The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-12
MAH0NE INDIGNANT.
HE WAKES WROTH WITH HIS Eel
LOW REPUBLICANS.
Mad Because They Voted to Seat Lang
ston-He VIII Make Them Feel His Re-
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Malone is extremely indignant at the ac-
tion of the Republicans Of the House Elec-
tions Committee in voting to seat Langston
from the Petersburg district. lie has SER
we'd notice upon Republicans over whose
political destiny he can exercise any lnllu-
ence that he will regard vote TO seat
Langston as a personal assault upon him,
ami will resist it at SUCH Bowden particu-
larry Is in an uncomfortable position. He has
associated with LangstOn, has taken lunch
with him and has made himself conspicuous
rs a champion Of the colored claimant.
General Malone has heard Of this, and
holds Bowden responsible. Malone main-
tains that the seating OF Langston would be
formal declaration on the part OF the
House that all the allegations brought
against him. (MahOne) by the LaDeston
gang were true: that be had been traitor
TO his party and had conspired with Demo
Gratis 10 defeat Republican. General Ma
hone is thoroughly aroused on this question,
and now there is talk OfpOstpOnin2 the case
until the next session. Some OF toe Repu0-
Leans think this is the easiest way out OF
the dilemma.
THE TENTH VIRGINIA DISTRICT.
Representatives Breckinridge OF Ken
tucky. and Wilson of West Virginia, have
consented to attend the Democratic Con-
yention OF The Tenth Virginia District, mt
Amherst G. H.. on the first OF August.
and 10 deliver addresses to the Democrats.
,,I uuaaghaa i'll afforI tho
Democrats of Mr.. Fuckers district, rare
treat, for Messrs. Breckinridge and Wilson
deseryedly rank among the most superb
orators in Congress. Mr.. Breckenridge is
speaker Of National fame. The announce
ment in advance that he VIII
address the House on any sub
iect. ilis the galleries. Mr.. Wilson is en-
titled 60 equal rank. He is recognized as
one Cf the foremost thinkers and speakers
of the House. 1t Is intended to make the
coming Tenth district convention grand
reunion Of the Democrats.
THE ELECTION BILL IN THE SENATE.
The Republican bosses are finding ii DIFF
fcult to coerce enough Republican Senators
into support of the Federal Election lawfO
insure It's passage. They have agreed that
it would be unwise To call up the bill and
risk defeat; that sufficient pledges must be
sage OF the bill. Senators are not so easily |
driven as Reeds sheep IN the House.
RIVER AND HARB0R BILL.
Senator Frye, chairman Of the Committee |
on Commerce, has assured the Democrats ]
that the River and IIarbor bill will be taken |
up within few days regardless of entangle- |
ments over the Election bill. The River
and Harbcr bill is measure in which there
is no partisanship, and members Of both /
parties are anxious to put il through.
wAsHINGTON AND WESTERN RAILROAD.
Petitions were presented 70 the Senate to- |
day from citizens Of Fairfax, LOudOun and |
Alexandria counties, urging the passage Of |
the pending bills % authorize the Washing
ton and Western Railroad TO enter the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The petitioners state |
that this road would connect Luray with the |
shenandoah VALLEY Railroad, and open up
new aud rich sections Of Virginia and West
Virginia. aud bring wheat, coal and lumber
TO Washington.
THE TOBACCO TAX.
REPRESENTATIVES Waddell Mudd and |
Brewer have been appointed n committee
by the Southern Republicans in Congress 70
appear before the Senate Finance Co9nat-
Zee and urge that the House provisions OF
the Mckinley bill for the reduction of the
bacco, and the abolition of the tax on leaf
tobacco, and upon dealers in leaf tobacco
be restored. The Finance Committee struck
out the entire reduction made by the House.
rhis committee waited upon the leading |
members Of the Finance Committee to-day. |
and were promised "A hearing, but they
frankly admit that they have no hope Of ac-
complishing their object.
SENATE.
The shipping bulls were taken up and Mr..
Gibson addressed the Senate. Mr.. Gibson
argued against the proposed subsidies for
ships, but in favor Of moderate postal sub
sides.
Mr.. Coke stated some Of the reasons why
be opposed the bill 10 grant subsidies in aid
Of the merchant marine.
The bills went over without action, after
an unsuccessful effort by Mr. Frye 10 nave
an agreement TO vote upon them tomorrow.
Af.er "A brief executive session the Sen
ate at !: 40 adjourned ill tomorrow.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Conger, of Iowa, presented the confer
ence report on the silver bill.
Mr. Bland raised the question Of consider
alton on which the vote was IL 20 ~. Ihis
was strict party vote except that Mr..
Rogers, of Arkansas, voted in the aiiirma-
tive so that he might move recOnsidera-
ti0n. This motion was made useless by the
discovery that 10 quorum was present.
call of the House was then ordered. and lyl
(mOre than quOrum) responded.
Oa suggestion Of Mr.. BlOnnt Of Georgia,
10 was agiecd tO debate The conference re-
uort for fur hours tomorrow, the previous
question TO be considered as ordered at the
end OF thai time.
At l:2J the House took a recess until
O'Clock this evenings session to be devote
TO private pension bills.
GOLD ZOE EUROPE.
The Director OF the Mint to-day authorized
The exchange Of one million dollars IN
in gold bars for general coin, at the New
York assay office. for shipment to Europe.
This is in addition to a million dollars yes
terday.
THE COLDEsT NIGHT on RECORD.
The signal office furnishes the following |
special bulletin TO the press: This morn
ing's weather reports show that through |
put the south Atlantic and Middle states |
from Gl orgia. northwest Lake Erie, ana in |
portions OF New England, last night was
one Of the coolest on record for the season
of the year,
CAPITAL N0fks,
The House Committee on Military Affair |
decided to-day to report with u favorable |
bill reyiying the grade
of lieutenant-gcneral In the army.
VISIT TO ORE HILL.