Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-04
CUBAN ENTHUSIASM.
|lt Has Somewhat Abatsd At The Rsde-
raj Capital.
WHAT WILL THE PRESIDENT DOT
That IL Now the Interesting Ques-
tfsn--swasson on Internal Reve-
nee Reform-waiker's Bin Touch
ing New River-Personal Notes.

passage OF the House resolutions. and
vince they have been somewhat coolly
and less passionately discussed has con-
siderabiy abated. The large majority OF
people here are in favor of the recogni-
hon OF the belligerent rights Of the
Cuban insurgents. but even among these
are many who express the opinion that
the action OF Congress may have been
rather hasty. Some go so far as to sug-
Gest that the condition of the people OF
Cuba might not be greatly improved
under republican government, II some
OF the South American republics with the
same class of population are to be taken
ns any criterion. In any case, 1t Is not
considered certain that the action OF
Congress will have any further effect
than to give expression to the sentiment
OF the American people, showing their
sympathy for the Cubans, who have been
50 long struggling for their independence.
The concurrent form of the resolution
does not make 1t binding on the Presi-
dent to issue a proclamation recognizing
the independence of the insurgents, who
are practically without government
worthy OF the name.
1t Is extremely doubtful as to what
course the President will pursue under the
circumstances. While some say he will
not disregard the action of Congress. but
will in due time recognize the bel'igerency
of the Cubans; there are others who In
cline to the opinion that Mr.. Cleveland
will think seriously before he Issues a
In u,bf of. MAJ
In time to a declaration OF war against
q Power with whom this country Is now
on friendly terms.
AS TO the Significance or force sof the
concurrent resolutions, IL is said tonight
that the Acknowledgement will be asked
by the Committee OH Foreign Relations
of the House for an opinion regarding
their powers. as far as the President Is
concerned.
SALARIES, INSTEAD OF FEES
The legislative. executive, and judicial
appropriation bill being under conside-
ration In the House to-day. a long dis
cussion took place over the expenditures
OF the Department Of Justice. during
which Representative Swanson. of Vir-
ginia, obtained the floor and made an
effective argument In favor OF his bill to
curtail the expenses of this department.
The features OF this bill have already
been reported in the Dispatch. Mr. Swan
son wishes to substitute salaries for
many officials including United States
commissioners and deputy marshals, in
lieu Of fees. and in a great measure to
do away with the fees and mileage OF
witnesses. He made a decided impress
sion on the House, and IL his views are
sustained In the provisions of the forth
coming appropriation bill an immense
sum will be annually saved to the gov
eminent. The abuses OF these officials,
not to say the hardships practiced by
them. throughout Southwest Virginia,
where Mr.. Swanson's district is located,
are so numerous and outrageous that
reforms are absolutely necessary for the
victims. and Mr.. Swanson will make every
effort to have them effected.
NEW RIVER EXEMPTION.
General Walkers BILL introduced some
time ago. to exempt the New river from
the provisions of the act which provides
that no refuse shall be deposited in
rivers or streams which have been Inn
proved by government appropriations.
which bill was favorably reported to the
House by Mr.. Hooker was recommitted
to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors.
This was done on motion Of Representa-
tive Hulick. of West Virginia, who ar
gued that the deposit of such refuse
ana ueDTlS ITOfn mines anu furnaces IN
the New river, disorders and otherwise
impairs the purity Of the waters of the
Kanawha river. 1t is now probable that,
should the bill be again favorably report
ed to the House. II VIII be opposed
by several members of the Virginia dele
CATION, who have received protests from
their constituents against its passage.
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE.
The Committee on Mercantile Marine
held meeting this morning, at which
the bill to abolish compulsory pilotage
was considered, and somewhat holly dis
cussed. 1t was expected that a report
would be made to-day. but the COM
rnittee was unable to agree, and the con-
sidcration was further postponed to next
Tuesday. 1t is understood that the mem
bers were about equally divided on the
subject. and the probability is that the
matter will again go over till the next
session of Congress.
CONFEDERATE ROLLS.
It Is a matter OF deep regret 10 many
Of the resident virginians here, and par
ticularly TO the members of the District
Association OF Confederate Veterans. that
the Legislature adjourned without
making the appropriation asked for by
the Governor to have the Virginia rolls
Of Confederate soldiers copied from the
records In the War Department These
valuable rolls are getting old and worm
eaten. and are almost useless where they
are. Each Southern State should secure
copies Of their own rolls. and, especially
Virginia. to preserve them for the>benefit
Of future generations.
POSTAL.
Among the fourth-class postmasters an
pointed to-day were the following: II. Il.
Clapp vice j. +. X. Ciapp. resigned. at
Brieschurch, Guilford county. N. c.; J.
b. Lewis vice j. c. Wilson. removed at
.Msrshalberg. Carteret county. N. c.: J.
p. Hedgepath vice j. Flowers. dead. at
Oran. Robson county. ~. c.; J. w. PeIle-
tier vice J. w. Sabiston, resigned. at
Stella, Carteret county. N. c.; L. 8.
Courtney vice ]. 4. Bray. dead, at Little
Plymouth, King and Queen county, Va;
J. g. finder vice w. II. Foulks, removed
at yerdiersville. Orange county, Va.
Ldsxie c. Yates has been Commissioned
postmaster at Warrenton, Va: Alice
O'Feller at Deerfeld. Va: Fleming ].
Reamey at Passing. Va.
etar-servico changes In Virginia are as
follows:
Hearing to Fentress. Modify order Of
January g. 1896 bulletin 4S5I. 30 as 10
: state an increase In distance of OILS mile
by the supply OF Hearing at its new site
8altville to Elk Garden. Modify order
8 ~ January g. 1886 bulletin $3.50, 40 as
e 20 state decrease In distance of I.ls
miles BY the supply Of Saltyilie at its new
/ ute.
8 Saltviiie to Broadford. Modify order ~
& January q. 1895 bulletin $3.50. SO as to
& state q decrease in distance OF LIS mi,es
3 " the supply OF Saitville at its new site
Changes In star schedules have been
s. made In North Carolina as foIlovs.