Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-29
WASHINGTON CITY.
NEARLY ANOTHER olsoRkceruL RE-
PUBLICAN HOUSE SCENE.
sanstcn of Kansas Gives tho Lie TO Mason
of Chiesgo-rhe Republicans a
Crcsdaiien Cr.w.
From our Regular Correspondent


on Agriculture, practically called Mason OF
Chicago a har, and there was much confu-
tion and tumult IN consequence. The trou-
bic commenced this way:
Tho House passed the Conger lard bin
l. q vote Of 1876 TO 81. the tyrant IN the
char counting quorum. there beng some
members present who were paired, and
therefore did not respond. When
lie thing was over members be-
can To make personal explanations
r.gnrding the heated controversy that has
leeu going on for several days. Mason of
Chicago, IN squaring himself N the Record.
vas very severe on the Agricultural Com
luiffec He said that the lard bill had
isen railr0adcd through the committee
naj the House without proper debate or a
rhauce 80 offer amendments.
tbs BILL AGAIN.
Funston lost his temper and declared
that the member from Chicago had de
lberate.y uttered falsehOod. This
brought Cheadle Of Indiana 20 his feet,
who wildly demanded that the words Of
the Kansas man be taken down. Boss
Reed did not pretend to listen 70 Chea-
do. hut completely ignored him. 10
finally deyolved upon Enloc OF ienneS-
Pee % insist that notice should be taken
ly the House OF the demand and Cheadle
again renewed his demand. The tyrannl-
cal Speaker. who a few months ago was
quick enough TO recognize Cutcheon OF
Michigan whom Bynun was censured, de-
clined 10 have anything TO do with the
matter.
FUNSTON sNEAKs oC1 OF IT.
He wanted TO leave II 90 the House. AZ
Ter awhile Funston got the floor aud
speaked out Of tho thing in the most COW
nrily manner by ap0loglzing 60 the House
aud 20 Mason IN effect. bat with reserya-
lion that was simply contemplate.
The coUSTRY's cESsURE.
The poor old Radicals of the House are
e crestfallen crowd to-day. Never before
In the history Of the country have the
leaders, responsible for legislation, been
% roughly handled by the leading papers.
The papers that reached the city this
morning from the outside are teemng
with unfavOrable comments, and sad were
the countenauces q the Republicans this
morning as they read the specials and the
editorials calling the attention of the
country 20 the disgraceful blackguardism,
fst-fighting. and tyranny that character
fed yesterdays proceedings OF the lower
branch Of Congress. The more decent dc
tublicaus are compelled 10 hang their heads
In shame to-day, and though they are slow
% admit that the tyrant IN the char Is re-
fponsible for the state Of affairs that has
existed this session, they know that out
ior Reeds brutality and bulld0Zlng tactics
tho House would never have disgraced
itself IN the manner that Is now familiar 10
the country.
CANNON swAMPLD.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, who has served
eighteen years in the House and has been
strong as a legislator and popular IN bis
district, now finds himself suddenly
swamped and all because N allowing Boss
Reed 10 use him as a tool he lost his heau
and was guilty of expressions that VIII
most assuredly retire him TO the
shades Of private life. hT; cannon no;
has never at heart endorsed Reeds as
reputable course, but did not appear TO
have sand enough TO rise up like a man
and oppose the upstart In the chair, who
has usurpod power never delegated by the
Constitution TO any presiding officer.
HARD TO TAKE YOUR OWN MEDICINE.
Mason stopped his fight against the lard
bill in q measure this morning because old
Boss Reed had an hours talk with him last
night but the fiery Chicagoan did not give
up until he had condemned the infamous
rules that govern the House at present. Ma
son admitted that be helped 20 frame the
outrageous rules. but added that such rules
have been known only 20 our own party.
When he said It's hard TO take your own
medicine the Democrats yelled their ap-
provai. the tvrant IN the chair trowned, and
the poor old Republicans almost 20
man dropped their heads IN shame. The
remaining traces of manhood among the
Republicans revolt al such tyranny, but IL
IS too late now TO rise up against Boss
Reed. II should have been done months
ago before the harm was done.
JUBnANI DEMOCRATS.
To say that the Democrats enjoy the DIS
grace that has fallen upon the Re
pubhcans would not be half expressing
II. aud vet they have TO blush for the repu-
tation Of the body OF which they
are members. though not Demo-
crat was a party 10 any OF the dis
graceful episodes Of the past few days.
II Is this fact that enables them TO
enjoy the disreputable predicament into
which the Republicans have placed them
selves, and 10 peruse with pleasure the
editorials in the papers calling upon the
majority % shut up shop and 60 home as
the country is tired Of Republican rule,
tyranny tist-hghting, and yulgarity.
There Is no language sufficiently severe
10 express the low opinion that the Demo
Gratis have of the tyrant IN the char.
Many Republicans also share these same
views, but they have been whipped into line,
aud party policy prevents an outbreak of
honest expression. kelfer of Ohio dis
Eraced himself as Speaker, and sunk into
The lowest depths of obscurlty, "A dlsgraced
aud Inundated man. There IS this differ
ence, however; keifer II not as able as
Reed. and was tool in the hands of Secor,
Robeson. aud other desperate robbers IN
the Foriy-seventh Congress. Reed Is a
tyrant. cold, cheeky, and self-Important.
REED's IMPENDING PAIL.
He will sink low when his brief authority
Is over, but he viii not feel hisdisgrace as
much as keifor. and Reed will be q men,
Der OF the next House IN ali probability.
lie will not have the respect Of decent men
on either side, and u would be better tor
him really should he be defeated IN Maine
on the sth of next month.
The disgraceful record made by the Re
publcans this week will help TO pile mp
The Democratic majority IN the next
House. This Is generally conceded. Mr..
McCreary, Of kentucky, to-day received a
telegram from Congressman Quincy, OF
California. now az home, in which the lat
tsr claims that California will send four
Democrats TO the next House. There are
only two Democrats IN this House from
that State.
MALONE vs.. BowDES.
A prominent Virginia Republican now
IN the city who lives in Bowden's district.
was asked how much Of a disagreement
there was between BOwden and Malone
and he said "Some of Nahone's strongest
friends in the district, and particularly IN
Norfolk and Princess Anne counties, are
opposing Bowden with all their might
and main, aud on the other hand
some Of Mahones leading friends are
supporting Bowdsn for denomination. |
think the trouble between Bowden and
Malone grows out Of two things. Malone
ordered Bowden to oppose Langston IN his
contest for seat in the House. and the
Congressman did not come toterms regard
ing that matter. Then again Malone
clains that Bowden did not deliver tho
vote IN the Second district last year that
be promised when Malone was candidate
for Governor.
Undoubtedly" this Republican went
on 10 say, there is big trouble ahead for
Bowden, and il be gets the nomination it
will take hard eight"
The chances for turning any more Demo-
Gratis out Of their seats in the House during
this session are growing very SLIM There
Is too much business on hand, and the
disgraceful record made yesterday will
tend 10 make the leaders desist until next
winter a, least They don't want any more
t.