The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-23

Other Washington Noss.
WASHINGTON, March 22-The Vir-
ginia delegation in Congress held q
caucus this evening, oil Of the members
being present. After a discussion Of
three hours they came to the conclusion
not to indorse any applications at this
time, but to present to President Cleve-
land the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted:
I'VE desire to act in harmony and
union and wish to ascertain what are
your wishes as to the mode OF present
ing or indorsing the names Of applicants
for marshalships, district attorneys
and internal revenue oollectorships. Z"
The meeting then adjourned to meet
on the 31st day of March, by which
time they expect to ascertain the Presi-
dents views on the matter.
A COMPROMISE PROPOSED.
WARRINGTON, March 22.-The battle
over the Senate elective offices began n
the executive session of the Senate to.
day, with proffer OF com promise by the
Democrats, the terms of which were
that the present officers draw their
salaries until July 1, when the new
officers who will be elected shall assume
office. The suggestion OF compromise
came from German, az chairman Of the
Democratic caucus. He said that 1t
seemed to be the easiest and best way
out of the difficulty and presented an
equitable division of salary. The argu-
ment had been made that summary
dismissal of the employees without due
notice would work q hardship, and the
proposition made to the Republicans
would, he thought, neutralize the effect
OF such an argument, and be fair treat
mont OF all concerned.
Sherman, as chairman of the Repub-
lican caucus, replied to this proposition.
While approaching the motives that
caused the proposition to be made,
sherman was very non committal and
said he could not speak for his party
until they had conferred together. This
will be done at to morrow's caucus and
at the next Succeeding executive session
tho Democrats will be made acquainted
with the determination. An effort will
then be made to dispose of the matter
in executive session except the formal
notification in open session OF any
agreement that may be reached.
If, on the other hand, the Republi-
cans refuse to consider any com promise
the Democrats, it is understood, will
offer their resolutions TO proceed with
the election in open session and the
test of endurance will begin.
at the caucus of Democrats, which
nominated the ticket for Senate officers,
1T was agreed that certain Republicans
could not be disturbed. They are the
doorkeeper, Isaac Bassett;
acting assistant doorkeeper, Chas. b.
Reade, chief Of pages, Alonzo II.
Stewart; financial clerk, r. e. Nixon;
superintendent OF document room, Anizi
Smith.
Some comment was caused by the
failure of the Senate to confirm Edward
Z. Whitney, OF New York, nominated
to be assistant attorney general. This
has not, 1t is said, been re-
ported to the judiciary committee,
although the committee met last Mon.
day. Objection would carry it over
until the next meeting of the com
nittee.
GIVING THE PEOPLE A HEARING.
WAsHINGToN, March 22.-Postmaster.
General Bissell told a delegation of
today in relation to the
appointment of postmasters that he
thought the question of candidates
should, in measure at least, be decided
by the people of the locality. They
were more interested than anyone else,
and undoubtedly their wishes should be
and given very great weight.
No one would be ignored and the advice
and recommendations OF Congressman
was earnestly desired. He said also
that the statements that women and
men would be Disseminated
against in making appointments were
untrue.
srATIsIIcAN OF TIE AGRICULTURAL DE.
PARrMENT.
WASHINGTON, March 29-Secretary
Morton, of the Agricultural Depart.
ment, has called for the resigna ton CT
j. Z. Dodge, statistican Of the depart
ment. While no appointment has yet
been made in Dodge's place it is under
stood that Labor Commissioners Robin.
son, of Michigan, will be appointed.
Dodge has been connected with the de.
partment and the bureau from which it
grew for thirty. four years.
MORE PRESIDENTIAL NoMIN ATOMS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 22.-The
PRESIDENT to-day sent the following
nomina tions to the Senate:
John s. Seymour, of Connecticut,
OF patents
Silas w. Lamoreux, OF Wisconsin,
commissioner of the general land office.
VIM. Fl. Sims, of Mississippi, first
assistant secretary of the interior.
Edward A. Bowers, of Washington,
D. c., assistant commissioner of the
general land office.
Henry c. Beel, second deputy COM
missioner OF pensions.
Horace II. Lurton, OF Tennessee,