The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-14
Views and Interviews.

Senator simmons who came in yester-
day morning 20 attend the Road Con-
gress. talked interestingly of affairs In
Washington City. In answer to questions
uron important topics, Senator Simmons
said:
"One o. the questions OF greatest inter
est to the South is that in connection
with the Crumpacker- representa- ton re-
duction bin and the Gibson force bill
In my Judgment 1 do not think
there is any serious purpose on the
part Of tho Republicans in Congress 10
pass either OF these measures in their
present form. Certainly 60 not think
that there is the slightest probability of
the Republican party mourning the dam
ger to that party OF enacting q Force
bill, neither 90 | believe the balance Of
the country will be willing 10 have either
OF these measures passed. because ne
cessarily they would have TO apply in all
parts OF the United States as we'll as In
the South. Republicans of the North do
not wish Federal control OF elections,
neither do they wish TO have their repre-
sentation reduced where The laws impose
educational and property qualifications
upon suffrage.
"The debate upon the Philippine Tariff
bill in the Senate is very interesting
Nearly all tho Democratic members OF
the Committee on the Philippines have
spoken, many of them making powerful
speeches. 1t seems TO me the trend of
sentiment Is growing mere favorable to
the Democratic idea Of surrendering these
islands as soon as a stable government is
ncf q n iCl1p I c1tTa fr.cu Urn0
have seen and heard that the Republican
party Is becoming very much troubled
about these Islands and is beginning TO
douht the wisdom OF the policy towards
them so tar pursued.
tine North Carolina Senators and Rep
resentatives had their regular monthly
meeting under the plan of organization
recently adopted by them, last night
remained over in Washington yesterday
to be present at this meeting. ii was n
very important and interesting meeting
and am sure will result In much good
in the interest Of measures now pending
before Congress effecting North Carolina.
We discussed very fully the subject OF
the Appalachian Forest Reserve and
agreed upon plan to press the passage
CT the bill now pending before Congress
for the establishment of this reserve.
The discussion of these subjects was not
only beneficial to the delegation but the
plans agreed upon viii from my judgment
be very effective and secure the success
Of the measures.
''Vf'e also discussed gully tho subject of
river and harbor appropriations for North
Carolina ard agreed upon a general poll
cy with reference to what we are going to
insist In way that l am sure that will
make our insistance effectual SO that
Justice will be done North Carolina IN
the distribution OF government aid to
rivers and harbors. The question OF con-
troversy between the A. and NJ. College
and University over the funds for the es
Establishment of Schools OF Mines and
mining. Forestry end Irrigation was dis
cussed. The delega tion was divided upon
this subject but after conference 1t was
agreed with certain qualifications, that
as both institution had been given
hearing before the House committee hav-
ing the measure IN charge, the delega-
tion would accept the report Of the COM
!nittee. with the qualifications referred to,
and not necessary to mention here, sup
port the report OF the committee as a
Unit. We All regard these meetings as
very important. l believe they will in
the end accomplish much for the State
and matters Of local legislation
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Yesterday morning while Rev DR.. T.
~ Ivey distinguished Methodist preach
or. was making an eloquent speech on
good roads, hen situated in the mar
ket house below began to Cackle very
loudly and kept cackling as If in great
fright. "A we'll regulated chicken al
ways get alarmed when 1t hears Meth.
odist preachers voice." said preacher
of another denomination who was sitting
In the audience.
II did not expect TO have my residence
by coming to the Good Roads
said Mr.. r. r. Gotten, OF
Pitt. "The chairman. in naming me on
a committee put my residence in Edge
come county"
You ought to thank him for putting
you in as a resident in the best county
in the State" said Representative Shell
ton, OF Edgecombe, who was standing by.
Lost One Finger.
While running a "sticker" sash ma.