Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES,
SLOW IN ASSsM6LY
Daniels, OF North Carolina, for
Public Printer.

Congress reassembled to-day, hut very
little business was done in either branch.
The representatives appear 10 be slow In
returning 20 the Capitol and the House
had TO adjourn rather early this after
noon for the want OF quorum There
was n quorum I'm the city but the Re
publlcans prevented enough OF their men
from voting 20 break Il. They wanted
to delay proceedings on account Of
move made by the Democrats regarding
the Hawaiian matter which promises 10
provoke a big fight when It comes square
ly before the House
Senator Hunton was the only one Of
tho senators from Virginia or North
Carolina present to-day. Senator Daniel
IL IN Richmond. Senator Ransom had not
returned from home. and Senator Vance
Is confined 10 his residence. IN this city.
by sever attack OF the grip. He Is
much better. and Is improving every day.
but his physician insists he shall remain
In doors until hc IS completely cured.
SWANSON AND MEREDITH.
Representative Swanson who attended
tho Inauguration Of the Governor at Rich
mond on Monday has returned 10 the
CITY. and was in attendance upon the
House to-day.
Congressman Meredith. VINO has been
going 10 his home az Manassas every
day Tor the past several months, has.
with his family. moved TO the city for
the winter. This viii give him more time
20 hustle Tor his constituents IN the
Eighth District He hopes soon 20 induce
the President 10 make appointments
which viii change several postmasters
OF the presidential class including Alex
l. gnppr4gcFn4f
generally hope that Mr. Bisscll viii carry
out the promises De- made more than
a month ago. The terms are expiring
rapidly. and within the next few weeks
there ought TO Dee many new appoint
mcnts.
CLEVELAND AND HORSEPOWER.
Contrary to the general expectation.
the President sent no nominations to the
Senate to-day IL is said Mr. Cleveland
IS hot about tho collar because the SEN
ate does not take action on the nominal
ton of Mr. Hornblowcr 10 De an Associate
Justice ~ the Supreme Court. IL the
Senate does not intend 10 confirm him
the President wants TO know It. and he
viii then send I'm another name. II is
difficult o. hnd out what the final out
come Will Doe, but II is more than likely
Mr. tTorubloWcr will De confirmed, though
the long delay would seem TO indicate
that the senator's are not pleased with
tho selection and If confirmed it will be
under protest.
coal AND IRON-ORE.
There seem 10 Doc no doubt that the
proposition L. put coal and iron-ore on the
free list will meet with the livoli"st sort
of opposition I'm tho House. and it Is I'M
derstooi au amendment will be offered
nNius the duty on each at 20 cents ton
This amendment will receive the support
Of "a larc" number Of Democratic mem
b're including most of the Virginia. West
Nucinia Alabama, Tennessee, and some
or the Kentucky delegations.
THE opposition in the House. however.
viii hardly be- potential enough To carry
tho point against the committee. but the
protest will be made. and when the hin
F.ts To- the Senate the belief is expressed
that such an amendment viii be adopted.
The Democratic majority IN that body ~
slender and enough senator's OF that faith
Will Join the opposition to protect coal
and iron. 1t is predicted.
pANIELS'S MOTTO. "EXCELSIOR."
A report is concurrent here that Mr.
Josophus Daniels, Of Raleigh, at present
chief clerk Of the Department Of the In
terror Is I'm n fair way 10 be appointed
Public Printer IL Is said he Is pressed
bv Secretary Smith. who has an cNalt' ii
opinion Of the abilities Of Mr.. Daniels. but
friends OF other gentlemen who aspire 10
the position talk as If they thought there
was nothing in the rumor. They say that
the President. white thinking a great 1eal
of Mr.. Daniels. has another friend N
Wow. and If he will accept he Will receive
the appointment
1t is understood that Mr. Cleveland
wants a New York friend for Public
Printer. Stnl. It is stated in some quarters
that Mr. Daniels has strength, though
he has not personally sought the pro-
motion. but he IS very solid with Secretary
Hoke Smith.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Judge Thomas Smith, OF Warrenton, re-
Gently appointed Chief-Justicc Of the SUI
preme Court Of New Mexico, was among
the visitors at the Capitol to-day. He
expects to return soon TO the West.
The funeral of The late Thomas J. Lut-
trell. a native OF Richmond county Va,
will take place tomorrow from the First
Baptist church. In this city, and the
interment will be at the Oak-Hill GENE
terry. The deceased was "A prominent ana
popular man, and always took a lively
interest I'm the political and social organi-
cations here. lie was several times chair
man OF the Democratic committee. and
was much liked by the Nirgnians, win
whom he was so intimately associated.
rate Veterans Association, the Union
Veteran Legion. and the Gardner and
Iuttren Young Mems Democratic Asso-
Citations have all passed resolutions in
respect TO the memory OF the deceased
Vircinian. The Confederate Veterans have
decided TO attend the funeral In body.
James \. Sommervillc, OF Front Royal
Va. Is at the FTedOnia.
Mr.. Charles ~ Dance clerk or the
Senate Committee 90 Privileges and
Elections, has returned from North Caro-
lima.
J. +. Sword. Of Richmond AMI w. T.
Mott OF Winchester. are NirgInans re-
gistered at the Hotel Johnson.
Congressman AleXan ier Henderson
Grady. Crawford. and Settle. Of the North
Carolina delegation, were m their seats
when the House met to-day
Judge W. O. Bobbitt, Of ONfori was /
among North Carolina visitors at the
Capitol to-day.
Additional Virginia arrivals: Or. q. :.
Howard, Gunston. S. II. Roschbaum anu
wife II. s. Turk. Staunt0n; T.. \. kIise. !
Lynchburg; John L. AllemonS, y. :, |
Strouse. Salem.
Additional North Carolina arrivals !
Colonel Paul b. Means. Concord, l.. W. |
Sanders, Charlotte.