The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
WASHINGTON.
The Weeks Doings at the Ma
tiOnal Capital.
Ahe Administration Given a Black T,yc-Nrr,
CARTONS Speech in the House in the
Interest OF ; gricuiture

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-TSpecial. THE adj
ministration sustained somewhatsof d blackovc
IN the house today by the passage Of the bill to
enlarge the powers and duties OF the DEPART
snent OF agriculture and to create an executive
department to be known as the department of
agriculture, by vote of 253 to -. II was un-
defstood that the president opposed this bill
ana hau made known his opposition through
members OF the ways and means committee,
imoSt OF whom voted against il. Mr.. Bvnum
voted for the bill. and so did Messrs. McMil-
Ain and Wilson, but not until the second roll
call, when they saw how overwhelming the
vote was. Messrs Mills and Scott lodged the
issue by not voting at all, and the balance
voted against it, OF the Georgia delegation
all voted against the expressed will of the
president and for the bill, except Messrs
Turner and BlOunt, Mr.. Gambler being absent
did not vote. This bin seemed to strike near
the hearts of the Georgia delegation. and
probably every member would have spoken
upon it could they have secured the time. AS
1T was, only Messrs. Blount, Carlton and
Stewart were so fortunate as to secure time.
MIR. Blount spoke IN opposition to the bill,
but didn't seem to know why, judging from his
remarks, except that there was too many sala-
ries i'll it and he did not want department of
agriculture because the Georgia farmers were
opposed to it. Could he have known that it
was exactly whatthe Georgia agricultural so
ciety have asked for during the last few years
Perhaps he lost sight of this in his eagerness to
carry out the expressed desires of the presi-
dent. Mr.. Carlton was given three minutes by
MIR. Hatch, who was leading the fight
in favor Of the BILL within
which to make his maiden effort
on the floor of the house. 10 seemed little
embarrassed upon rising, but in q second that
had passed off and he took particular pains to
score the Macon statesman somewhat of a Sc
we're blow while favoring the bill. Probably
the blow was due to o rumor going through
here that Senator Colqutt and Mr. Blount are
attempting to work the political machine in
Georgia against Mr.. Cartoons reelection, de-
string to have Mr. Samuel Barnett sent to con-
gress in his stoad. At least, Georgian ex-
pressed such an opinion today. Mr.. Cartoons
maiden effort was as follows
am glad to know that my first appearance on
the floor OF the house is in the interest of agrcult
ure and that it becomes necessary in this case to
speak in the interest ofagricuture. After the de-
bate we have had for the last few days it is sur
prise, and even greater because of the position
taken by my colleague, NJ. Blount, who lives in an
agricultural district He is farmer himself and
he knows all about the interests of agriculture in
our land. III the discussion which has been held
in this hall for the last few days interest in
America has received at the hands of this house
During the course of the tariff debate
the whole line of argument seemed to look to pro-
lection OF the great industry of agriculture 1t is at
least in the south, seventythree per cent of our
whole industries. and where is manufacturers and
where the various industries of the country to
subsst and be sustained if agriculture is not to be
sustained? They tell us this law induces the crea-
ton of superhuous Offices. Why, Mr.. Chairman, /
submit the chairman of the committee on agricul-
ture is quite as important as the chairman OF the
committee on posoffices and post roads. One is
convenience and comfort to the people, the other
an absolute necessity. Napoleon Bonaparte in all
his greatness, in all the splendor QfhIs military
genius, never was 50 great as when he rose to the
position of statesman-wherein he laid down that
SiYl code for the resusctaion of France and other
European corntries.- He said agriculture was the
soul of the empire; that the industry was the COM
Portland happiness ofthe people and trade the proper
appliance to supplement agriculture and industry.
The pretended protection to agriculture in this
country today is only a farce While l commend
the industry and courtesy of the commissioner of
agriculture, this department, with the meager ap-
preparations given TO it by congress, instead of
proving blessing and benefit TO the people engaged
in this great industry, has proven but annoyance
to congressman, requiring them to do lage
amount OF mere clerical duty for their constituents
with little advantage to the latter and positively
to the great system of agriculture in this
try and yet they tell new Offices are to be created
and that that is an objection to the bill. Let new
Offices be created There is no more importantin-
dust1y subsistng in this country today than that of
agriculture.
While Senator Colquitt has been absent
from Washington, Senator Brown alone has
been doing some remarkably effective work for
Georgia. In fact, Senator Brown has carried
through all legislation pertaining to Georgia
this session. He passed the Columbus public
building bill, got Savannah's harbor appropria-
ton raised from $4,000 to 100000, secured
"a 633 appropriation for completing the project
at Romley Marsh, and viii get the Atlanta
public building bill through in very few days.
The senate amendment to the bill recognizes
Qhe project to secure twenty-eight feet of
water at Savannah. The appropriation for the
OcmuIgoe river has been Ieduced from $4,000
to ~ 600, and the Oconee river from $4,000 to
$4,000.
1t is understood here today that President
Cleveland does not desire Stevenson. Black or
GRAY to be nominated for the second place on
the ticket with him 1t is also understood
that he desires and will select the vice-pres-
dental candidate. and that man will be Allen
6. Thurman of Ohio This information was
given out by Congressman Scott, who is known
to be the presidents political adviser and
staunch friend. 1t is. however, doubtful if
Mr. Thurman desires the nomination, but
were it rendered him he would be compelled
to accept.
ITEMS FROM WASHINGTON.