Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
CIVIL-SERyICE LAW.
nrprpLICANs TO MAKE 4 con-
crRTrD ATTACK THEREON.
BREACH NTH The PRESIDENT.
,ocrats Are Not Loath 10 Aid I'm
,-iurinG II Abcut-ScnRtor Daniel
opposed 90 McKiniey's Recon-
mcndadons In Toto.

vAsHINGTON, December 7.--(speciaD
.,, debate on the Dingiey resolution
cd, House to-day. referring that part
,,e Presidents message relating TO
NV legislation "a the Ways aud
,,.,,s committee, the main question was
tracked by a vigorous discussion OF
.t ..,n-scrvice law, The Republicans
making concerted effort TO make
..,. question Of II. and poll IS being
-. NJ Republican members with view
.,.. iromcdiate caucus action in the
natter
r.birr on the subject to-day, Repre-
..sHye Pearson. OF North Carolina.
Ia che whole question would be before
-. l4.s-. in "a short time. either in the
s,-,, of "a bin adversely reported BY the
-,..r-s,ryIco Committee or in the shape
~. caucus measure. Democrats fully
..a5erstand that any legislation that ma
ally changes the present law will be
..s1 nv the President, and they are
-.lurtant 10 assist the Republicans in
Zinc breach between them and the
,-'is,-i on this or any other public
.s.,8 and the possibilities in this
r'-..,ion are immense Speaking OF the
c..sl.r,'s attitude on civil-service, a
-,.r.nt Republican leader used lam
'.. to-day that viii not do TO print in
ftg Dispatch
PRESIDENT ENJOYABLE.
r,. President knows the extent and
-,.--e,.r Of the Republican remOn-
$40. but IL does not influence him
80. his lOng-settIed convictions on
~ .lb,rrt When advised by a promi-
,.r- southern Republican a few days
. fhH. his position on civil service
-r. the humiliation of the Republican
..ry iu the South and the defeat OF
'-.-r southern Republican in the next
5.rrrsss the President said that such
disaster was to be deplored. but he
g1H not change his convictions on
rgas.ion Of grave public policy TO pre-
zen, even a greater political catastrophe
tesn the election of a solid Democratic
f.frauon from the South to the next
Congress.
10 Is pretty we'll understood that the
R.rgb,irans must rely upon Democratic
votes 90 modify or repeal the law, and
r-5Dostl0n has been submitted 10 Demo-
cratic leaders looking 70 a non-political
caucus on the subject. A number OF
Democrats have already assented 10
This arrangement and there is serious
Talk that u will be the subject of caucus
consideration.
VIRGINIA CONTESTS.
meeting Of Elections Committee No
sVU. be held tomorrow. when the Vir-
clh cases will be referred by Chair
nan Walker 10 subcommittee. The
contestants in all these cases. it is said.
objected 10 the reference 10 General
walkers committee. but the General said
to-day. speaking of the report. that the
Contestants need not be disturbed on that
.ic0unt. for. he said, Il shall take
Iactly judicial view Of the evidence, and
in decide all questions as a judge, with
but regard 10 personal or political con-
kleratOns."
TIM LEE REDIVIVUS.
Ex-SheriT Tim Lee. Of Wake county.
= c.. who Is now Inspector OF Immi-
grants. stationed at Staten Island. \. Y,
vs. at the Capitol to-day. he asked
friend where Senator Hanna's commit
s.-room was. The friend asked Tim
what was Mr.. Hanna's committee. but
Nr. Lee didn't know that He just
knew that Hanna had a committee and
d committee-room. and of he went in
search Of both.
Senator Daniel had a long talk with
e
ste chamber The Senator regards the
Presidents message as a Republican
PARTISAN document and he is opposed to
aI rs recommendations. especially those
relating 70 Cuba and Hawaii.
HYER CASE.
The text Of Justice Brewers opinion in
tas case Of l.. II. Hyer vs.. the Richmond
Traction Company, which was remanded
90 the Circuit Court Of the United States
lor the Eastern District Of Virginia. with
directions 20 modify its decree therein.
so as 20 make IL one dismissing the bill
without prejudice TO an action at law, the
costs In the court to be paid by Mr..
Hyar. has not been received in the Clerks
Office yet Justices Brown and Peekham
d.ssentci
Hon. Connauy +. Trigg Of Abingdon,
Va. arrived in the city last night. and is
a. his old quarters at the Metropolitan.
lie Is the attorney for the Richmond
Locomotive and Works, the
Quintari Iron-WOrks. Of New York, and
other large corporations.
BRADY WILL NOT RESIGN.
Collector Brady decided to-day not to
accept q retainer IN the New Jersey
c.vil service case. Secretary Gage de-
C.leI to-day, contrary 70 all expectations,
service, and this decision has probably
Influenced Collector Brady In declining
DE New Jersey case. He will be notified,
under this ruling. that at the expiration
Of his emergency appointments he must
make appointments hereafter from the
eligible list. II is known that the Presi-
Gent did not agree with the Solicitor of
The Treasury In his exposition Of the
cal service law, and Secretary Cages
ruling is IN accordance with the Presi-
DENTS views.
Virginia Republicans are gathering here
lot pow-wOw. Among the arrivals
io-night are j. L. Gleaves, Of Wythe-
vile candidate for District Attorney.
ana who Is endorsed by the State Com
uaiiee and the state Executive Com
niiiee; Colonel John Acker and 6. II.
heenck, Of Rockingham; r. G. Anderson,
Oi hytheville who Is here In the inte-
iest Of hts fathers candidacy for Dis
eI'ct Attorney, and Colonel Morgan
!Ie4t. general referee in all the Virginia
uspltes. Judge Waddln Is expected to-
MORROW. Part Of his mission Is 10 have
us coiorod Richmond letter-carriers re-
stored. and 10 effect a reorganization OF
we Richmond Medical Pension Board.
when the contemplated conference win
la15 place Is not positively known. II
ems 20 be settled. 80 far as the com
Ml'ees can settle II, that Brown Allen
VIII be recommended for Marshal and
D. L. G.eaves for United States District
attorney. The only obstacle In the way
~ ihls arrangement is General Walker.
a. chairman OF Election Committee No.
ne becomes an important factor In
'Af settlement OF the Western District