Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-21

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three cheers for their representative.
These we're given right heartily. and tGen
an enthusiastic delegate called for three
more for Major Moore, and these were
given with equal spirit.
The convention then adjourned 10 meet
again later I'm the afternoon, when they
will take 10 the actual business before
thom. IL Is their intention to draw up
their memorial and resolutions. which Will
he simple and brief. 80 that they can
have them air ready for action ty the
larger body tomorrow. They have
brought with them samples OF manu-
featured products which will be affected
by the wilson bill. and these they intend
10 use as the strongest kind OF an argu-
ment against any change In the tariff
schedules. The league Is not made up Of
any political party, nor does 1t give ALI
ance to any TherN are Democrats and
Republicans both In the membership. In
case their request for hearing by the
Senate Finance Committee Is granted a
resolution committee VIII visit the Capt
tol about noon tomorrow, otherwise a
delegation made Up Of one repres sntative
from each Industry will remain over until
next week in the hope Of having a chance
to put their case before Congress.
THEIR GOING TO THE CAPITOL.
Representatiye Harmer, Of Philadelphia.
called upon Scrgcant-at-Arms Bright to-
day prior 20 thc arrival Of the Phiiadc-
phia wage-earner- to confer with him as
TO their reception a. thc Capitol. lie
stated that h. had tccn b. correspondence
with the leaders of the movement. and
that they came disclaiwng any cornec-
ton whatever with the CoAcy movement.
but az worl.ingmen. able to pay their own
expenses. with purposes entirely peace
able in character. with the Intention and
desire only Of uttcrirg q protest against
the passage OF the Wilson bill. He said
they would number about 1000 after all
should arrive. End that they wished to
march 10 the Capitol in body to-mor-
row for the purpose Of presenting their
protest. lie desired to know from Colonel
Bright what he would permit them to do
I'm this respect
Colonel Bright replied that II the Phla
delphia people came they would be
treated lust as any other American citi-
zens visiting the Capitol would be treated.
He pointed out the law bearing upon the
invasion OF the Capitol grounds, which
prohibits organizations Of any kind
marching through them as such, and said
that unless oyerruled by higher author!-
ties he would see that the law was ell
forced in this respect. as in all others In
cases coming under his jurisdiction. He
said however. that II the Philadelphia
men came TO the Capitol IN an orderly
and peaceable manner. as he had no doubt
they would do. there would be no inter
ference with their privileges, and they
would be entitled to seats In the publc
galleries of the Senate as long as they
were not occupied.
ACTING UNDER ADVICE.
The interview is important as indicating
tho nolicv that will be pursued by the
executive officer Of the Senate toward all
delegations visiting Washington for the
purpose of influencing legislation. and has
a direct bearing upon the CoXey move
ment. Ii indicates the purpose Of Colonel
Rright TO enforce the law for the pro-
lection Of the Capitol grounds against
organized parties. and Ii is understood
that ne acts under the advice and au-
thorifv Of the Senate Committee on Rules
Senator Quay. who few days ago made
an unsuccessful attempt to secure an
order from the Senate for Il hearing
OF the Philadelphia men in the Senate to-
morrow, was asked to-day II any further
effort had been made 10 that end.
lie replied thdt ne hdu Hlauc hoNe' He
said that a. the Senate had refused 10
hear them he had supposed they would
not persist in their determination To visit
the capital for the purpose indicated. and
he saw no way Of securing attention for
them except through the ordinary formal
way Of presenting petition.
Under the rules Of the Senate they
could not secure an oral hearing except
through committee Of the Senate, and
as the Finance Committee to which their
representations would have TO be made,
If To any committee had declined TO
near any one On ,le Wnson bill. he
thought it more than probable that the
delegation would be compelled TO return
to Philadelphia without accomplishing the
purpose Of its visit.