Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-19
SHERMAN AND CUBA.
THE OHTOAN WILL NOT DE JINGO-
TsH AS PREMIER.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Report That II Has neen rendered
to Hon. II. 81. Geo. Tucker Denied
by Tint Genicman-Mnj. Otey on
constitutional Conyention Question

WASHINGTON, d. C., January 49,
! Special )-Sirce Senator John Sherman
has accepted the portfolio of State from
President-elect Mckinley, speculation /:
rife as to the policy OF the incoming al.
ministration in regard to Cuba. If Mr.
| Sherman is to be entrusted with the fu-
ture foreign policy of the country, nj:
past course on the Cuban question would
warrant the belief that interference OF
some sort would be resorted to at an
early day. Mr.. Sherman voted in commit
tee for the Cameron resolution, and he
has at all times been in favor OF vigorous
action by this government looking to the
establishment of peace and a proper form
Of government on the island.
John Sherman, Senator. and John Sher-
man. Secretary Of State, will, however, be
quite different sorts o. persons, and from
recent expressions Ar. Sherman has
made II is believed that the policy of the
incoming administration will be just as
! conservative as that Of Cleveland. Sec
rotary Sherman will give Spain every OPP
/
and it is probable, Will aid that govern
ment in doing so. There is no reason 10
| justify the predictions Of the jingoes that
there will be recognition Of belligerency,
not to speak OF independence.
Postmaster General Wilson was said
some time ago to have been offered the
presidency of Washington and Lee Uni
| versity. to take the post of honor when
his present official term expires. when
asked about ii, however, he said he had
heard nothing about it-had not been pre-
viously approached on the subject. That
disposed Of rumor No. !. To-day there IS
another report being circulated among
Virginians and others at the capital to
the effect that the presidency of Washing
ton and Lee has been rendered to Repre-
sentative II. ST. George Tucker, when his
present term expires I'm the House. Mr..
Tucker. when asked to-day IL there was
any truth in the latest rumor. said he
knew nothing about IT, Mr.. Tucker Is q
graduate OF Washington and Lee. and on
all sides it was agreed that his selection
would be an excellent one, and his
brother members OF the Virginia delega-
ton expressed great pleasure over the an
nouncement that he was in the line or
consideration for this high and honorable
position.
II is not believed however, that there
is any truth In the report, nor is It likely
that Mr.. Tucker would accept the place
if 1t were rendered to him. He Is yet
quite a young man-in the beginning OF
his political career-and has made a most
favorable impression since he has been
In Congress. Though not reelected, he
mas no idea Of giving up politics. He Is
regarded as one Of the brainiest and
most accomplished members OF the DEM
ocratic side Of the House, and he has
aspirations that will bring him to the
front i'm Virginia, and I'm national politics
in the very near future. There is no
doubt that Mr.. Tucker will be heard
from on the hastings in future cam
paigns and that his name will be men,
toned with no uncertain sound in the
coming conventions OF the party.
INTERNATIONAL.
Representative Otey was asked his
views regarding the next goyernorship Of
Virginia a few days ago. lie said th1t
he was not prepared 10 say anything on
this subject at present. and declined to
say II ne was IN favor Of any particular
candidate so far named for the guber-
Material nomination.
What do you think OF the constitution
al-convention question"
concerned about that, and that he was
rather IN favor of holding the conveS
ton, though he has not fully made up
his mind TO do so. lie was at present
engaged in endeavoring to ascertain pub
lie sentiment throughout the State on
the subject and had sent circulars to
prominent men In every section, asking
their views on the question. When
he received replies to these he would
be able to speak more intelligently, but
until then he did not wish 10 commit
himself one way or another.
Representative Tucker has done q very
graceful act In reappointing Cadet
George Mason, the son OF General Fitz-
hugh Lee. to West Point. Young Lee,
who was I'm the second class, failed IN
the January examination, and being I'm
the second class, is eligible 10 reappoint
ment. OF course, this ensures his re-
instatement ut the Military Academy.
The Yost-Tucker contested election
case. which was set for a hearing in the
House to-day has a0ain been postponed
until Wednesday, VIXEN General James
A. Walker, OF Virginia, intends TO call
1t up. 1t VIII merely be an effort TO
get the salary and expenses OF contest
for Yost The former, OF course, he is
not entitled TO. as Mr.. Tucker has pretty
well served the full term, to which ne
was elected. and creditably performed
the work for which YOst wants the pay.
PERSONAL.
Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Lurty who
died at GAINESVILLE. W. Va, on the 18th
Instant" said prominent West Vir-
ginian here to-day, was one OF the most
distinguished women Of our State. Mrs.
Lurty. who had reached the advanced
age OF S. years. was a daughter Of DR..
William and Catherine Elizabeth VIII
liams (nee Jacksom. Mrs. Williams was
an aunt of Stonewall Jackson's, and was
the daughter Of George Jackson. who
was a member % the First Congress OF
the United States, and a member Of the
convention which adopted the Constitu-
ton Of the United States.
Mrs. Lurtys husband was the Hon.
3. II. Lurty, prominent lawyer OF
Clarksville, and was a member Of the
which adopted the present
Constitution Of the State, a member OF
the Legislature Of West Virginia, and AS
sistant Engrossing Clerk Of the Senate
These two distinguished persons were
the parents Of Captain Warren 5. Lurty
OF your state. who commanded the
famous Lurty Battery during the late
war"
MIR. John VI. Griffin, a prominent mer-
chant and a member OF the City Coun-
ell. of Fredericksburg, is in the city, visit
ing. IL f. understood that Mr.. Griffin
will be the next postmaster Of Fredericks-
burg. 10 succeed the incumbent. Mr..
II. II. wallace, when that gentleman's
term expires.
Representative ID. Gardiner Tyler has |
received an invitation from General Brad
lev Johnson 10 attend a banquet Of the !
Confederate Veterans Association, az |
Baltimore. 10 celebrate the anniversary |
of General Y. T.. Lees birthday TONER