The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
PORTER SCORES A POINT.
HOW'RE woRxKD HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Representative Tucker Roiurns From Rhode
Island-North CaroIInians In Wash
ing-Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., April l.-lSpecial.l J.
hhe Democrats Of the House to-day uuvit-
tinely committed blunder IN referring the
investigation of the Census Bureau to the
regular Census Committee instead Of TO
select committee as the Committee on Rules
recommended. After having the mat
Ger under consideration for several
weeks the Democrats Of tho Commit
tee on Rules became convinced that
il would moi DE wise 10 refer the investiea-
ton to the regular Census Committee. They
ascortained that the relations of some Demo
Gratis Of that committee with Superintendent
Porter were too intimate. In short, and to
make II plain, that Mr.. Porter had been
very liberal in allottinE patronage 70
certain Democrats and that his hber
Rlitv had been IN some instances
made use Of. Another significant fact
was that Porter and his friends had been ia
boring 70 have the resolution referred 10 the
regular committee The Democrats Of the
House. not being aware OF certain reasons
for having select committee, voted down
that part of the report and referred
theinquiry to the regular committee. For this
reason Mr. Porter and his immediate irenus
are not attempting TO conceal their gratluc"-
tiOn at the result. As a matter OF pohcy II mas
been found unwlse 70 refer an inYestlsallou
having special relations with the department
or bureau 70 be investigated. IL seems 10 be
natural for committee without regard 10
politics 10 establish an intimacy WIN
o division of the Government over
which il has special jurisdiction or
in behalf OF which il is expected to legis-
late. sort Of mutual feeling seems TO grow
up. IL Is unfortunate that the recommends
tion Of the Rules Committee was not adopted,
and the error may vet be corrected.
correspondent OF Republican newspa-
Der. which is a special champion and defen-
der of Porter, openly said to-day Porter
has been smart enough TO fix Democrats who
may be of use TO HIM"
HARRY TUCKER N RHODE ISLAND.
Representative Tucker returned this morn
inc from Rhode Island, where he delivered
two speeches 10 immense Democratic audi
ences Mr. Tucker says that never IN his lie
did be witness such a demonstration as that
81 Pr vidence Wednesday night In fact.
said Mr.. Tucker Il never SAW 5,OOO people AT
"a political meeting before remain so quiet and
attentive for four hOurs. Inc only Interruptions
were bursts Of applause, and those were given
with "a heartiness and Will which manifested
enthusiastic determination
Last night Mr.. Tucker addressed meeting
OF Hebrews in behalf of the principles and
candidates of the Democratic party.
Speaking Of the probable result IN Rhode
Island Mr.. Tucker says the Democrats there
express themselves rs hIHOIuLtlN tOnuAtLA Dl
electing their State ticket. but regard the
Legislature as doubtful The Republicans
have unlimited money and are using 1t with a
lavishness new even to Rhode Island. Upon
the Legislature depends Senator Aldrich 8 re-
election. and as he is one of the mainstays of
protection the protected manufacturers are
supplying him with all the money he calls Tor.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The House Committee on Interstate and
u. sI~rgA
able report upon Mr.. Wlses Joint resolution
according the assent of Congress to the rights,
privileges and grants Of the states OF virginia
and South Carolina 70 the French Cable
Company 70 lay submarine cables ana tele-
graphs on the Atlantic coast at some eligible
place at or near Norfolk. and also some place
IN South Carolina. This grant IS TO be sub
iect 10 such regulations as Congress may from
time 10 time provide.
In Virginia a postofice has been established
at Fowler. Washington county, with
Catherine Buck as postmaster.
In North Carolina the following railroad
service changes have been ordered Madison
10 AIartinsville Roanoke and Southern rail-
way, D. sj miles-recogniZe service due Or.t0
become due in the name OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, evidence OF
change Of title having been submitted Win
ston to Madison. Roanoke and Southern rail-
WAY 81 SO mlles-recOgnlze service que or 10
become due in the name of tho Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, evidence OF
change Of title having been submitted.
There was a delegation Of prominent North
Carolinans at the Capitol to-day, They had
attended the launching of the Raleigh at
Portsmouth yesterday and concluded to make
Q flying visit 10 Washington. They were
General James ID. Glenn; 3 +. Te!iair. prl-
vate secretary TO Governor Holt; Colonel
John s. Cunningham. of Governor Holts
staff one of the largest tobacco producers OF
North Carolina; Colonel J. s. Carr. of Dur.
ham president of the Durham Tobacco Man
ufacturing Company, and Mr. Capehart, OF
Raleigh.
Representative Henderson. of North Caro-
lima to-day introduced a bill providing that
bulletins and circulars of the several State
boards of agriculture shall DO transmitted
through the mails as second class, notwith-
standing such publications may be designed
primarily for free circulation.
Senator Daniel to-day introduced a bill ap-
vroprating $4,000 for tower Tor the Nor
folk public building TO be Of sufficient height
s. % command a view of Hampton roads.
Fortress Monroe and Gosport nayy-yard, and
70 be used for u storm light to warn vessels.