Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24

WASHINGTON, D. c., January e3.-
pecfalo-When the legislative history
of the presentation OF the Marquette
statue, as presented in to-day's Dispatch.
was brought to the attention of Vir-
ginia members of Congress today, there
seemed to be more unanimity of opinion
In favor of the presentation Of the statue
Of General Lee than there was Several
members of the delegation. however, still
think it unwise for the Legislature to act
in the matter. They urge that It will
engender some sectional bitterness which,
they say, would be most unfortunate at
this time.
This view, however, is not shared by
Senator Martin. He said for the Dis
patch to-day:
What Senator Martin Says.
IT believe that Virginia has the right
to select any one whom she chooses to
honor in this way, and that Congress
has no right to embarras SIS or restrict her
choice. II they do not propose to accept
the statue OF Lee. let them repeal the
law. for otherwise they cannot reject It.
Let them discriminate against the State
and not against her choice. But ] don't
believe that there will be any open OBJ
lection to the acceptance now. At first
it seemed that there would be- At first
blush northern men seemed to see sec-
tonal spirit in the proposed presenta-
ton, but I believe that more sober judg-
meEt has prevailed and that there will be
no outspoken opposition. If we have a
right in the hall. see no reason why we
may not exercise 1t as well as any other
State
This opinion is taking possession Of
many southern members who were at
first in doubt as to the wisdo-n Of the
proposition. It is recalled tn. Virginia
has buried the hatchet so far as to per-
NIT her, representatives to offer bills In
Congress establishing Federal battlefield
parks and providing for monuments to
Federal heroes on Virginia soil. Other
Southern States have done likewise, hence
it would certainly come with very bad
grace from the North to oppose the ac-
,ceptance OF the statue.
The Senate has set apart January s1st
as the day upon which it will pass reso-
buttons of acceptance of the statues of
Charles Carroll and John Hanson, donat-
ed under the same law by the State of
Maryland
E1lyson Will Run for Governor.
The Dispatch correspondent has it
from authorita tive sources that j. Taylor
Ely son will be a candidate for the guber-
material nomination before the next State
convention. Mr.. EIlyson is in the city
to-day, and has been comforting with sew
eral members of the Virginia delegation
In Congress onsvarious subjects. a prom
inent Virginian, speaking OF Mr.. Ely
sons candidacy. said: Il am glad to see
him in the race. He is perhaps more
widely known in the State than any other
man mentioned for the place, and be-
lieve that he has gained q great deal OF
strength since the last convention. He
has been chairman Of the State Commit
tee for twelve years, and has always
zealously worked for the success of his
party.
Mr.. Ellyson had long talk with Cap
tain Lamb last night at the latter's
rooms.
Fertilization OF Cape Henry.
Representative Maynard said to-day
that he had arranged to- have hearing
before a subcommittee of the Committee
on Appropriations tomorrow. at o'clock
on the appropriation proposed in his bill
to fortify Cape Henry. A delegation of
Virginians will be heard. twill be head
ed by cx-Congressman r. III. Thorpe, of
Norfolk.
! Improvement OF the Accotink.
Representative Rixey has introduced a
bill looking to the Investigation OF need
ed improvements in Accotink creek. Ind
a report thereon by the Secretary of
War.
PENSION FOR SAMUEL GARLIC.
"A sion Of $40 per month was to-day
grant, to Samuel Garlic. of Lester Man
or, Va