The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-20
Retrenchment and Reform.
Mr.. Epps Take the Floor.


Captain Fraysers remarks directed to-
wards Mr.. Epps. succeeded in bringing
that gentleman to his feet. He said that
he offered the resolution i'm the Coun-
ell with the most honest intent, and
called heaven to witness that he had no
man or set Of mer in his mind at the
time that the matter had reached a
greater scope than he had dared to hope,
and he was perfectly satisfied that il
was not only a popular move, but that
not less than seven-tenths of the voters
Of Richmond were i'm favor of It,
Mr.. Epps said further, that he thought
his resolution would pass the Common
Council. but he was afraid It would
be hung up in the Board Of Aldermen,
as he had heard several of the mem
bers of that body say that they were
utterly opposed to the resolution be-
cause 1t was another reform movement
In disguise.
This. Mr.. Epps disclaimed forcibly, and
charged that any one who said he so
INTENDED it was liar.
Nj. Bowdeu Takes Issue.
Mr.. George +. Bowden, member Of the
Board Of Aldermen took issue with Cap
tain Frayser for Coupling the city finan-
ces and the election Of the city officers
together, saying that the Council was
by the city, and no matter how the heads
Of departments were elected it would not
affect the finances.
At the close Of the discussion a num-
Der OF speeches were made on general
political lines and Mr.. c. a. Boyce a
young gentleman who has not yet at
tanned his majority, made an address
which showed a good knowledge Of po-
Itical history and exhibited oratorical
powers OF no mean degree.
Mr.. Hughes, ex-president OF the club,
Mr.. Ben August and a number of others
also spoke
A motion was carried requesting the
removal from one Of the city depart
mcnts Of a well-known Republican, ana
the substitution of a Democrat.
A committee was appointed to act In
conjunction with like committees from
the Thurman Club and Union Club in ar
ranging for a grand rally and demonstra-
ton at Old Market Hall at some date
within the next few days, to be hereaf-
er announced.
Poitics Notes.
Hon. r. Taylor Scott was In the city
Yesterday having returned from Washing
ton and Giles counties, where he address
ed the PEOPLE on the issues or the can
vass.
General Rosser will speak for the Popu-
lists at Williamsburg on Saturday, al
West Point Monday, and King William
Courthouse Tuesday.
A. J. Talbot and ]. w. Hutchinson have
been nominated for the House Of Dele
gates by the Populists of Washington
county. and J. W. Hoge. by the same
party for Giles and Pulaski counties.
Major Kent was at Dublin Wednesday
and Colonel O'Ferrall at Radford.
Mir. j. Brad Beverley and Mr. j. Has
kins Hobson were at POpulist headquart-
ers yesterday afternoon Mr.. Beverly
says he spoke at Pulaski City Wednesday
night.
Chairman Patteson received a promise
I'm person from Major r. Taylor Scott
that he would speak in Richmond any
time appointed previous 10 Friday next.
Chairman Patteson has also written TO
Colonel O'Ferrall and Major Kent invit-
ing them TO speak here He will appoint
a day for the speaking as soon as these
gentlemen and the congressman to whom
he has written are heard from.
Hon. George D. Wise who has recently
been quite sick in Washington, arrived IN
the city Wednesday night and Is al ms
brothers home, No. 20i east Main street
Captain Wise is confined TO MS pea win
an acute attack Of rheumatism Dut eN-
poets 10 be out in a few days
He says he felt better as soon as ne
crossed the Virginia line.
A well-nformed government ofhcer is
authority for the statement that on next
Monday the President Will take up the
Richmond postmastership and give 1t MS
attention. The same authority states that
Mr.. Cullingworth will surely get the APP
pointment.
ON last Saturday General Fitz. Lee
called by appointment on President Cleve-
land His train was late. and the Presi-
dent waited for him before driving out to
his country residence. They had about
An hours talk II is understood that
virginia appointments were Under consid-
Grafton and the result Of the conference
was very satisfactory 10 the General ana
the Virginia Democratic leaders.
A considerable amount Of effective work