The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-11
STILL FILIBUSTERING.
DEMOCRATS FIGHTING Against 7
SEATING LANGSTON.
Reed Threatens To Lock Them In, so as
to Prevent a Quorum Being Broken
Republican scheme to Reduce Demo-
cratic Representation-c Capital News.


Democrats Of the House are making a
plucky fight against the seating Of the negro
Langston. They have succeeded thus far
in completely blocking the Republican
scheme. Colonel O'Ferrall, as the Demc-
cratic leader, has acquitted himself in a
manner entirely satisfactory to his party.
lie has brought to the support Of his know
ledge Of parliamentary law determined
courage that has on several occasions forced
the dummy for Reed. occupying the chair
10 recede from several arbitrary rulings.
The rOl-cal to-day developed the fact
that the Republicans lack forty-seyen Of a
quorum of their own party. The manager
began last Saturday sending out telegrams
urging absentees 10 return not later than
Yesterday. With all their efforts they have
not been able 10 muster more than llJ or
g. less than necessary. The Repub-
licans who are looking after their
fences in their respective districts
will not abandon their interesting
fields Of labor even at the behest of Reed.
Many Of them cannot be- even dragged here,
because, as. one Republican member, who
is ready 10 slip away 10 look afer his fences,
said today: "Let the negro take care Of
himself. I'm going % look after my own
seat. I'm more interested in that than in
seating lang.tOn." This fcelingeXists quite
generally anon the Republicans. some Of
them are honestly opposed 10 the seating Of
Langst0n and regard il rs an outrage.
These Republicans are very willing 10 es-
cape voting I'm truth. there are numerous
Republicans who are opposed to this pro-
posed outrage, and would gladly see II de-
leated. but they have not the courage 10
vote their own convictions. The Republl-
cans are more afraid of Reed now than
ever.
rItis expected that the Tariff bill will
probably reach the House tomorrow. In
that event the Lang-ton-N enable case must
he retired. In talking with several iepub-
hcans today. BoWden confessed that the
prospect of seating Iangston was quite dis
couaeing. He admitted that the advent of
tine raun bin would retire the negro for
this session.
This evening the threat is made that
Reed will take the chair tomorrow. and
summarily terminate the Democratic fight
by ordering the doors closed % prevent
Democrats from leaving the hall. should
the speaker. inf lated with his reelection,
and misled by that result. dare 10 adopt
that means. the Democrats VOW that they
would kick down the doors. The doors can
pending "a call. lang-t0u ha- been hanging
about the House aud corridors to-day ahus-
iug Republican absentee, for not being
present 90 vote him in.
PROPOSED REPUBLICAN GFRRNMANDEK.
Chairman Duunell. of the House Census
Committee. has introduced . biz for reap
p0rti0mmeut under the new census. which
is an outrageous effort 20 gerrymander for
the Republicans. After considerable mani
pulltiOn aud after having Withdrawn the
bin several fines. Dumnell settled upon a
ratio of 10000. ndcr this the next House
would consist 0f ,ijl members; "A net gain of
-. The gains would be distributed a.
follows
states gaining one member each-Ala-
bama. California. Colorado, Michigan, Mis-
souri,, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas. Wash
m.tOn. and W isconsln-lO.
states gaining two members each-Ar-
kansas. Illinois, Kansas, and Pennsy J.
Nauia s..
states gaining three members each-Nin-
ncspta and Nehraska-6.
uder this ratio the loss would be two.
one each from Virginia and Wisconsin.
Dunnen managers tO distOrt figures so
as tO give his state. Minnesota,
the benefit Of the largest gain. and to de-
priye virginia of member where she
ought 10 gain one. Dunncll does not eX-
pect any action at this session. and by next
session, after the Democrats shall have
carried the next House, the Republicans
viii probably abandon their efforts TO rob
Democratic states by an unfair apportion-
ment.
Hon. HARRY TUCKER.
Representative Tucker has also been W.
tited 10 take the stump i'm Ohio for the De
J.
Tucker has established for himself stand
ing "a, "a member OF more than ordinary
ability and efficiency. In debate he has
shown himself 90 Doe the equal Of the best in
the House. and the Democrats look forward
% brilliant career for him.
TIE RIVER AND HAEBoR BILL.
The River and Ilarbor bill has not vet got
ten through Congress. 1t is delayed by the
deadlock over the Virginia contested elec-
ton case. As the Democratic fighters have
the floor and right of way there la, been no
opportunity 90 report the enrolled River and
Hdrb0r bin. Friond- ot the measure have
made several propositions for compromise.
or for q time to permit the reporting OF the
enrolled bill. ami the indications. are that
some amicable arrangement viii De- made
tomorrow as Democrats are a. anxious a
Republicans 10 pass the measure.
TRADE WITH SPAIN.
Robert W. Turner, nited states consul
at CadeZ Spain. has informed the state De
parimcnt ot the establishment Of line Of
steamers between CadiZ and New ! 0rk
Mr.. Turner SAYS that aside from
the large amount of American
Goods that come 90 spain through
ENGLISH. French, and German iObbers. iol
which we receive no credit, our trade Will
spain aggregates from SlG.on.0o1 10 S2i.
O0O.O per aunum. The carrying ot thi
trade i, sufficient 20 warrant the establish.
mcnt OF the new line.
COMMERCE WITH BRAZIL.
United states Consul Burke, at Bahi,
Brazil. after investigating statements iha
high rates Of freight between Bahia ant
ports i'm the United states restrict trade be-
tween this country and Brazil, has writer
tO the state Department that b,
found the statements true. most O
The merchants importing from Europe
because Of the lower rate. Mr.. Burke
thinks that the establishment of an OppOsi
ti0n steamship company between the lni'
ted States ana brazilian ports would dc
much 10 oimproye the trade relations between
the two countries.
CAPITAL NOTES.
The President to-day sent 10 the senate
the nomination of Henry Sherwood, 10 be
postmaster at Washington, -. c., vice John
". Ross. resigned.
SENATE.
The senate met at II O'Clock, and after q
few moments spent with routine businC =
the Tariff bill was taken up. the question
being on its passage. with six hours allow.
ld for the discussion. after which the vote
is 10 be taken. MIR. lliscOck commenced
his speech with bitter arraignmenl Of the
Democratic Senator's who, he said, bad
surpassed their predecessors and them
selves in charlantanism, demagOeisni
Misrepresentation, and insncere pro
fessOns OF devotion 10 the indus
trial interests of the country. Every
effort, Mr. lliscock said, TO proyid,
free tomes and secure free speech for IN,
lab0ring classes, hal been resisted by In,
Democratic party up to 1861 by every
method which Statesmanship could devise
and ruflianism execute, and the last grea
effort had eliminated in civil war. AnC
that party had since then opposed all meas
lres that looked 10 the elevation and the as
81 ance Of equal rights Of the laborins
classes OF the old slave states.
MIR. Gibson called attention 10 some point,