The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-07

spproachahle and willing to give their at
tention TO the members of Congress AT
least. but now it Is only after a regular
slege that an audience IS gained. About
six hours per week is all allowed by MT
Carlisle: the President only receives at his
own Invitation, and Colonel Dan Lamont
IS always too much engaged somewhere
else 10 ever be found.
These things. Of course, are probably
an right, but they do not tend TO make
the administration popular among people
who hold that certain amount OF free
dom Of approach Is customary among the
Cabinet officers. who, after all. are not
deiues 20 be worshipped from afar.
Hon. Posey O.. Lester, ex-member OF
Congress from the Fifth Virginia district,
was at the Capitol to-day.
The Virginia Delegation.
The return Of Mr. Quincy and recon-
mendations for consular appointments was
Of some service to the Virginia appli-
cants, for to-day the President sent In
the name Of Hon. Marshall Hanger, of
Staunton TO be consul TO Bermuda COL
onel Hangers appointment has been
urged by Representative Tucker, and is
ii most excellent one in every respect.
Colonel Hanger is an ex-Speaker Of the
Virginia House of Delegates, and was
chairman Of the Richmond Convention
in 1892 that named delegates TO the Chit
cago Convention, he being presented by
the Cleveland sentiment for the chairman
ship.
Telegrams were received to-day by
the members OF the Virginia delegation
from Chairman Ellyson, asking them TO
meet Dr. Fisher secretary Of the state
Committee. this afternoon at the Capitol,
Of conference. y
4.3O this afternoon Senator Daniel and
three members Of Congress met In the
senator's committee room. Congress
man Tucker was detained by the debate
in the House, and the balance of the
| DELEGATION are temporarily absent, but
all will return in time for the vote on
Tuesday next. The conference, however
did not take place, as Dr. Fisher was de-
tained few minutes after the hour
appointed, and Senator Daniel being re-
ouired on a call Of the Senate, the meet
ing adjourned until tomorrow. The
conference was convened in order TO
arrange a new assignment for speeches
| bv the members Of Congress, and Messrs.
| Marshall and Swanson, who were present
are both ready TO accept additional dates.
| CONGRESSMAN Swanson will deliver n
| speech in the House tomorrow on the
| elections bill. and judging from his silver
| speech. will acqut himself with great
credit He Is a ready graceful speaker,
and his theme tomorrow carries win u
| the possibilities OF an eloquent eHort'
The name Of John p. Hasbitt, which
was sent in few days ago as postmaster
! at Kinston, II. G., was to-day WIN
drawn by the President and that oi
John c. Wooten. Jr, substituted. Both
gentlemen were applicants for the Of
fee. and IT is said that by clerical er-
ror the name Of Nr. Haskitt was reni
In, when it was the intent OF the FTesi
dent 10 appoint Mr.. Wooten.
Major Jed Hotchldss. of Staunton, wa
warmly greeted by his many friends her
this morning.
MIR. Archie w. Patterson, Of Richmond
could not resist the temptation Of a shor
| DELAY al the Nations Capital while el
route home from Philadelphia.
Messrs Frank r. Cord II. f. Loving
Of Roanoke: l.. B. Richardson and wife
Of Meherrin: John S. Parrish and wife, o
Richmond Va, and IT, j. Hadley O
Wilson. n. c., are at the METROPOLITAN
Mcssrs II. o. Ciaggett, Virginia, an'
Wniam p. Redd. Of Danville, Va, are
at the National.
Messrs. A. ]. Richardson and wife
| Portsmouth: y. Allen Jones Norfolk, Va.
and j.. w. Prather, Mt. Airy, n. c., are
at the ST. James.
Hon. Robert Mayo. Of Westmorelanc
county. and Colonel l.. r. Stuart, United
States consul at San Juan, Porto Rico
prominent Republicans from the FRS
congressional district of Virginia, are il
the city.
The following pensions have beer
granted
Issue Of September g. 1s93-North Caro-
! lima Original widows, &c, Mary Gable
S0nih Mills, Camden. Mexican war sur
vivor dncrease), Haywood Taylor, Shelby
! Cleveland. H. l.. w.