The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-29
HOW HILL TAKES HIS DEFEAT
be appeared Little Moved by the Adop-
tlOl Of The Income Tax,
COL. TOM SMITH MAY Be A SENATOR
From New Mcxlco-Mr Tucker's Bill for
Election of senstors-Other Wash
ton News and Gossip.
LINES BUREAU. RAPLEY BUILDING, }
WAsHTNGTON. June u. ISQt

- ''il' playcu MS last card this morning
ana lost, and the income tax was practi-
calIy passed. Mr.. Hill is generally as cold
as an iceberg, and during this entire
period OF scorching weather he has moved
about the Senate chamber with his coat
ana waistcoat closely buttoned. This
morning, however. he seemed TO recognize
that the crucial test was al hand and as
he moved 10 strike out the income tax
provisions from the bill his vest was
opened, and in one hand he swung ner-
vously big palm leaf fan, while ia the
CtEer he clasped a silk handkerchief,
with which he frequently mopped his bald
head and unusually pallid face. As the
vote was announced he glanCed grimly at
senators lrby Allen, PETER ana Kyle.
all OF whom had deserted him, and then
turned uneasily in his seat until glancing
at Senators Murphy. Mcpherson and
Smith, whose votes, with his own, mad
constituted the Democratic opposition TO
the measure. There was no demOnstra-
ton whatever upon the announcement Of
the vote, and before the echoes of the
Nice-Presidents voice had ceased IN the
galleries. the drawlng clerk was busy
reading the succeeding paragraphs OF the
tariff bill.
a WHsrIEfD CoNFfHENcE.
Immediately after the income tax was
settled a few of the Democratic Senators
hurriedly whispered together and Senator
Brce came out OF the chamber and walk
ed over TO the House. He entered the
lobby behind the Speakers desk and mo
toned 10 page. who at once went into
the House and spoke 10 Speaker Crlsp,
who was in the chair. Mr.. crisp called
Air. Bailey to the chalr and joined Sena-
tor Brice in the lobby, where the TWO
talked for several minutes. IL IS under
stood that this constituted the informd-
tion TO the Speaker of the number OF
cOnferees on the part of the Senate, ana
probably also that the bin would be sent
10 the House within the next three days.
Chairman W. l.. Wilson has returned
from short visit TO relatives living d0Wn
on the Kappahannock river. ana VIII De
ready TO take up the tarim bill as soon as
il come from the Senate.
STATE OF NEu 1itx-cl.
The House to-day passed the bill for the
admission of New Mexico, which was
reported by General Wheeler, Of Ala-
This act several years ago was passed
bv The Senate and there is but niue
doubt that the state VIII De auHilltTu ,.r
i'm this Congress. Inc new Sldte WI w III III
Guestionabiy be Democratic In polucs' as
this act OF admission coming from the
Democratic Congress Will receive lhe ~
dOrsement of many or us cllIcnS, VIZ ~
have never allied themselves WIN any
of the present political parties. A NUMBER
of the members of the House nearby
congratulated Delegate Joseph upon III, NJ
massage of the bill for II is very seheIdlly
conceded that he will be the nrst aehdloI
elected from the new state lele5dte AIl-
tonic Joseph has Represented NeM -4e1Ai,e
here for ten years as d e1slrees by 1873
votes as against BIZ Tor the l.VPuD VPl a.
ia th4s coInlcuJl D a. o. 4'.5 - ,b
Vireinians TO recall the Likelihood OF the
return Of Colonel Thomas Smith, OF W az
rentOn. as a senator from NeF, MeNle
Colonel Smith was made United states
Attorney for New Mexico by MI. 49,
land In lSS5 and became extremely popu,
lar with these people, and great lIlehu
of Delegate Joseph. Last year Wlthou1
any solicitation whatever upon MS part
the people of New Mexico requested MI
Cleveland to return Colonel Smith 10 them
as their Chief Justice. T1ey dld not con-
slider this a violation Of the nome rue
policy. as they felt that Colonel smith
was one Of their own people. Inc tresl-
dent. who has a very high regard Tor
Colonel Smith and probably anticipating
the very situation which Is 10 come, NSiy
cheerfully named Colonel Smlln Ior thl5
high judicial position. hhoulu , New Men e',l1
co come In with senators Joseph ana
Smith. the State would at once take hlsh
rank i'm the upper house OF Congress, as
both are gentleman of j splendid type,
and handsomely fitted for such services
ELECTION OF sENAIoEs.
CONGRESSMAN Harry Tucker, Of Virginia,
whose lab0rs on the Committee Tor the
Election OF President. NIce-I eslleH1 anu
REPRESENTATIVE IN Congress are Well
known all over the country, IS seeking
10 have d time set apart b. the House
for the consideration OF his Dill 10 eject
senators by the people
In speaking OF the subject this morning,
Mr. Thicker said. There Is d deep-roOted
and growing sentiment all over TINS
country 10 hsve the senators elected ui-
rectIv bv the people, and this sentiment
is crystalliZlng SO rapidly that l believe |
il would to-day receive the nearly en-
dorsement Of nearly every state IN the
"Eyen the present situation over the |
tariff measure, and surely the experiences |
of a few States within the past ten years |
ali goes TO recommend and suggest 10 the |
neoDle the wisdom Of such legislation
MIR. Tucker is highly regarded by the
members of the House, and any measure |
he presents will receive their careful con-
sIderation. as his long and splendid ser
vices i'm Congress have proved his unusual |
antitude ana ability for legislative duties. |
Congressman Tyler was visitor at the |
post-Oftice department to-day resaTdlns |
the appointment OF postmaster at Frank
lin. Southampton county, which has re- |
Gently been reduced TO a fourth-class |
miss Miss Catherine stone daughter Of Cap
tain j. f. stone OF fredelckSburk. was
married here last night to Mr.. G. T. |
Downinp. OF this city. The bride Is an |
and attractive young lady |
and her father is one of the most popular |
OF the Virginia contingent I'm Washing |
ton.
CONSUL pROsKAuER.
Mr.. Samuel Proskauer, OF Richmond |
Consul 10 Puerto CabellO, arrived I'm the |
CITY last night and spent the day al the |
State Department receiving his final in |
structiCns before leaving for his post. Mr |
Proskauer was much pleased with the |
Of his new duties. and Assist |
ant Secretary Uhl said tonight after |
his interview with the new Consul that |
he was extremely well satisfied with the /
nrospects of the diplomatic representa- |
tive at Puerto Cabeilo. This Consulate IS |
continually growing in commercial i'm
portance and financial revenues TO the
Consul. and Mr.. Proskauer Is justly
pleased with what he has recently learned
on this line.
Mr. Howard NJ. Miller Of Rappahan-
mock county. Is registered I'm the city.
Mr. George u Helms, prominent
Democrat Of the Fifth district, Is regis
.ered at the Metropolitan.
FoURrH-cIAss OFFICES.
The following fourth-class post-oiiice ap-
continents were made In North Car0Iihti
Today: At Dalila. Sampson county, -. D.
Powell, vice H. T. Peterson. AZ t."'i,1.n' ,,ian
county, NJ. ID. Leggett, wee
1V. r. Cherry. At Laurel, Franklin coun- S
", j.. c. Jones. vice W; h a; ,a NJ
iams, At Swanquarter, Hyde county
! Y. Credel. vice Alex. Berry. Al labIe-
-ock. Burke county, f. c. FERGUSON wee
J. L. Sisk. - S..,,h =.
,een removed. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Davidson
appointed In his place. II L. w.
Premature Pyrotechnicnl Display.
cutcAco ILL. June 2s.-By the ex-
-. - q case of fire works on the |