The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-23
The Final Vote Standing 32 Yeas and 30 Nays
Tame and Uninteresting Conclusion ola
Prolonged and Exhaustive Debate.
The Army Retiring Beard Reports that
Gen. Swain Is Not Incapacitated.
The Inauguration Pyrotechnics Committee
Quarrels with the General Committee,
but Peace Is Ultimately Restored.
THE SENATE TARIFF BILL.
The Substitute for the Mills Bill Finally
Passed by Vote of 80 to 50.


Passed by Vote of SO to 50.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Very unexpect-
edly. the finishing touches to the Senate
tariff bill were given in very short space
of time in the Senate this evening. 1t was
expected that the Democrats would follow
up their dilatory and delaying tactics by
demanding a yea and nay vote whenever
possible. and that the vote on the bill in its
entirety would be delayed until late hour
tonight or tomorrow. At the last moment
the measure went through with a rush.
The final vote was undoubtedly facilitated
by a reception given tonight at the resi-
dence of Senator Cockrell, of Missouri and
the Democratic Senators, being anxious to
get away, permitted many viva-voce votes
upon proposed amendments Instead of
the usual three-hour recess at 5 o'clock,
the Senate continued in session,
and under the direction of Mr.
Allison votes upon amendments were
pushed as rapidly as possible.
Mr.. Butler arose and asked if it was the
intention to take an ultimate vote upon
the bill as a whole, adding that. if q final
vote would not be taken within very short
time, he would govern himself accordingly.
meaning that he would pair with some one
and go off to the Cockrcll reception. Mr..
Allison replied that if the Senator would
only wait few minutes his ambition to
cast his last vote on the tariff bill could be
gratifed. Mr.. Edmunds said that a vote
must be taken tonight; that it had been
arranged that the final voting should begin
at 5 o'clock, and it was q question of honor
that the Democrats should stand to that
arrangement and dispose of the bill before
the Senate adjourned tonight.
1t was with some difficulty that Mr.. ALI
son retained as many Senators present as
he did. He repeatedly circulated around
on the Republican side. and requested Sem
ators to refuse to pair with Democrats and
to stay with him, 30 as TO show as large a
vote as possible when the bill was put upon
been glad to have skipped away and made
the last vote as small as possible. The
amendments were disposed of right and
left Mr.. Ingalls, welding the functions of
the chair with lightning rapidity and the
reading clerks performing their duties with
the celebrity OF machinery. There were no
speeches delivered, and no demonstrations
were given OF approval or dlsappoilt-
ment either on the floor of the chamber or
in the galleries. The bill was finally placed
before the Senate for action. Messrs. Quay
and Cameron, the Republican Senators who
have been regarded, especially by Demo-
Gratis, as being doubtful on the final vote
upon the bill, were in their seats, and di-
vided universal attention with Messrs.
Brown, of Georgia. and Payne, of Ohio
(Democrats), who were thought TO be In fa-
vor of the bill upon its passage. At last all
ct the amendments were disposed ed OF; I'll, ana
amended. The Senators were all in
their seats excepting Mr.. Allison. who
stood beside his desk awaiting the
finality. 1t was very generally understood
one. but as each name was called eyes were
turned upon tho Senator before he re-
sponded. There was q look of satisfaction
on the Democr1'ic side when MIR. Brown
Mba said No No. Ro R Ss were ws.S serene Ts
Payne So d 'no,7 democrats breathed the
full length OF their lungs, and the Repub-
licans ha6 40 apprehension whatever when
Mr.. Quay, as ae shoEld, and as he had In
fact all along intended, voted with his par
ty. Nearly every one kept mental tally.
and before the result was announced knew
what it would be. 1t was a strict party
vote. The bill was passed. 1t had thirty
leaving seven pairs. The latter were not
announced, but it is known that
MIR. Beck, who has long been
i'll, was paired with Mr.. Hale.
Mr.. Riddleberger made statement to the
Nr. Blodgett, he would vote against the
bill
Within five minutes from the time the roll
began the result was announced. Then Mr..
Edmunds arose and moved that the Senate
adjourn. There was not ripple of ap-
plause when the motion prevailed, and the
people began to leave the Capitol. The
Senators did not linger upon the floor of the
chamber, but hurried away down town.
There was general feeling
of disappointment at the flatness of
the IN momentous proceedings. People
expected something sensational, and saw
instead an everyday vote.
When the bill goes to the House it viii
be referred to the committee on ways and
means. 1t will not be reported back until
| it is too late for action. The Republican
members of the committee have decided
that it would not be wise to attempt TO
break down an old rule and precedent.
| which requires all revenue bills TO be re-
| ferred to the committee on ways and
means, even though they are aware that
| the referel .ce of this measure to that body
means its death.