The Portland daily press., 1889-01-14
NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Col. RrIce Said He Had Heard Of
Col. Quay.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Colonel Calvin s.
Brice is In the city, a guest at the White
House. This afternoon he was up at the
Capitol, and as he was passing the main
entrance Of the Senate chamber with some
friends they met Senator Quay. No sign OF
recognition passed between the rival chair
men, and Colonel Brice passed on.
why didn't you speak to Quay. Colonel
Brice," said one of the latter's friends. SIS
there any personal trouble between your
mo, replied Colonel Brice. WAS that
Senator QuayP"
"You don't mean to say you have never
met Senator Quay?"
Never. but should be pleased to-"
Senator Quay" called out Col. Brice' s
friend, and minute afterward he was in
PRODUCING the chairmen TO each other.
Both colonels smiled broadly as they ex-
tended their hands.
Il believe have heard of you before9"
said Quay.
"And heard too much of you. You are
the man feared in the late campaign" re-
piled Colonel Brice. "and events have justi-
fed my alarm"
A long and pleasant chat ensued between
the new acquaintances.
Some Of the New England men think that
the duty imposed upon fresh fish II made a
national policy will end the fishery troubles
with Canada. Deprived of the American
market the lower provinces OF Canada would
soon be almost depopulated, as the fisher
men would be compelled to come to the
United States to make living. The Nova
Scotians would probably be knocking for
admission to the Union, and Mr.. Blair's
ideas OF one government on this continent
would begin to bear fruit.
The testimony of Harold Sewall, United
States Consul TO Samoa, before the Senate
Committee on Foreign Affairs, was another
chapter in the diplomacy OF this administra-
tion which, when 1t shall be fully made pub
lie, will humiliate the American people. 1t
Is said by those who heard 1t to show that
the United States has permitted the govern
ment to be treated with indignity, and has
scarcely had the spirit TO even suggest to the
German government that the obligations
into which that government freely entered
with the United States and England have
been disregarded. 1t is clear that England
and Germany have private understanding
In this matter. and that they have agreed to
disregard the agreement which Germany
made with the United States.
Mr.. Reed did his best In the dull days Of the
deadlock to keep up the splits of his neigh
high authority this morning, he summoned
the grayheaded custodian OF the documents
most frequently called for by members.
"Chauncey," said Mr.. Reed, bring me a
copy Of the sacred writings" Chauncey
looked daZed.
"Of the what, sir?" helreplied.
"Of the sacred writings" repeated Mr..
Reed.
What Congress were they issued by?'
asked the faithful Chauncey.
About four thousand years before
Christ" replied Mr.. Reed. bring me a
"Oh, Bible" said Chauncey. brighten
ing visibly; II didn't know you meant a
Bible. We don't often have call for that
book"
g. c. Caswell has resigned the postmaster
ship at North Turner Bridge, and Sylvanus
Houghton has been appointed to the va
caDcy.
Mrs. Laura c. Barrell has resigned as
postmlstress at South Turner. and VIM. d.
Barrell has been appointed to the vacancy.
The subject Of the Portland appraisership
has been brought to the attention of Presi-
dent Cleveland, but 1t Is understood that his
Excellency will not appoint an appraiser at
Portland instead Of Pierce whose resigna-
tion will take effect on the qualification of
a successor.
"The father of protection" as Henry
Clay was called, was presented by his admir-
ers with carriage in 1888, during the excite
ment over the tariff. This carriage Is still in
existence In Louisville, and has been pre-
pared for use. A suggestion has been made
to Chairman Britton that this carriage might
be made feature Of inaugural parade, and
could be used by the President-elcct.
Senator Stanford of California, has in
formed Senator Frye that he will give $500
to Bates College, Me.