The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-19
CHALMERS REJECTED.
EVEN REPUBLICANS REFUSE 10
VOIETO SEAT HIM.
lie Makes a Bitter speech Against Ills
Patty and the south-The Direct ian
BiIi-Quay's Resolution to be Caiieu io'
Mnrrn,x-n Other WashingtOn News.

Patty and the souih-The Direct Tas
BiIi-ouay's Resolution to be Called To-
Morrow-Other Washington News.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug. 1s.-lspecial.
General Chalmers. of Mississippi, who since
he basely deserted the Democratic party
has made himself curse to his native state
was eflectually sat down upon by the ke'
publicans of the House to-day. lie made
the speech which The TIMES foreshadowed
several weeks ago, but he moderated II
much below the standard he threatened. lie
reproached the Republicans Of the House
for having voted for the Force bill on the
ground that Mississippi was an exempll-
fication Of the need Of it and of their vofing
virtually TO declare that there is no fraud
i'm Mississippi by voting against every ke-
publican contestant for n seat in the House
from that State. Chalmers started IN to
score the Republicans severely. but was
admonished by Ilouk, Of Tennessee, a
member of the Elections Committee.
to restrain himself Houk cherished
the hone that Chalmers mi ght be seated de-
against him. But the Republicans, after
listening to an hour and halfs appeal
from Chalmers. expressed their contempt Tor
MIN by almost UNANIMOUSLY voting that ne
had no claim 10 the seat.
THE DIRECT TAX.
Present indications point strongly to the
passage Of the senate bill to refund the di'
rec. fax at this session of Congress. since
tl..
sm6thered in the House Committee on Ap-
propriations by Chairman Cannon, who OPP
nosed il because its passage, he claimed,
would increase the inevitable deficiency III
the Treasury: Mr.. Cannon set himseli resO-
lutely against the bill. and being supported
by several Democratic members OF the COM
mittee he was enabled 10 prevent any action
upon if. Not until the last several days mas
he shown any willingness 10 relent, ana
this change of sentiment was brought about
by powerful pressure from Illinois. Mr.
Butterw0rih. OF Ohio. a member Oi tne Ap-
propriations Committee and prominent
official of the Worlds Far Association Ie-
turned from Chicago seYeral uaIs ago.
accompanied by several prominent kepup-
licans, who are deeply interested IN the
success of the Worlds Fair. Ihey laDored
with Cannon. endeayoring 10 persuade MN
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TaX Refund bill. They assured Can
non that Illinois will need every dollar OF
money she can raise TO make success OF
the Fair: that the state will get over mil
lion dollars ~ the passage Of the bill; mat
this amount would greatly aid IN pushing
The Worlds Fair enterprise. They con
yinced Cannon that public sentiment IN
Illinois would generally approve OF his
course in facilitating the passage OF the
bill. ......,.. ..
The other states are propOrtionaiely as
deeply interested as Illinois, ana Olfosl'
ton TO the bill has. to some extent Deeh
overcome by ButterwOrth's shrewd sugges-
tion that every state will have 10 make an
evhibit at the fair. and that this money
would enable the states to make Their eN-
hibjt without drawing upon their respective
treasures. This seductive suggestion mas
brought some Of the former opponents OF the
bill over along with Cannon, and the meas
ure will probably pass.
MIR. FDMU NDs' TARIFF AMENDMENT
senator Edmunds today offered the FOL
lowing amendment 10 the Tarln bill, Whlch
was referred 10 the Committee on Finance.
THAT whenever the President OF the
United states shall be satisfied that a sugar
producing country whence sugar is eN-
ported into the United states has abolished
its duties or taxes on the lmporta,
tion Of the principal agricultural
products Of the 'niIed states, he may by
Proclamation diminish or wholly remit the
duties imposed by law on sugar or any
class thereof produced in and exported
directly from any such country INTO the
United States. so long as such products ol
the United states are admitted iree oi dut!
or tax into such country, and no longer
OFFICIAL AGRICULTURAL REPORT.
The crop report of the Agricultural De
Dartment for August contains the following
ior virginia crops: 'COrn has fallen several
uoints i'm condition since July lst, in cOnse-
1uence of the dry weather in the greater
uortion of the state during the months ol
June and July. The rains. which have been
quite general in the last ten days. VIII prOD
ably cOunteract much Of the damage done Il
the late corn. but they came too late Tor the
early corn.
"'ihe Weld Of oats has fallen somewhat be-
low the expectations OF last mOnth. Lat,
Irish potatoes have been seriously injured
bv drought. and sweet potatoes are also re-
ported rather below the rate Of last month
Timothy is about the same as reported III
Julv. Glover did not yield as abundantlA
az last year. but its quality Is excellent
The same can be said of all hay. the weather
having been very favorable for curing and
saving il. Pastures, especially IN Eastern
virginia, have been cut short by ihe dri
weather. In the southwestern portions o
the state they are good. Apples are poor
not half crop ana peaches are com
plete failure. Grapes are fair CROP
oUAY's RESOLUTION.
No matter what may be thought Of sena
tor Ouay's politics and political methods
even his enemies must admire his courage
and determination. All the threats anC
abuse of the radical leaders failed TO deter
QUAY. though they were fired at lsm con
tinuOusly. Ii quay were made Of yieldin.
stun. he would have surrendcre,
long ago. but he has boldly deiied Reed
Spo0ner. IIoar, and all other advocates o
the Force bill. Reed sought TO bring Qual
10 a realizing sense of his duty, but th'
Pennsylvania senator cut him short an'
informed him that he was consulting the IN
terests of his constituents, and was conn
dent that he knew what he was doing.
VENABLE-LANGsTON
As Tomorrow has been fixed Tor consider
alton Of the Conger bill TO tax COMPOUND
lard. ii is not probable that the Ven
le-Langston case Will be takel
up. For some reason Reed seem
10 have been scheming 10 pOstpOn
consideration Of the case. ON several Oc
casions the friends Of Langst0n have beel
TO him and demanded consideration Of th
case. The Speaker said he was doing hi
best, but the Langstonites are out OF pa
tience.
CAPITAL NOTES.
A postOfiice mas been established AT slat
Works, Albemarle county, with John W
smith as postmaster.
Mrs. Grant has written letter to Con
eressman Quinn, of New York, in whic
she states ii Congress desires that Genera
Grants remains shall be removed iron
New York TO Washington, she will not OF
ject.
QUAY's RESOLUTION TOMORROW.
Senator Quay will not ask the Senate Z
consider tomorrow his resolution 10 fix al
order Of business. Senator HOar has mott
fled him that he is not prepared 10 addres
the Senate in favor Of his proposition to IN
clude the Election bill in this order, and ;
the Pennsylvania Senator will not call u
the subject before Wednesday.
THE BRECKISRiDGE-CLAYT CASE.
Through Mr.. Maish, Of Pennsylvania, tn
Democratic members OF the House Commit
tee on Elections to-day fled a minority re