The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-24
PEACE AFTER THE FIGHT.
cor. o,rERRALI HELD IN ESTEEM
uy Both sides and No One Doubts His
Honesty in the Rockweil-Noyos Case.
Proceedings Of Congress.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 49, Especial. J.
Most fortunately the bitterness engendered
among and between Democrats by the Noyes-
Rockwell contested case has yielded 10 calmer
consideration. Yesterday when the exciting
period Of the case was reached. it looked a. if
the factional spirit aroused might operate
mischievously for the Democratic party.
But already all ugly feeling seems TO have
subsided. Colonel OFerrall enjoys. as
he has always done. the respect and conf
Gence Of all members without regard to poll
ties The Democrats who supported Rock
we'll are satisfied and gratifed with the result.
believing. they say. that II tends 20 the solidi-
hcation and strengthening of the party. Col
onel O'Ferrall and the Democrats who agreed
With him accept tho verdict OF the House
with proper grace and spirit There IS
one point. however. Ia connection with the
subject that should be emphasized. II IS that
without exception the Democrats who op-
posed Colonel O'Ferralls report did 50 with
regret so far as the gallant Nirginian was con-
cerned. They all declare that they do not
want their vote 10 be construed as imply
ing any lack Of resrect for Colonel or eIiAil
They were moved, they say. 10y sense o.
duty. which forced them 20 diher with Co-
onel O'Ferral. but nobody has ever ques-
toned his integrity of purpose. ana To-Day
the Colonel stands, if possible. higher IN the
estimation of his party associates tnan ever
before.
STATEMENT by MR. ROCKWELL.
Mr.. Rockwell, contestee in the Noyes-
Rockwell election case decided IN the House
Yesterday, to-day made public the following
The aliusion by Mr.. O'Ferrall on the floor
of the House h. presidential politics was IN
kind. both to Mr: Cleveland and Mr.. Hill.
and was unjustifed and uncalled for. / num-
Der among my friends on the floor OF the
House friends of Mr.. Cleveland as well as
those Of Mr. Hin. and | have always and on
every occasion taken great pains TO impress
upon members that did not desire any such
question TO be brought into the case that If
could not win upon its merits alter falr
presentation 10 the House did not desire TO
wiz az all.
SIR. BUCHANhS's BILL RECOMMENDED.
The House to-day passed Mr. Buchanan's
bin TO authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury
L. consent II ID his judgment II be proper,
T. the use of so much OF the pubhc grounds
belonging % the nited States IN Abingdon,
Va. not exceeding thirty feet IN width on the
west side of said public grounds, for public
street in the town upon such terms and con-
ditions rs the Secretary may deem proper for
the protection of the rights OF the United
States
The report Of the committee states as fol-
lows TO appeared 20 4Oui CVIALHlltco thaJ
tie said street would be Ol value and cOnye-
nience TO the public buildings erected on said
grounds that said grounds were ample to al
JOYS the use of the quantity named in the bill
without pre- eiudice TO the SAID buildings. and
that the provisions of the bill so protect tie
rights # the nted States that no prejudice
can result % its rights. Your committee
therefore report back the said bill and recon-
mend that 10 10 pass,
WASHINGTON NOTES.
In Virginia the name Of tie postofice, New
Esnt Courthouse. has been changed 70 Now
Kent. and that OF Sophronia, franklin county,
10 terrum.
The reports Of the Bureau Of Statistics to-
dsv for March shows exports of N .rchandise
for March 10 have been valued at @sl. .sl9.O35;
imports. 5000 1885, excess of imports over
exports -, ,730. 263.
Commanders A. H. Mccormick and Siss
w. Tryy, have been ordered to examination
for promotion.