Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-07

late civil war had done her best to sunder the two
sections. Since that time she had changed her
policy, and, instead of force, resorted to persus
with that of the fox. The United States should
rem smber the warning TO fear Gresks even when
bringing gifts.
Es then went on 10 argue against the policy of
Cnsettltng business interests by constant tinker
ipg iIg with the tariff; Should no law last longer
than the meeting of the next Congress2 Should
the meeting Of Congress cause fear, and its ad-
tournament cause enjoyment? Should nothing be
settled for time at least, but should doubt and
mist-ust always haunt the working and sleeping
hours OF the peopley For one, he was emphat-
oaIIy opposed TO any such suicidal policy II
would be madness for any party TO pursue it. 1t
was submitted to every members Judgment to
apply the heroic remedy to this bill to lei, il
l-rgs- out sickly existence, bearing in its wake
business confusion and geneyal bankruptcy. 1t
was not based on any sound principle. Thers
aad been an apology for it, but no defense. 1t
vas guessed it might reduce the surplus revenue
bet nobody pretended to speak with certainty
Thirs was NO attempt made for the adjustment
ry might 90 certain ntS.vsrs and industries, rs
wen We. rs 70 rev suue. 1t was like the famous bed
.,e OLD ro5PerEif @ d; man Eas too small he was
ne vas cut down TO ft ": II was th.ns o. meas
sE5ment, and not q wise scheme for reduction.
4 horizontal reduction offered no remedy: on
t-s contrary, il made worse what was bad before.
ltwes palpable confession of inability to handle
the intricate problem at issue, else rash eager
ness to do what was at once uncalled for, unwise
and unfortunate. 1t appeared to be an agitation
istake II Mss Si clear dictats Of ssSss
to have waited until the effect of the last tariff
bill could have been learned, and tc Fave
Presjdeptial Election a question on which the
Public welfare was so deeply concerned, and
which, if possible, should never be made purely
partisan issue.
Mr.. Randall continued at some length,
and concluded as follows; ~ know BIZ
experience how futile in government is
mere tteofy, and how valuable is common
sense. / believe in that which has stood
the strain OF long practice, nor can / be
expected to yield it for something impos-
sible and impracticable." Applause.
General debate continued some time,
Messrs. Blackburn and Eaton entering
into controversy as to a certain clause Of
the Confederate constitution, the former
accusing the latter OF attempting to rouse
sectional prejudice by Haunting the bloody
shirt.
Mr. Kasson then closed the debate for
the opposition.
Alter few more cursory remarks on
the general subject of tariff reform, Mr..
Morrison's time expired, and murmur OF
expectancy ran through the ranks of both
opponents and advocates of the measure
as the chairman directed the clerk to read
the bill. The audience, which throughout
the day had crowded the galleries almost
to sufocation, hushed the hum of conver-
sation and watched with intense interest
further proceedings on the floor. As the
clerk began to read, Mr.. Converse left his
seat and went in the last row of
seats, AMI, walking down to the tar,
stood nervously lingering a piece of
paper which ne held in his hand. When
the reading of the first paragraph had
been completed there was an embarrassing
pause. Mr. Converse was engaged in earn
est conversation with Mr.. Hunt, and did
not appear to know that all eyes were
upon him.
Mr.. assof, fearful that the time when
the motion to strike out the enacting
clause would be in order would expire be-
lore Mr.. Converse's attention could be at
tracted to the fact, rose and inquired of
the Chair whether the proper time had
come to make motion. Before the Chair
could respond.
Mr.. Converse, pushing TO the front,
moved to strike out the enacting clause
This was the signal for volley of Kisses
and groans on the Democratic side, this
demonstration being met by round of
applause on tEe Republican side The
scene in the chamber was one of intense
excitement and confusion, to which the
galleries rendered no little aid by loud
tokens OF approval and disapproval. Tel
lers being ordered, Mr.. Converse and Mr..
Mcpherson were appointed by the Chair.
Before taking his place Mr.. Morrison
called to the clerk OF the House, who was
standing by the Speakers desk and ex-
claimed: CLARK, see that no d-n scoun-
drel who is paired goes between the tel
lers."
Clark promising to see that fair play
should be had, Morrison took his station,
giving Converse a very cool shake of the
hands as he stood opposite to Bateman.
The voting then began, and the tellers an
nounced the affirmative vote to be 155.
The first man to pass through in the mega
tive was Reagan, of Texas; who had been
brought in in an invalid chair in order to
cast his vote. He was heartily applauded
by his friends and received many congrat-
ulations on his apparent recovery from
his late severe illness.
The negative vote was announced as
l5l, and then George d. Wise voted in
the affirmative, making the vote stand 156
to 151.
Then cheer followed cheer from the
Republican side, and the cheers were
taken up by the galleries and reverberated
from every nook and Granny of the hail.
ladies stood up and waved their handker-
chiefs and men threw up their hats, Nor
rison, yielding gracefully to the inevitable,
walked smiling to his seat, and the tariff
bill was dead.
On Mr.. Converse's motion, the commit
tee then rose, and the chairman reported
its action to the House.
The Speaker stated the question to be
one striking out the enacting clause,
and Morrison and Turner Ky. calling for
the yeas and nays it was agreed to-yeas,
la. novS In as fOll0US