The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
The WAR SPIRIT UNADAYED.
Now Plain Why tz.susaksr Crisp Was SHIT
OF the DAY Before.
REPUBLICANS WANTED THE CREDIT.
There Was % Good Deal of Pafrlottsm In
the House AMI Not n Little Buncombe,
but the Only Excitement Was
Among Those who Were Kept
Prom Speaking.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. Is.-The
war spirit In the House OF Represents
tiyes had not subsidized in the slightest de-
gree this morning. and just thirty min
utes after the House assembled a bill
providing for the expenses of venezue-
Ian Commission had passed he body.
The purpose of the Republicans IN
shutting of ex-spsaker Crisp yesterday
when he attempted TO introduce his reso-
luton making an appropriation for lnIs
purpose was made apparent when Mr.
Hit introduced his bill They desired
TO obtain credit themselves for Fastening
TO the support OF the President. and they
took advantage Of all the restrictions the
Reid rules permit in order TO hasten ac-
tion and shut of debate.
Mr.. Crisp was the only Democrat who
was permitted TO address the house an
support OF the bill, and even he was
allowed Go speak only for u Few moments.
There were members upon both sides
of the chamber who Wished 10 demon-
strate their patriotism by spreading I
all over the pages OF the Congressional
Record. about the easiest way Yet Ge-
vised OF making such "A demonstration.
THE CRY OF VOTE.
But the majority of the members were
not In a humor to listen TO speeches. ana
cry of vote" from all parts Of the House
made a lengthy discussion impossible.
II was a curious thing 10 witness the
Republicans and Democrats tying with
each other in their efforts 70 express sofn-
mendation of the Presidents message.
They fell over each other an heir Eager
ness to claim recognition, and were squai-
ly disappointed when they were denied
the privilege of speaking. There was
good deal about II that was patriotic
and a great deal more that was sheer
..rlf lllf
The real spirit OF the House was prob
ably demonstrated best by the men VINO
made no effort 10 express their opinions,
but persistently ana successfully ue-
manded that talk should cease and action
be taken.
Some of the leading men on both tides
were shut OFT. Representative DinEley
wanted TO make a speech, but was eot
permitted to do 80 because koutelie Vas
also clamoring for recognition. snd the
House is Thoroughly tired Of bOuteile.
McCreary. of Kentucky, who teems 10
think that his former position as chair
man OF the Foreign Affairs tommittee
gives him the privilege of speaking when
ever foreign affairs are mentioned, was
almost pathetic Ia his eagerneSs, ana ect-
ualy attempted TO speak while ,ho vote
was being taken.
DISAPPOINTED ORATORS.
There was 10 excitement in the House
while the bill was under considerstioh
except upon the part OF disappointed
orators There was, however. what
far more significant, quiet ueterminatioh
70 accept and carry SSs SSs al aat,on one Of The
House, while apparently hasty was 'nheh
with as much deiiberation as could pos pos
| sibly be required. Hours or debate wonl" @
| not have affected the sentiments OF ihoS'
| who contributed to the sesms. 4 sues.
| Each member had deClded--the aueS.
ton for himself. and while l,-f~~>s<-'
| inclined TO argue delay and caution.
| there was not one on either ride VINO
would have voted against the bill. The
| unity OF the two parties, so Tar rs this
| Venezuelan question Is concerned, was
| shown by the liberal applause upon she
Republican side OF Mr, SElsps u,,er.
| ances, and the Democratic applause that
| greeted Mr. Hitts remarks.
Representative Meredith taking ed-
| vantage OF the harmony which prevailed
| I'm the House, suggested that some Re-
| publican member Introduce a bill 10 en-
| able ex-confederates TO enter the army
| His suggestion was not taken IN .afhs.r.
| however, and nothing was done about Il.
| An indication of how public men mere
regard the situation IL found In this
COLONEL ELLETT's ESTIMATE.
Representative Elicit received from
| business men in Richmond this morning
| a telegram asking for Information con-
| cerning the state of feeling In Wnshing-
| ton. He telegraphed back that atter ,aik-
| ing with a great many members OF potn
|
| 90 per cent. OF the representatives OF
| both parties are In favor OF giving the
| President the most hearty support re
| declared that the situation Us grave
! one. and that the latest adNiccs from
| England Increase It's gravity
The only allusion TO the Nenezueian
| matter in the Senate was the motion
| by Senator Hin 20 remove me nhltnry
| disabilities of the ex-Confederatcs. Mr..
| Plat, who objected to the present con1
| sideratlon OF the measure, ala so oniy
| because Senator Hoar, who y TO De chair-
| man Of the Judiciary Committee, was ap-
| sent. and the matter went over as n
! courtesy 10 the Massachusetts senator
| The bill passed by the House dld not
| reach the Senate this afternoon, put
| there Is no doubt the measure VIII ,'' 10
| as certain that the present war-iike spirit
| will be utilized 10 get through both houses
| the bill removing the disabilities or All
| -Confederates. The latter are showing
| great readiness for war
| VOLUNTEERS.
| General Wheeler, OF Alabama "ai'fd
| at the White House Yesterday ana 'n"reu
| his services 20 the President, lie ~ W.T.
J ing to serve In any capacity. war
| like gentleman i'm Birmingham Ala, mas
| telegraphed to Representative Harrison
| askfng that permission be obtained for
| him TO organize a regiment TO serve
| against Great Britain.
| This eentloman's name Is Frank Smith.
| and at present he IS conhning his null
| tary talents 10 performing the humpie
| duty Of guager i'm district wnere ois-
| tIllerjes are not numerous These ex-
| hibltlons OF martial spirit are, 81 course.
| highly absurd. but they are indicativc
| OF a sentiment in the country that wili
| not aid In Improving the strained rels-
| fions between this country and England.
There IL no reason for undereStlmAtu8
| the strength OF the sentiment or the
| gravity Of the situation which confronts
''o COUNT fnE COMMISSION.
The appoint rlent OF a commission 10
| Investigate the boundary dispute between
| Great Britain and Venezuela win be bnt
. matter OF form The state Depsrtmhsnt ,h
| oughIy. and has concluded that Great
Ry,faln Is in the wrong. There Is no
| doubt that a similar decision VIII be rem
| dered by whatever commission ~ ap-
polnted. No new information is ansici.
psted which can change the attitude q
fhis country respecting the matter. end
| the investigation. while II will be shor..
ough. will be chiefly for the purpose 81
| showing the civilized world thar Va
| United States wishes TO act In spirit ~
| fairness and justice. and TO relieve the
administration from the responsibility
| that would attach to hasty action. fft
the commission will not change the pree.
ent situation, and its report Will but
complete another step in the direction
Of n rupture with England. it IL not yet
| predicted that war viii be The result
| OF the present dispute, bot their can -
no doubt the country IS drifting rapidly
Postmasters were appointed to-day ~
| follows:
I. VI. Randolph. at shannon Hii,. Goocb-
| hand county. vice u. X, Hargrsxe-
In North caroiina-R. II. Tewrieson.
at Cary, Wake couniy, ssmTs' s,nr,s ,rv1
% Motic Columbus county,. Francis