The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06


They are as much opposed to him as ever.
Every convention Of the Farmers Alliance
since The Geitysburs spesch has adopted
resolutions denOuncing Ingalls,, and
wherever the Alliance has been able 10 as
serl itself il has compelled candidates for
the Legislature to give a pledge TO vote
against Ingalls, for the Senate.
THE PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTION LAW.
There are twenty-one Republican mem
hers in the House from the South, il Mary
land. Missouri, Kentucky and West Nlr-
gnia are included as Southern States. some
Of them have manifested disinclinatOn 10
vote for so stringent Federal election law
as that urged by Speaker Reed and Chair
man Rowel. Not that any Of the twenty
one has declared that he would not vote for
such bill. There is not Republican from
the south VINO has the courage 10 defy Reed
or disobey his orders. They are as much
afraid OF him rs If their entire pO-
ltical future depended upon his whIn
and vet they are scarcely less
subscryient to this Maine boss than
are the Northern Republicans. However.
as there was an unsettled feeling among the
Southern Republicans as TO the enactment
OF a Federal election law in order 10 arrive
at some basis of action, conference"
or more properly speaking "A caucus, was
held last night ut the residence of Repre-
sentative BOwdcn. Nearly all the southern
Republicans were present. and there was u
rcguiar pO,V-wOw. Srme Of them expressed
willingness 10 stand hy Reed and iiOwell.
Others suggested That the better element Of
Southern Republicans is against Federal
election law, etc. Without reaching any
agreement it was tacitly agreed that they
would support a modified election law
framed substantially in accordance with
the original Lodge bill. This bill, as IHE
TIMES has explained. provides that the
machinery of supervision shall DC enforced
only upon the petition Oh voters Of the dis
trict. Under pressure from Reed. hr.
Lodge consented to make his bill more
stringent by making it apply regardless Of
the petitions OF voters. The Southern Re
publicans also agreed to insist upon the
massage Of the BaiT bill. or some ciher
treasure 80 prcsiiG hif.si9i dd fsf c.i.lca-
lion. They also agreed TO stand together in
demanding consideration Of the southern
war claims.
But after all. these southern Republicans
will promptly and ahiectly respond to the
crack of Reeds whip. They may meet
and resolve. but il is all empty sound tno
fury). signifying nothing. McCOmas, Of
Maryland. who Is regarded as the leader Of
upon his anti-Gcrrymandcr bill, and had
it advertised extensively. But upon
Reeds order he quietly dropped
it after declaring that lac would bring II up
if his was the only vote for it. Reed saw
that il would be hard enough 10 get iede-
raj election law through, ana that To handi-
cap il with the McCOmas bill might defeat
both. Hence his object in having the Me-
Comas bill dropped.
The South can hope for nothing bene-
fetal from the Republicans in Congress
from that section. They are simply tools
of the Reed gang, and though they know
that Reed hates the South, and seeks to
iniure and humliate her people, these Com
ercssmen have not the manhood to defy him.
THE HOUSE.
In the House this morning Mr.. Mckinley.
of Ohio, from the Committee on Rules re-
ported resolution providing that the
House shall proceed Immediately To con
slider the silver bill, and that consideration
shall continue util T.. NJ. Saturday, when
the previous question shall be considered
Is ordered. The previous question was
ordered on the resolution, and forty min
utcs' debate was allowed
Mr.. BlOnnt. Of Georgia, had no objection
10 the limit set for debate, but he was in
formed that the chairman of the Committe,
on Coinage, Weights and Measures would
be allowed 10 offer all the amendmeni-
which were admissible under the rules o
the House. When these were offered, there
would bc no opportunity for the minority 4
offer amendments.
Mr. Bland. of Missouri. said that every
man who voted for this resolution voted
against free silver, and those who mad mol
independence enough iO stand up against
gag rule were unfit representatives.
Mr. Williams, Of Illinois, said the resOlu
ton was intended TO prevent a majority
from lcgislating. He appealed to members
on the other side who favored free coinage
10 stand 10y ;he interests Of their people.
Mr.. Mckinley said that the resolution was
intended 10 give the House an opportunity
to pass some silver legislation which woult
be i'm perfect response to the general senti
ment of the country. Nfter more discus
sion the resolution was adOpted-yeas, l2O
nays. IL. MIR. Blount voted in the aitrmt
tive and moved a reconsideration.
The motion 10 reconsider was tabled
yeas, 12l; nays. us.
The bill was read. and speeches in favor
Of il were made by Mess:s. COnger, of Iowa,
and Taylor, Of Illinois. and in opposition b!
Mr. Lanham, OF Texas.
At j.2j The House adjourned.
SENATE.
In the senate to-day Mr. Hooper and Mr.
sherman made speeches against the tree
coinage of silver, and Mr.. Teller and Mr.,
Stewart for il.
AZ $50 the Senate adjourned.
INTER-AMERICAN ARBITRATION.
The Secretary Of state has received dis
patch nom the United states legation az
Rio de JaneirO. announcing that The Cabi-
net has passed resolution enthusiastically
approving the action Of the international
American Conference, in recommending ar
bitra,ion in all questions Of differences be-
tween The several governments Of America.
CAPITAL NOTES.
4 new pOstofiice has been established at
Zeulln, fauquicr county, with Tennessee
smith as postmaster; also new post0ilice
ut St. Philip. Brunswick county, \. G.,
with Julius ". TAYLOR as postmaster.
The following Virginia pensions were
granted to-day. LYMAN ii. Vaughn, Quin-
ton; jonathan X. Myer, Waterford; Joseph
POwnall. National Military Home; Joshua
Y. Davis, Alexandria.
The senate Committee on Military Affairs
reported adversely to-day the bill 10 esiab-
lish macadamized road to the cemetery
ut Petersburg, Va.
The Senate Military Committee has
agreed TO bill to appropriate $4,000 foI
the purchase of the Chickamauga battle.
ground 10 convert it into beautiful park
with drives. ETC., and 10 mark the most in
teresting points Of that battle.
Senator kenna, who has been under a
physicians care for several weeks, has been
advised 10 spend several weeks at the sea.
shore.
There was "A slim attendance at the eau
ciis Of Republican representatives held to
night 90 discuss the Lodge National Flee
ton bill and the Rowell bill. 20 improve ant
extend the present system OF Federal super
vision oyer Congressional elections. Ihs
di icussion was finally postponed unIi
tuesday.