Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-06

many members favored the proposition
to repeal the State bank tax. He per
sonaliv saw every democrat. One hun
dred and twenty-nine favored uncon-
dtional repeal and the remainder OF
posed it. He says that the populists Will
Vote against unconditional repeal, TO a
man. They favor currency only that
is issued under the direction OF the
government. Representative Bryan
Of Nebraska, who has been conspicu-
Gus advocate Of free silver, Is strongly
opposed to any repeal of the law ana
told Mr. Swanson that he would sPeah
against the bill if it came before Inc
House. Mr.. Swanson stated this morn
mo that nine-tenths Of all the demo
cra;s in the House favored the repeal
Of the law. but that with the exception
of the 129 above referred to, the re-
mainder would insist upon bill that
provided for federal supervision OF the
banks. He sees no prospect OF any
other bill passing the House, in view OF
this division within the democratic
ranks and the further fact that the re-
publicans will vote solidly in oppose
ton.
1t is understood that the nomination
of Mr.. Benedict for public printer will
meet with no democratic opposition in
the Senate, as he is neither mugwump
nor an anti-snapper and is regular
democratic organization man. he Is
also a personal friend of Senator Hill.
Mr.. Meredith has presented to the
House papers in reference to the claim
of John l.. Combs of Loudoun county,
which were referred to the committee
on claims. and papers in relation to the
bill for the relief of F. w. Lewis, which
we're referred to the committee on war
claims.
Representative Tucker of Virginia
mas had Mrs. Meigs Bland, daughter OF
Judge John Allen of Botetourt county,
appointed to place in the government
printing Office.
Mr. Lewis Mckenzie OF Alexandria
called on Congressman Meredith at the
Capitol to-day in respect of the bill for
his contested elections expenses, which
has been reported favorably. Mr.. Nc
Kenzie told some acquaintance this
morning that he was out of politics
now, and was neither a republican,
democrat or populist.
Representative Tyler called at the
Navy Department to-day and asked
that Mr.. Gwinn 7. Shepperd, son OF
c p'. Ham. Shepherd. be appointed as
sislant payma5ter in the navy, but was
informe that his request could not be
granted.
Representative Hall, Of Missouri,
from the committee on banking and
currency, to-day submitted to the
House favorable report on the Cooper
bill authorizing the taxation of United
States legal tender notes. The report
explains that the purpose of the bill is
to grant to the States and Territories
the power to tax for State and Terri
torial and municipal purposes, United
States legal tender treasury notes.
Six members OF the Senate commit
tee on the District of Columbia this
morning decided by vote of four to
Two. so far as they were concerned,
that they would make an unfavorahl"
report on the nomination of Charles II.
]. Taylor to be recorder of deeds iUr
the District of Columbia. This action
will, however, he held in allegiance in
order to permit the other five members
of the committee to vote. The two
members favorable to the confirmation
OF the nomination are Messrs. Martin
aud Harris. Mr. Weller, ex-chairman
If the democratic committee of the Dis
irict of Columbia, appeared before the
committee and argued against the con-
Iirnaton. He stated that the nomina-
ton was against declaration of the
democratic platform, and that the nom-
zee was not resident nor tax payer
O. the District. Ia response to ques-
ton. he also said there was not dem
ocratic newspaper in the District OF CO.
Iumbia.
The Senate postollicc committee de
cidcd to-day to make a unanimous re-
port in favor of the confirmation Of the
nomination of Mr.. c. c. Carlin for post
master at Alexandra.
The result Of q vote in the Senate to-
day was any thing else than favorable
to the early passage Of the tariff bill,
and showed that the republicans will
avail themselves Of every opportunity
to obstruct it. Mr.. Hill moved that
when the Senate adjourned it should be
until Monday, and his motion was de-
fcatcd by only one vote. receiving the
support Of all the republicans and three
his own and those of Messrs.
Murphy and Irby.
1t is reported at the Senate to-day
that both he Virginia Senators are OPP
p 1aed 10 the purchase Of the lot impr p
,rly known IA the "Mahone lot for
the site Of the ne@ government print
Jag Office, though all Of that lot belongs
10 people Of their own State and is the
most suitable.
The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs has re-
cei1e,l tbs following telegram from acting In.
dian hYent W0Odson regarding the trouble
between tho cattcmen and Cheyenne and
4 farahDn indians from Darlington, Okla
hDmn No further trouble between the
Wits and Indians has occurred. Newspapers
persist III publishing exaggerated reports
The Indians are generally engaged in farming
operations and are quiet and peaccably dis
Iosrd
CoSGREssIoNAL.-The Senate spent
the entire three hours of the executive
session yesterday evening in consider
ing the nomination Of II. w. Long, 10
be register of the land office at Gaines
Yile, Fla, which was at last rejected
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