The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-16
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.
eoRMAN WoRKrSo ron cLEvEnAND
Republicans Searching General Fields Re
cord--She Worlds Fair Appropria-
ton Washington News Notes.

early DAY ID which nc VIII MAKE blt altl-
tude in the pending canvass very distinctly
understood. Some Democrats and some
newspapers not friendly TO The Sena-
tor have insisted that no
il not cordially In favor Of
cleveland. That is a SANDER upon Senator
German. lie is as ardent supporter Of
Mr.. Cleveland As is within the Democratic
party. Mr.. Gorman's attitude at Chicago
has been misropresented by parties not
friendly 20 him. lie advised his friends
~ vote for Cleveland on the first
ballot and informed them that nothing
could prevent the nomination OF Democra-
cvs chosen standard bearer. But no mat
ter what may have been done or suggested
at Chicago Democrats are now engaged IN
raking over the records of each other for
the purpose of fault-fnding and denunoia-
ton. Every good Democrat Is supporting
bis party ticket and the attitude Of Demo-
Gratis who did not think the nomination OF
Mr. Cleveland advisable is IN marked con
trast with that Of the Republicans who
opposed Harrison.
SOUR AND sULKY.
The latter are sour and sulky. They are
holding of and gladly echeming % dis
credit their party ticket. The Democrats
who were not favorable TO MIR. Cleyelands
nomination are now. generally speaking: in
line with their party. Many Of them frankly
admit that developments since the cOnven-
ton have made il plain that they were
mistaken, and that Cleveland was the
strongest candidate who could have
been named. Senator German Is not given
20 rushing into print TO vlndicate him
self against false insnuations. He speaks
when the proper time comes. but best of
oil ha nd in
Senator German will be among the ablest
aud hardest workers. He will have post
Of duty worthy his capacity for work and
leadership, and none know better than Mr.
Cleveland that Senator German is entitled
tO the fullest trust and confidence.
GENERAL FIELDS "BEBEL sPEECH."
The Republican managers are searching
the record of General Field. vice pTesiden-
tial candidate of the Third party. for the
purpose of using 1t against him in the
North Some time ago. at least within the
last several yeers. General Field delivered
speech at s)me e1-COnfederate demOnstra-
ton in Virginia which attracted gen
eral attention and provoked much
criticism. In the North il was de-
nOunced as rebel speech His utterances
were SO extreme and 30 out of keeping with
the spirit of the times that General Charles
W. Field. also Of Virginia and an ex-COn-
card TO the newspapers requesting that the
public be informed that he was not the
fieid who had made the Objectionable
speech As G. W. Field was
the only ex-Confederste general Of that
name from Virginia prominently known,
many inferred that he was the speaker.
Hence his card of disclaimer.
The Republican managers say that the
circulation of that one speech in the North
ern States will badly cripple the Third
party.
THR CLAIM REPORTED FAvORABLY.
The House Committee on Claims to-day
reported fay0rably the Senate bill to pay 10
the Old Dominion Steamship Company the
sum Of 81 l66.GO Ia 1888 the collector of
customs at New York imposed a fine of
{ u .2G6. 66 upon the steamship Manhattan for
violation of the customs laws. Some cigars
we're found secreted in tho coal-bunkers Of
the vessel upon her arrival at New York,
and the fine was imposed for
smuggling. AS the collector refused to
permit the vessel % sail until the fine was
settled il was paid under protest. 1t was
shown that the captain had no knowledge
whatever Of the smuggled cigars. and upon
this being demonstrated 70 the Secretary Of
the Treasury he ordered the fine remitted
10 s100. The money. however. had been
covered into the United States Treasury,
and it requires an act of Congress to restore
10 10 the steamship company
FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
Unless the Senate shall needlessly pre-
vent Congress will be ready to adj journ by
the 25th instant The House could be
ready az an earlier date but the Senate does
not seem 20 be in any hurry. notwithstand-
ING tho excessive hot weather. The Senate
has prepared list of measures for con-
sideration this session. and should
the programme be adhered TO Congress
ba
weeks. The House is determined. however,
10 push forward with all proper expedition
the appropriation bills, and 10 urge the Sen
ate 10 work with as much facility as that
stad body can move. The House leaders
generally express the opinion that adjourn
ment will be reached in about ten days.
Washington NOTES.
There is apparently o disposition IN the
Senate 10 let the Homestead Investigation
resolution die without further action. Some
Of the leading Republican senators say that
the House committee could not ind any
way 10 make political capital there and they
think it would be waste of time and public
money % send a Senate committee out
there.
The House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce to-day decided 10 post
pone action on the Frye bill to abolish COM
pulsory pilot fees on sailing vessels engaged
In the coastwise trade until next session.
This is in keeping with dispatch sent TO
TBR TINES several days ago. The mem
bers OF the committee agree that there Is
too much opposition 10 the bill TO attempt
20 pass Il thls session.
In Virginia a pOstOftice has been estab-
lished at Laurel Springs, Aloemarle county,
Cecil O. w. WitherOW, postmaster.
lr North Carolina the name of the post
Office Low Gap. Surry county, has been
changed 20 LOwgap.
Representative Wheeler (Ala.) intro |
duced in the House to-day a resolution pro-
viding that for the remainder Of this ses-
sion the House shall take Il recess at
O'clock until 7:90, the evening sessions 10
devoted TO the consideration Of measures
reported from committees which DO not
carry appropriations. The committees are
70 be called ia their regular order and can
present any measure they may Wish 10 dis
pose Of that comes under this resolution.
The President has signed the Military |
Academy Appropriation Dill.
he House Committee on Interstate and |
Foreign Commerce to-day decided 10 post |
pone until next session It's report on the OH
etomptinR ooastwise sailing vessels from
compulsory pilotage.
The senate.
The Senate. on motion Of Mr. Hale (Rep. |
Maine.) concurred ID the House amend |
merts 10 the Naval Appropriation bill. and |
the bill was passed aud sent - the Presl-
dent for his approval. with tho harbor de- |
Tense monitor and the small cruiser and |
torpedo boats proposed by the Senate |
stricken out.