The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-17
luton from December 20th until January
ltl xVas refarrat


A resolution offered by Mr.. Enloe. Of Ten
nessee, authorizing the scrgeant-at-arms to
offer "A reward Of $1,000 for the arrest of si.-
colt, the absconding cashier. was also re-
ferred. Mr.. Springer introduced bill 10
organize the Territory Of Oklahoma. 4 DILL
was passed approDriating $4,000 to meet
"a deficiency in the appropriation for pub
lie printing and binding, and $4,000 10
meet a deficiency in the appropriation for
the Census Bureau. 4 resolution was
adopted instructng the Elections Commit
tee 10 take up the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
contest in the second Arkansas district,
and at 2:30 the House adjourned.
BIDS FOR STEEL PLATES.
Bids for steel plates for the armored
cruiser now being constructed at the Ports
mouth, Va, navy-yard were to-day opened
at the Navy Department. But one formal
bid was submitted, that Of the Linden
Steel Company, Of Pittsburg, Penn, at
per cent a pound less than the bid for
the same material submitted last October,
and which was rejected rs being too high.
THE sILCoTT DEFALCATIoN.
A caucus of the Democratic members Of
the House to consider the Sicott defaica-
ton, with view to making up the de-
been called for tonight. but on ac-
count OF the great amount Of oppOsi-
tiOn that developed among the Democrats
the call was Withdrawn this evening. The
opposition is said 10 be- caused principally
bv the uncertain condition Of affairs in the
>crleant-at-Arms' office. Many Of the men,
bcrs hold that consideration Of the matter
al this time would be premature. and that
no benefit could be derived from it.
THE NEw CUSTOMS BILL.
The customs bill introduced in the House
to-day by Representative Mckinley is a
compound Of the Mills bill. the senate bill,
and the Hewitt administrative bill. and
the bills relating 10 the enforcement Of the
customs laws submitted 10 Congress by
Secretary Fairchild. Mr. Mckinley's bin
contains important changes. which are
principally technical. and it relates more TO
the administration Of the customs laws than
10 duties on importations.
STANLEY CONGRATULATED BY HARRISON.
The following cabegram has been sent to
Henry NJ. Stanley: department Of state,
Washington. ID. G.. December nth, lS>9. |
am directed by the President Of the United
states % tender his congratulations 10 YOU
upon the success which bas attended You
along your discovery through Africa, and
upon the advantages which may accrue
ihereform 70 the civilized world.
signed BLAINE
CAPITAL NOTES.
The senate Committee on Judiciary at its
meeting this morning agreed 10 a favorable
report on the nomination Of David j.
Brewer. Of Kansas. 20 Dee Associate Justice
0f the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Mr. Muiser, the japanese Minister. owing
30 III health, has been granted a leave Of
absence by his government. and viii leave
for home In a few days. lie will probably
be absent several months, spending most OF
the time in his native country.
Ia the secret session Of the Senate this ai-
ternOOn. a number of consular and diplo-
matte nominations were confirmed, among
them that Of Solomon llir-ch to be Minister
10 Turkey. The judiciary Committee re-
ported fayorably the nomination Of David }.
Brewer. 10 be Associate Justice Of the SUI
prcme Court
Captain Leonard G.. shepherd, Of the reye-
nue. cutter Rush. has been detailed to act as
the chief Of the bureau Of revenue marine,
In the Treasury Department.