The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
EXTRASESSI0N PROBLEM
Mr.. HOOKER'S house RTLL, If
PASSED, WILL SOLTE 1T.
The Virginia Members DO Not Think Much
OF the Presidents Message-Tho
Immigration Question.
TINES BURr.U, RApLKy BuupNc,

ana mashed through the polished windows
70 greet the rudy glow Of the open CRATES
that warmly burned in the lobby and re-
ception chambers of both Senate and
House. IN both houses the members SEEM
ed 10 prefer those cozy retreats to the
hustle OF the House floor. and the COM
parative silence that dignity enforces IN
tHe Senate. Here. free from restraint
,ae jovial senators relate experiences.
t numerous anecdotes and chan each
O., ler upon real or fancled personal expe-
uences.
The usually early gathering OF the mem
bers was missing this morning, and it was
nearly noon before more than one-thtrd
of them came into the House. The Presi-
dents message was the principal subject
OF talk among the congressman, although
q great many Of them had not read the
document at all. The session is too
young yet for them to get down TO hard
work. and they feel as Senator Vance
said this morning, when / asked if ne had
read the message: why certainly not:
lfe is too short"
The message seems to be a most won
deffW document as far as giving entire
satisfaction is concerned. The glorious
combination of defiance and petulence,
coupled with questionable Treasury bal
ances, the reiteration Of the Force bill.
the tenacity 10 high tariff and doiefuI
predictions for the future Of the Demo-
cratic party all suit the Republicans to
4 dot. and the Democrats smile at the
general IN humor that is so conspicuous,
they doubt the correctness of the compi-
lation OF some of the figures are gratided
mat The party is 10 be kept on
they regret that he should have conde-
scended 10 attempt 10 excite sectional
strife and race preiudices they are happy
all around that he has fully shown his
hand"
Dr. Lawson had read the message. and
thought IL "a whine all through, from
beginning 10 end" Il have no doubt
however" ne said. that its defiant tone
pIeasos his party. but 1 am sorry he had
10 get sectional in it,"
Mr. buchanan said: Il think It n very
good motion for a new hearing, and it's
prophecy for Democracy IS the wall Of
4 badly defeated party" The other mem
bers OF the delegation had not read the
message.
= meeting Of the House Committee on
Elections, Colonel O'FerralI chairman,
was held this morning for the purpose
Of arriving at a conclusion in the con-
tested case from Pennsylvania Of Thomas
IT, Grevy Dem) against Edward ScuIl
Wep). the sitting member. The case was
argued last session. No conclusion was
reached by the committee.
Almost all of the talk of legislation which
may be passed relative to the tariff PEN
sion regulations and silver IS based upon
thu snpposition that the Democrats viii
control both the Senate and House in
the next Congress. This is not an as
Eur-G fact 10y any means, and even If
the upper branch is not controlled by the
Republicans. It is not clear that the
Popullsts. who may hold the balance OF
power would vote with the Democrats
on an Of these questions.
Senator PETER of Kansas, whose eyes
and nose are the only features not en-
tirely hidden beneath a hirsute mask,
which rivals i'm luXuriant growth the ivy
upon the ancient walls, and Senator
James Henderson Kyle, Of South Da-
kota. who was a lawyer in Illinois. a
pastor I'm Salt Lake City, Utah, and a
politician I'm South Dakota, are the two
PopuHst members OF the present Senate,
and viii have a good deal 10 say about
the training of their fellows who are
yet 20 come. Both Of these gentlemen
fully appreciate the situation which may
likely exist I'm The Senate, and an attempt
10 get an opinion from them is as fruit [
less as dredging for corpse in mid /
ocean,
The Democrats speak Of an extra ses-
sion as though IL would unquestionably |
prove a panacea for all the Ills that the |
.vople suffer but it is not yet certain |
tlat even If IL should be called, the /
policies of the party could be put into |
active and speedy operation. Even the /
Ntra session Itself is Il matter to which /
b great deal Of time has been devoted, !
which may yield no return.
The party seems by no means unani-
nous on the subject the leaders them
solves differing as TO the expediency Of
the act. The entire matter, however will
be- in the hands OF the President after
March 4th. and with the divided senti-
ment It is very certain that Mr.. Cleve~
and will be guided largely by what he
considers the necessities OF the occasion.
The bin introduced by Mr.. Hooker, Of
Mississippi. however, which provides for
the meeting Of Congress on the first Mon
DAY after the 4th OF March in each year,
Il passed, would solve the problem. The
passage OF this bin would relieve the
Democrats OF having TO cali an extra ses-
sion, and the bill will receive in the House
the support Of many members, who are
opposed 10 the calling Of the session on
the grounds that they consider that extra
sessions Of Congress are only intended
% be called IN cases Of absolute emer-
yency.
The matter Of suspending immigration
'or one year is assuming a very notice
,blo position In the line of prospective
egislatiOn and Senator Chandler chair
nan Of the Senate Committee Oh lmmi-
ration, Is determined to press the sub
ect TO an immediate conclusion, and in
.l probability such a measure will be
enacted at this session.
The quantity Of mail received each day
b. the Democratic members Of both the
Senate and House requesting letters and
uGoorCnce" IN the matter Of securing
position 70 help run the next administra-
ioa. Is something wonderful. A promi-
-eat member Of the House. whose name
Il united that the cordial relations be-
tween himself and his /, 300 Democratic
Majority may not be disturbed, said yes
iF-ay. IN swear / have letters asking
o. everything from envoy extraordinary
-aa minister pienipOtcnUary 20 page on
iia floor. in fact, ever since the election
* Ar Cleveland ] have been pretty much
tAe position of the boy whose father
Yea and left a wifi giving different pieces
- property 10 his several children. The
.eIta. of course, were dissatisfied and
lli5 were at once begun. An old friend
fhe boy some time afterward aud {
s.ed. !
wen. Tom. how are you folks coming |
n with the cstateg"
'In "a terrible way" said Tom. "The ,
lAf is still in court. the lawyers and I
efFbody else are wrangling over it, and !
% tell you the truth. / almost Wish some [
inea mat daddy hadn't died" c
lhe committee Ia the House appointed 7
. Investigate the subject Of Federal eiec- n