Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-18
GROVER APPLAUDED.
,D'Te,Snsn Of All Pari.ei Pleased With
Ills YeDtzuelaD message.
,-NA>. TuI,L TRIr TODAY.


ASHNGTON. u. c.. December IT,
.all-Grover has scored one round
Democrats. Republicans, Popu-
l,ncoists. and an vigorously ap-
,..s.l The manly American tone Of
.r,ssace ON the Venezuelan question.
r.s firm stand upon the enforcement
.., Monroe doctrine on this Continent.
enthusiast threw up his hat when he
The message read, and exclaimed:
.t.and came back from North Caro-
Inspired with the same kind Of patri-
mat found expression In the Meek
rl declaration in 1176" The mes
and the accompanying documents,
~e.ch there was such craze among
Republicans while the President was
i ad upon the Speakers desk for
three hours UNDECIDED, while the
n.can majority were making bitter
sam speeches and amending toe ru,es
JOB ...4ouze Mr.. Reed TO appoint
Committees on Elections instead of
document was first read in the
..s auu as soon as the members OF
..el..el body began 20 take in its
scope and meaning. 10 was appauded
.r mud way the Senate usually
r...- JOSS enthusiasm upon such an oc-
..n When 81 was read in the House
was a genuine burst of applause
both the floor and the galleries,
joint vigorous hand-clapping from
members Of both the big political
..s of which the body is composed,
which was a strong indication that
resident would have the cordial sup
o, The American people IN his re-
meulations.
-eueral hope was expressed that the
..Ciuons between this country and
..t Britain would not lead TO con-
hlt that the situation was grave
.-. ESQ admitted.
was a unanimous declaration all
rl that the people would be staunch
t.tor ~ hrmness under any circum-
-es. and regardless OF consequences
-e few people. but they were very few
-e>tel that the President was making
-0ng bid for a third term. but the
.4uon was quickly frOwned down.
.e fluAty of any opposition on the
~ the Democrats 90 any determined
me ly the majority was demon
rated when. under the leadership Of
Crisp. an attempt was made To
"art the desire OF Mr.. Reed 20 increase
number Of elections committees. The
table result was the establishment
'1ree Committees on Elections con-
ng OF nine members each with which
IRISH through The Republican contests
Democratic seats.
TEXAS TRIAL-TRIP.
Nsval men and Virginians here arc
ing forward with great interest to the
l trip Of the battleship Texas to-Inor-
There Is no event of recent date
90 is attracting so much attention
b. 90 sail.
depend 100 a great measure the pres
~ the South for ship-bu.lding. and
c.ally the manufacture of such en-
IS and machinery as are required TO
tsate great modern warships The
.-Nas AID so well on her preliminary trip
week as 20 surprise every body. par
aily the northern rivals Of the works
where the machinery Of the Texas was
rr -trlctel. Even the northern navy
-.s were jealous Of the success OF tie
S.. because she was built IN a govern
yard south q Mason and DiXOns
me.
he run last week was not so much 10
cet the speed Of the ship as 10 sake
town. her machinery. as the naval Off
.r7 call IL. and she came up 20 the high
-.r expectations of the manufacturers Of
-er machinery her government builders
end the experienced officers who had her
u charge and navigated her on ths trip
THE TREDEGAR-WORKS
Prior % the late war the famous Trede-
E. lron-Works. al Richmond. were noted
The splendid engines built there. and
.rlg the war engines and machinery
H. warshlps and locomotives OF great
.-ngth, speed. and durability were built
re. and also armor and heavy ord
.rce which. az IS well known. did most
I-ctve service To-day the fame OF the
Do. D. md t..Ir
taii many persons here say that il was
fle Tredegar Works that the machine
.i the Texas was constructed, because
90 other magnificent plant in Richmond.
Richmond Locomotive and Machine
nrks. was new TO them, and the Tredt-
was known throughout the length
breadth Of the country.
the trial trip Of the Texas comes up
he expectations Of her designers con-
.lctors and admirers. the reputation
the Locomotive and Machine Works al
lm0nd as a plant for buildir1 engines
machinery for warships viii be- esiah-
he'd. and the works VIII have all they
..r 10 for years TO come
understand to-day that General James
| Walker will. on the floor OF the House
bis representative capacity, pursue
.snseryative course
COMMISSIONER MILLER.
4riy viii leave Thursday morning for
..tmond whence they are 70 strike out
Tor N-w Kent county 20 FISH and shoot
.er Secretary Morton hopes 10 Doe one
he party, but he cannot tel POSI-
e.y until the last minute.
Nr Miller is one Of the finest anglers
tt- country. and bis fishing procliviiies
a. supposed 20 draw him sinsularly
20 the President lie Is glad %
frlfr %
among the RichmOnders. who VIII ac-
rany him 10 the Chickah0miny IN
ST.. Kent He rs familiar with Culling-
as angling record
Commissioners party Will be met
& edmond by Collector Ryan. who has
f.0trsed for the holiday sport The party
r return 70 Richmond on Saturday
rung and spend a night and day
t- Jefferson. They expect 10 hunt
'.esferield county on Monday.
Nr Miller is not only a fine business
t.al and sportsman. but a most jovial
rupanion fun OF humor and anecdote
IL fishing poem IN negro dialect is
PERSONAL.
Bliss Annie Louise Reinhardt. the young
VIOLIN student will leave for Rich
it1 on Wednesday 20 spend the holi-
Gays 40 home. She had the misfortune
NafL one OF hei nuk'iH dD'"t ""
5f ago. which interrupted her violin
t.rt but her wound is almost well. and
is understood that she Will be able
Oh use her violin again in a few days.
NI.s Addie Gardner has been commits
stoned postmaster az Gardnersville. y. G.,
..t Lewis H. Davis al Ebeart. Va.
colonel j. $. Browning and Mr.. Bullet.
.' The Southwestern Improvement Com
iarf. ~ POcahontas, Va, left Tor that
it and enterprising town this morning
CONGRESSMAN william NJ. Robbins,