The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-22
THE r. AND D. SHUT OUT
FROM THE SUBSIDY FOR THE FAST
SOUTHERN MAIL.
The Cleveland-Cariisie Silver Purchase
Repeal scheme VIII Not Pass-Judge
Jsckson's Successor.
TTNTs BuREAU, RArIrr BUILDING.


ton two bills IN which very unusual
interest was manifested. The Postoflce
Appropriation bill. granting the $4,000
TO the Richmond and Danville railroad for
FAST Southern mail facilities was first
taken up. The Coast Line had its friends
on hand, and strangely enough. although
this line did not want the contract until
II was awarded to the Richmond and
DanVille, they now are willing TO strike
out the entire item II they cannot get IL
themselves. Two motions were offered.
the first to strike out the Richmond and
Danville and leave the expenditure Of
the money to the discretion Of the Post
master-G General, and the second was 10
strike out the entire appropriation. The
debate was exciting in the extreme MIR.
Wise making strong speech in favor OF
the first amendment. Although this mail
service begins at Springfield Mass. comes
through New York, Baltimore and Wash
iuCtOn and connects with the important
mall lines from Tampa TO Havana, there
seems to be an idea prevalent that It is
only a subsidy 10 a Southern railroad.
and It looks very much like the entire
amount would be stricken out.
The question was finally called on the
30 was carried, thus cutting out the Rich
mond and Danville in the bill. and leav-
ing the expenditure 10 the discretion OF
the Postmaster-Gener
Messrs. Henderson and Crawford ad-
yocated the bill 8s reported by the com
mittee.
Pending the motion TO strike out the
entire amount. the bill was laid aside.
and will probably be considered again to-
morrow.
The Car Coupler bill was then taken
up. and a wrangle was on at once Mr..
Wise moved 10 concur In the Senate
amendment. and Nj Richardson. Of Ten
uessee. moved to refer back TO the Com
mittee on Commerce. The ayes and noes
were called. and the motion TO refer was
lost Fiibustering was then begun and
The balance Of the allotted time was used
up I'm inefficient attempts 10 pass the bill.
The Cleveland-Carlisles scheme to coin
the difference between the market and
coinage value of the silver bullion now
ir the Treasury. and TO suspend the Sher-
man silver law pending this, Will not pass
tu- House. This difference is about
$1,000 600 and at the coinage rate proposed,
100000 a month, would take some six
teou months 10 coin. II was thought that
during that period the sherman law could
le repealed.
Mr.. Rayner. OF Maryland, canyassed
tl, House and found this proposition
could not Tass. that the Republicans
would Join with the ultra free silver men
u defeat 10. This is a political trick Of
the Republicans TO invite financial trouble,
if possible. and throw the responsibility
of escaping from il on the next admins
tration.
Mr. Rayner also told Mr. Carlisle an
attempt would be made 10 defeat the
sherman amendment 90 the Sundry Civil
hM authorizing the Secretary Of the
Tre egry to issue 3 per cent. bonds. AZ
ter his interview with Mr.. Carlisle Mr..
L3yner said.
III this extreme step is rescrted to. !
am satisfied Mr.. Carlisle viii issue bonds.
iie has the right TO do so under the re-
sumption act and he has the courage
and conviction TO exercise it,"
quite sensation was sprung upon the
uususpectug Democratic senate to-day
by the rapidly circulated rumor that Pres
iient Harrison was awaiting the official
notification Of the confirmation Of Judge
Howell l.. Jackson, I'm order that he might
appoint a Republican circuit judge in
Tennessee as his successor
This was truly a bolnbsheH cast into the
Democratic ranks on the Senate side and
tAc news was soon ah0at in the House.
and the members from Tennessee were
evidently excited about the matter 1t
Was reported 10 the Democrats a few
DAYS ago 10y Senator Hoar that ne had
visited ihe President and was assured that
le lreatly desired Mr.. JacksOns coafirma-
uHn. and would not appoint his successor.
his Was not made as an actual promise
ny the President. but ne in so many words
.lcitcd their acceptance Of MS good
f.ith. and as a cons ,quence the Demo-
Gratis agreed 10 the confirmation. l wrote
LAT day that Il was "a vsnturous thing
-lr tn Democrats to yield their va axe
round and trust 10 the alleged good
--itl Of Republican, even though he be
E siQent but the Democrats have been
DOING This very thing since the electoral
commission Of 1876. and the same old re-
ii invariably follows. then they look
blank swear little, and get ready TO 90
i.e same stupid thing right over again.
4 plan, however. 10 defeat the desire
.. 1ir. Harrison was at once begun by the
D.ttrined senator's They have three
days before they will be compelled 10
officially certify 10 Judge JaCkson's con-
timluon; they viii then seek 70 have
Judge Jackson delay his resignation as
ns as possible. and then contest the
.'' hrratiOn OF the new circuit judge
H.l The adjournment NJ Congress The
-r" days of The session remaining will
o rate very favorably to them in the
summation Of this plan
lar Hefubiicans In both Senate and
House were OF course totally surprised
' Cle action of North Dakota in elect
ts Hon W. y. Roach, a Democrat. as
senator 10 succeed Mr.. CafCy but they
tre now resigned al the less Of the
Senate, and they laughingly say: "Oh,
..t tlc tail 30 with the hide" and console
themselves by plotting 10 let all intri-
O.f- questions 90 over to the next Con-
U
There has been some little discussion
s. t1 the validity OF The election Of Mr.
Martin. Of Kansas, but it is generally
conceded that he viii be seated without
dl.Lliy. There are % senators and rs
r.fr. sentatives IN the Kansas Legislature.
of Them Nir. Martin received SS votes,
a. .f which were free from any contest.
Il. number he received was majority
of Cd he members elected, and. there
FORE will be held by the Senate TO be
rI nehi An identical case was present
el Va the contest Of Senator Call VS..
Davidson Of Florida, IN which Mr Can
Was seated in just the same manner III
which Mr.. Martin viii be.
10 was also feared That the appoint
rucut II senator from wyoming py
Iem0cratlc Governor Osborne would ran
as tne legislature had been IN session ana
failed 70 elect senator. There is on
record case which IS being quoted out
does not agree with the present situauoh'
IN 1875 from New Hampshire there was
vacancy ia the Senate. the Legislature
mot and adjourned without eiecting
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