The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
Eichmond'S Representative Presents Sever
al Important Bills In The House.
PENSION FOR GEN. DABhEy b. HAURY
To Reimburse Richmond College for the
Loss of Its Librsry-Appropriatio
for New u. :. Courthouse and
Number of War Claims.

building for the Circuit Court Oh Ap-
peals in Richmond.
Another provides for the payment to
Virginia OF tho old Mexican war claim,
amounting to Si.5oo.00o
An appropriation OF $4,000 to reimburse
the Baptist College of Richmond Tor the
loss OF it's library. seized by Federal
troops after the war, is provided Tor Ia
another bill.
He also introduced a bill TO pension
General Dabney I'll. Maury on account
OF injuries received by MN IN the MeAi-
can war. ana also on account OF hls
cavalry tactics which he framed tor the
Government, ana which nave been III
Use In tho cavalry branch OF the army
since 1898.
tics. that after having examined all the
mintary methods or Europe, ne Was
satisfied they were the best that had
been devised. 90,
MIR Elicit also introduced a bill 10
pay pension OIL 81 per month TO Mrs
Caroline Wilkinson. OF Chesterheld couh-
ty. Va. the daughter OF John s.eais,
VINO was a soldier IN the Revolutionary
Other bills presented by Mr. Elicit pro-
vide for The relief OF Richard Fox, {. y.
Groves, and others, being war Claims
growing out OF damage 10 private proper
~ by Federal troops
WAR CLAIMS.
Representative swanson introduced plils
for Tho payment OF war claims TO the
following Nirginians. l.. {. Rover fltl-
sylNanla county y. l.. BurteiI' ftdhhilh
county; Daniel Thomas. Carroll county
r. A. Smith. Pittsyvania county. WI
liam Hodges Franklin county George -;
NOEL. Franklin county. \. hogan llogu
county, Thomas B. Doe. DanEiiiei W. D.
Scales, Patrick county, T.. X S''pii,h-'
Patrick county. and Green Penn, OF Dan
vile. .,...o,, ,,,..
bill providing Tor memorial pi"sc
across the Potomac ifom NasHil ION .'' 10
the National Cemetery at arms 'yh'
which senator Daniel introduced ia lhe
Senate q few days ago.
MIR MkkEDlTHS BILL.
The bin makes the following PROVISIONS.
That he Secretary OK War Is heIeos
authorized and directed To nave con-
structeo a memorial brIose from tne mus
convenient point OF me NuN al o"soi o"s..'. w.
tory grounds, or adjacent thtielv, 49,
the Potomac river to the most cOhN thleh'
point OF the Arlington estate property,
subject to sucn regulations as nc shaH
section p That the cost Of said
bridge shall not exceed the sum OF SIX
hunufcl thousand dollars. and the sum OF
one hundred thousand dollars. or SO much
thereof as may be necessary IS neteoy
appropriated, out Of any money III the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, Tor
the purpose OF securing uesisns ana OF
commencing the construction OF sald
bridge. which shall bee used exclusively
Tor foot passengers and vehicles, ana
prohibited TO all tramways, whether pro-
PEELED by steam, electric, cable, morse,
or other power.
THE NEW BATTLESHIPs.
Representative Tyler called at the
Navy Department to-day and had a long
conference with Secretary Herbert con-
cerning the bids of the Newport News
| Ship-Bulding Company for the cOnstruc-
ton OF the new battleshigs
Mr.. Tyler is not only acting as the
representative of his district ia TINS
matter, but is also representing the Nir-
ginia delegation in Congress. i'm urging
that the contracts for building the ships
be awarded the Newport News company,
i'm accordance with the resolutions adopt
ed by the Virginia Legislature.
His interview with the Secretary was
most satisfactory and encouraging. The
Secretary manifested great interest In
the capabilities and facilities OF the New
port News yards, ana listened with close
attention TO ell Mr. Tyler had 10 say upon
the subject Mr.. Tyler argued that the
shlp-bu.lding industry al Newport News
should be encouraged nut urged the ac-
ceptance OF the Newport News cOmpany's
bids on the ground that they are the
lowest and most advantageous 10 the
Government
Mr. TYLER feels confident that Newport
News wnl build one Of the ships, and
probably both.
Commodore Hichborn chief Of the Bu-
reau OF Construction IN the Navy De-
partment is earnestly advocating the
award OF both contracts to the Newport
Commodore Matthews. chief Of the Bu-
reau OF Docks and Yards, favOrs, how
ever. the construction OK one OF the
ships on the Pacinc coast In support OF
this policy IL Is urged that N one OF the
vessels Is TO be stationed on the Pacific, it
is better 10 build II on that coast man
90 construct II in the East and send IL
around the Horn when completed.
THE CRAMPS NOT IN IT.
IL is generally believed that the Cramps
stand very little chance in the comlet-
ton for the contracts. Their bid 10 con-
struct the vessels upon the plans of the
Navy Department IS much higher than
that OF the Newport News company,
while their proposition 10 construct three
vessels upon plans OF their own, for
the estimated cOzt Of the two authorized
by Congress, could not be accepted with
out congressional authorization. IL IL,
therefore, regarded as almost certain that
Secretary Herbert will decide 10 have
the vessels constructed IN accordance
with the plans prepared by the Bureau
OF Construction, ana Tor TINS NEWPORT
News company is the lowest bidder.
Representative Tyler also visited the
War Department to-day % urge that
right of way through the military reser-
walton at Old Point be granted FOR an
electric railOad, which is to be built
from Hampton 10 Buck Roe, situated on
Back creek. IL is proposed by the pro-
mOters Of the proposed road 10 start a
summer resort al Buck Roe.
Mr. Tyler, who seems 10 have been
particularly active to-day. also had
long Interview with Postmaster-Generai
Wilson concerning the post-oliice. az
Berkley. Norfolk county. The office be-
comes vacant upon the I'D OF the present
month and IL IS understood whoever
MIR. Tyler recommends for the position
will be promptly appointed. He has not
yet decided who he will recommend.
There are several applicants and a spirit
ton The office pays - .2Ob per annum.
A PECULIAR CASE.
Representative Otey introduced I'm the
House to-day hill 10 reinstate upon the
pension rolls Forrest l.. Taylor. now a
resident OF Mr. Otey's district. The case
is a peculiar one. In 1854 Forrest was
am officer in the Federal army. He APP
piled for a leave OF absence. and, falling
10 get IT, resgned his commission I'm a
n, OF anger The military authorities
refused 10 accept the resignation. but
Forrest was dishonoraby discharged from
the service by the President. Later on,
however IL was realized that an injus-
tice had been done. and Forrest was re-
stored TO his rank, and then given an
honorable discharge. As he had received
wounds during his term OF service, he
Vas placed on the pension rolls. and re-
NAMED there until 1891. when the old
.dishonorahi- disc 9~r. Nar hauled out
of the archaVo9 O. fH rr Department
and n decision rendered f. he President
had no right tc rt.n ..ts tcrrcat after
he had been aishn.nr. .rnarrcd Ac-
cordingly FORE - Nft l1ei from the
pension rolls. ana cannot be restored