The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-24

eo,,,cr has never been popular IN the
soptb I have talked with hair oozeh
senators tonight. and the above result
is what / learn, and this Is the announce
mcnt OF men who do not deceive anu
who stand above reproaeh.
BRIGHT Prospects Disappear.
While the foregoing was an assured
fact AT sundown, the night found the
brieht prospects disappearing Ike ar
castles of frost confronting the sun, and
q condition exists tonight which is wen
niqh an impOssibhity in the conception
OF the southern people
Senators Teller. Wolcott Allen Dubois
Stewart and Jones, OF Nevada, are now
composedly awaiting a vote, having de-
clared their debate practically completed
but the uncompromising southern SEN
ators now sit I'm the saddle and are rid
lng rampant over historic traditions,
senatorial courtesy and the reasonable
expectations Of a long suffering people.
Senator Isham G. Harris, followed by
Senators Irby, Coke. Morgan. Pugh ana
Butler. are the men now upon whose
shoulders Il is understood the mantle OF
obstruction fall This Is one Of the sad
dest things that could befai the south,
and the Lord only knows where this
silver run-mad policy Is TO end. one
thing fs certain: some Of the southern
senators are getting right where they
were I'm 1850 and 30 would be Infinitely
better if they would now resign and let
their states send back men chosen to
deal with this problem which every one
Of these senators seems Incapable or
mastering.
the House has finally taken up the
hankruptcv bin. and fits discussion In
committee OF the whole viii be prOtract-
ed and will enlist the best lawyers in
the body Judge Torrey. the author Of
the bill but who is no longer i'm Con-
gress. is here. and will probably have
some influence In discussing It's merits in
the lobby The bill is endorsed by the
Travellers Protective Association the or
ganization Of the commercial travellers
Of the country, because IL contains pro-
visions by which the wholesale merchant
or creditor can force the debtor into
bankruptcy when In many instances they
could settle their obligations with more
time and the confidence Of the creditor
Aspiration OF the Young Democracy.
Upon a recent visit of a delegation Of
gentlemen from the Second district some
conversation was had regarding the can
didacy of the Hon. Joseph r. Lawless. Of
Portsmouth, for the secretaryship Of
State under the next State administra-
tion. These gentlemen claim that Mr..
Lawless would have the entire backing Of
the Second district. and had also received
letters promising support from other pOr-
tiOus of the State Mr.. LaWless served as
senator in the last State LEGISLATURE but
achieved more reputation in his recent
handling of Colonel OFerralIs campaign
prior to his nomination. Mr.. Lawless is a
bright and active young man, but is one
who can well afford TO wait until a longer
f..H d
TO the second Office in the State.
Judge Henry w. Flournoy who has
served as secretary for a number of
years, is one Of the best known men in
Virginia. Both he and his father have
been conspicuous in the State for many
years, even before Mr. Lawless was born,
and from every part Of the State I'm
campaign after campaign, he has been
heard upon the hustngs In the interest
of the party. There should not be a dis
position TO withhold from the young
Democracy the recognition which its ac-
tivity and intelligence would suggest and
Of which Mr.. LaWless is a creditable ex-
pOnent but still there seems justice in
continuing I'm Office those men I'm the
prime and vigor of life whose services
have always been for the benefit Of the
party. and whose acts have always proven
credit alike TO themselves and the
State.
Another instance of this same character
is afforded In the report that the Hon.
John E Massey viii not succeed himself
as Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
Sull for many years, and even I'm times
like these be has proven one Of the few
men whose time and talent has been ready
for party services, and whose genius has
turned I'm many instances from seeming
defeat "a glorious victory.
our people are not iusousible Of duties
long and well performed. and the young
men of to-day have I'm these very offices
q heritage for future political recognition
that they should not with seeming unhaste
be too eager 90 grasp from those who
have justly earned them.
Waabia~ton No'os.
A number Of congressman are now in
Virginia assisting in the campaign. and
Messrs Marshall and Swanson have just
returned. General Hooker. of Mississippi
has gone 60 Winchester and judge Josiah
Patterson will go 20 Fredericksburg on
Thursday.
Hon. w. a. Jones left for Westmore-
land to-day. and Private John Allen was
60 have gone with him, but failed to put
i'm AN appearance at the last hour Hon.
f. T.. Meredith also leaves to-day.
The following pensions have been
granted.
Virginia: Original, Moses Bentford,
Richmond. TIeurico; Mexican war survi-
vor Increase. George W. Wheeler. Ma
tonal Military Home, Elizabeth City;
widow, Indian wars, Layina Douglass
Couch. West Point, King William.
North Carolina: Survivor Indian wars,
Pleasant Israel. Ashevile. Buncombe;
widow, Indian wars, Nancy Lynn, Nor
canton. Burke II. l.. w.