Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-06
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS-
Tho nesait of Mr.. Oates's uotfon--Ar'
rival OF Henri d'Orieans, Etc
prom Our Resuiar correspondentl


Tho nesait of Mr.. Oates's uotton-Ar-
rival or Henri d'OrIeans, Etc.
prom Our Rsguisr Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. g., September g.
The first motion towards the adjourn
ment Of Congress was made on the
Democratic side in the House this after
noon by Mr. Oates, of Alabama. who
offered resolution providing for ad-
journment on September Goth.
The resolution was received with sp-
plause and cries OF "Vote Vote !"
from both sides of the House. Mr..
Oates, however. was not disposed to take
a snap judgment on the members, and
at his suggestion the resolution was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and
Means. Mr.. Ostes's object in present
ing the resolution was 10 bring up the
question of adjournment in formal
and official way, and have it placed be-
fore the Committee on Ways and Means,
so that the Democratic members OF
that committee will haveit in their power
to report q resolution for adjournment
at such time ss they may see fit. The
Republican senators have determined, it
appears, TO report tariff bill, and they
avow their intention of forcing vote
on it in that chamber before adjourn
ment. or hold Congress in session
until the first Monday in Deem
Der, when the next session will be-
gin. But in this they may mis-
calculate. They have probably over
looked the provision Of the Constitution
which authorizes the President in case
of the disagreement OF the two houses
as TO the time of adjournment TO adjourn
them at his pleasure. Should Mr..
Cleveland make up his mind that
an adjournment OF Congress is de-
sirable and the Democratic majority
agree with him on the subject
il would only be necessary for the House
to pass a resolution fixing time for nd
journment which would be disagreed TO
by the Senate to produce the situation
contemplated by the Constitution, when
the President might step in and cut the
Gordian knot.
THE SENATE on THE TARIFF.
The Senate ub-committee is now con-
sidering the second print OF the tariff
bill preparatory to submitting it to the
full Finance Committee. 1t contains
254 pages, including the tables showing
the tariff under the present law, under
the Mills bill, and under the proposed
substitute. Senators when questioned as
totho probable timeo of adjournmentsayit
is impossible to form an idea. Republic
can senators seem 10 think that il is al
together probable they will remain here
until November at least. One of them,
speaking TO a Democratic senator, said
ave are like the fellow who had the
bear by the tail-we can't afford to let
go"
A great many Democrats left here last
night and this morning to be present on
the arrival Of Judge Thurman in New
York. Among them a committee from
the Democratic associations of this city
to urge him to be present and address
the grand ratification meeting to be
held here next week, Chauncey r. Black
and Mr.. Ross, Senator Blackburn and
Mr.. Atkins, and Senator Kenna and Mr..
w. L. Scott.
The returns from the Vermont election
excite very little interest on either side
here.
HENRI D'oRLEANs.
Washington to-day rejoices in the
presence of q real first-class Bourbon.
Henri d'Orleans, son of the Due de
Chartres, arrived here this morning
from, tho North vrhara ba haa heen
for ten days. The young French
man is tall, handsome fellow,
Just attaining twenty-one years OF
age, and has been on tour Of the
world With his tutor, during which he
has visited all the principal cities Of Eu-
rope and Asia. He makes a short stay
here, much to his regret, as he has to
leave for Paris on September 18th. In
On interview with the Critic reporter this
morning he expressed the opinion that
General Boulanger was q very fair
soldier but a poor statesman. He thinks
the Orleans Princes have been badly
treated ny the republic, and says:
eve expect some day to re-enter France,
but not under the republic, which fears
u.s."
The new cruiser Boston left New York
to-day to test her guns.
Theresa d. Lipes has been appointed
postmistress at Salisbury Furnace, Bo-
tetourt county, Va, and Charles 5. AL
len postmaster at Limestone. Marshall
county, W. Va.