The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-14
IN THE HOUSE.
Introduction of an Economy Resolution
Mr.. Reeds Little Joke.

Introd duction Of an Economy Resolution
Mr.. Reeds Little Joke.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 13.-The war
crv of the Democratic leaders of the
House was sounded by Representative
Holman today, and if it is echoed by the
Democratic majority tomorrow the policy
of the party in the coming session will be
firmly established. Without warning to
the Republican side of the House, Chair
man Holman, of the appropriations COM
mittee, presented resolution declaring
that it be the judgment of the House that
the granting of subsidies or bounties by
congress in money, public moneys,
bonds, or by pledge of the public
credit, to promote special private
industries or enterprises independent of
the constitutional power of congress, is
unjust, impolitic and in manifest conflict
with the spirit of republican institutions.
1t further declares that in view of
the present condition of the treasury and
because efficient and honest government
can only be assured by the frugal expend-
iture of public money, while unnecessary
and lavish expenditures lead inevitably to
venal and corrupt methods. no money
ought to be appropriated by congress ex-
cept such as is manifestly necessary to
carry on the several departments frugally,
efficiently and honestly administered.
Holman demanded the previous ques-
ton on the adoption of the resolution.
Myers, of Louisiana, moved its reference
to the committee on ways and means.
Lost.
Henderson of Iowa. and various other
Republicans asked an opportunity for de-
bate, and McKenna of California insisted
that the resolution, if adhered to, would
result in the defeat of all appropriation
bills of any character except such as re-
ferred to the departments.
Henderson inquired if debate would be
in order after the previous question had
been ordered.
The speaker pro tenn. was of the opinion
that it would not
"And this House will cease to be delib-
erative." said Reed. of Maine. This being
a repetition of the charge which had been
so frequently hurled against himself
caused the House, Democrats and Repub-
hcans alike, to break into roar of
laughter.
The yeas and nays on the previous ques-
ton resulted: Yeas, 154; nays, 80
Holman then asked unanimous consent
for an hours debate on each side, but at
the request of Reed consented to make it
two hours side.
Simpson of Kansas asked if this IN
cluded two hours for the Peoples party as
well as the Republican and Democratic
parties. Amid much laughter, the speaker
said that be assumed the division of time
would be between those in favor of and
those opposing the resolutions.
On suggestion of Breckenridge of Ken
tucky, the debate went over until tomor-
row.
A number of resolutions granting COM
mittees leave to sit during the sessions of
the House were offered and adopted. On
the motion of Bland of Missouri resolu-
ton was adopted calling on the secretary
OF the treasury for information as to
whether at any time since the Al per cent.
bonds became due there had been sufficient
funds in the treasury to pay the same, and.
itso, by whose authority he assumed to con-
tinue such bonds at per cent, and why
the same were not redeemed at the time
they were dne.
Stone of Kentucky offered a resolution.
which was agreed to, calling on the secre-
tary of the treasury for a tabular state
m"nt of all goods imported into the Porto
Rico and Dominican republics since the
reciprocal treaty went into effect: also call
ing on the secretary of state for copies of
all communications between the United
States and those countries as well as Cuba.
San Salvador and Brazil on the subject of
reciprocity.
Lewis of Alabama introduced bill to
repeal the law creating the sinking fund.
Watson of Georgia introduced bill to
cover into the treasury the Sl00 000. 900
gold reserve now held for the redemption
of United States notes. Adjourned