Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-04
Fate Of the Rord-DilI Substitute Tnare
Not Doubtful.
PLANS OF THE SILVER LEADERS
Great Encourngement, II L. said, De-
rived from the Recent Action OF
the senate-per-onni Notes of spc-
cial Interest.

tain only as to death in the committee
or overwhelming defeat in open session.
There is no doubt entertained anywhere
as to the latter Free coinage has no
chance i'm the House where at the utmost
limit there can only be mustered about iO5
in its favor of which about 65 are Demo-
Gratis and 10 Republicans
The effect of the passage Of the free
coinage measure In the Senate on party
discipline. however. is somewhat demoral-
izing. 1t brings Democrats, Republicans,
and even PopuIists together, that other
wise would be as far apart as the poles
from a political point Of view.
1t is stated in silver circles that the
leaders feel greatly encouraged. and that
vigorous fight will be made by the
silver men In all the States South and
West where there are contests this year,
and also that the national silver ticket
win be largely reinforced by the expected
additions to their party.
On the other hand, Il is predicted that.
with the defeat of free coinage I'm the
House, the silver enthusiasm will
ception of a few interested LOCALITIES In
the West and the South. where the craze
has taken hold. the party will eventually
disappear
VICKSBURG PARK.
vicksburg will in all probability have a
national park The House Committee on
Military Affairs has favorably reported a
bill for the purchase of 200 acres or
ground i'm the vicinity Of that city, the
cost not to exceed $4,000. and $4,000 addi-
tional TO provide for "A survey OF tue
Federal and Confederate lines. the cree
tion of buildings. and construction OF
roadways. The bill is some what sihlilar
TO that which provided Tor the estaphsh-
ment OF the national park at Chicka-
mauga, except that II does not H'oNe
a tithe of the expense.
owing TO the inclemency OF the weather
very few. II any, of the Virginia congress
sional delegation will accept the invita-
tion TO ioin the Virginia legislative Com
mittee on Good Roads at Trenton, \. }.
Unusual interest is exhibited Just now
IN the affairs OF the Union Pacific rail-
road as a plan of reorganization II unue'
confederation by committees OF both Sen
ate and House. A somewhat similar plan
u,as before the last Democratic Congress.
but il was defeated, and the analrs o'
| the road have been in an unsettled conui-
ton. The impression preVaiis ina, 'Wns ~
plan now under consideration WI
| favorahlv reported on by the comml'tee
] 80 tha House. and will probably pass this
| Congress. .
CONGRESSMAN William A. Joness case
comes up before Eiectohs So'i',',..,s Sop,n,.'e,.
No to-morrow morning, at 10 O'CLOCK
ma A.. pu, A contest. but il. comes III
tha form of a referred resolution, asking
tha, i 4 NcDonald be allowed to make
| = oortest for MIR Jones's seat. This, II
allowed. would occupy the entire renialh'
der az the session In taking deposluons
hsfore contest before the com
mittae could be commenced. ana woulu
nrobably entitle Mcdonald TO the Sz'Wo
for expenses usually allowed contestant
who has reasonable grounds Tor MAKING
| contest .,,.,,
IL is needless to say that Mcdonald
has no chance of being allowed TO contest
and consequently no chance or getune
the 5000 expenses, which is all ne Is
Renresentative Otey to-day introduced
a netition from sxty-eight citizens oil
Roanoke. Va. praying for the passage
OF the Stone bill. which provides for the
consular inspection of immigrants before
coming to this country.
Though the Senate was not I'm session
to-day Senator Daniel was In his com
mittee-room. busy with his private sec
retary answering letters. Senator Mar
tin. who is a member OF the Commit
tee on District Affairs, was busy with
subcommittee, looking after proposed
District improvements. He also made
calls at several OF the departments.
VIRGINIA BILLS.
Bills will be introduced in the Senate
by Senator Daniel tomorrow which
have been already introduced In tn
House by Representative Tyler. as fol
lows: To fix the salary OF the Collecto
OF Customs for the District OF Newpor
News; TO provide for the erection of
public building i'm the city of Norfolk
Ste.e OF Virginia. approved January u
1891: for the relief OF Louisa $. Guthrie
widow and executrlx OF John j. Guthrie
deceased to widen, deepen. and improv
the channel OF the Elizabeth river. Vir
ginia, from Hampton Roads to the Nor
folk navy-yard: 10 authorize the admis
sion into soldiers homes OF voluntee
soldiers OF the war OF 1872. and OF tn
Mexican war. who subsequently entere
the service OF the Confederate States; 4
provide for permanent fortifications AM
a system of torpedo defence at Cap
Henry and Cape Charles.
The 5-o'clock tea given by Mrs. 81
licitor-General Holmes Conrad was on
Of the most delightful social occasion
of the season. The decorations wer
red and yellow, and the table was pre-
tily ornamented with these col0rs. Mr.
Conrad received in a gown Of black satiI
the bodice being trimmed with white lac
She was assisted by her daughters. th
Misses Conrad. and Mrs. Leigh +. R'
blnson. Miss Gray, Miss Harlan. Mis-
Patton. Miss Cabell Miss Norton, Mis
Dangerfield and Miss Lee. OF AlexaI
drla; Miss Vending. Miss Peachy Mi
Tyler. and Miss Whitley. The gues
included many representatives Of the o
ficial and resident c's;les.
Personal.
Mr.. r. Ashby Taylor passed throul
the city yesterday on his way from Ia
tinore to Richmond. He Is one of Il
most efficient railroad men In the Sout
and is now on tour OF various lines
that section.
Mr.. George Stokes. who Is now e
gagged in business in Philadelphia al
Atlantic city. was in the city Sunda
on his way TO Richmcnd for short Wis
The condition Of the little child
Representative Tyler has now becon
critical. The case IL one OF pneumonia.
]. G.. Holden and wife. OF Ralefg
n. C., are registered at Wizards
! Congressman Shaw. OF North Car
lima. is at the bedside OF his father. VI
Is said 70 be critically III at his hon
: in Fayetteville.
Representatives Woodard and Lockha
have gone home on brief leaves OF a
. sence. TO attend TO important business
. State-Senator Moody. OF North cai
lima, who has announced himself
candidate for the Republican nominate
for Governor In that State. Is still he
The forthcoming book OF stephen
Weeks, OF North Carolina, on 4
Quakers and slavery, will 80 10 pre-
this week.