The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-04
THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
DEBATE ON THE SUBSIDY BILL
IN THE SENATE.


Until onday-washington News and
Capital Notes In General.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 3.-The Senate
agreed to adjourn from to-day till Monday.
Mr.. Plumb offered ashesoution, which
was agreed TO, calling upon the Secretary of
War for information as to whether articles
are being manufactured at the National
military homes, in competition with private
and the reason and authority
for it.
Mr.. Berry sent TO the desk to be read
papers concerning the charges that unusual
facilities were afforded a firm of Washing
ton attorneys in the Land Office. They in
cluded letter sent by the attor-
neys Oh. W. Combs a Coz to the
clerk of Columbia county, Ark, Offering
to supply patents in that country for 81
each 1.-THE clerk TO retain 81; letter from
Acting Commissioner Stone extending
these facilities 10 the firm; letter from As
sistant Secretary Bu-sey, Of the Interior
Department, certifying to the reputable
character Of the firm.
Mr.. Berry said one member OF me firm
Thomas II. Mckee-was an officer OF the
House Of Representatives. The question
was discussed without action.
The Senate bill TO establish court to set
tie private land claims was discussed until
> Z. NJ, when Mr.. Vest resumed his argu-
ment against the Subsidy bill.
Mr.. Vest said he was as anxious as Mr..
Blaine TO open the ports Of South America
to American products. He sincerely de-
sired the extension Of Commerce.
and that the American nag might
l., In, md On
sea. But the question was one as 10 the
means 10 bring about that end. The Sena-
tor from Maine (Mr. Frye wanted sub
sides. lie (Mr. NesD opposed them in toto.
Mr.. Vest went on 10 speak OF the late Pan
American Conference, and he sent to the
clerks desk, and had read a clipping from
the New York Herald of BuenOs AyTes
TO show what a prominent
and intelligent citizen Of Buenos Ayres,
SenOr Pierra, who accompanied the Argen-
tine delegates to Washington, thought of
the conference of Mr.. Blaine, Mr. Curtis
and the United States delegates.
As soon as the clerk had finished the
reading of this very caustic criticism, Mr..
lIawley asked Mr.. Vest whether he knew
who wrote that and whether II was quite
fair and decOrOus 10 have printed such a
mass of irresponsible blackguardism.
Mr.. Vest replied that the gentleman's
name was given in the communication.
Mr.. llawley: | reallirm what ] said, that
the man who speaks as he does of honorable
gentlemen, and who says OF American col
leges that degrees can be obtained Tor $50,
SAYS wilfully that which is false.
Mr.. Vest: That can be ascribed To his ig-
nOrance OF American colleges.
Mr.. Ilawley, and TO his ignorance Of all
the laws that govern gentlemen.
Mr.. Vest: He is the secretary Of society
in Buenos Ayres, and accompanied the
delegation from the Argentine Republic to
this Pan. American Conference.
MIR. Hawley: And you may add 10 that
description that he is a liar and black
guard.
Mr. Vest: That is a question between
him and the Senator from Connecticut.
Mr. Hawley: The senator from Missouri
introduced his friend here.
Mr. Vest: The article was published in
New York paper. extracted lr0In a-paper in
Buenos Ayres, and has gone broadcast over
the country.
MIR. Hawey: The Senator from Missouri
will not endorse what that blackguard said.
Mr. Vest: l have not endorsed it. but If
the Senator will contain himself moment
| will state my objects in quoting il here.
Mr.. Vest then explained his object in
having the statement read was 10 show that
the assumption of this administration that
winning aud dining would affect our com
merce relations with south America, was at
fault. Nothing but selt-interest would do
that.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Maryland, spoke in Oppo-
sitiOn 10 the bill. The bill went over WITH
ont action.
The conference report on the Agricultural
Appropriation bill was presented and agreed
10.
The senate at $50 adjourned till Monday
next.
HOUSE.
In the House this morning Mr.. Lodge. Of
Massachusetts, asked for IA reprint OF the
Federal election bill with marginal notes.
Mr. Rogers, Of Arkansas, demanded the
regular order.
Mr.. Lodge thought there was no necessity
to get cross about the matter.
Mr. Rogers said the House had had enough
Of the bill.
Mr. IIouk, OF Tennessee, responded that
the Democrats might get more OF 1t. Mr.
Lodges request was not acceded 10. Mr..
McComas. of Maryland, presented the con-
ference report on the District of Columbia
Appropriation bill, after some debate, and,
pending a vote on the conference report,
The House, at :0j =. NJ, adjourned until
Monday.
TRIAL TRIP OF THE PHILADELPHIA.
The Trial Board Of the United States
steamship Philadelphia, Of which Captain
Henry Erben is president. made its report
to the Secretary Of the Navy to-day. lt
highly cOmmcnds the department OF the
vessel in every particular. The condition
Of the weather. il says, was favorable for
sea trial. The trial commenced about 1880
=. NJ, and ended at 4:lS l.. NJ. The aver
age speed during the four hours was 1858
knots. The engines and boilers worked in
a most satisfactory manner; the necessary
steam pressure being maintained through
out the course.
THE SILVER CONFERENCE.
Nothing resulted from the second meeting
of the Senate and House cOnierees on the
Silver bill to-day. Propositions 10 make all
silver certificates heretofore issued full
legal tender, and 10 make customs duties
PAYABLE in gold. were made, but they were
not acted on. The main point at issuc-tbat
Of free cOinage-was not touched upon. and
the conference adjourned Ia meet on >atur-
day, meanwhile the Republican members OF
tue conference will endeayOr 10 reach an
agreement. The Democratic members say
they still stand firm for free coinage.
DUTY on FLOUR INCREASED.
uf Ctdlt lit'hb - Ahi'iliith th'N eh'
Cuban government has increased the duty
on American flour from STAG 10 S5.G3 per
barrel. Spanish flour is admitted free.
The President this morning approved the
act providing for the sale Of the navy yard
and United States Naval hospital lands in
Brooklyn. n. Y, and the act authorizing
the erection Of hotel on the government re-
servation OF Fortress Monroe, Va.
President Harrison left the city today for
Cape May. Secretaries Proctor, Window,
Rusk, Tracy and Postmaster-General wan
amaker are also away from the city at pres
ent.
Among the bills reported TO the Senate fa-
yorably to-day was the Senate bill appro-
priating $4,000 to improve the public road
in Alexandria county, Va, in front OF Ar
lingtOn Cemetery.
President Harrison this morning approved
the bill admitting ldado into the Union.