Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
TIE TWO GOVERNORS
Hsrylsnd's Executive Has c Friendly
Chat With YirSinia'S Chief
TIE OYSTER QUESTION BROAcHED.
Governor 0'Fcrraii DETERMINED 70 Hnn
Down the rirates-1hc Watersos
James River Invaded.

Colonel J. ~. Preston. OF his star. and
,fesars. r }. C. Williams and y. l..
lor, Of the Baltimore Sun. were in the
city yesterday en- route for Baltimore
from ola Point.
The party called dl Governor o'Ferrall
md also visited both houscs Of the Gene
raj Rs.mbly. In their conversation with
Governor OFerr,ll the oyster question
WAS incidentally mentioned. and the Nir-
eRla Executive. In swing his views re-
rar.lug tho Invasion OF tho waters Of the
STATE by Maryland dcagcrs. said that he
WAS determined 10 pursue these ma
N. 3ers whenever they crossed the Nir-
r.r.A line for Illegal purposes. and II
necessary TO sink their boats. He ex-
rrcsscd himself ~ In favor Of most
vigorous policy in protecting the oyster
intcrcrts Of the state. but told Governor
Brown that II Virginia dpdgors invaded
the waters Of Maryland and the author'-
ties Of that state sent their craft to the
bottom. the pirates would meet with 40
sympathy from him
THE MOUNTAINEERS AROUSED.
In speaking OF the strength OF our
oys,or-navy Governor O'Ferrall further
remarked 10 the Governor OF Maryland
that tho mountain people Of Virginia were
fust beginning II understand the oyster
question. and were towards - "a tney
were towards the late war. These poo
DC had been for the most part opposeu
10 secession, but when the state was
threatened they rallied to her nag 70 a
Unit. The recent trouble IN Tansier SOUND
had had the effect Of consolidating the
people in the matter OF protecting the
oyster interest.
The conversation was entirely friendly
and informal. Governor Brown ana
party asked n number OF questions re-
rarling the proposed Increase N the VT
cinia oysier-navy ami were frank TO say
That protecting the Maryland oyster IN
crest brought that State In debt
GOVERNOR BROWN RETICENT.
Governor Brown declined 60 discuss the
oyster question with a Dispatch re-
porter when the latter called on him at
the Exchange Hotel. lie said he was
pnly passing through the city. ana being
here felt IL a duty and pleasure TO pay
his respects 10 Governor .O'Ferrall lie
SD not think It would be I'm good taste
for him as a. visitor here. 10 talk abou;
The position that the Maryland people
take on this subject, nor would he say
whether or not he approves the sugges-
ton 81 orr Executive with reference 10
pursuing inarauders
Governor OFcrrall pressed the Mary
iA14 Executive 10 dine with him. but the
iaft,~ declined. iaughingly rcmarking that
Il hs accepted the invitation the people
3 he
corriving with the Virginia authorities.
Governor O'Ferrall in rcoly, advised
Governor Brown 20 reconsider, 'for," said
lie. after ! declare war on Maryland
you won't be able TO accept my hOspitali-
e."
TIE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
Nir Subbs. in referring yesterday 10
III concurrent legislation as to the time
q taking oysters in Maryland and Nir-
ginia recommended by the committees Of
The General Assemblies Of the two States
at their conference recently held In
Washington. said 81 the recommendations
were enacted into law much good would
b. accomplished. That action would ta1d
largely. be added. 10 the more prompt
payment Of revenues. prevent marauding
partes from one State - another. stop
ell .oalousles between the oyster bust
nesse3 of The two States ana make
tho people better satisfied with the oyster
law.
ANOTHER RAID OF PIRATES.
THE steamer Chesapeake Is again in de-
M a. and this time IS wanted at point
nearer home than Tangier Sound.
Yesterday Mr. +. $. Robinson. Com
mouwcalths Attorney Of Warwick Coun-
- wired Governor O'Ferrall that the
oyster pirates had made "A descent upon
James river. and the Governor immo-
uiatoly sent of the following kilograms:
GOVERNORS OFFICE. RICHMOND
NA.. February q. lS3i-Mr. George
Booker. Fortress Monroe. virginia: Get
following order 10 Captain HuIgtas al
one" n possible:
CHARLES -. OTEREALL. Governor
captain Hudgins. Commander Steamer
N apcake. Commonwealth ATTORNEY q
Warwick wires me oyster plratcs a.
danes river. and wants N)u a; Newport
NCws. Please 80 az ono"
CHARLES +. OFERRALL. Governor
GOVERNORS OFFICE. RICHMOND,
VA. February a. lS)i-Mr. Frank Bogss
Ouancock. Virginia. Get following to Cap
tain Hudgins az once. il possible. An
SWcr.
iiAhtien ]. - tltANRl-ls, NoNtItol
Captain HudFins. Commander Chcsa-
Ycdke. Onancock. Virginia. Common
Wealth'S Attorney wires me oyster pirates
81 James river. and wants you at New
port News. Please go without delay.
CHARLES Il. O'FERRALL. Governor
GOVERNORS OFFICE. RICHMOND
VA. February II. lS4.-Nr. l.. s. Robin
con. Commonwealth Attorney Newport
News, Virginia: Do not know where
abouts OF Chesapeake. VIII reach her
with orders. II possible. Can't you or
EaniZe cluzsas for capture Of pirates
VIII give reward OF so for each oyster
vessel captured, not exceeding $500 in all,
q be paid after capture and conviction
O. pirates. II you can reach Chesapeake
Tith orders from me. do so.
CHARLES r. OFERRALL. Governor.
ILLEGAL GRABBING.
The Senate Committee on Fish ana
Game met yesterday afternoon and re-
ported Mr. Russelrs Grabbing bill which
makes II a felony for n0n-re5idents TO
crab IN Virginia waters. and imposes a
tnc on residents FOR dredging for crabs
on natural rocks or private planting
grounds Several othe. bills were par
TALLY considered ana passed by.