Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-09
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES,
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, d. o., Sept. 9
SENATE
The consideration OF the tariff bill was re-

WASHINGTON, ~. W, Sept.
SENATE.
The consideration OF the tariff bill was re-
sumed.
Mr.. Elmuuds Inquired whether the un-
derstsndiug made as to voting on fmenc-
mepts aithout debate would prevent Sen
ator. in Offering az amendment, from stating
fnot 10 occupy more than or minuses) its
object or prohibit the asking or answering
of question.
The presiding officer (Mr. ingalls, -Uu-
lees the Chair be otherwise instructed by the
Senate he will hold that the understanding
is that, beginning with the consideration Of
the bill this morning, the action of the Sen
ate will be without debate, and that the ask
ing or answering an Inquiry would be de-
bate, ard is, therefore, Inhibited.
Mr.. Eimunds-I do not think that 1t
ought to be that way but can bear it as
vel as the rest
Mr. Gibson offsred two other amend
meats to The sugar section, which we're re-
jscted.
Mr.. Carlisle moved to strike out Of tie
sugar section all the paragraphs relating TO
bounty. Rejected.
Mr.. Aldrich moved, on behalf of the con-
mitttee, the reciprocity amendment PFC
posed by him on September 1't; and &C
cepted verbal modification Of 1t suggested
By Mr.. Hoar. 1t was adopted, 81 to rs. Ii
provides for free trade with countries pro
duciug sugar, molasses. oofae, tea and hides,
if those Countries viii remove the duty on
American products. All the democrats
voted against 1t and only 2republicans-Ed.
muuds and Egsrts.
Mr.. Plumb moved an amendment impoc-
irg tax of per cent. on dividend of COL
poTations. Rejected.
Mr.. Plumb moved an amendment pro-
ylding that where the existence of trusts or
combinations to control the production or
sale of any article Is proved to the satisfao
ton of court, similar articles of foreign
production are to be admitted free of duty
Mr.. Daniel offered ea amendment that
the duty on leaf tobacco suitable for cigar
wrappers shall net take effect uutil July 1sf,
1891. Rejected.
At 8 O'Clock the tariff bill was ordered
enpre ssed aud ordered to a third reading,
closing the discussion, the next question be-
ing on its passage.
HOUSE.
MIR. Buchanan, of New Jersey, rose to co..
rect the record. Yesterday Mr.. Cummings,
Of New York, had ask that the Maine del.
esation be excused on account of political
Illness" In view of the fact that the Maine
delegation, especially the Speaker. was In
robust health, he thought that some mistake
had been made. Laughter
MIR. Haugep, of Wisconsin, calleI up the
Virginia election case of Langston against
Venable.
Mr.. O'Ferrall, of Virginis, raised the qoet-
tion Of consideration.
The vote resulted Ysae SO. nays 14-no
quorum.
Mr.. Williams, OF Ohio, inquired whether
the stampede on The other side was caused
by the news rom Maine. Laughter
A cali of Inc House vas ordered
A bare quorum vas disclosed on the cal
and The question returned upon the question
of consideration, pending which Mr.. O'Ftr'
rail- moved An adjournment.
The motion to adj urn was iost-yens 40.
nays SO.
On the question Of consideration the quor-
um disappeared, the vote standing yeas 81,
nays 7, and another call WIS ordered.