New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.

Washington, August /
PRAISE FOR THE DINGLEY LAw.-"Although
/ was born In Holland and am now residing In
London, yet residence Of twenty years In Call.
fornia made OF me a pretty thorough American"
said w. A. Nygh to Post reporter AT the
Arlington. II am proud to call myself an Amer
lean. for look the people OF the United states
as the foremost in the world. saw nugs
steamship discharge her cargo at southampton
the other day. and as | watched the wheat and
corn and machinery Of every sort. not to speak OF
bicycles without end that were landed. tho
thought came in my mind that while America can
supply all her needs without going beyond ner
own shores. the nations Of Europe cannot do 30;
they send to th states for many OF the neces-
thoroughly pleased with the Dinghy iariH. The
policy Of nigh protective duties y the oniy bs
tariff prohibtory as to imports from abroad
poweress to do any ..lng TO weaken our, position.
They must trade with US whether we o1y RON rom
restore prosperity to this country. and that here
after ,herc will be no thought of ehansing & 70 a
in the lead Of other nations the proeetiye policy
Is he esan way Ta sgd ar on tnS.e Se Conne @ Snd
the people over there viii he forced to buy more
HSn Ss dhes5n h n VII cut Gufe M in he
'oIrnie If goods that they will take from the
United States"
TWO STRINGS TO HIS BOw.-In the discus
sions here Of Texas politics young Mr. Bailey 10
credited with ambitious programme i"' ''hN
year II is anxious to go TO the Senate, out more
ANXIOUS to be Speaker OF the House. He has de-
cied therefore. according to report. TO MAKE
double play next year. He will run Tor fe-ele''
tion the House. and at the same time Keep MS
eye on the legislative tickets II the Democrats
carry the next House he will offer himself as
candidate for Mr.. Millss seat but viii sand for
Speaker; IL the Republicans carry the House Mr.
Bailey will then stand for Senator. and contest
with Mr. Mills for thai honor Concerning Mr..
-
Known Known Texan says: For 50 young man he has a
very loyal and formidable following lie Is an ef-
sfSkH Speaking i Is an Important factor in politics 4
man who can fS, spsak Mn Mr. Baey afI ackes M Ms
to to h 5 front SaH his isuf hands N M fu Mr Mis- Is an cd
Sanpasney wG%$ nG a ras!ns G4 M iS1 Ry 81
for duty on wool as against Mr M NILS: f.. "so md h1s rs
the state would be developed. AT present nobody
nlo"s tbn ouNtry M viii see Mr. BAILEY in the Senate and
that, he has said. VIII sFdtiiy HIS p'''' ~
ton"
RICYCIINC IN RUSSIA.-"I wish some OF mo
reckless bicycle riders OF this town could Visit 81
Petersburg and would there attempt 10 GO as my
annear m he IN the ha bit of doing here said
man who has recently returned from soJourh III
Northern Europe he dodged ScorcHei y" "
street crossing the other day. lie continued
ride a wheel myself. and | thought that some oi
the restrictions / found in European cities were
too severe but | say that the regulations IN
Washington too lax or else not well entorSea Geo.
and that bicycle accidents are aSge. .a,nne % no
person is allowed ride bicycle In tne ,o Puol,o nS
streets until after he has passed an examination on
and obtained permit from the proper n n,un,C,p1.
authority The rights and safety OF pedestrians p,n Is
the city IS not allowed Riders must aiways s, MP
to the right and near the sdewaik as s, i
due time ring The bell and pass him slowly rosr on 'ns os
nd side If possible icvc IN si 1u5nins be ridden very
the bell runs These a seme and Sf hes aes
are strictly enforced
DENOUNCING THE GENTLE ART.-The latest
fishing story told here Is at the expense OF )udse
OF a court Of high Jurisdiction who was passing
through town on his way from one hshing-grou
to another The judge, going into a restaurant
for an early breakfast, net an old acquaintance
at the table He explained his presence in town,
whv he was so deeply tanned and all that and
then launched into an account Of his recent sport
He had never enjoyed himself much In his iifs
The fish had been biting splenddly. he mao proken
the record in the matter of single days eaten.
He also described at some length and with many
happy touches Of piscatorial phraseology an un.
usually difficult time he had landing big fellow"
which tried the strength Of his line and his own
skill severely But he finally landed him. and the
feat had made him the local champion ine JuuSe
observed that his OLD seemed to
fail 10 make an impression. LOOKING az MS az,
ouaintance. he asked Don't you like hsnhg with
Il can't say that do" was the reply.
why. man, It's gloriousIthere hotnhs 80 en- II.
.Bv convict labor" was the quiet answer. The
Sefspa'0" oefer Is unworthy 0' ''es "'N, " '
The judge ordered the cigars and passing the
my bailiwick. I'd send you TO jail ior SIX iho"'"s
for contempt OF court"