The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-14
LIVE U.ISHTNGvOS TOPICS.
Thtngs OF Interest Happening In and Dat q
the Halls OF Congress.

LIVE W-1SHTNGyOS TOPICS.
ThinEs OF Interest Happening In and Out OF
the Halls OF Congress
WASHINGTON. Mny 1a-Scnator Hiscock has
made the state ment within tho past fcw days
to several Republicans that nfty-six Of tho
sevcnty-two delegates from the State OF New
York TO the Republican National Convention
arc in favor OF tho denomination of President
Harrison. and will so vote on the first ballot ut
Minneapolis. 1t Is understood. moreover that
the Senator endorses the revised estimate OF
the White House literary bureau given
out to-day. which claims that 416 del
egates are already pledged to vote for
the denomination OF Mr.. Harrison. Sem
ator Hiscocks remarkable statement was
the subject OF conversation yesterday
between a prominent Harrison Republican
Representative from New York and an equally
prominent anti Harrison Senator nj the close
ot which the Senator said to the Representa-
~ will bot you an even hundred dollars that
Sn r thu rst VIII not himself vote for Harrison
:" I'll take the bet" replied tho Representa-
Done" said the Senator. and the conversa-
1t has since been learned that the Senator
dropped by Thomas G. Plat ut last Saturdays
anti.Hariison conference at Senator Cam
sT0ns house to tho effect that Mr. isf2Sk
rison horn. AS he had himself II reelection
campaign coming on which might cause him
come trouble.
Secretary Elkins conflded to a personal
friend to-day the fact that there is much an
noyance at the action OF Attorney. General
Miller in proceeding against the Sugar Trust
in Philadelphia. The Mckinley bill. as is we'll
known here. was framed. as far as its sugar
schedule was concerned. at the direction Of
As payment for thls Legislation. which meant
it Is understood contributed an enormous
he to e h 81 2G yh as
it came to the rescue Of the Republicans again
In Rhode Island. and It promised to do Its duty
molly in the apnroaehinE Presidential RE, cam
ranged. it seems that Attorney General Miller
has begun to harass and annoy the Trust BY
sc sst nnaSs
n his good york by the which
calling, upon him for information as to what
action hc had taken against tho Sugar Trust.
but this fact only makes his offence moro
like Elkins and Quay. This Democratic Con-
Eress. by the way. Is aftor al the trusts With a
be made to find out Just how much these cor
in
The entire day in the House was spent in
flibustering against private billwhich came
over as unfinished business from last Friday.
Tas S Tor Tie seiei the hers IT,
and Charlotte K Sbley and has occupied the
hf sy Ss c S
What What is known as the sibley tent. an! it is
fassed @ un Sm and f0p Ss as
for the, use OF, the tent. there is due
to his heirs large sum, of money The
rect tho Court OF Claims 10 Investigate the
c dI and d render judgment for any w amoHnt
preme Court. The Republicans desired to
h "a the Court Of Claims INSTRUCTED to report
AUTHORIZING Judgment. and because tho Dem
f Gerfts to SatoP an to
which had the effect Of vacating tho evening
session for pension bills.
Naval Affairs who went to New York to inspect
to be sold Ly the Coombs bill have returned.
Of property. they think. viii hcncii. naviGat"n
th n, navy yard. and the city Of BROOKLYN, Tho
a M pr esbk tG the Gfsso action at
Thomas f. Cakes. President OF the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. to-day appeared
before the House Committee on Public Lands
investIgating the management Of the Yellow
road he s"ld. ownod about s3o91Go worth a Of
stock IN the Park Association. The road had
Gres Cakes IN a ao hs o%nsa
stock in It. He knew Russell Harrison. but
Rim M ar M M s
proposed to set aside for Harrison. The
snblcc' came up n a meeting OF tho directors.
Harrison was voted down on tho ground hnt
Mr. Harrison hal rendered no services in nro-
on business. and he was instructed while here |
to assist In getting leases. Waters expressed
doubt as to his g"tt,s access t. the Interior
easily overcome through Russell Harrison.
whom he knew. For a favorable Introduction
stock be set aside, for Russell Harrison. He
did not understand that Russell Harrison had
stood that the idea had originated with Waters.
obtained dI Sy Mr.. Gibson and others. '"" 'S
The River and Harbor bill was reported to
the Senate to-day from the Com mittee on Com
morce by Senator Frye. Tho gross increase
na made by tho SENATE Commttcs i SI''Mtli+s;
The decreases amount t. SS3s;oo',. leaving
I the senate bin $22410.iis. Tic c"nimiii"e |
inserted provisions for four contracts in addl-
.il as il eamo from InH li.anse;, TLsscc HHddi.
contincts nrc for TX Missouri hiver
Son city to i'd n %4 to "e 21 . yrfT
!ar tie Ct e. oGns II iiv%r a;id = II m9pth
;nia. SJnWD. aud fora boat railway ut Tho |
l,nllrs,, Columbia Liver Oregon. sg3noDo;
an, F"y ny saw With wa" as not IN
The House bill.
a rrnsIon Deficiency Of s7,67f $50.
WAsurNGToN. May 1a-Spe,acr Crisp laiI |
b"'or" tie House to-day u letter from tho act |
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