Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22

SCENES INCIDENT TO THE AD-
JOURNMENT O # CONGRESS.
)UR CONGRESSMEh'S CHRISTMAS.
where 1t VIII lie spent in the Re-
sDectivc Cases-success OF Virginia
Coal In Uruguay-PersonaI Notes Of
Special Interest.
Special Interest.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December Il
Ospecial)-Though there was a large at
tendance at the Capitol to-day when con-
gress adjourned for the holiday recess
there was very little Of the hurry-skurry
excitement and hilarity generally attend
ing the final scenes OF a session. The gal
leries OF both ranches were fairy Wen
filed, while the halls, corridors, and loD-
bies were thronged with constantly-moE-
ing crowds Of visitors and residents. w
the Virginia Democrats were in thelr
seats, except Mr.. Otey, who is absent on
account of ~indisposition, but none oil the
Virginia Republicans were visible IN the
House. Both Of the senators were BUSY
attending to callers and winding up pehu-
ing matters that required immediate at-
tention. The jolliest people about the Dig
building were the hosts Of employees OF
all grades. and the secretaries OF the SEN
ators. and clerks Of representatives,, All
Of whom were paid off 10 the LIST OF the
month. many of them receiving an extra
amount for the holidays for wofk Wen
performed. The members also drew their
salaries to the LIST, and as far as the '~apl-
tol is concerned, Uncle Sans folks are
well prepared for a Merry Christmas ana
a Happy New-Year.
THEIR CHRISTMAS ADDRESSES.
Senator Daniel will go home to spend
the Christmas with his family at his resi-
dence, near Lynthburg.
Senator and Mrs. Martin, both Of whom
are recovering from severe colds, will re-
main in their comfortable quarters at the
Baltic, on X street, during the holidays.
H. II TnmnE Will IN
for his home, at Warsaw. in Richmond
county, tomorrow.
Representative Lamb left for Richmond
By the 3:46 train this afternoon.
Congressman r.. Il. Thorp is no doubt
at home, at Boydton, Mecklenburg coun-
ty.
Representative and Mrs. wanso will
remain in their cosey quarters at the
Riggs, and spend the holidays here, IN
stead Of going TO their home, at Chatham,
Pittsylvauia county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otey are at their home,
in Lynchburg.
Representative Hay, who will be detain-
ed here for a few days. completing his
substitute for the Hull bill, will join his
family in Richmond about the latter part
Of the week.
LIEUTENANCY FOR MR.. BRANDER.
Representative Lamb did a good morn
ing's work to-day, before the House met.
He accompanied Major Thomas Brander
TO the White House. where the W re-
quested the President TO appoint
l.. \. Brander, now attached TO
General Fitzhugh Lees headquarters,
a Lieutenant in the volunteer army
on General Keifer's staff. They pre-
scented a strong letter from General
Keifer, asking that the appointment be
made. The President gave a favorable
response to the application, and referred
the two gentlemen 10 Aljutant-General
Corbin, with an intimation to the latter
10 do what he could in the matter. Ad-
jutant-General Corbin said he would do
so, and IL a vacancy could be discovered
the appointment would be made.
VISITORS TO RICHMOND.
Major Brander had a pleasant interview
with General Joe Wheeler, and repeated
the invitation Of II. +. Lee Camp, No. /,
to be present at the presentation Of Pei
hams picture to the camp, early In jan
uary. General Wheeler said he would be
only too happy 10 do so, and that he
would be ready to 90, on a few hours
notification. An effort is being made on
the part Of Representative Dovener. of
West Virginia, and others, To nave the
River and Harbor Committee visit Rich
hANAANA AAN a1AAA' INV NAA'afA " A|fAT
er will be there, which, il is hoped. VIII
DO successful.
The CONFEDERATE ROLLS.
Representative Hays bill to provide for
copying the rolls Of Virginia soldiers,
who were in tho Confederate army, has
been sent by the Committee on Military
Affairs to the Secretary Of War for his
approval and report. 1t will be remember
ed that this bill required the Secretary 90
furnish the facilities for the copying, the
expense Of which is to be borne by the
State.
Mr.. Hay also succeeded in amending the
Hull army bill, so as to require inspector
generals 10 make duplicate reports, one
10 be sent to the commanding general and
the other 70 the nspector-genera Of the
army, General Breckenridge. AS il is
now, only one report is made, which goes
10 the Adjutant-General, leaving the in
encouragement totally ignorant of the
reports Of his subordinates.
VIRGINIA COAL IN URUGUAY.
Consul Swain. writing from Monte
video TO the State Department, under
date of October 3, 1925, has the following
gratifying intelligence regarding the sue
cess Of Virginia coal I'm Uruguay:
Il am gratihed to be able 10 report that
American coal has come into the River
Plata in active competition with the
Welsh coal. Ever since coal has been
used a steam-making fuel, the English
cOal-yards have had a complete monOpo-
ly, and have controlled prices. The Welsh
coal strike accumulated these conditions.
and So shillings Gl330 has been demanded
Last July the Pocahontas Coal Company
established itself in the River Plata. with
Offices at BuenOs Ayres and yards here
and since then contracts for a value OF
500, 600 have been made, and the work has
just begun. Yards have been secured. and
coal in all needed quantities will be kept
in stock. Three large cargOes have already
arrived, and have been eagerly taken. or
course. misrepresentation Of this, as OF
all American products. will follow: bat
use will vindicate il. II is another lino1
entered upon in our commercial eXpan-
sion that presents the greatest p0ssibli
ties TO a good commodity. The fact that
II has been believed here that our war
ships had 20 be supplied with coal from
the Welsh mines gives an idea Of tho
lack Of knowledge in River Plata ports.