The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24
EXPENsEs ALLOWED.

EXPENSES ALLOW Ell.
According 10 the usual rule, the con-
tostee and the contestant Is each allow
ed 5000 to defray the legal expenses OF
the contest. In addition to this the
contestant who gets the seat receives the
full salary from the beginning Of the
term. The unseated member gets the
full salary up 10 the time Of his unseat-
ing. In this case Epss' expenses in de-
Tending his contest amounted to $500 and
Thorpes expenses were 5000.
Each hopes TO be reimbursed 10 the ex-
tent Of something like the full costs.
WILL APPROVE.
General Walker and Judge Crumpack-
er. it is said. have told Epes that they
would approve his bill Of costs for 5000.
striking out only one item which amounts
to $50 Epes will be a candidate for re-
election.
In congressional circles tonight the
Thorp- -Epes case was much discussed.
The general expression of opinion Is that
Rhea made the most rhetorical speech
and a strong argument for Epes, too
that Hay made the most closely Knit
copent argument and brought ont more
original points and that Thorp made the
most catchy speech.
Epes will have 1000 copies OF Hays
speech printed for distribution.
JUDGE RHEA.
After the reading Of the Journal OF the
House this morning the debate In the
Thorp-Epes case was resumed. Repre-
sentative Rhea. Of Kentucky. one Of the
ablest lawyers and raciest speakers In
Congress was recognized and delivered
sDecch that was listened to throughout
with the closest attention.
Mr.. Rhea concluded his remarks by re-
ferring in eulogistic terms 10 the contes-
tee and the people whom he represented.
He knew Sidney Epes rs callow youth
manly, brave and gentle. lie had
removed to Kentussy 10 carve out his
fortune. but his heart yearned for Nir-
ginia and he returned to his native State.
He then spoke of his candidacy in the
Fourth district ana told OF the high ap-
probation in which he was held by all
the Democrats of his section. In his
ornate peroration Mr. Rhea spoke Of the
glory Of Old Virginia. Of Washington and
Jefferson and her other matclless men of
valor and wisdom In statecraft. in lit
erature. in law, IN politics and in re-
ligion the old StaIe was re-eminent.
In the diplomatic service to-day Nir-
ginia had Fitz Lee. There stands Lee.
he said. beneath the shdow Of Spanish
guns ready TO defend his counIry's
honor"
Mr.. Rhea took his seat amid hearty ap-
plause. Every ono who heard him pro-
nounccd his effort one Of the most force
full in recent times.
MIR. HAYS SPEECH.
Mr.. Hay of Virginia. was the next
sneaker. lie said he had hoped that the
friends of the contestant would coniine
themselves 10 the evidence. but he would
not be true to himself or to Virginia, he
said. II he did not reply TO the aspersions
made yesterday by Mr.. Crumpacker. This
gentleman had said that the Democrats
of Virginia had no more respect Tor
negroes than they had for common dogs.
This. Mr.. Hay said was false-malicious-
ly false or ignoranty false: about the
same In effect. Since 1915 Virginia has
expended on the education OF negroes In
Virginia. 100000. A college had been
built for the negroes. The appropriations
for the negroes had been made mostly by
the Democrats power What have the
Republicans done TO show their respect
for the negroes of Virginia? Only one
negro postmaster has been appointed.
Mr.. Hay alluded incidentally to General
Walker: said I'VE i'm Virginia know Cen
eral walker" General Walker here arose
and said that no one could ever say he
had spoken in uncomplmentary terms OF
Virginia. He was a Virginian and lovei
Virginia. He could never denounce Vir-
ginians. He said he only denounced those
who committed frauds.
THE MAJORITY REPORT.
Mr.. Hay continued his remarks and