The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-08
THE NEW RULES.

Cannon Buots Retd Typical southern
Tostmaster-Bowen buchanan Contest.
WASHINGTON. February Especial.
The first Republican member OF the House
90 speak i'm support Of Speaker Reeds new
and arbitrary construction OF parliamentary
law was Mr.. Cannon, Of Illinois, chairman
of the Appropriation Committee. There
was a special object in having Cannon
stand forth first 10 sustain Reed. IL had
been no secret that from the first Cam
non opposed Reeds demand for usupaiory
powers. Indeed Cannon made no secret
of his opposition, 10 Will be remembered
that Cannon was "a candidate for speaker.
and during the canvass he declared that
Reed was the candidate Of organized capi-
tai and corporations; that he was put forth
as the representative of these elements, and
If elected ne would strain every cOnstruc-
tiOn Oflaw and rules 10 serve the interests
of Eastern capital. However. after Reed
had been elected, and Cannon
bv right of his position as chairman of a
leading committee had become member
Of the committee on rules. he was prepared
90 hear from speaker Reed "a demand that
ne be YES cd with extraordinary powers.
Mr.. Cannon never sincerely approved OF
Reeds course. On the contrary he, from
the first, regarded II as dangerous and he
looked upon il with suspicion. But as The
TINES has stated, Reed. in his desperate
ambition, did not wait for the approval OF
his party. When he assumed authority
90 count "a quorum. he actually astounded
some of the most prominent men on his own
ST de of the House. Then, when the speak
er's arbitrary assumption Of power had
sOlidifed the Democrats in opposition, Rec d
coOlly informed the Republicans that they
were bound 90 sustain him; that there was
no alternative. as any division or appear
ance of dissensi0n i'm the Republican ranks
would ruin the party.
Under pressure OF this character, Cannon
endoayored 90 make it appear that he sus-
tanned Reed, but he was not sincere. ne
availed himself of the first opportunity
which occurred to-day TO undo, a. lar as he
could. the mischief done by MS forced en-
dorsement Of Reed.
The House was considering a bill 20 apprO
pirate S2j.OOO for statue 10 General knox.
tO be erected in Maine. Mr.. Cannon Nigor-
ouslv opposed IT,. and warned the Republi-
cans that they were preparing for assaults
uuOn the treasury that would rum the
party. lie could see already spirit ol
rccklessness, prompted 10y the fact oi aIi
OycrilONing treasury, ANA ne praocu
with his party TO stop ana rehecl'
/ Tie was eloquent in his warning, declaring
that the party in power would be held TO a
i
and that it was evident the appropriations
/ this session would exceed those of pasl
years. unless the prevailing spiril
I Of recklessness should be checked
| Cannon is seriously alarmed. In th'
/ Republican caucus the Other hl-hl
| he fought AtkinsOn's amendment 10 make
an pension bills and reports privileged
/ lhat is. that pension cases may DE reported
and called mp at any time. Today can
non went over 10 Mr.. Carlisle ana told MN
that il the Democrats would move 10 sirlht
out the Atkinson amendment 10 the rules
enough Republicans would vote with then
20 carry it through. Mr.. Carlisle de
clined to accept for his party
/ thus responsibility. saving that as the Re
publicans had declared for unlimited pen
/ s0ns. and as they were IN the majority the'
might take the responsibility for adOptn-
or rejecting the Atkinson rule. Cannon
freely admits that the effect OF this rue
will be 10 take millions from the lreasuf.
in the shape Of pensions.
TYPICAL SOUTHERN POSTMASTER.
] RppresentatiYo Crisp has received tele
/ grams from white and cOlOred citizens o
/ Americus. Ga. protesting against the ap
poiutment of the negro Dudley, as pOstmas
/ Ter at that place. The negroes are az indis
nat as the whites. They declare that Dude
does not represent their race. Colone
Crisp has been advised by telegraph INA
sworn charges will be forwarded to mn
against Dudley.
THE BOwEN-BUCHANAN CASE.
The contested election case Of B0We
against Buchanan, from the Ninth irgihi
| district. was argued before the House kle,
lions Committee to-day. EX-Congressma
/ John +. Harris appeared as counsel IA
| Bowen. There is no real merit IN Bowen
case. and he probably recognizes II. lie ca
/ scarcely hope 10 capture any Democrat
suppOrf through the iabOrs and influence {
Judge Harris. With all the reckless pa
tisanship Of the House Republican leader
they will scarcely have the hardih0od TO sea
Bowen.
DEMOCRATS FIGHTING FOR CON1RESs'
The Democrats IN Congress nave maue
honorary organization of the COngresslOn'
committee 70 manage the coming hght i'
Congress. They have selected their be-
men. and Congressman Flower Is mao
temporary chairman. He will probably
made chairman OF tbe executive committt
that Will have charge Of the next Congre
.lonal canvass. The Democrats do not II
tend that the light for Congress next NJ
vembei shall be lost by neglect, as was thi
of fsSs. when the national committee IN
nop0lize the functions Of the Congressi)n'
C lmmiitee.
VIRGINIA PENSIONS AND POSTMASTER
Henry Wemmer, Of Norfolk. has bee
granted pension.
FOurth-class p0stmasters have been "a
pointed as follows for Virginia: Williai
H. Adams, at Norton Oate Eolia)' " l.
county. vice William Jones, removed;
\ Johnson. SperryVlle, iappahannOe
county. vice Salllc b. Bruce, removed.
TuE BLAIR BILL.
The opponents Of Mr.. Blair's education
bill. have been putting in great deal
work recently against IL, and they claa
there is a strong probability that II VIII
rejected by the senate, when II comes TO
vote next week. Several senators who ha'
voted for the bill in past years, are no
counted among It's opponents, ana some
the new Republican senators are conudeni
#. expected 70 vote against Mr.. Blair, aiihoul
Seaator Blair still believes that The b!ll '"
pass the Senate