The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
CAPT. WISES GOODWORK
~ GETTING HIS BILLS PROMPTLY
BEFORE THE HOUSE.
Mr. fuckers Bul for the Election of sena-
tors by the People Tho sundry Civil =,
Bil-Washington News.
Inns BrnrAu, RArLrY BuI1DlNo,

upon the Capitol were at half-mast. and
there were other outside evidences Of the
recognition Of the death Of ex-President
Hayes.
The Senate. much TO the disappointment
Of the occupants OF the galleries. adj
,0urned within a few minutes after the
morning prayer and at the expiration
Of the first hour the House followed the
example OF the upper body.
An amusing inciuent occurred this morn
ing at the close Of Rev. Mnburn's prayer.
II is the custom Of the members of the
House to begin business with a rush the
moment the prayer closes. This usually
consists Of the ciapping Of the hands OF
half a hundred Of them for pages 10 bring
books, printed bills. &c This morning
the chaplain alluded 10 the funeral ser
vices to-day Of the dead cX-ir,sidcnt. and
as he closed the prayer the busy members
began TO call for pages This was con
strued by score or more of the occu-
pants Of the galleries 20 be applause Tor
the holy sentiments of The chaplain ana
they vigorously Joined i'm the supposed
tribute to Mr.. Hayes while the chaplain
and members were asioulShcu anu the
Speaker raped for order
The House yesterday did more Duslh'ss
thar at any ona 3ay this session, am me
members this morning warmly conSra'u-
T.
members of his committee upon their good
work Tomorrow win also be set apart
Tor the Commerce Cpmuitteee and he re-
nainder Of the bills before it will probably
bc taken up.
qbe senate judiciary Committee have
roported favorablv on the confirmation OF
Nir. Louis r. NcComas and IL is prob
able that the senate VIII confirm aim. al
though Il any Democrats tempt TO op-
G N
but that II could be left unacted on until
the adjournment. 1t is understood that
for some lndc.ned reason Senator Cor
man does not intend 10 Interfere In the
matter. and il is more than likely that the
conarr-l l.lon VIII he made by the non-in-
tcres- The Democrats.
II IS an unfortunate thing to have a
member Of the House who lives adjacent
% the District of Columbia on the Dis
trict Committee. When a man as popular
as Mr. Meredith, and who is so we'll
known by all people in and near the Dis
trict. II is very apt to follow that his
entire time is claimed for matters re-
lating 70 the District alone.
Mr. Tucker, whose bill for the election
of senators by the people passed the
House few days ago, was in the Senate
this morning in conference with Senator
Teller. who has charge OF il in that body.
Senator Teller informed him that there
was strong favorable sentiment to the
bill in the Senate and that he was Of
the impression that it would pass without
delay.
Delegations were here this morning
from Boston. Philadelphia and New York
and appeared before the Naval Commit
tee in behalf Of the appropriation for the
naval rendezvous. The committee listen
ed to their arguments, but no definite ac-
tion was taken by il on the bill.
TerrN Sirnucou said this afternoon that
neither he nor Mrs Lease had ever been
a bona fide candidate for the Kansas
senatorship. He said that the present
Indications We're that the Democrats
would combine with the Republicans and
would elect a Democratic senator. He
predicts that considering the feeling be-
tween the Populists and Republicans in
Kansas. lat Senator PETER will act with
the Democrats in the organization Of
the next Senate. This is much more than
likely. as Mr.. PETER. ike jerry and the
balance Of the Populists, know pretty
well when 70 climb upon the band wagon.
but since the recent elections begin to
show undoubted Democratic success, Mr..
Teffer is not so much sought after, as he
once imagined he would be.
Judge De Armond. Of Missouri, from
the Committee on Election Of President,
Vice-P President and Members in Congress,
reported to-day a bill repeating the
az elections The bin is a substitute for
those introduced by Representatives
Breckinridge Of Kentucky and Cox OF
Tennessee, and # repeals each of the
twenty-four sections of the present law
that relate TO the matter
The consideration of the Torrey Bank
ruptcy bill has been set for next Tues
day and Wednesday in the House. and
80 may conflict with the attendance or
some OF the Virginia delegation to the
banquet at Richmond on Wednesday, al
though the members who do not antici-
pate speaking on the subject, may be
able 20 secure pairs. Mr.. Buchanan Is
very much interested in this bill, and is
actively opposed 10 its passage, having
made a strong speech against II last
session.
There is much interest expressed by
some Of our citizens here in the case
recently argued before the Court or Ap-
peals OF Virginia, involving the constitu-
tionaIity Of the Funding bill, ana the
hope is general that the decision viii ell
fectively dispose Of the controversy lhat
has 60 long vexed the STATE. The debt
has been settled amicably with the eX-
ception OF about one million OF coupon
bearing securities. and there seems TO De
q strong sentiment against the attempt
of these holders 10 force these coupons
into the Treasury
The Sundry civil Dill uOcS nOl w HiN'N
for Virginia or North Carolina with all
Of the millions It appropriates The esu-
mate 81 800 for the light at boilers Folht
range is left out entirely, and the $l2o1yV
fsked 10 change the Hog Island light iroin
q f., urth TO a fiist-class order is refused.
The life-saving stations for Maryland
and Virginia and fer Virginia and North
Carolina are provided for at The salaries
of 1880 and 81 500 for their 'upsrirten-
dents. The Marine Hospital at Whining
ton. \. c., gets 5000. having asked Tor
s. 90 For the BOgue Inlet and interior
waters OF North Carolina Sl7,I0O Is appro-
prlated Of surveys, etc go,
The fish culture STATEN at WytheVille'
Va. gets q salary Of 81 200 for superinten-
dent For the foreman $500 and $3.50 for
assistant. The Artillery School at Fort
Monroe, $6,S23. and the Soldiers home'
81 s3O.
Tho Omnibus Lighthouse bill does not
provide any new lights for the coast OF
either Virginia or North Carolina.
Representative Henderson, OF North
Carolina. chairman Of the committee on
Postoflces and Postroads told me thls
morning that his Ill was nearly reaoy ioF
the consideration Of the whole committee.
He would not say positively whetner OF
not the appropriation would be mace ior
the bonus for fast mail service.
Hon Charles 4. O'Ferrall has received
from Professor J. M. McBryde, president
OF the Virginia Agricultural ana Mechahl-
t,I. lnXItdtlOn