The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-17
SIGNIFICANT.
What the Work in the House Means.
A Great Day for Mr.. Mills and the
Administration.
The Wool Schedule Being Reached,
is Made Free and Agreed To.
The Turning Point and the Indica-
ton Of the Bills Success.
So Enthusiastic Are the Democrats
that Mr.. Mills Ia Congratulated
Warmly-The River and Har-
Dor Conferrees Meet Again.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal
WASHINGTON, July ls.-This was an in
teresting day in the House, and astonish-
ing progress was made with the tariff bill.
Nearly eighteen pages were disposed Of
duringthe day and the Democrats are con-
graduating themselves much. When the
House began its business this morning an
arrangement was made permitting men,
bers TO introduce bills without the GUS
tomary call Of States. Nearly an hour was
thus saved, and the House resolved itself
into committee Of the whole on the tariff
with the wool clause pending. In
accordance with pre-arranged plan il
was agreed TO take vote on free wool at
o'clock, meanwhile the proceedings were
enlivened somewhat by Mr. Kelly, Of
Pennsylvania, who arose TO make u per-
sonal statement, the gst of which was TO
the effect that he was glad not be like Mr..
Scott, also Of Pennsylvania. AS the time
for taking the vote drew near IL was mani
fest to keen observer that the excitement
on the floor was growing. Both parties
regarded the wool clause as the critical
point Of the bill. and the leaders of both
sides gathered together all the strength
they could muster for the light The eX.
citementshown was OF suppressed nature,
and there was no noisy demonstration or
hustle. Every man in the House realized
the importance Of the moment aud when
Just as the hand OF the clock pointed TO
O'Clock, Mr.. Mills rose in his seat and
asked that vote be taken. There was n
hush all over the asscmblagc. The vote
was on motion made by Mr.. .Wilkins, of
Ohio, 10 strike out free wool. The House
divided, and while the vote was being
counted scarcely whisper was heard in
the hall. II was noticed that ON the Dem
ocratic side Messrs. Foran and wilkins, Of
Ohio, and Sowden, OF Pennsylvania, were
the only three who voted against free wool.
ON the Republican side Mcssrs Anderson,
OF Iowa; Fitch, OF New York; Smith, OF
Wisconsin, and Hopkins, Of Virginia.
voted for free wool. Mr.. Carlisle was pres.
ent all day, and every vote was taken oi
course with the Democratic majority.
When the vote was announced ~ being
l22 against the proposed amendment and
D3 for II there was an outburst OF applause
from the Democratic side. II was signal
Of victory, and many Of tlp Democrats
took the opportunity Of congratulations
Mr.. Mills.
While this was going on the Rcpubli.
cans, resolved not 10 miss any possible
point, demanded tellcr, and again Mr..
wilkins was dcieated-lO2.l2O. The effect
Of this vote was seen very clear during
the remainder Of the DAVIS session. The
Republicans saw that their last hope was
gone and no longer interposcd Objec.
tons and dilatory motions The whole
succeeding schedules Of the bills were
adopted with little or no debate and then
the administrative features Of the measure
were reached and passed in the same way.
When the internal revenue clauses were
reached however, progress was tcinporari-
~ stopped. The internal revenue system
touches very near home Of the repre-.
scntaiiycs from Virginia and North Caro-
lima. Mr.. Wise Of the former State,
wanted cigars, cheroOts and cigarettes
made free "a well ~ the other kinds Of to-
bacco, and Mr. Johnston, of North Carolina,
wanted all the internal taxes removed on
spirits distilled from grain and fruits Of all
kinds. Mr.. Kerr, Of Iowa, Republican,
during the course OF Mr. Johstons remarks
said iacctiously, that his party on that
side Of the house would vote to- give Mr..
Johnston what lac wanted II he would
promise them thenccforih 10 vote the Re.
publican ticket. A vote was taken and
resulted In the defeat Of the motion and
tine majority against Il that Mr.. Johnston
came down In front OF the chairman and
asked 10 hear II again. II wis repeated
and in surprise he said, "why, what's be.
come Of the Republican party2 ] thought
they were going 20 vote with me.
This ejaculation brought down tho
Democratic part OF the house and
after the laughter and applause had
subsidized the committee rose, leaving the
| internal revenue items ofthc bill pending.
II IL probable that these will be finished
tomorrow. hut several things have been
left over during the progress Of the debate
/ by mutual consent 10 be- taken up later on.
OF these there are sufficient 10 occupy al
least day, 40 that Il will he Thursday
evening before II can be finished by Tia,
committed OF the whole. IL IL the intcn
ton 10 try 10 take up tho final vote In thC
House on Saturday. Notice has been given
the Republicans Of this intention, and
every member is expected TO be in his seat
on that day.