The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-07
WASHINGTON.
ExTENTOF THE LOTTERY BILLAT
THE CAPITAL.
Quay Anxious About the Tsriff BIlI-Gor-
man as "A Leadcr-The Contested EIec-
tion Cases when Congress IL Likely to

WAsHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. .G.-fSpecial.l- f.
The Senate has, even with the Tariff bill
pending, taken step towards preparing for
the consideration of the anti.Lottery bill,
and the indications now are that both
houses will come TO an agreement upon
some legislation of this character.
Washington City is rich field for the lot-
terry companies. II is doubtful if even in
New York or Chicago so many lottery
tickets are sold monthly as in Washington.
Now and then on rare occasions prize Is
awarded here, and this but whets the ap-
petites of the thousands who invest their
earnings in the hope of striking bonanza.
The department clerks, male and female.
are regular and liberal patrons Of the lot
terry. The agent of the Louisiana lottery
here has amassed an independent fortune
from the commissions of his sales.
Six or eight years ago he had money
enough to purchase the old family home
stead Of his wifc's father in Virginia, and
he has stocked it with blOOded horses and
cattle. The lottery company allows a com
mission Of - per ccnt.-twcniy-tiFc cents
out Of every dollar and pays all fines of its
agents besides supplying attorneys for the
defense and footing all bills for legal pro-
ceedings.
For years the Louisiana lottery paid a
man, then prominently interested in a
Washington newspaper, $1,000 annually
10 look after its interests and exert his in
fluence to defeat unfrieudly legislation.
This man has retired from the newspaper
field. but he probably still gets his fee from
the lottery.
THEY WILL NOT FRY.
An important conference that may cXcr-
else considerable influence upon the fate OF
the force biz was held at the residence of
senator Quay. II was quietly called by
senator quay, and comprised some eight or
ten Republican Senators, and several re-
presentatiycs OF leading manufacturin.
establishments in Pennsylvania. The OBJ
jcct OF the pOw-WOw was 10 hasten the
passage Of the tarln bill. The manu-
iacturcrs stated that every individual
interest Of the country is suf-
fering because Of the delay i'm enacting
tariff legislation. and that the manufac-
turers are not only impatient, but are angry
and indignant Senator Quay supported
the manufacturers. and made the point di-
rectly that the Force bill. which ne said he
opposed as an original proposition. was the
prime cause Of The delay in dispOs-
ing Of the tari1. Had not the Force
bill been brought forward, Mr.. quay said.
the Democrats would have been in as much
haste Ia adjourn rs the Republicans. The
question presented was as 10 the best means
of Fastening the passage Of the Tariff bill. So
that the industrial interests may have
some solid basis 10 proceed upon. senator
QUAY j. quoted a. openly advising the
abandonment of the Election bill, saying
that with u out Of the way the Democrats
would Gladly assent TO prompt disposal OF
business and early adjournment.
Senator Quay il taking a deeper interest
in the matter, because he finds that the con-
tributiOns 10 his campaign fund in Penn
sylyania are next 10 nothing. The manuiac-
turers. from whom he expected the bulk Of
the money 10 carry the Republican ticket.
are mad at the delay of the tariff bill and
refuse 10 put up, and Quay realizes that to
get the money he wants he must rush the
tarin bill through.
TIE TIME TO ADJOURN.
It now begins TO LOOK as if the present
session Of Congress will run To the first Of
November. At the rste Of progress now
being made in the House. as well as in the
senate, it would be almost impossible L.
even approximate the date of adjournment
Acting upon the theory that the House l.
way in advance of the senate. the
time has been consumed in talk Of late
But back of this theory was the
inability Of the Republicans to apply the
force they had hitherto exercised. Owing
tO the large number of absentces, Speaker
Reed could not count a quorum upon every
occasion. He could not declare "a quorum
whenever party necessity demanded
When the number of abscntees became
80 large that it worried the Republican
managers. the Democrats discovered that
speaker Reed on division counted
with wonderful facility. The Speaker
was detected in making miscOunts.
and the Democrats then grew more
vigilant Unless some formal agree
ment for the abandonment or defeat
Of the Force bill can be reached, there il
scarcely any probability Of adjournment
earlier than the middle OF October. The
Force bill is the one and only obstacle of
any Importance 10 an early adjournment.
CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
The Republican managers Of the House
are labOring diligently 10 muster quorum
to take up the contested election cases.
The Chalmcrs-Morgan case will be called
first, and will probably occupy a
day. There il a manifest disposition
among the Republicans 10 prevent
Chalmers from making his speech arrai-n-
ng that party for insincerity. The point il
made that it requires unanimous consent
tor an outsider 10 address the House, and
some Republican will certainly object
The Langst0n-\ enable case will come up
next. and there viii be fight.
40 VINpICATION FOR HIM.
The Republicans Of the first (WheelingJ
West Virginia district have practically
driven Atkinson. who was seated in place
of Pendleton, from the field. lie claimed a
denomination by way of NindicatiOn, saying
his right 10 the seat awarded him by
the Republican majority had been disputed
and he thought he should be given an Op-
pOrtunity 10 make the race over. But the
Republicans refused to listen TO him and
that Atkinson has decided to withdraw
from the race.
GORNlAN's NERVE.
Senator German is being overwhelmed
with compliments from newspapers and in
diyiduals upon his admirable leadership OF
the Democrats in Congress. Since the
MARYLAND senator was chosen a. party
leader the Democrats have manifested q
most gratifying change Of spirit. They were
50 divided in counscls and opinions a.
to positively prevent anything Ike
united action. They were moving along in
a careless manner. Senator German has
inspired determined courage all along the
line. In the senate the Democrats are
lighting every inch Of ground, and in the
House no opportunity is being overlooked.
FISH PROPAGATION.
The War Department has sent 10 the SEN
ate a communication which includes nu-
merOus letters relating to the suggested
purchase Of Fishing Battery Light Station
on the Susquehanna as u station for the
propagation and holding of fish. The sta
ton, or island, belongs 10 Major Ferguson,
formerly of the Fish Commission. During
his connection with the commission Fer
gusOn leased the island 10 the Government
at low rate, though years ago he offered
to sell IL.
THE TWO IIOU SIS.
The House to-day adopted the confer
ence report on the original package bill.
and then resumed consideration of the Gen
eraI Deficiency bill, but without disposing
of the bill adjourned.
The Senate considered the Tariff bill and
discussed Mr.. Morgan's proposed amend
ment to reduce the duty on Bessemer iron
ore. Without finishing the iron ore para
graph the Senate adjourned.
yIRGINIA's DEBTS.
One Of the first results of the work OF the
Census Office was embodied in bulletin
issued to-day, which gives preliminary
report relating 10 State debts Of he several
States June l. $50 and June /. 1870. Ac-