The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-13
THE SILVER BILL PASSED.
1T NOW GOES TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR HIS APPROVAL.
The Senate Net Likely TO Adopt a Gag
Rule, Though They VIII Fight for the
Force BiIl-Congressional Proceedings
and Wa.hf,,to, ~.,v.

WASHINGTON, July special. sen
ator German, the appointed Democratic
leader in the impending fight over the Fed
eral Election biz. said TO THE TINES cor.
respondent today that he did not appre.
hend the adoption Of any gag-ru'e. IIc
does not believe hat the old Senators will
consent to any such radical change a
change that would do violence not
only to the traditions, but the practice OF
the Senate, that has prevailed since it was
organized. SeuatOr German believes that
a majority OF tie Republicans are deter
mined 90 tight for the election bill, but that
they have made up their minds to fight un-
der existing rules. and 10 stay here until
well into autumn.
Senator Edmunds. in conversation with
Senator Gorman to-day, said that he had
not abated one jOt or title Of his antago-
nism 10 the proposed gag-rule. He declared
that he would rather see the ses-
sion prolonged TO December than have
the right Of free, full. and fair discussion
abridged. senator Edmunds reiterated
his former declaration that inasmuch as the
House hos cut of debate, il is more than
ever incumbent upon the Senate to main-
tain it. As the veteran Vermont Senator
The only deiheraiiye legislative body we
have left, to ciuiail the right OF discussion"
Senator Aldrich says that the Election
bill Is Of minor Importance as compared
with the Tariff bill. He said to-day: "The
manufacturers Of the country are clamOr-
ing for settlement of this tariff legislation.
While il is pending and in state Of uncer-
tainty, the manufacturing interests are act
ually paralyZed. They are IN state OF un-
certainty. They are afraid To make a
move, and hundreds Of protests against de-
lay are coming to us. II the Republican
party postpOnes the final determination of
this important question longer than is actu-
ally necessary, we will be visited with the
resentment OF the manufacturers"
Senator Ingalls, has not abated his opposi-
ton. lie SAYS he has not discovered any
sentiment among his constituents in favor
of the bill.
Senator German keeps informed as to the
progress of the fight to pass the Election
bill. lie says that the pressure OF the
President who is eXerting himself for the
bill. combined with Speaker Reeds stren-
uOus efforts, is having some influence; that
some Senators are being cOerced into sup
port Of the bill, but that they will not
change the rules.
.rhe Democratic SenOtOrs," added the
Senator, 'haye been uniustly charged with
"A purpose to Obstruct business. There has
been no such purpose or disposition"
"When the conference report on the Silver
bill was being considered" said the SENATOR
'it was said we intended TO delay action
That was not fact. We simply desired
time to debate it, and when the debate was
ended we were ready TO vote. We are not
disposed 10 offer any obstruction. and the
Tariff. River and Harbor and ApprOpria-
tion bills can be passed without the waste
Of moments time. so far Us we are con-
cerned."
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN TRICK.
The Republicans have sprung another
scheme On the Democrats. They have
consulted with Superintendent Porter. Of
the Census Bureau. who reported that he
could have the statistics Of population
ready by the l0ih. Of August. The plan Of
the Republicans is TO pass reapp0rtion-
ment act il the Democrats prolong the ses-
sion. They say il they remain here during
the summer it will require but short time
more g. pace rcapportonment act. ana
that under its provisions the Republicans
will make gains Of Congressman that will
aid them materially in maintaining control
Of the House. The Democrats charge that,
under the partisan manipulation OF super
intendent Porter. the statistics have been
doctored so as to give the Republicans Con-
grcssmeE 90 which they are net entitled.
CAPITAL NOTES.
Senator Daniel to-day introduced bill to
appropriate $-O. 900 for the establishment Of
a park at Arlington, and TO appropriate
Sj00. 900 for the construction Of an iron
bridge across the Potomac 20 connect Wash
ington with Arlington. the bridge 10 have
a wagon roadway thirty feet wide, with q
fo0tway for passengers on each side, eigh'
feet wide,
The following pensions Of issue, Of June
-. 1890 for virginia, were granted to-day
Original Jacob =. Grtlpy, National Military
Home: Increase: Richard Reynolds, Chin
colleague Island; Patrick Riley, National
Military Home: William ". Rice, Thorn
burg: Thomas ID, Adams, Newport News;
Delaney II. Crane, Ashland. Reissue:
Moses Caster Yorktown.
SENATE.
After routine business the senate resumed
consideration of the shipping bills.
Mr.. Vest quoted from speech of Daniel
Webster. 10 the effect that that success OF
the American merchant marine had come,
not from protection or bounty. but from
kill. perseverance and economy
Mr.. Gail said he would give MS vote ioI
the Postal Subsidy bill, and would be glad
% vote Tor the Tonnage bill II the rate Ol
subsidy was not excessive.
The bin was then passed yeas, %; nays,
Is. A vote was then taken on the Postal
subsidy bill, and il was passed-yeas, y;
nays, Ii.
On motion of Mr. Morrill,, the Tariff bill
was made the unfinished business, and, al.
ter a short secret session. the senate, at ,
o'clOck adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
In the House to-day, Mr.. Conger, Of Iowa,
called ND the conference report on the Sil.
yer bill. lie said that the bill he presented
| in the report was in the nature OF com
PROMISE IL was not just such bill as ht
| hought Congress ought to pass. II was mol
| lust such bill, perhaps, as any member ol
| he House would like to pass II he were pre-
narino a measure TO state his conviction
| but il was bill that would answer the de-
mand OF the country. the demands OF the sill
yer miner. the agriculturists, the labOrers
md the business men of the country. The
| Nhole tenor Of the measure remOnetiZed sill
yer. Ii would give an additional circulation
| # S5I. 7SO. eco year at the present price o.
silver.
| Mr.. Cutcheon, Of Michigan. regarded :h'
| Conference bill as a vast improvement
Jyer the mOnstrOsity sent IN mere Dy lh'
| senate.
Mr. Hermann, OF Oregon, said that h'
favored the bill, althOughit it did not contain
the fullest recognition Of the equality 0
gold and silver as money.
Mr. Bland, Of Missouri, said that the bill
was not the result of free and fair con
ference. Ii was the result of secret meet
ings Of the Republican cOnferec'. He, as
,onferee. had known nothing the measure
until il had been framed and the report wa
ready to be signed. The Democratic mem
Ders had been ignored in he preparation
he bill. Tie bili gas one which PRACTICAL.
lemonetiyel silver. II was a sugar-coate'
qunine pill. =,
| MIR, Morrow, OF California. expressed nj
approval Of the conference report.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, favored the re
Ort.
Mr.. McRae, Of Arkansas, denounced Tn
measure as a cowardly surrender ON IN
part OF the silver men.
| The debate was continued until late II
the afternoon. and the four hours a.iowe'
for debate having expired. The previou
question was considered as ordered, am
the vote was taken upon agreeing 10 IN
conference report. IL was agreed to by
strict party yOte-Yeas, l22; nays, 80.
The silver bill has now passed Dol
houses of Congress in the identical term
in which il came from lho Conference Con
mitlee last Monday. Alter being enroile