The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-25
THE SILVER QUESTION.
IF THE ANDREW BILL COMES TO
a r0TE 1T NAY PASS,
Private John Alien MAY he Prevented from
Attending the Richmond Banquet,
Owing 60 Lamar's Death.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. "a. 1898.
The day In the Senate lad been set apart
Tor the pronouncing of eulogies by the
friends Of the late Senator John S. Bar
bour, and large gathering Of the sena-
tors attested their regard for their de-
ceased contemporary. and the well-fned
galleries proved his numberless friend
ships. The announcement, however, of the
death Of Justice Lamar was Immediately
followed by an adjournment.
In the House the Torrey Bankruptcy
hull had been scheduled for consideration,
but Judge Holman demanded the Sun1ry
Civil Appropriations bill. and while vote
was being taken as TO which would be
discussed motion prevailed TO adjo1rn
out Of respect TO the memory OF Justice
Lamar
The silver question is now leading all
others in the general speculation as to
legislation within the next few weeks.
In the House the silver men are somewhat
alarmed. as they do not hesitate to say,
that If the Andrew bin can ever reach
vote II viii pass, and the Sherman law
VIII be repealed. Representatives Bland
and Pierce claim that the bill cannot pass
In the House unless a cloturs rule is
brought in, and this they say will not be
done. Those in favor of the bill, how
ever, are ready TO take advantage Of the
bringing In Of the rule setting apart day
for silver and then they will offer an
amendment providing that a vote on the
bill shall be taken that day. This viii
not admit Of any flibustering, and will
practically bring the question to a vote
without delay.
In conversation with Senator Daniel this
morning he stated that IT was not possible
for the anti-silver men TO repeal the Sher-
man law in the Senate at this session,
but he was not certain what the action
Of the House would be.
Senator Daniel contracted g severe cold
while In attendance upon the funeral Of
Senator Kenna- and is now suffering from
neuralgia. He said that II he was phys-
oally able he would leave tomorrow morn
ing for Richmond and would attend the
banquet, but that II would be impossible
for him 10 speak.
Private John Allen. Of Mississippi,
said this morning that II might be i'm
possible for him TO attend the banquet
owing TO the death Of Justice Lamar.
He was my old law preceptor," said
Mr.. Allen, "and has always been my
friend. and l cannot refrain from paying
his memory the tribute OF respect IN
attending his funeral" The arrangements
for the Congressional Committee 10 attend
tAN Ahucful nave not yet Dttn rndQt, anu
II is possible that they might not con-
fiict with Mr.. Aliens visit TO Richmond.
The special Committee on the Eleventh
Census met this morning and lad under
consideration the bill 20 establish a per-
Inanent ccrsus bureau There was con
siderable discussion Of the subject. and
tho committee finally agreed TO report
favorably on the bill. although the vote
was far fiCm being unanimous. and it is
not very EFely that the bill will get
through at this session OF Congress.
Ex-Congres smen Abe Fulkerson and
Richmond left this morning for New
York, where they continue their labors
OF taking depOs.tions In the Bristol land
case. The suit is to ascertain whether
or not the South Atlantic and Ohio Rail-
road Company is entitled TO the $4,000
voted to 1t by the citizens Of Bristol.
Mr. Richmond represents the railroad
company and Mr.. Fulkerson the citizens.
Colonel Fulkerson is frequently spoken
OF fo- the United States District attor-
neyship Of the Western district, but re-
fused 10 talk Of the matter. he simply
reiterating the statement that he was not
candidate for any position.
Messrs. Richmond and Fulkerson called
upon Senator Vance at the Capitol yester-
Jaw. As they approached Colonel Fulker-
son said. II want to say 10 You Senator
that we do not want any political Office"
Come in. come in then" laughed the
J0Vlal Senator. under those circum-
stances l am particularly the man you
should call on"
The usual ofiice-seeking contingent
did not arrive last night. and this morn
Ing the congressman had a chance to
vote. The demand, however. for the
blue book" has not abated. and it is
safe to predict that some new applicants
VIII yet come up TO the front.
A good story was told yesterday in
the House restaurant during a conversa-
ton relating 10 the number Of applicants
who have no particular preference for q
position. but just want something.
Il remember" said a gentleman. when
President Tyler was in Office a gentle
man acquaintance called upon him and
told him he wanted an Office. The Presi-
dent received him kindly, and asked what
be wanted. ] want 10 be your Secretary
Of State. replied the friend. Mr.. Tyler
assured him that he was committed to
the appointment Of all Cabinet places.
Down from consul-general TO Liverpool
and the court Of St. James
came the friend. but the President knew
that his friend was not fitted for any Of
these, and, in his kndest way, told the
visitor SO. "Well, Mr. President" finally
exclaimed the friend. have you a pair
or two Of old trousers that you have
stopped wearing?"
Hon. Posey q. Lester, who has been
confined TO his home by sickness since
the holidays, is again I'm his seat in the
House. He said this morning that he re-
gretted that he was not sufficiently re-
covered 10 attend the banquet.
Colonel O'Ferrall left for Richmond
this morning. and will be followed by
the balance Of the delegs tion tomorrow.
they will arrive at 2:3S j. NJ.
Captain Ham Shepard vas at the Capt.
tol to-day
Colonel John D. Brady. Of Petersburg,
and Mr.. John Woltz of Fredericksburg,
arr here attending a reunion Of the 30C
men who voted for General Grant on
the thirty-ninth ballot in Chicago in 1880.
3ir. A. p. Rowe, Jr, II Fredericksburg,
Is In the city.
The following pensions were granted to-
day: Virania--Additional, Joshua a.
Smith and Lewis Schaeffer.
North carolina-Luther Runnels; Mcxi-
can survivor. Richard NJ. Norment
ii. l.. w.