wrappers upon the free list.
Mr.. Vance, of Connecticut democrat says that
1t will destroy the tobacco trade OF
his state. The ways and means committee
is divided on this, but the majority are with
Vance. Nevertheless, Mills insists upon his
| clause, and unless he withdraws from his posi-
ton there will be damaging break. Vance
said openly yesterday: "Unless that clause is
stricken out we cannot hope to curry Connecti-
cut" Mills is a very bullheaded person, but
! it is probable he will be prevailed upon to al
low the amendment rather than iniure his
party's chance of success in the approaching
| election.
WORD ABOUT BEN HARRISON.
| 1t is learned here today that Candidate Ben
Harrison, on account of his health, viii come
east next week, either to Long Branch or Cape
May, where he will prepare his formal letter
| OF acceptance. E. w. B.
Working a New Mine.
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