The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-01
YESTERDAY IN THE HOUSE.
Some indications OF tho Outcome OF tn,
hills BIZ.

Some Indications OF the Outcome OF the
Miils BIZ.
Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, May 81, - When tho
House met this morning II was with the
understanding that Immediately after the
legislative appropriation bill had been dis.
posed Of the consideration Of the tariff bill
should be begun under the five minute
rule. Consequently nearly every member
was at his sea, and lively interest was
manifested in the proceedings. II did not
take long TO got the Appropriation bill out
Of the way, but II was referred back 10 the
committee originating Il, aud was not
passed. Then the ordinary business OF
the morning hour was proceeded with,
and at o'clock the great tariff debate was
fairly begun. Members who had not been
Interested In the proceedings up to this
point hero commenced pouring into the
louise, and by the time the clerk had fin
ishcd reading the title OF the bill every
seat ON the Democratic side, except Mr.,
RandalrB, and most Of those on the Re
Republican side, were occupied. The hnt
portion Of the bill is the FREQ list
and the first paragraph in the free !!si is that
relating TO timber The debate therefore
began on this subject. The discussionwas
lively and full Of Interest ON both sides.
Mr.. Lind, Of Minnesota, q strong Rcpub.
lican, created diversion aud showed the
divisions existing In his party 10y speaking
ON the Democratic side Of the question IN
support of the timber clause OF the bill and
onmbatling the views OF Mcasrs. Adams, OF
Illinois, md lioulcllo, OF Maine. Mr.. An.
dcrson, of Iowa, who sits on the Republic
AN side, but who Ia an indcpcndOni, ala
| supported tho bill. The policy Of the Re
pnlAicans was shown In this days debate
~ Il las been Blown in al the precc,lin
stages 81 the discussion, 10 be- one Of della
and prorrnsiinnlion. One after another
they Offered dilaiory amendments In ordel
that they might have opportunity TO CON
sumo time. Among these amendments
was one from Mr.. Parker, Of New York,
proposing 10 substitute November 30, 1889,
Tor the date given IN the section ~ the
time when the bill should ~ into effect.
A vote was taken on this proposition and
Il was defeated by ~ nays to 81 yeas, ON
the announcement Of which there was
great applause among the Democrats.
Late in tie afternoon Mr.. Mills asked
unanimous consent 10 close the discussion
on the lumber clause and then limit tote
minutes more, but both suggestions were
objected a. on the ground that there were
a number ui Republicans who desired Ia
oxprrss themselves on tho question nnd
Who hal not had the opportunity during
the general debate. II Is quite probable
that one or more lays may yet bo con.
mmcd on this first paragraph ui the hill
unless the present attitude II the Rcpub-
leans who nr anxious 81 stayo OIL defeat
il changed. ca few days, however, the
House will most likely settle down aud
more rapid progress will be- made With the
consideration Ui the bill.
During thr discussion today reference
was made a. the fact that Mr.. Bouicllc, in
report made during the last Congress ON
bill introduced by him for the relief ul
thc il0ni sufferers NJ Easipori Me-, and
permitting thcm a. import lumber free
from Canada, had said IN support Of the
bin that tho poor people Of Passport, Me,
ought 10 be- allowed the privilege Of cheap
lumber.
Mr.. Enloc took part In the debate at
lhis point. and suggested that the Demo.
Gratis wished a. give 10 their constituents
OIL over the country the benefit 0l cheap
lumber hy admitting II free, while the gvn.
tlcmnn from Maine, Mr.. lIoutcllc, only
differed from them by wishing 10 cUniiuc
that brneht a. his own constituents. This
point was greeted with laughter and ap
plausc on the Democratic side.