The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

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grateful task to speak at length on the
life and character Of a man who. notwith-
standing the many and fierce forensic con-
troyersies in which he had been engaged,
had left no ranking wounds, even IN the
bosoms Of his adyersarles.
Speaking Of Mr.. Beck's services during
the reconstruction period, when the whole
country was looking with the most
intense anxiety and interest on
every step taken in the progress Of
that great contest. it was impossible,
he said, after such a.apse Of time, 70 realize
the state of feeling which then existed.
There were in public life .arrayed on one SIDE
or on the other in that conflict some OF the
ablest men whom the country had produced.
He did not need to name them. some were
still living, hOnOred and respected; others
bad passed away. But Mr.. Beck had soon
accustomed himself to the situation; had
soon taken a permanent position among the
recognized leaders on his side OF the House.
and had become universally regarded on
the other side as one of its most formidable
adyersaries.
Atthe close of Mr.. Carlisles address the
Senate at 1890 T.. NJ. adjourned.
HOUSE.
I'm the House this morning Mr. Mckinley,
from the Committee on Rules, reported to
lhe House. and the House adopted, reso-
luton setting apart Thursday aud saturday
of next week for the consideration Of the
bills constituting eight hours days work
and relative 10 alien contract labor.
Mr.. Tarsney. of Missouri, rising To a
question of privilege. denied statements i'm a
letter recently published in the National
Tribune. to the effect that he had never
been wounded or taken 10 prison during the
war, and produced copies Of official records
of the War Department in support Of his
statement. The House then resumed con-
sideratiOn OF the Lard bill.
Mr.. Gear, Of Iowa. favored the bill, and
said if people wanted to buy cotton seed oil
let them do il, but let il not be sold as lard
oil.
Mr.. Hill, Of Illinois, said it was time for
Congress 10 enforce honest dealing.
Mr.. ButterwOrth, OF Ohio. said there was
not farmer or consumer who had not been
Obbed by the system OF cOunterieiting.
Mr. Elliott, Of south Carolina. protested
gainst legislation that would be injurious
0 the cotton planter.
Mr.. Mason, of Illinois, opposed the bill
earnestly. and Mr.. Hatch. Of Missouri,
spoke for il.
After several amendments and substi-
tutes had been ruled out rs not germanc.
the question REQUIRED on the en-rossment
Of the bill, which was adopted. / III ton.
The opponents Of the hill then resOrted To
obstructive tactics. and consumed much
time. Finally-the hill was put on its pas
sage. and the vote standing II ayes. 10
nays. the pOint of no quorum was raised.
and the bill went over until Monday. AT
1:ll the House then adjourned.
IHE GILLIs-REED INVESTIGATION.
The record Of the proceedings Of the court
of inquiry convened in July last on board
of the 'nited states flagship Richmond. at
Hampton Roads. Va, for the purpose OF IN
ycstigating certain allegations and COM
plants made 10y Rear Admiral James n.
ellis. United states Navy. as com
mandcr-in-chief Of the United states
naval forces on the south Atlantic
station. against Captain Allan '. heed, |.
:. v. as commanding officer Of the Rich
mOud. together with certain allegations and
complaints made by Captain Reed against
Rear Admiral Gillis, has recently been un-
der consideration by the department, and
the proceedings and finding of court
have been approved. II appears that,
except as tO two or three matters ct minor
importance, but one Of the numerous allega
tiOns and complaints made by Rear Nd
tnlIdl hllll- d-hlI~i IA liblu iA'fN - tDAiii
by the court 10 be sustained by the eNi-
dnnce-namely, that certain language used
b., Captain Reed, in a letter addressed to
the secretary of the Navy, was disrespect-
ful 10 Rear Admiral ellis. The court also
found the several allegations and com
plants against Rear Admiral Gillis sus-
tanned substantially as made by Captain
Reed.
Upon its findings the court expressed, the
opinion that further proceedings should be
had in the case OF Rear Admiral ellis, but
not against Captain Reed. The department
cOncurred in the opinion Ofthe court that the
facts ascerlained would warrant the further
proceedings recommended. but, in consider
alton Of Rear Admiral Gillis long and faith
ful service in the navy, together with the fact
fact that, in pursuance of existing law, his
active service must, within pctlOd OF
three years. be terminated by his transfer
to the retired list, and believing
that the interests of the service
Will not be injuriously affected by dis
posing Of his ease otherwise than
by reference 10 court martial. the court
has decided not to refer the case To c0uri
martial and had addressed a cOmmunica
ton to each of the officers concerned. fur
nishing them with a copy Of the finding o.
the court, and of the departments acton
thereon.