The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-14

diti ,u which has not been denied by any one
SO far as have seen. II any one thinks there
is "A di erent condition OF AIRS let hiiu IN
vestirate "a have done and think he will
find that an opinion that a freeze image bill
can become a law IS based upon nothing more
substantial than his hopes and desires.
TREr coISAGr DISCUSSED.
The House Committee on Coinage Weights
ani Measures met and organized TO-DAY and
discussed informally the sub ect Of free coin
age. s. resolution was introduced by Mr..
Pierce. o. Tennessee instructing the commit
tee % report without delay q bill for the
free and unlimited coinage of silver.
The resolution was discussed for
while. but went over without action
until Nclnes lay next. the regular
meeting day Of the committee The free
coinage members II the committee were
much pleased with opinions advanced during
the discussion tins morning and they think
they viii have little or no trouble IN report
Ing free coinage bill Whether or not u
viii provide for unlimited coinage. they Will
not say. The question Of giving hearings on
free coinage bill was not discussed
Had the resolution Of Mr.. Pierce been
pressed 20 vote. Judging from the
cNpro sions OF its members IT wond
have been adOpted by vote OF tOJ-astrlct
party vote In an interview after the dJOurn-
iuent OF the committee Nr. Bland, chairman,
expressed his entire confidence IN tue purp 50
and ability OF the committee 20 report AZ
nearby day bill providing for the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver.
HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Wilson Of Georgia introduced in the
House to-day bill to convey IN tic Treasury
the xiOl O0O O0l of gold reserve now held for
the redemption Of United States notes.
Mr. Wheeler. Of Michigan. introduced
bill 10 establish an income tax Dy collecting
o.. n fIrr -
income of every person residing 10 the nted
States and of every citizen of the nlted
states residing temporarily abroad.
Mr.. COMBS OF New York. introduced
bin prepared by Acting Secretary NettetOn
of the Treasury Department. providing that
iute butts. straw braid saltpetre and manila
hemp remaining IN bonded warehouses on
October lG. 1850. the date OF approval of the
Mckinley bill, and upon which duties have
been paid, shall be eutltiedito a re una o. the
differences between the amount of duties PAID
and the amount the goods would be SUBJECTED
0if imported after that date.
Mr. tmerInan. Of Pennsylvania, presented
bill providing for the extension of the Tree
/ delivery services 10 cities 2nd towns contain
ing not less than 900 inhabitants, adjoining
free delivery offices.
A hi. was introduced by Mr.. Cutting OF
California appropriatiug $50 600 for the COZ
structiOu af % revenue cutter for service M the
harbOr Of San Francisco.
Ju lre McDill one of the newly appointed
members OF the Interstate Commission,
reached Washington tonight Colonel Lind
sey Of kentucky. the other new appolntee, is
expected tO arrive tomorrow. and after an
interview with the President viii determine
whether OF not he will accept the position.
The commission viii not organize until all
the members are present. IT. is understood
that the presidency of the court will be held
by tie several members in turn year az
time. Colonel Morrison. the oldest member,
viii probably be the first chosen as presiding
officer.
CAPITAL NOTES.
Representative Tucker to-day introduced
bin ID repeal absolutely the import duty on
an pr ducts for which trusts or combinations
exist IN order to keep up the price 20 con-
/ sumer-
Dir. buchanan introduced bill to pension
| Gehecca Mayo. widow of Stephen Mayo OF
/ Pulaski county. She ia the widow OF keyo-
/ lut0nary soldier
Bepresentatiye Grady. of North Carolina,
introduced "a bill 10 pay c. G.. Holt, admins
traitor of Wiley Holt. deceased, OF North
Carolina 81 OBS for property taken during the
war
Secretary Blaine was quite prominent at
the White House reception last night. lie
mingled with the throng. shaking hands with
everybody. Though pale, he was sprightly
and entertaining as usual
JUDGE T. G. Fuller. of North Carolina. who
was recently appointed associate Justice on
the private land claims bench. Is in the city.
Senator Ransom has returned from his hol-
idav trip % North Carolina.
Representative Tucker today introduced
bill to pension the heirs of Henry Erskine. OF
Virginia
Nr Pembroke Petit. Of the Tenth Yir-
ginia district has been appointed one # the
reading clerks of the House. John L. Nor
gan Of North Carolina. has been appointed
clerk, and George Rae, OF Texas, assistant
/ clerk
The Senate in executive session. has con
frmed the following nominations Arthur
/ Carter. of Maryland collector Of customs
/ for the district of Annapolis, Md. William
/ d. Thomas. OF johnson CITY, Tenn, consul
at Bahia.