The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-30
TIEeIyIA orsrEB eKoUNDs.
Governor NcBinne - Wilt TO wsshinrtou
Consuls Adams and Wysor.
TrgFs BuErAr. RiTLrY BUmDIEo.
hAsHINGrox. November ~. 1888.

TIwFs BUEEAr. RlTLrT BUmDRG.
hAsHINGroy. November ~. 1888.
G0yerno~ j.. ". Mckinney arrived here
last evening ard took quarters AT the
metropolitan Hotel He came on private
business, and bis Yislt was unexpected,
even 10 himself lie called to-day on
Dr. Mendenhsn. Of the geodetic survey.
ana reqlested that 1lr. Baylor. who has
been for some time engaged in the sur
yey Of the oyster grounds Of Virginia. be
allowed 10 complete the important work
he has SO successfully and satisfactorily
begun. Nr. Baylor had been notified by
the head Of his bureau that his services
would ba REQUIRED elsewhere on the fst
Of January next. and Governor McKin-
ney appreciating the great Importance
attached 70 the completion ~ this survey.
requested and obtained the permission
Of the department for him 20 remain.
The Governor is determined 20 rid the
Chesapeake and it's tributaries 81 the
horde ~ oyster pirates that now infest
those waters, and called on the Secretary
OF the Navy t0trequest him TO loan u
The state bf Virginia "A small cannon
which Dr. wished 20 add 10 the armament
of her oyster navy. Altogether. the state
already has two cannon. borrowed from
the United States. Secretary Herbert
regretted very much that the law had
been 30 changed that IL was out Of his
power go grant she request.
The Gavrrno- interviewed.
/ called on the Governor this even
ins ard fpund him qlaetiy enjoying him.
self after his visits 90 the departments
lie was. as Doe always is. in a happy.
cheerful mind, evidently thoroughly salts
fed with his days labor.
When questioned regarding the meet
ins of the legislature, ne said that
tfe work before H was of the most
important character, and thar he had
been pleased 20 observe that in all parts
OF the State men had been selected who
We're fully capable of bearing the re-
sp0us.hIlities of their duties
REGARDING the senatorial situation. the
Governor was disposed fo talk freely.
and said De hoped the LEGISLATURE would
so far endorse his policy iu the appoint
u mi of senator Hunton as 10 elect him
for The balance OF Alr. Barb0urs term.
"Whle I have never f1rnallv announced
myself as q candidate" said the Cow
ernor. "aEd do not feel that the people
OF Virginia could confer a greater honor
upon me than they have already done
by electing me 10 the goveruorship.
] would OF course. consider II as their
approval of my administration should
they see ft 20 continue me I'D thelr
service iD the United States senate,
and would serve them 10 the best of
my ability should they honor me Win
an election % the Senate
The Governor VIII ieaye tomorrow
morning for Richmond
Consul 10 Cadz
I'm accordance with the general custom,
Hon. Charles l.. Adams. ~ Lynchb-re,
consul o. Cadlz. Spain. and Sir. ". w.
Wrs0r. who g0e. as consular agent
called upon the President yesterday to
nay their respects before de7artins Nr.
Adams had been .euLe. 90 Mr. Cleve-
land iurins BIS former administration py
Justice Lamar. and the President recalled
rhe visit as soon a- Str Adams entered
his room. The interview lasted some IT.
tie time during which the President
spoke ~ bis f0ndness FOR the old Conn
merwealth and The friendship be- enjoyed
WITH mauv of her leading public men,
Ills final Injunction t1 Mf. adams as Doe
left is worthy Of the great Democratic
MAGISTRATE. and is fair exponent OF the
way Boz which be views such appointments.
He said. Now. Mr Adams, you are going
abroad for four years o. serve your c0un-
try. don't lose your spirit Of American
ism'
Afessrz Adams and Wys0r have been
detained Few DAYS longer than they
anticipated and consequently will not
sail oa the Columbia tomorrow. but viii
so some day early next week. They leave
f0r New York tomorrow. Both OF these
gentlemen combine a patriotism and ousi-
ness abilities which Dre-eminently quail
fes them for lust such public service as
they nave been entrusted with. and bOth
she Administration and our State VII
have abundant cause 90 applause these
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