The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-14
THE DIRECT TAX BILL.
THE MEASURE TO BE Called UP IN
THE HOUSE THIS UEER.
Opposition 20 he Removed by Consideration
for the Worlds Fair-Alnost "a Personal
Collision between Republican Representa-
tives-No;fs.


Collision betwsen Republican Representa-
tives-No;es.
WAsB,se1ov d. c.. Feb ls.-ISpecial 1T
hes been determirrd that the bill TO refund
the d;lect ;aS slgll be- called up in the House
driimg The nc seut session. For the remain
der OF the session control Of the business 81
the House rests absolutely with the Commit
Tee on Rules. There are now before that COM
miiiee scores ot resolutions proposing to hx
dates for the consideration Of measures now
pending. That committee has decid-
ed that no action should be taken
upon any of the resolutions until
all the appropriations bills have passed
the House. Then the first measure to be con
s.dc7ed will he the bill to refund the direct
tax. aud p day WI be set apart for it. This
bill passed the Senate last session. aud when
it reached the House 1t was vigorously op-
posed by Chairman Cannon. Of the Appropri-
ntions Committee. II was this which created
the deadlock in the House during President
Cleyelaud's administration. II passed the
Senate. providing that the direct tax assessed
upon the States and Territories during the
war should be refunded. An element OK the
Democrats Of the House, led by Oates. OF
Alabama. believed that the b.l was
one Of "a '"Iies designed pyc ,ne
Rrpublican Senate 10 defeat tarh re-
form The theory Of Oates and his sup
porters WAS that the Republicans had begun
a systematic iaic upon the Treasury with the
purpose Of dissirat.ng the surplus and thus
preventing any reduction OF iai1h. lndeI
The leadership Of Oate@ The bill was defeated
in the House by fiibustering At the follow
lad \
session OF the Congress the Senate again pass
ed the bill. and it IS now pending in the
House.
THE WORLDS FAIR AGAIN.
Cannon IS elso a member of the Rules Com
lnitfee. His opposition to Tefundlng the di-
rect TAX has been overcome by and through
consideration in behalf Of the Worlds Fair.
He had been assured thatt the bill should pass
the bulk of the money thus returned 10 the
States would be applied to exhibits at the
Worlds Fair This assurance gwen 10 the
managers Of the Fair has leo TO
pressure upon Cannon, and he
now willing 10 vote 20 set apart
a day TO consider the bill. Its passage
will restore 10 Virginia and other States
money which II is claimed by men as proIni-
nent As Senator Sherman was improperly
taken from the States. aud II j. argued II VIII
enable the States tc make a more iibera! al'
pr0uriation for exhibits at the Fair. The in
ddcatiors are that should the bill be brought
before the House il will pass. ~ tie Consid-
Grafton which formerly created opposition no
longer exist
THE POLICY OF SILENCE.
The Democrats OF the House pursued Dis
Greet policy today during the debate On the
moposition 10 vote more money for the Civil
Service Commission Their policy was 10 re-
fain from a debate and permit the Repub;;
lcans 70 fight each other, and the plan proved
emineutiv successful. For several hours q =
opposing Republican factions denounced c.1rn
Other. the Democrats remaining quiet and en-
loving the row.
ALMOST A PIRsOSAL COLLISION.
The controversy came near provoking a
narsonal collision Moore. of New Hamp-
Shire a thin pole man Of extremely nervous
tempe"tnent went over to Bufterworth. who
controlled the time of debate III behalf ol
civil service. and requested the privilege OF
making speech. luttaiwOTth replied that
he had only a few minutes Of his time left.
Moore persisted, and Butterworth. who was
anxious 10 watch the debate. replied
cuItly. Moores peyish nature suddenly
grew belliserant, and he squared on on
TO strike ButtefwOrth. The latter
quickly appreciating the danger OF a scendal.
erasped Moore upIaisod arm and vigorous
pulled him down into the adjoining seat
Moore suddenly realized be was no match for
Butterworh. He returned "a his seat. and
when the speaker then on the floor conciuded,
ButteIworfh. as "a peace Offering, eNendcd
the remainder If his time 30 Moore The lat
ter Indignantly rejected the offer. This incl
dent is but an illustration Of the lack Of har
mOny that prevails among the Republ'cans.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The Republican House caucus which was
POSTPONED until tonight has again been post
poned. and il is now said that 1t will probably
take place Monday night. This caucus rls
proposed by members iayoring a compromise
ia the silver question. based on the free colu-
age OF the American product.
The House Committee on Claims to-day re-
rorted adversely on hh claims for money
sgent los the contestant and contes .'-s IN
the election cases allowed 10y law. There
were thirv..our Of these claims. amounting
to more than 500 mU
COINAGE. WEIGHTS AND MEASURE.
The Committee on Coinage Weights and
Measures cohiinned rs hearing today.
Chairman Wickham lid before the commit
tee a Telegram fiom Charles Smith, OF New
York. saying that the application bod been
made TO-DAY 10 the Treasury office Tor
II 600 el0 gold for shipment tomorrow; al>o,
letter nom Darwin james. Of the New No'k
Boaid Of Traie and Transportation. stating
that organization appointed etmml'tec t.
aipear and present the y'ew- Of l0eichauts Ot
NV 1Ofh NhNI inc ftANiiS IaNt NtlAh6N
BIZ. and lsking that they b. hoarc.
Mr.. Walker scented letter from William
Zeligman. banker, Of Paris add .se6 - Rep
resentatiye HIT. Of Illinois. Mr. ZfligGqn
in his letter SAYS: 1.-The late Silver bin con-
sidered a splendid law. hut its tenetc'sl
effects will only be gradually tslt. | hope
and pray that free-conagt bill VIII never
mass the American Congress. IL world canse
mot long after it, passage Iu'n and desolat on
throughout the county,
ARGUMENTS HEARD.
II was decided TO hear the committee ap-
pointed by the New YORK Board cf Trade on
Nopday next,
Mr. Newlands. of the National Silver Com
mittee. continued his argument begun last
week In refeieuce to the statements made
before the cowmittee for, casting the food
ING of this country with silver ii the free coin
are bill was Isssel. he said this could be pre-
vented yery easily by posing the bill with
pruvi ion limiting the coinage to bullion, the
rrcduciion Of the mines Of the world. and ex-
rlud,ng foreign coin. Mr. NeWlAnds was then
* us-d and MT. Holden. of Colorado. adj
dressed the committee in favor of free coinage.
DRrRL1pMEST coM.ANT.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Siockbridge intro
duced 4 bil to incorporate 'he National Guar
nntee. Loan and Development Company Of the
United States. The company has for its Ot-
ta,r. Of farpstpr