Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-24

pOse OF tdkiES action. In less tnan ten
minutes the doors were opened. General
Ransom had been unanimously confirmed.
= without even referring the papers to the
Foreign Relations Committee. The brief
talks In executive session are understood
TO have been Of the pleasantest nature
and the North Carolina statesman was
the recipient OF the heartiest congratula-
tions.
CONGRATULATIONS.
When Senator Ransom emerged from
the chamber a the conclusion of the exc
cutive session he was surrounded by
friends and acquaintance and again
congratulated. Among those who grasped
his hand and expressed his satisfaction
was ex-senator William Malone. OF Viz
ginia. The General said he was truly glad
Indeed. the Republicans were as cordial
as the Democrats. The handshaking was
kept up all the afternoon at the Capitol
and at the hotel where General Ransom
resides 1t is likely to continue until the
new Senstor-Envoy gets Il pain in the
right arm.
COMMENT
Many were the comments heard at the
Capitol on the nomination. "lle lands on
his feet every time" remarked one gem
tleman. who was heard 10 discuss the
appointment % the Senator. It's hard TO
down Senator Ransom" exclaimed an en-
thusiastic admirer from the State OF
North Carolina
COMPENSATION.
Senator Ransom will serve out his term
until the 18th of March. and not until that
day will be qualify as Minister to Mexico.
lie Will then begin 10 draw a salary. or
1850 per year. that being the amount
paid AT the Mexican post. The salary was
raised Il few years ago. but the rank Is
l,f hot IT "a .If,,r 10
representatives 10 some OF the European
countries. The pay. however is as large
as Great Britain, Russia. Germany. and
France. Owing to the monetary system
OF Mexico. the place Will be worth
actually over thirty thousand dollars n
year, and II Is taken for granted that
even though General Ransom would not
vote for silver in the Senate. he Will not
refuse TO swap his American gold Tor
Mexican silver, and reap handsome
premium.
OPINION.
1t is generally conceded by men of all
parties that Senator Ransom Will make
an ideal minister. lie will make highly
.credtable representative, and is chock
full or diplomacy He is stll in the prime
OF a matured life. and has not an ailMent
outside OF slight lameness. as a linger-
ing result OF an accident while out driy-
fall. The climate at the City OF Mexico
is fine. and the new minister is so courtly
and dignihed that IL goes without saying
he will make friends rapidly at the
Mexican capital.
Most Of our people who have been sent
10 the City Of Mexico have made the
bad mistake OF drinking "pulque." but
Senator Ransom avoids everything Of that
sort. He tackles nothing but Congress
water and milk. and keeps a clear head.
TUCKER RELIEF BILL.
favorable report was made to the
House to-day on the bill OF Mr.. Tyler.
authorizing the Auditor OF the Post-Ofilce
Department TO credit the account OF
Irwin Tucker. postmaster at Newport
News. Va. with the sum OF si.lS97 for
postage stamps. and with the sum OF
1888 for money-order funds stolen from
his office on the Sth of February. 1884.
Congressman Turner. OF Virginia, has
several bills pending 10 pension aged
ladies in his district who are daughters
of revolutionary heroes. The meas
ures have been favorably reported. and a
strong effort Will be made to get them
through this session.
The outlook for public building bills In
the House IS very uncertain. The bills for
Newport News. Va, and Winston-Salem.
n. c., are on the calendar Unless the
Rules Committee will give a day. none
OF these measures can be passed.
VANCE
Addresses on the life and public career
OF the late Senator Vance were delivered
this afternoon in the House, and taken
as whole they were very appropriate
and sincerely expressed the feelings Of
the speakers toward the Senator when
ne was active In the halls of legislation
The first address was delivered by Mr.
Henderson. the senior member of the
North Carolina delegation In the House
other who spoke were Messrs. Holman
Of Indiana: Henderson. of Illinois; Hook
err OF Mississippi: Daniels. OF New York;
Springer, OF Illinois: Wheeler. OF Ala
bafna: Bland, OF Missouri; McMillin, or
TENNESSEE: Bum. OF North Carolina;
Swanson. of Virginia: Bryan, OF Ne
bruska: Caruih. OF Kentucky; Alexander
OF North Carolina; Warner, Of New York; ;
Branch Bower, Woodland. and Crawford.
OF North Carolina.
Mrs Vance and her son, Mr.. Harry
Martin. occupied seats In the members
gallery while the eul0gies were delivered
Congressman-elect Skinner. OF Norm
Carolina. was listener on the floor Of the
House.
Personal.
p. III. Haines. the well-known manu-
facturer OF Winston. lie In the city.
IA. w. carraway. OF Goldsboro'. Is an
o,h.r North Caroiinan In the city.