The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
WILL REPORT 1T MAY 9TH.
That is the Time the Tariff Bill Will
Reach the Senate.
The DEMOCRATS WILL NOT OBSTRUCT
Its Presentation to That Body-Mr.
Bailey's Position on Committee Reor-
ganization-Col. Lamb on VI Mckinley.
JsNotP Pleased with His Methods.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 23.-Spe-
cial-It is now thought by the Republi
can members Of the Finance Committee
that the tariff bill will be reported TO the
Senate not later than May 5th. They
are gradually clearing the decks in order
to give the bill the absolute right OF
way. and will probably rush the remain
ing appropriation his bills during the first
week Of May.
Next week will be an off week in both
the Senate and the House on account Of
the Grant tomb ceremonies ia New Aork,
and an agreement has been made in
both houses TO transact no further busi-
ness until after the first Of the next
month.
CHIEF OBSTACLE REMOVED.
The Republicans. however, have yielded
TO pressure IN connection with the reor-
ganization Of the Senate committee and
in agreeing to accept the Democratic plan
for nlllng the committee vacancies, have
removed the chief obstacle in the way OF
q satisfactory transaction Of business, ac-
cordlng 10 Senate methods.
The conclusions OF the Republican cau-
Gus to-day regarding the committees
was forced by the Democratic determine
tion TO permit no business requiring feier-
once TO q committee until the commit
tees are filled. This was proving especial
w embarrassing I'm the matter Of nomina-
tions. which were being held In COM
rnittees. and could not be called mp Tor
confirmation. The basis upon which the
committees are to be reorganized IS very
fair 10 the Republicans. The FINANCE
Committee. however. remains In control
OF the silver men. But this VIII not IN
terfere with the tariff bill.
ZONES HOLDS THE POWER.
Even II Senator Jones' Of Nevada. who
will hold the balance Of power between
the two parties in the committee should
refuse to act with the Republicans, the
Democrats themselves would see that the
bin be reported 20 the Senate.
Some attempt has been made 10 show
that the course pursued by the Democrats
OF the Senate I'm forcing the reorganiza-
tion Of the committees, is analogous 70 the
efforts made by certain House Democrats
TO force the appointment or committees
I'm the House. The case are however
not at all similar. In the Senate the
combined opposition TO the regular ~"
publicans. have been able 10 force an
agreement 20 their own advantage
In the House the Democrats have noth-
,n, N gain by the completion OF the
House organization. Mr.. Bailey has de-
termined. however. that IL the House
proceeds 10 the consideration Of general
legislation. he will insist upon the REFER
ence of all important measures TO a com
mittee lie wishes business transacted
In an orderly manner, but viii be satls-
fed n the Republicans do nothing.
LAMB OK MKINLEl.
Colonel Lamb was al the Capitol again
to-day. but his visit was more one OF IN
uuiry as TO tne probabilities OF the ap-
pointment OF House committees, than
of airing the factional troubles now
existing i'm the Republican party OF his
state. lie talks freely. however OF the
situation there and while De INDUCES In
no harsh criticisms OF the administration
OF President Mckinley. he believes and
states unhesitatingly that up TO the pres
ent time its diagnosis and treatment or
the Republican ulcer Is all wrong and
agravating TO the disease.
Colonel Lamb says he IS firm believer
I'm home rule and for that reason things
the Republican nominee for Congress IN
each Of the Congressional districts should
be allowed the distribution OF the fourth
class offices I'm their respective districts
The larger offices. such as Collectors OF
Customs and Internal Revenue and the
presidential postmasters, he thinks should
be controlled by the State organization
with special reference. however, TO the
wishes Of the leaders in the different To-
cations in which the offices are located.
such a plan, he believes. would har-
monize the party in the State and result
in the equitable distribution OF the pat
ronage.
Colonel Lamb would have made calls
To-day upon the President. tho Secretary
of War. and other members Of the Cabi-
net. but It was Cabinet day. He Is hold
ing aloof from the squaboles that are
rending the Republican organization
in the state. but IS nevertheless deeply
interested. 49,.
" Brown. Of Richmond. who were mar
rled here yesterday at the parsonage Of
fhe Mt. Vernon Place church. by Rev.
Dr. Duffee. are stopping at the Hotel
Plunmer where they will remain Tor
several days.
Members Of the Richmond College His
torical and Geographical Society spent
today I'm Washington visiting the places
OF interest ,,r,oro,-
KENT AFTER COREAN MISSION.
Colonel James ID. Brady. National CON-
mitteeman BOwden and CollecloF iaIh
Acnew had an interview with the iiesl-
dent on party matters IN virginia do,,uay;
Al the conclusion Of the interview colonel
Brady stated that he was sausned from
the assurances Of the President that ne
would stand by the regular Nepuuucah
organization In the State.
Mr.. william +. Kent. son or the Lieu
tenant-Governor OF Virginia, lourhalal
and LAWYER. Of Wytheville, arrived mere
Tonight. He hopes 10 be rendered the
Corean mission for which he is Splendid
" endorsed by his party in the State.