Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-20
A CONTRAST.
TEE TWO SPEAKERS on THE TARIFF
YESTERDAY.
Tho Rscspticn Accorded Mr.. Carlisls--rhe
Baptists-Dr. Hatcher Speaks
Postmastsrs.
rrro-r oar Regular Correspoudcnt.l

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Tbe tariff debate
was closed to-day by a speech from MI,
Reed. the leader Of the Republican side oil
the House, and one from Speaker Carlisle on
the Democratic side. The reputation OF the
speakers attracted an immense crowd, and
before IL O'Clock the House was crewded
from DIT 20 dome. Among the many die
t.nsulshed personsges who occupied seals
ON the floor 10y virtue OF their Official prlyi-
Jcqe / noticed Senator's sherman, Vance,
Teller. GRAY. Blair, Beck, Coke, George,
Harris. Pugb, Kenna, aud Call.
Sir. Reeds speech did not as whole come
m 10 the expectations OF bis admirers. In
fact he IL not success In a set speech. His
forte IL the ready repdrtee and motber-wi'
that tell 10 the excitement OF a rough-ana'
tumble debate. He is neither eloquent nor
logical. The first half OF bis speech, in
which he essayed argument, dragged pitia.
bly,, aud it was not until be abandoned thar
path and struck into the more familiar enc
OF wit and humor that he evoked any marked
applause from bis Republican colleagues.
once embarked In that vein be kept on very
ielicitOusly aud frequently brought down
the House by bis drelleries. But the APP
plause was given rather to the clown than
10 the Statesman. Nothing could be 10
greater contrast to Mr. Reeds fun than Mr.
Carliso's dignity. When the Speaker arose
Ia address the House be was received
by perfect tumult Of applause. Members
ciapped and cheeIed, aud their cheers were
caught up and rtechoed by the galleries, re-
gardless Of all rules Of the House. Men
siood nm and waved their bats. while hun
dreds OF fair women 1irted their handker-
chiefs in recognition OF the distinguished
sneaker. Several minutes elapsed before
quiet was restored, and only then by the de-
nrecatory gestures Of Mr.. Carlisle himself.
His speech was a strong vindication oil tne
pol,cv and necessity Of TeveDue reform. III
was evident that he bad thoroughly mss
tered his subject, snd no unfoldea the
.trops points OF his argument with a terse-
ness and perspicacity that illumined 1t like
the flashes OF the electric light. lie spoke
for about an hour aud a hall, and then
stoned from sheer exhaustion, AMID cries
Of nGo en- 60 on!" from his colleagues.
He has been unwel for several days aud last
night slept but little, and when he came to
the House to-day was too feeble to do iuIl
Justice TO himself. Much Of tue speech be
had prepared was left unspoken, but be said
enough 10 evoke the highest plaudils OK his
hearers, and when be ceased every Democrat
OIL the fOor ssd maay Republicans pressed
forward TO cOn9raiulate MIN, anu hs hciu
regular leyee for awhile.
It is understood that Mr.. Mckinley, whose
speech on the tarif' Is universally pro-
pounced the ablest made on tile Rcpublcas
side, will ener bill france by the Repuoli-
cans early next week az a substitute for toe
Mills bill.
The Baptist Publication Society at their
meeting to-day reelected their old officers
Several addresses were delivered, the most
entertaining Of which was made BY Rev
DR.. Hatcher. OF Rickmsnd, on the subject
Of "Colporta9c by States" The Doctor Is
a State' rights man In religion as well a.
politics, and thought that each State could
attend most enectually 10 the distribution Of
bibles, tracts. &c, IA its own territory. lie
advocated employing the best talent in TIE
cause and paying literally for II. he
managed to adcrn very serious subject
with a eood deal Of wit and bumor. The
Haptist delegates here were received by Mr..
Cleveland at the White House vt 1880 thii
afternoon.
The following postmasters have been sp
pointed: John II. Agee. Monday, Floyt
county, Va; JOhn A. Ellis, Printz Mill
Page county, and William b. Selby, Jumbo
Webster county, ". Va.