The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-03

10 take order for attending the funeral. The
resolution was adopted: and Senators
/ lIiscOck. Squire and kenna were appointed
the committee on the part Of the senate, and
as a further mark Of respect the Senate at
i.jO adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House to-day passed a number Of
bridge bills and discussed at length the bill
I for the admission Of Idaho into the Union.
Mr.. Dorsey, Of Nebraska. in charge Of the
Idaho bill, opened the debate with a speech
I in its favor.
Mr.. Mansur. Of Missouri. disclaimed any
sympathy with polygamy, but be criticised
the constitutional provision DISTINGUISHING
the MormOns. The reason fOrdisfranchising
them, he said, was that the Idaho M0rm0us
voted the Democratic ticket
Mr.. Dubois. Of Idaho. made a strong
appeal for the passage Of the bill. lie said
he trusted that no partisanship would in
iluence the judgement Of members In this
matter. Mr.. smith, Of Arizona. criticised
the committee on territories for failing 20
report bin for the admission Of Arizona.
That territory. be- said. had every qualiiica-
tion for statehood possessed by Montana.
Dakota and Washington. but the bill for
her admission had been smotherod in COM
mite", simply because she had seen No 10
send q Democrat 10 Congress.
Penuing further debate, the bin went over
until tomorrow.
A bin was passed for the erection Of
shop 40 the National Arm0ry. springfield.
Mass, an cost Of s2lo.OOO, and the House,
at J:l5 i. NJ. adjourned.
AMERICAN MARINE AND FISHERIES.
Mr. Farquhar. Of New York, to-day sub
miited a report containing the views Of the
majority Of the House Committee ON Mer-
chant Marine and Fisheries. 10 accompany
the bill introduced in the House by himself.
and reported fay0rahly 10 the House from
that committee, 10 place the American
merchant marine. engaged IN Foreign
trade upon an equality with that of other
nations. The report refers 90 the deteriOra-
ton Of the American shipping interest. and
contends that merchant marine is neccs-
sary 10 the existence Of naval power. The
situation now. 10 is stated, is very much the
same as when the union of states was
formed. Great Britian then engrOssed our
richest commerce, but our prescient states
men applied "a cure for the evils Of alien
merchants and foreign debts. the dangers Of
dependence for transportation ON the ship
ping OF n-hting nation seeking control Of
the commerce OF the world. The adverse
balance Of trade induced by foreign marine
crushed the country. With sufficient ship
had credit instead of a debit
abroad. We would have controlled our trade
instead OF having foreign nations control it
forms. We would have greatly increased our
exports by being our own merchants and
carriers 4 statement from the Commits
sion Of Navigation Is enclosed estimating
the subsidy payments for the fret year
as S33 33CO,50L Representative fithian.
Of Illinois, submitted the minority report.
The minority. it states, object 10 the bill OBJ
the ground that every industry, every mans
business, and every mans labor will be-
taxed % sustain the subsidy, Therefore
creating and fostering privileged class 40
the expense Of the whole people.
The minority believe that bounties will
not restore our shipping interests. and are
Of the opinion that the most effective way
10 bring about the revival of the Amerl-
can shipping industry is for Congress
90 place an materials that 20 into
the construction Of ships ON the free
list: % repeal an laws i'm restraint of
trade. and iO repeal our restrictive nayiga.
tion laws and permit our merchants tO Duy
theirships where they please, and 10 sail
them under the American flag. The report
is signed hy Representatives Price, of Louis
lama. and " lee. OF Virginia.
Mr.. Wise, in an appended note, states
that he cOncurS in Mr. Iithian's views.
without intending 10 endorse all Of his re-
cOmmenlatiOnS.
Mr. Price states that. while not agreeing
with all the views of SIR. Fithian, he con-
ours in opposition 10 the bill in lis present
form.
VIRGINIA POsrMAsTERs.
The following Virginia postmasters have
been appointed: Edward Johnson, Ph0e-