The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

that under the bill these fifty men wonl
practically control the result Of an election
in that district through the instruTentalit
aud machinery of the Force bill. Th
Senator quoted from Mr.. Hoar's argumen
saying that the latter, by the severity o
his language. had really scandalized the
House OF Representatives by impeachinl
it's integrity In deciding election cases
But, said Dir. Daniel, IL th'
House perpetuates outrages there IL 4
corrective power behind IL. The peopl,
can and do rebuke such outrages, nd
though the Massachusetts Senator did moi
seem to have ascertsined the fact. the
people had but recently rebuked the House
for its manifold misdeeds. No matter what
Outrages the House mad committed. none
nor all Of them combined, declared Senator
Daniel. were so gross and offensive as this
Force bill. which proposes to vest control OF
Congressional districts TO fifty unnamed and
unknown ward bummers In each Congress
sional district. In his arraignment OF Hoar
and the authors and supporters OF the Force
bill Senator Daniel charged that they had
no proper conception OF the Constitution
and OF free government.
HoAR TRYING TO INTERRUPT.
Senator Hoar. who is given to such petty
practices, sweating under senator Daniels
keen and cutting rebuke, repeatedly con-
yersed with other Senators in a loud tone.
Once he gave instructions to a page so that
his voice could be heard In the galleries.
Senator Daniel finally. when thus Interrupt
ted, stopped speaking, thus quietly admin
isterlng silent but effective rebuke.
TOBACCO REBATE.
The House bill providing for payment Of
the tobacco rebate was to-day referred TO
the Senate Finance Committee, and prompt
ly agreed to. During the afternoon Senator
Aldrich interrupted Senator Daniels speech,
and reported the bill. saying IL was by the
unanimous action OF the Finance Com
mittee. Senator Aldrich asked unanimous
to put the bill on its passage, but
Senator Plumb objected, saying there was
no need OF haste.
Senator Aldrich says the bill will pass
tomorrow without debate, and perhaps
without objection.
TWO CRIPPLED SENATOR'S.
An incident on the floor of the Senate TO-
lay was that Senator'S Blackburn and
Chandler each carried his right arm in a
sling. Nr. Blackburn's hurt was caused by
an accident while driving several weeks
ago. Nobody seemed TO know what hurt
Jhandler's arm, but it was suggested that
ne probably strained lt in bis effort 10
steal the New Hampshire legislature.
The crippled arms OF these two senator's
we're noticeable as recalling the fact that "A
rear or SO ago the kentucky senator pulled
he ear OF the New hampshire Senator in a
room, and threatened to thrash"
lin.
THE FoRTIFCATION BILL.
The Fertilization Appropriation bill which
las been reported 10 the House, contains
several items Of interest 10 Virginia. For
he protection OF the shore AT Fort Monroe
he bill apprOpriates s27 900, and in regard
o this item the committee In its report |
ays:
The officer in charge of the defensive |
works al Fort Monroe reports that an erO- |
ION OF the tidal currents is taking place |
long the narrow strip of beach which con-
ects the fort with the main land, and en-
angers the site selected for proposed new |
batteries, the target range, and communi- |
alton also with the cemetery. It Is un-
oubtedly very important that this strip Of
and shall be preserved for the purpose, in /
icated. The cost Of constructing the
works necessary 10 preserve the land Is |
stimated at $1,000 and $4,000 Of this |
mount was allotted by the engineer from |
he annual appropriation Of last season for
he care and preservation of Notifications. |
I is deemed very essential by the chief en-
ineer, as well as by the Secretary Of War,
hat the sum mentioned should be appro-
riated for the purposes Indicated"
The sum OF $4,000 is also appropriated /
Or sinking an artesian well at Fort Monroe.
he report says that tn garrison at the fort |
) dependent for its supply Of water upon |
ain water, and that the arteslan well is |
bsOutely necessary. An appropriation of |
| 900, 900 for gun and mortar batteries is
$50 included IN the bill. and large part Of
his amount will be expended for the de-
ence Of Hampton Roads. The total amount |
by tie bill is $l,47S,S0j
FREE COINAGE Og SILVER.
senator Plumb introduced a bill in the |
eDate to-day for the retirement Of national |
ank notes and providing FOR the ffse coin !
ge Of silver. In presenting it he said il the |
Election bill was not disposed Of soon he !
you'd move 70 lay It aside temporarily in |
rdpr that the silver question mjght be- con- |
idered. Mr.. Pumb insis.ed that IL was |
he paramount duty si Congress TO leglslate |
Or the relief Of the financial distress Of the '
Cuntry.
CAPITAL MONIES.
James W. Hathaway, Of Montana. has !
'een elected u succeed Captain Wheat, Of
Y isrOnsin, as postmaster Of the House. |
'ho selection WAS made at a RepUhlican
aucus held Immediately after the House
adjourned this afternoon.
The Treasury department to-day pur-
hased s3,2 ., 100 four pr cent. bonds at
,rices ranging from $l.23 to sl.2315. The
Otal amount paid out Yesterday and to-day
or United States bonds and silver pur-
hases aggregates nearly Sll, 100000.
SENATE.
In the Senate to-day someminor measures
we're passed Mr.. Plumb said that be
would soon ask TO have the Elections bill
aid aside, and financial matters cOnsic.
red.
THE FORCE BILL TAKEN UP.
Debate on the Federal Elections bill was
hen resumed. Mr.. Berry spoke in opposi.
lon to 1t. The bill, he said, equalled, il IL
I'D not surDass IN its evils. the constitution
II amendment cOniering the right OF suf-
rage on the negro. That amendment had
or its excuse the changed conditions
,rOught about by the war, but for the pend.
ng bill there could be no excuse. 1t was
brought forward now to disturb harmony
md 10 infict INJURY on business relations.
Mr.. Daniel spoke in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Butler gave notice OF an amendment
o the bill, providing that 81 peryisors, can.
iassers, and all election olllcers be reg irded
Is ministerial and not as Judicial officers.
Mr.. H0ar gave notice that be would ask
he senate Tomorrow 10 sit in the evening
Until the debate on the bill was closed.
After a short executive session the SEN
lte at 5:35 L. NJ. adjourned until tomorrow.
HOUSE.
In the House to-day Thomas j. Gerry, OF
was sworn in.
Tho resolution looL fuO 10 tho .o,,nvot -