The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
OUR INTERESTS AT RIO.
an utsF,S INTERyTEw Wf1H SEC
EfTARF HEBBERr.
American shipping in That Port VIII b'
Protected-Advices Indicating feacc
win soon ne Restored.
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WASHINGTON. January 6, 1894 }

quorum and adopt the rule for the
debate and final vote upon the Wilson
nm Tie opponents OF the income tax
want 10 know just how that feature Of
Tie bill viii be treated before they vote
FOR the consideration OF tho bill, ana u
IA not unlikely that further caucus VIII
be necessary before a quorum dccideS
about the debate.
Congressman Wise had quite an inter-
Wow with Secretary Of the Navy Her
trrt this morning relative 10 the pro-
lection Of the commercial and shipping
,rtorcsfs OF Americans at the port of
Vio. Ills action was based upon the
resolution passed 10y the Grain and Cotton
r,chang. of Richmond, touching this
stio.t. Secretary Herbert informed
rsnain Wise that three Of our vessels
,.,re now al Rio and two others would
coon be in that harbOr. lie further stat
81 that his instructions were very fun
tlron the matter Of the protection of our
chipping interests there, and that every
possible safety would be secured TO our
1nerchantmen. The Secretary further as
surcd Captain Wise that he had private
advices which confirmed his belief that
within very short time peace ana
Congressman Wise called also at the
Post-Once Department and secured the
appointment OF Edmund r. Taylor, at
Negrofoot. and NJ. r. Eddicton, at Mont
pelier both in Hanover county.
The Virginia Judges.
The selection Of the Supreme Court
Judges bv tho caucus at Richmond last
night was discussed by the Virginia dele
cation to-day They are highly grauhed
az the selection Of Hon. John A. Buch-
aran. and. in fact. the entire court is
highly complmented, and is regarded as
exceptionally strong. Congressman Tuck
CT speaks in the highest praise Of Mr..
George H. Harrison. Of Staunton, and is
highly elated at his selection.
The Hardships Of n Congressman.
Some idea may be formed OF the diff
cuiues that beset a congressman from
an incident that occurred this morning
az The post-Ohce Department with Con-
gresham James w. Marshall, of the
Ninth district.
Mr.. Marshall has been very urgent
and worked with his usual vim and en-
orcy 20 have removal made at a coun-
try-town post-oficc in his district. Mr..
Marshall received very urgent letter
from n prominent Democrat at the place.
Urging him 10 have the removal-the time
Of the incumbent has not expired. The
letter in question was very urgent and
was rather in "a complaining tenor. In
aginc the surprise Of Mr.. Marshall when
confronted with a petition at the Post
Office Department praying the retention
Of the incumbent and the man who head
cd the list was the man who was dis
posed % complain Of the delay OF the
department IN the letter of Mr.. Mar
shall.
Christmas Gift.
Gen. Hunton has received the following
letter from an unknown Connecticut Dem
ocrat The letter begins by quoting Senator
Runtons views as expressed 20 the com
uittee OF the Virginia Legislature. who.
last week. informed him Of his election as
senator Tor the short term, and is as
follows.
BRIDGEPORT CONN.
Dec. 50, 1873.
Senator Eppa Hunton:
BY Dear SH,-please allow a stranger to
thank you for the Christmas present
Which YOU have made 10 him in the express
soa Of your views.
They are a whole platform in them
selves. and viii no doubt cheer the
hearts of what few there are left Of us
mean by that, the old-fashioned Demo-
Gratis who are waiting and praying for
some leader. who VIII take them out OF
the valley Of the shadow of death. and
from the Pisgah of the old. give them
glimpse, at least. OF what may be If the
Democratic party viii be but true to its
traditions.
NJ. fuckers Chairmanship.
In the reorganization Of the Committee
on the Election Of President and Vice
PRESIDENT Congressman Tucker, OF Nir-
Ainia was made tie chairman. He was
essisned TO the second place on that COM
iittee at the beginning Of the extra ses-
sion, the Craftsmanship going 10 the State
OF New York, and IL was while a member
OF this committee that ne prepared the
til for the repeal Of the Federal election
avs, which at present bears his name,
and which was adopted by the Demo-
cratic caCcus in preference TO n bill Of
similar character introduced by the chair
man Of the committee, Mr.. Fitch. and
which will also be substituted in the
Senate for the Federal election bin intro
duced by Senator Hill OF New York.
Congressman Tucker has appointed Mr.
Herbert J. Taylor. OF Staunton, his for
rer private secretary, TO the clerkship of
bis committee.
The members Of Congress from Virginia
and North Carolina have had very little
time during the last few days 10 devote
90 The personal desires and ambitions Of
their constituents. and the usual daily
puanly interrupted by the more i'm
porialt duties OF listening 10 tedious roll
calls but nohly doing their part toward
obiaining and keeping a quorum of Demo-
cfais in the House.
North Carolina Matters.
Congressman w IT, Bower, OF North
'aolin8, returned yesterday. aud was
piest AZ the Democratic caucus last
relf.
Captain A. J. Carroll. the next United
e.-.es marshal FOR the Eastern district
On North Carolina, Is at the metropolitan.
ne has no opposition for the position
ne seeks. and his appointment has only
p-tn delayed BY circumstances. which the
'sp'ain. who IS familiar with the story
vi Many Slip. &C." IS inclined 70 re-
gtft as an unpfopitious omen
Tho RESIGNATION OF the present marshal
Ir j. y. Hin. was requested bv the De-
larmcnt OF Justice early IN December
i' and was received by the department
ON ihc I'd OF the same month. but as The
Senate had adjourned for the holiday
Ifs the vacancy Wes not filed IL is
ialed now fhat Attorney-ceperal Olney
t41 recommended the appointment and
l3rwafdcd the papers TO the White House
l9' The signature Of the President, but
another delay OF few days ~ anticipated
?. the Senate viii rot be in session until
Aolday The appointment WIN undoubt-
el.y Dc made early next week.
Nr Melvin T. Carter. who. II Is said
slated 20 succeed Colonel Kope Elias
collector of internal revenue for the
A'f'frn district OF North Carolina, ar
Ht,d here this morning.
hs appointment Is considered strong
ph'' ana as n 81 favored by both North |