Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-15
COL. POLK'S POLITICS.
ttELlko THE ALLIANCE PULSE ON
THE r1IRp-pARTY QUESTION.
els Very Diplomatic In Hts Talk and tho
Conferences Are secrst-A Richmond
Tobacco Mcasure--other Biils
rFrom Oar Regular Correspondent

from Oar Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March lA--Thcro are many Of
ne prominent Alliance leaders Of the South at
present Ia the city. the latest arrivals being sew
srai nom North Carolina, who pa. In an appear
ance this morning. Colonel L. L. Polk has been
IN the city longer. In fact, II seems to be be-
levcd that the latest arrivals came al his solicit
tation. and tho statement was made
on Saturday by gentleman that he under
stood Colonel Polk had tciesraphed 70 North
Carolina for the following named gentlemen
70 Join him at their earliest convenience:
Mr.. Butler. the president OF the State Alliance I;
Mr.. Harry Skinner, the orator for the same or
sanixation; Rev. Mr.. sanderlin, Auditor Of North
Carolina, and often spoken OF AS candidate for
Governor, and two or three not quite 20 protni-
mont Washington Ia headquarters for the Na-
fscsal Becnomist, and DR.. Macine resides hero
ana conducts that paper. lie II IN the city now.
Mr.. Tiilman, OF South Carolina. the national
lecturer OF the Alliance. Is present also. aud 10
s. the present Attorney-Gencral OF South Caro-
lima
THE THIRD PARTY.
They have been holding conferences, but they
are quiet affairs, and precious little leaks ont,
therefore u cannot be stated definitely Just what
Colonel Polk wanted his North Carolina friends
10 como here for: but the talk IL that the prose-
dent o. the National Alliance Is feeling the pulse
With regard 20 the third-ticket question, not only
for President but for State officers In North Caro-
lima IL is understood that the three North Carroll
mans mentioned above, and VINO arrived this
morning, are not greatly impressed AZ present
with the idea OF having third tlcketi the neid
IN North Carolina IL Is said they rather Incline
more 20 the demands OF the 0cala platform
rather than 10 the more recent PRONUNCIATION at
st. Louis on the 22d Of February.
MONK But THE FAITHFUL
Noone not member OF the faithful organiza-
ton now conferring here can just exactly get at
what Colonel Polk wants his friends 10 adopt
and u Is said that the Colonel has been very
diplomatic In his talk and hasn't been dong
much talking since his arrival, except IN the
cars Of those whom he can implicitly trust
Very few people seem 70 know whether Colonel
Polk will or VIII not urge the placing OF a third
ticket 10 the fold, but the general belief Is that
he has called the conference with view OF GET
ting expressions OF opinion from leading ALI
ance men.
TOBACCO BILL.
Mr.. Wise introduced In tho House to-day. at
the request Of a number OF the tobacco-manu-
factarers Of Richmon a bill providing for amcncs
ing the internal revenue laws 80 RS TO permit
manufacturers TO sell partially-nanufactured
tobacco 10 other manufacturers who will finish
the product. and not require the hrst-named TO
pay the tax. but have II collected OF the nrms
that handle II last. IL seems that new indus
try has started in Richmond to partially manu-
iacture the staple, and the firms engaging tEere-
Ia are ANXIOUS for change IN the law.
TIlk kALEl0H WILL REMAIN.
Messrs Wise and lawson this morning had 3
conference with the Secretary OF the Navy rela-
tive 10 o report that u was the intention OF the
department 20 have the war-ship Raleigh, now
being constructed at the Norfolk maynard, com
pleted AT the New York hayward. The Business
Mems Organization Of Norfolk had written both
members urging them 10 use thor influence 70
put stop 10 the proceeding II there was really
any intention Of making the change The Sec
Rotary assured Messrs. Wise and Lawson that the
Raleigh would be completed at the Norfolk navy
yard where the work can be done WELL ana SAID
there was no cause for the slightest alarm ON the
part OF tho Busine S. Mems Association.
Senator Daniel also called TO see the secretary
on the same mission and Messrs. Wise and
Lawson wero coming ont OF Mr.. Jracys ONCE
Just as the Senator arrived at the Department
Mr. Daniel had also satisfactory talk regard
ing the matter.
A SUB PORT.
Mr. Wise received to-day a letter from promi-
Dent railroad Official Of Virgins asking him TO
do his best to have his bill passed making West
Point a SUPPORT OF entry, as II was highly Inn
portaut 70 both marine and railway interests
for under the present law masters OF vessels
cannot clear or make entries at West Point, but
are compelled 10 go 20 Richmond. mr. Wise ex-
poets 10 call up the bill this week as soon as his
committee is reached, and as the measure has
been fay0rably reported there viii be no DIM
Guilty In having ifpassed whom once considered.
DRUxngRs BAGGAGE.
He will also press at the earliest moment his
bill allowing commercial travellers 10 carry an
excess weight Of baggage on railroad trains.
This measure Is OF great interest TO thousands
Of mon In the South, and particularly III Rich
mond aud other Virginia cities.
This was district day In the House, and Mr..
Meredith, who IL member OF the committee,
had plenty to do, as he IL called on 10y the wash
ingtOn people and those OF adjacent counties in
Virginia 20 interest himself in a great many
measures.
Representative Williams OF North Carolina, Ia
receiving letters from people in North Carolina
who think that he introduced the bill proposing
a tax OF $40 per thousand on paper-wrapped
cigarettes. Ii was introduced by Mr.. Stahineck-
or, OF New York.
Senator Daniel did not accompany Senator
Hill on his southern tour, as announced In some
of the morning papers. lie was invited, but
could not conveniently leave the city.
OTHER NOTES.
Fx-Congressman Libhey, of Virginia, Is here
arranging for the departure of those who Will 90
TO Newport News 10 witness the launch OF the
steamer FL sud.
DR.. NJ. Hays. of oxford, n. C., who has Just RS
turned from trip to Europe, is here and thinks
OF locating permanently IN Washington.
Captain JOAN A. Williams. OF oxford, n. C.,
was among the visitors at the Capitol to-day.
A bill was favorably reported In the House to-
day 20 pay the Old Dominion steamship Compa-
nysl 1856 SO, which was collected as fine paid
under protest TO tho collector OF New ork, and
which the company claims was Illegal.
Behuda HAYES he's been cor missioned post
master at Phoenix, n. c.. and Louis A. Martin at
Leach : Frances A. Word at cold Hill, John W.
Coyerstone at Shenandoah, and CLERGY bledsoe
at johnson, Va