The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-26

with the anti-option bill, had taken as much
time to forwarding that measure as he had
to drawing his salary as secretary of the
worlds fair, the measure would now have
been passed-a measure which would bring
great relief to agriculturists.
SURROUNDED LIKE PRIZE FIGHTERS.
Members on both sides surrounded the two
gentlemen and thoroughly enjoyed the
scene. MIR. Funston was emphatic and
vociferous in his utterances, but the merrI-
ment was so great that bis words could not
bs heard. He declined to yield to Mr..
Butterworth, which led Mr.. Rogers to warn
him that he must either get out of the ring
or let the gentleman from Ohio get over the
ropes; while Mr.. Spinola's contribution was,
"break away, break awayp
BUTTERwoRTH HITS BACK.
Mr.. Butterworth. in his reply, paid his
respects to Mr.. Funston, charging him, as
chairman of the committee on agriculture,
with neglecting the interests of the farmers.
The gentleman was actively concerned
about the anti-option bill. Half a million
farmers had asked the gentleman over and
over again, as chairman of the commit
tee, to get up and move the considera-
tion Of the measure. Had he done itl
[Cries Of mo, no."1 Not at ALL He had
not moved in that direction, but had stood
trembling like an aspen leaf under the
frown of the speaker. lGeneral laughter
and loud applause on the democratic side
He (Mr. Butrerworthl had at least the
courage of his convictions. lApplause.1
HATCH SPEAKS FOR FREE COINAGE.
Mr. Hatch of Missouri after deploring
the condition of the farmers of the country,
made a speech in favor Of free coinage and
a reduction of taxation. He also touched
upon the option bill, and criticised the ma
| jority, and especially the chairman Of the
committee on agriculture, for not acting
upon the question. That measure, had the
| chairman called it up, could have been
| passed without one hours debate. The rules
Of the House had been made in the interes.
of the Republican party, and to prevent
consideration Of great national measures
there were but few more hours of this
| congress. Thak God for it. Democratic
| applause.1
IN CAMP MEETING STYLE.
Mr.. Spinola-Lay it on, brother. Laugh
Mr.. Hatch-We will all join in the dox-
ology next Wednesday. Laughter
The bill was then considered by para
| graphs, but without disposing Of the meas
ure the committee rose.
| Mr.. Gibson of Maryland announced
feelingly the death of Senator Wilson.
| euloglzing his life and character. In pur-
suance Of resolution, unanimously
adopted, the speaker appointed the follow
ing committee to take action in regard to
the funeral: Messrs. Gibson, McComas,
Rusk, Stockbridge, Stump, Mudd, Stone OF
Missouri, T. H. Brown and Abbott The
House then. as mark OF respect to the
memory of the deceased, adjourned to meet
at o'clock this evening.
| THE EVENING SESSION.
For the second time in its history the
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| in one calendar day. The House having ad
T, journed at o'clock, met again at
o'clock, MIR. Burrows of Michigan occupying
| the chair.
Mr.. Dingley submitted the report of the
silver pool investigating committee, and i
t-was ordered printed. Mr. Dingley giving
notice that he would call it up for action al
the earliest opportunity.
A NOISY SESSION.
The House then went into committee O
the whole on the agricultural bill Tha
congress was drawing to close was mani
fest. There was large number of mem
incident to the dying of a session
were not absent. The best of humoi
prevailed, but every member whc
addressed the chair was laughed at, cheereC
and applauded by his colleages, irrespectiv,
of party lines. The disorder was great .anC
incessant, and the chair was utterly unabh
to prevent it. Again and again he appealed
to the members to preserve order, bu
his appeals, as we'll as the stroni
strokes of the gavel, were unavailing
As the hour grew later the proceeding
became more noisy, and it was with ex
treme difficulty that the chairman preserved
a semblanoe of order. The scenes were no
creditable to the dignity Of the House.
Consideration of the agricultural bill
having been concluded, the committee 0
the whole resumed consideration of tn
general deficiency bill. The House passet
the agricultural appropriation bill, but
without disposing of the general deficienc,
bill, at l:30 o'clock adjourned.