The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Whole, Mr. Dingley Of Maine in the chair on
fLe Apricnlinral AnnronriailOn bill.

Whole. Mr. Dngley Of Maine in the chair, on
the Agricultural Appropriation bill.
In the general debate on the bill contro-
versy arose between Mr. Funsten (Kansas), III
charge of the BILL and Mr.. Butterworth
(Ohio), and the latter having made remark
which irritated Mr. Funsten. the Kansas
gentleman made an attack upon Mr. Butter
worth. in which he alluded to the Office which
Mr.. ButterwOrth occupied in the Worlds Far
commission and said If that gentleman, whose
name was associated with the anti-Opuon Dhl
had taken as much time to forwarding that
measure as he had 10 drawing his salary as
secretary Of the Worlds Fair the measure
would now have been passed-a measure
which would bring great relief to the asncul-
tural interests.
Mr.. Butterworth in reply charged Mr.. Fun
stcn, chairman of the Committee on Agricul-
ture with neglecting the interests of the farm
ers. The gentleman. he said. was actively
concerned about the Anti Option bill. Half
"a million farmers had asked the gentle
man over and over again, as chairman
of the committee, 10 get up and move the
consideration Of the measure. Had he done
il? lCries Of No, MOL Not at all; he had not
moved IN that direction, but had stood
trembling like an aspen leaf under the favor
of,the eSpeaker General laughter and loudap-
plausc on the Democratic side.l He lMr But
terwOrth) had at least the courage of his con
yiction. IApplausel
Mr.. Funsten denied that he had failed to do
his duty in regard To the Option bill.
Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri, after deploring the
condition of the farmers of the country
made "A speech in favor Of free coinage and
reduction of taxation. He also touched upon
the Option bill and criticised the majority,
and especially the Committee on the Agri-
cultural bill. for not acting. Mr.. Mckinney
had said there were but a few more hours OF
this Congress- thank God for II. democratic
applause u,
Mr.. Hatch-we will all join in tho dox-
ology next Wednesday. Laughter
Mr.. Hatch. continuing, said that the re
quest of the farmers for the passage OF the
Option bin should be acceded to before they
demanded and no longer pleaded.
Mr.. Cannon: You can pass 1t next ses-
sion.
Mr.. Hatch: And we will pass it next ses-
sion, and wewill pass every bill that IS con
stitutional and is demanded by the people OF
the country Democratic applause
The bill was then considered by para
graphs, but without disposing Of the measure
committee rose.
Mr.. Gibson. Of Maryland, announced feel
inglv the death of Senator Wilson. of that
State eulogizing his life and character.
In pursuance of a resolution, unanimously
adopted. the Speaker appointed the following
committee 10 tdke dcuOn III IcEhIN W lio
funeral: Messrs Gibson, McCOmas, Rusk,
Stockbridge. Stump, Mudd, Stone (Missour),
T. II. Brown, and Abbott.
The House then. as a mark Of respect to the
memory of the deceased, adjourned 10 meet
at o'clock this evening.
NIGHT SESSION.
For the second time in its history the House
held two distinct legislative sessions IN the
one calendar day, the House having adjourn
ed at O'Clock, met again at 3 O'Clock. MI
Burrows, of Michigan, Occupying the char.
Mr. Dingley of Maine submitted the re-
port of the Silver Pool Investigating Com
mittee. and itNyas ordered 10 be printed. Mr..
Dingley gave notice that he would call 1t up
for action at the earliest opportunity.
The House then went into Committee OF the
Whole on the Agricultural Appropriation bull;
The consideration Of the Agricultural bill
having been concluded. the Committee Of the
Whole resumed the consideration Of the Gen
eral Deficiency bill. The House passed the
Agricultural Appropriation bill, but without
disposing Of the General Deficiency bill, at
1880, adjourned till tomorrow.