The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-19
NO MORE TARIFF BILLS.
.ry<Tn INDICATES ITS DESIRE 10
DROP THE sUBJgCT.
Mr.. George Winters Appearance Mt the
Capitol - Gossip About Republican
Politics In tho Second Distric,
TIMrs BUREAU. RArIYY BUILDING. !
WASHINGTON, August rs, 1894.

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,ari0 bills was done with the intention
~ creating the impression that there
would be additional tariff legislation at
his session. the attempt 10 impose upon
Intelligent people has proven n most
ssnal failure. Notwithstanding the APP
varent earnestness OF the Senator from
tennessee Senator Harris) TO set one
or more Of the bills reported, no one here
believes that he is DESTROYS Of assisting
,n the contribution 20 history OF any
more incidents OF tariff debate. III
The vacancy on the Finance Comm,t-
Zee having been filled this morning by the
selection Of Senator White Of C9hIor-
MA. to succeed the late senator N~uTc'
tle committee IS again IN shape 70 JUS
pose OF the pending measures anu ~ Is
ioss!ble that one or more Of them may
E. reported 20 the senate
II only one. the bin for free sugar
~-u he given the precedence. ana that
,n hs So modified and amended that
he original intention OF the resolution
VIII De lost
prscorR, ONO FURTHER TAHiFF LEGISLATION.
Tho intention OF the Senate 20 discour-
rre further thrift legislation at this time
Was fairly shown this morning, when
senator Gray introduced hts resolution
~ request. the Finance Committee to
report % bin providing for the revenue
dutv on SUGAR without the dinerentiaL
Tho resolution was quickly amended by
NJ NandersOn. and. although there was
nor "a voting quorum present. the vote
showed that both The Popuhst and LOUIS
lana senators would resist the removal
81 the difeTential duty. unless the boun-
q as under the Mckinley act was sub
sttutcd therefor. While this vote was
being taken there was some confusion III
announcing the pairs, and when senator
McI,aurin desired 20 vote 20 make a.
Quorum. Senator Quay Immediately with
drew his vote showing plainly that !Le
Republicans would resort 20 nuDasteTlns
before they would allow any interference
with the protection afforded the Sugar
Trust by The dinerential duty on refined
sugar.
NURPaY's RESOLUTION.
on the resolution Of Senator Murphy.
that no further legislation or change
IN the revenue laws should be made al
to decided as 10 leave no doubt of the
wishes Of the senators present. On this
resolution Senator H!ll voted with the
Democratic steering committee. who are
iu favor Of further legislation In the in
tercst Of free raw material. thereby pre-
serving The symmetry Of his record and
keeping VI the appearance Of the soldier
VINO shoWs-up wei on dress parade.
but shirks the duties Of the camp ana
field for fear Of soiling hts new uniform.
Thus The matter stands. The Finance
Committee. IN It's anxiety 10 show the
country that II Is not their intention 10
ttHau legislation by pigeOnholng the
lls may report them all 10 the Senate,
bat the action on the Murphy resolu-
ION shows that there is no intention on
the part OF the Senate 10 allow them 10
reach the calendar.
SECOND VIRGINIA DISTRICT.
Major r. c. Banks. late collector Of
customs Of Norfolk who. with his family.
las been enjoying the mountain breezes
n upper Fauqulcr passed through the city
this morning en route 10 Baltimore. whittier
boz been account
81 the serious Illness or his brother, Mr.
George W. Banks.
Major Banks. who is an ardent Repub-
lean. thinks that the outlook for the
success of his party this fall In the con-
gressicnal fight in the second district
IS very good. provided the proper man Is
selected as the standard bearer
Speaking OF the several gentlemen whose
names are mentioned for the Nomination,
De said. 1t VIII be hard should the Re
vuhlicans 90 alniss IN their selection. as
they have so much good timber from
which TO make q selection EN-Cnited
States District Attorney Borland IL urged
The many friends Of Congressman
Bowden are only awaiting the signal Of
his acceptance 10 rally 10 HIS support
GEORGE mNrrn's rANu sHAFH.
Mr. George w Mintor. representative
Of the Dispatch, Vas conspicuous visitor
IN The Senate lObbies this morning. Mr..
Minter has "a pleasant. chatty, breezy way
about him. much more suggestive OF the
rustling western wilds than the quiet
felate shadows Of the capital of the old
C0nteleracy. Ills entire and exit to-day
upon The marble platform where sena-
t0rlal deeds are done WAS full up TO his
established record for brisk business.
With vigorous slap on the shoulder
ana pleasant laugh that Vibrated
through the pillars long after he had gone,
d. greeted Senator German and congratu-
latel nm upon being right up up e. date
j. IRIS has the rheumatism cut no figure
with his Viz orOus handshake, which would
have je0pardized the plumb OF q pump
handle and the senator stood gazing and
rejecting upon the advice George hurried
Is gave 10 keep your eye on your num-
Der and stick 10 the parliamentary rack
ct"
SENATOR sHFRMAN's RISK.
Senator Sherman IS not rock-rbbed, and
I, was natural for the old man 70 clasp
both hands upon his side as George gave
him a lively punch In the ribs and glee-
fully cried. "Well. We dill you UP this
time old man; but you're smart, and we
ike Won pretty well down our way"
Senator's Gray. Palmer, Vest and half a
dozen others caught the CheruDic smile II
Nr Ninter as he dashed Off a few cpl
grams and there were tears In the eyes
az them all as he said: We'll goodbye,
BOYS: Just from Atlantic city, got 70
catch the $50. you know, for Richmond;
See you again"
PERsoNAL.
Senator John W: Daniel. wife and son.
passed through Washington last evening
for Philadelphia, when, after a brief VISIT
they will return to Lynchburg. and the
gifted Senator Will devote MS time 10
the coming campaign
Speaker & risp. accompanied by his son
Charles loft here last evening for Old
POINT for few days rest and recupera-
tiOn.
Dr a c. Doggett, Of Fredericksburg
who were guests Of the National last
Il-ht left this morning for CepOn Springs.
ter Of Virginia. are az the Metropolitan.
Nessrs James +. Leigh. and r. D.
Rood # Richmond; NJ. ID. and j. NJ.
Coleman Of Roanoke. and w. $. Dame,
81 1reylians. Va, are at the s.. James.
II. l.. W.
CONVICTED OF FORGERY.
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