The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24

can majority, has in three cases decl.
dcd that there are no election frauds
in Mississippi. Chalmers VIII call atten-
tiOn 10 the fact that the three districts which
have been cNOnerated from all censure oi
criticism by high Republican authority are
the very ones which Republican politicians
have persistently pointed out as in mos
deplorahlc condition; subject 10 ballotboN
suffers. 10 violence. and even muir
der. Chalmers says he will even 20
further, and call attention TO the
fact that chairman ROwell. Of thc
Elections Committee. who has Just voted
three times in succession 10 acquit Missis-
sipp Of all completely in election frauds,
was one Of the trainers of the Federal Elec-
tiOn bill. and one of its stOutest defenders
i'm the House; chat in urging the bll
ROwcll more than once referred e
Mississippi ana tine condition of the
politics and OF suffrage there as de
monstrating the need Of Force bill.
The speech will n0 doubt create a sensation,
but if the Republican bosses ascertain his
purpose, they will find some means Of shut
ling him on. lis argument shows the utter
reckle-sness and Inconsistency of the Elec-
tions Committee in passing upon contested
cases.
MIR. FRANK HUME wITHDRAW>.
Mr. Frank Hume has formally withdrawn
from the race for Congress in the Eighth
district. In letter % the chairman Of the
Congressional cOmmltte, Mr. Hume com
plains that Dan Lee, relative Of Repre-
sentative Lee. held convention for
the choice of delegates in stafford
county earlier than the date fixed
by the Congressional committee. Mr..
Hume complains bitterly Of this n
unfair, and saving he j. opposed 10 ali
Chinese methods" lac withdraws. The
officers of the Congressional Committee say
their action in regard 10 holding all prlma-
rics ON August gth was only suggestive.
simply "A recommendation, as they had no
authority TO control the county organizations
and the primaries.
To-day Mr.. Hume said that he was out Of
the race. and predicted lively time and
considerable mud throwing at the cOnven-
tion. The TIMES correspondent inquired
how the report that he Cllume) cOntem.
plates running a. an independent candidate
for Congress got out: II do not kuoW,' re
piled Mr.. Hume. IL have never authorized
ANYBODY 10 say ! would run as an inde-
pendent" lie did not say. however, thai
he bad not or did not contemplate such g.
thing.
CAPITAL NOTES.
In the House to-day the hlll to authorize
the erection of a public building at Lees
burg. Virginia. at "a cost not 10 exceed 500
OOl. was fayorably reported.
Chairman Miliken, of the Public Build
ings Committee, said 10 THE TINES CORE
sp0ndcnt this afternoon: speaker Reed has
psOmiscd that our committee shall have ai
least two more days for the disposal Of pend
ng bills. and have no doubt he will maxi
his promise good. can't say just when VT
will get the time. but hope to be able L.
have il set apart next week" several bills
for public buildings in Virginia are depend
cnt upon the fulhlmcnt Of speaker Reed
promise to Milliken.
postOflice has been established at Coto-
paXi. Augusta county, with George W.
fauber as postmaster.
star service from Onancock 10 tashNllle
has been discontinued.
THE UNITED STATES AND BEHRING SEA
The correspondence between the nited
states and British Governments regarding
the Behriug sea controversy was sent TO
the House to-day By the President, in ac-
cOrlance with a House resolution. The
President makes no comments, and Secre-
tary Blaine states mat the correspondence
j. still in progress.
I'm letter 10 Mr.. Blaine. Secretary I'd
wards, Of the British legation at Washing
ton, states that the Marquis OF Salisbury
wished il pointed out 10 the United states
government that "A settlement cannot be
by any measures Of force that
NAV be rc-Orted 10 ny the nited states.
Mr. Blaine. replying To Mr. Edwards.
stated that the United states Government
desired tO have the matter settled on basi>
honorable 10 both nations. Mr.. Blaine says
it is the opinion Of the President that the
two Governments are capable Of prompt
adjustment on basis honorable 10 both.
ON October "a, isSl. the Marquis Of sails
bury addressed letter TO Mr.. Edwards,
which the latter communicates 10 secretary
Blaine, i'm which the Marquis, referring 10
the seizures Of the Black Diamond and
other vessels, maintains that from ailida-
wits and reports, these vessels were seized
at distance from land far in excess Of the
limit of maritime jurisdiction. In this lei
ter the Marquis protests against the seiz-
ures. stating that they are wholly uDJus-
titled by international law
Mr. Blaine's first letter to sir Julian
PaunccfOrte Is dated January 22d, 1870. In
il he defends the acts complained Of by the
British government. lie holds that the tax
ingOf seals iu open sea rapidly leads to the
extinction of the species, and says that II
was not until 1855 that the British sealers
began 10 work in Behring sea.
ON February 10th, 1870, sir Julian
PauncefOrte wrote TO Secretary Blaine thai
the British government was willing to in
yite the participation of Russia in renewed
negotiations Tor the settlement Of the diill-
Guilty.
Under date of May I'D, 1890. the Marquis
Of Salisbury sent long letter TO Mr.. Blame,
in which he disputes at length Mr.. Blaine's
reasoning concerning the right Of the United
states 10 prohibit the killing OF seals Ia
Behring Sea. Replying to MIR. Blaine's
statement that from 1861 to lSS6 the posses
sion of seal fisheries was enjoyed by the
Emitted states without intrusion, Lord Sails
bury SAYS he cannot but think Mr.. Blaine
has been misinformed, and cites instances
to prove that British vessels were engaged
at intervals in the fisheries with the cogni-
zance Of the United states Government.
On MAY 18th, lS90, Mr. Blaine wrote to
sir Julian that he was instructed by the
President 10 protest against the course OF
the British government in encouraging yes-
sells in doing violence against seal life.
In an interview with Lord Salisbury and
Minister Phelps, an account Of which Il
given in the letter. Lord Salisbury agreed
To a proposition OF MIR. Blaine's that close
season for the protection of seals should be
observed. Mr.. Blaine states that be had
understood tnat the matter had been
practically settled, and is surprised that
Lord Salisbury should think that il was not.
lie takes Lord Salisbury 10 task for break
ing oil the negotiations for many weeks
''by the interpositiOn Of Canada" and re-
fuses To accept "A proposition 10 establish
an open season for killing seals during
July, August and september. on the ground
that that is the season when the female
seals are most needed 10 secure food for
th -ir recently-de iyered young. Alr. Blaine
states that he reviews the circumstance 4,