The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
OPPOSITION WANING.
DEMOCRATS BECOMING REsTGyFD
TO GRESHAM's SELECTION.
REORGANIZATION of the senate-Fate Of the
William AMI Mary College Bill.
Alexandria's Demand.
1lMEs BUREAU, RAPLxY BUILDING,
WARRINGTON. Feb IA, 1898.

Trise and disappointment that found M,
in the announcement that Judge Gresham
was 10 be the premier Of the Democratic
administration has about collapsed, and
the first flush OF disapprobation is being
gradually succeeded by philosophical
comments and expressions of resigna-
tion among the stalwart Democrats. The
positive assertion as to the number of
times that Judge Gresham Topped from
one faction Of the Republican party to
another. and the criticisms as to the de-
lay ana uncertainty with which he held
the proffer of the Populists only last
summer, have all been lost in the fact
that he is going to be Secretary Of State.
The original Cleveland man." too, is
beginning 10 agree now that the Presi-
dent-elect is too big TO blunder, and that
whatever is. is best"
The one impression that the appoint
ment has caused TO find lodgment in the
minds OF the patriotic applicants for
office is that all changes will be slowly
made, as there certainly exists no burn
ing desire on the part OF Mr. Cleveland
TO speedily reward the faithful as far
as they can discern.
The hope Of the many Democrats who
are camping close on the trail now seems
10 turn toward the reorganization OF the
senate. which will be capable OF furnish
ing a goodly number Of positions within
few days Among the new minor annual
officers opened 10 appointment under the
Senate are thirty-fve messengers at 81, ,44O,
seven mail carriers at 81 200. one assistant
in stationery room at $1,000. eleven men
In the document foding-room at 81 ,0OO
three assistants at 81. 900. and sixteen men
at S72O.
The fate OF the bill for the relief Of the
William and Mary College is now about
settled for this session. and as regret
fully predicted last week, the bill will
fail.
Yesterday Senators Daniel and Hunton
were IN conference with Messrs. Epes
Wise Edmunds and Lawson regarding the
advisabiity of getting Mr.. BeZhOover TO
call up the measure by unanimous con-
sent The Virginia members all knew
Of the fearful opposition OF Mr.. Reed 90
the bill. and they sent for the ex-Speaker
and plead with him 10 interpose no OBJ
lection.
The Gar replied that his first efforts
IN Congress were directed against this
claim. and that he would not now change
his position. 1T is not a question of SEN
ument,' he said, but am opposed to
paying for anything DESTROYED by the
armies. These hardships are but the
natural results of war" SO the confer
ence was ended right there, and as the
bin could only be taken up by unani-
nous consent II will have to wait until
1t Is reached another year on the calendar
The western Railways leading to tho
House were completely blocked at IL
o'clock this morning by the presence of
delegation of l0l citizens Of Alexandria.
who called 70 see Mr.. Meredith, urging
Inc passage Of one or both of the bills
now pending. which give their city addi-
tlonal connections with Washington One
OF the bills is the Alexandria, Arlington
and Mount Vernon railway, and the sec
ond provides for a ferry. The delegation,
through the chairman, informed Mr. Mere
dlth OF their mission, and then headed by
their congressman the ample contingent
went over TO the Senate side, where Sena-
tors Daniel and Hunton were acquainted
with their wishes. The representatives
promised TO do all in their power to Sc
cure the passage Of the bills, but frankly
admitted that II was very late I'm the ses-
sion for the Bridge bill. The Ferry bill
has been reported. and will very likely
get through.
The debate on the Pension Appropriation
bills was continued in the House to-day.
and was characterized at one juncture by |
ar exciting period Mr.. DoutelIe, of |
Maine. whose bitter hatred Of all things |
southern disrobes him of the garb of |
power which he otherwise might enjoy. |
took the floor and for at least half an |
hour he waved the bloody shirt 10 the |
intense disgust even Of the partisans
about him. Mr. Oates of Alabama. took
the floor in reply and with dignifed force
ana eloquence and touch OF withering
scoru brought forth a burst Of applause
from almost the entire House. The day
mas gone when men Of intelligence and
honest thought are to be gratihed at the
intense ma!ignity and unworthy denun- |
llIf1Du of gcQfiQp Of |
country, and the bigot who waves the
bloody shlrt to-day finds no appreciative
audience In a gathering Of Americans
AIR. buchanan. from the judiciary Com
mittee. reported a bill yesterday provid-
Ing the manner in which process shall be
served upon receivers of United States
courts and their agents when sued in
state courts. and 20 make conclusive the |
judgment or decree rendered by such |
Hldte courts as TO the amount and validity
OF the claim sued on, but not 10 allow
an execution TO be issued, and recurring
NE decree TO be filed for payment in the
hited states courts which appointed
the receiver.
The Senate has amended the Sundrv |
DIVll bin in several particulars relating
10 lighthouses in Virginia For the |
changing OF the light at Hog Island from |
" iourth 10 a hrst-class light, $50 900 is
appropriated The same amount is also
D.iueu Tor the re-establishment of the
.sht house al or near SOlomon's Lump
.,sht-house site, and $4,000 is named for
,, ,.e re-establishment Of the IiQht-ho at
"oh Trap. recently carried away by the
me name Of Hon. j. Taylor EIlyson is
.''Ns constantly mentioned for the posi-
o." OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF Virginia =
. "e proposed elevation OF the ponuiar
=, Of Richmond seems 10 meet with :
'"' nearly Endorsement Of the VireinIans 4
mere and there seems to be a desire to | :
'"Aid him for his untiring EFFORTS FOR | I
iS IN behalf Of the party. :
non. William a. Little Jr of Fra6e. | {
'N"sDurg. 10 now regarded as the COM S
.7 man Tor the LeNt States ATTORNEY o
.eAeIaiship. Mr.. Little's record as n +
''ate senator strongly recommends him p
VI inns position, and his legal attain o
.ohls are highly appreciated by all who p
NOV him "''' S
~ lA fumOred here that Mr. Peter ! J
''ey' OF Lynchburg. has Withdrawn from y
ne contest for the collectCrship I'm tho II
es'ern district This win leave the 7
eiu entirely TO Captain Ham Shepherd. =
Ar John f. Ople, OF Staunton, was I'm | 1
ie CITY to-day lie ,s a candidate for | -
ne United States district attorneyship.
ma II Is not at all improbable that he Will | =,
e' ihe plum AS a member OF the Legis- y
aiure he was wise and Judicious law a