New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
40 ANTI OPTION BILL AT PRESENT.
SENATOR wAsuBURN SAYS THE SILVER CUES
TON MUST BE DISPOSED OF FIRST


Washington. Aug. 12-The Ant-Option BILL over
which there was a long debate in the Senate last
wear will not be introduced by Senator Wash
burn at this session at an early da'e.
81 am one of those" said the Senator who think
have been summoned 10 washington AT this
time by the President for the performance Of a
specific duty, and until that duty mas been ac-
compshed / do not believe II wise or prudent
to lumber the legislative way with other measures
Never with my consent VIII the Ahu-oP'oh Dill
or anv other measure be introduced long as
1t may be considered an interference with proper
discussion and action on the hepedi Dill After
the proposition to repeal the silver law mas been
acted upon, them If we are sun mere ana the
inclination of Congress is to remain. | will prob
ably introduce the bill"
Senator Washburn also said that he believed
the bill would go through the Senate without the
dilatory tactics that were used against 1t before
That long debate before he said, was the out
come Of a deliberate attempt 10 taIh the Dill TO
DEATH and he says now that II 1t Is introduced
session the Senators who declared themselves OPP
posed to it before will face the inevitable and
permit IL to come to vote Wltnln II reasonable
time. That the bill will pass Senator Washburn
has doubt
IN EULOGY OF REAR-ADMIRAL JENKINS.
Washington. Aug. 12-Thc funeral of Rear-Ad-
miral jenkins took place this afternoon without
military display Eight enlisted men from the
receiving shin Dale acted as body bearers. At 3
o'clock brief services held at the Jenkins
home. and the burial at the Arlington
National Cemetery.
Secretary Herbert has sent the following eulog
istic letter concerning Rear-Admiral jenkins to
the latter's son:
'"The long and honorable career Of Rear Admiral
jenkins In the United States Navy. extending
ovsr a period Of more than a quarter or a cen
fury is not unfamiliar to me. Entering the Navy
in nos he participated in some OF the most stirring
cvonts Of the Mexican War. in command Of
foross and vessels actively engaged and rendered
valuable service on the occasion of the Paraguay
expedition in 1875. Commissioned captain in 1867.
he was during the civil War repeatedly intristcd
with duties demanding the highest qualities Of
commanding officer. and those duties he invariably
discharged in such manner TO bring honor TO
himself and to the service.
THE official records OF the Navy Department
contain a report from Admiral Farragut. in the
course OF which, after giving instances OF the
military energy and high ability displayed by
Rear-Admra then Captain. Jenkins. he concludes
4 feel that | should not be doing my duty II
did not call the attention OF the Department TO
an officer who has performed all his various
duties with so much zeal and fidelity.
Entertaining. | do. feelings Of high esteem
and regard toward officer whose career fur.
nishes 50 distinguished and honorable example.
IL is with especial regret that | find myself un-
made some days since. 10 be present during the
ceremonies tomorrow afternoon. and ! can only
request that you will convey to the family Of Rear
Admiral Jenkins, a message of sympathy in which
/ am assured all who take interest in the
history and achievements OF the American Navy
will most cordially join