Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-25

surprised To see the gentleman from Mis-
souri stand here and say the repeal Of the
law OF 1873 was the greatest iufamy Of this
century, and that it was done by the Re-
publican party, by a aRepubhcan Congress,
and Republican President. And vet the
gentleman knew that not a single Demo
crat voted against that measure in the
United States Senate; that Allan q. Thur
man voted for II; that Thomas +. Bayard
voted for it. and that the only votes cast
against il were cast by Republicans. And
Vet these silver men were here condemn
ing the Republican party for IL. He asked
If that were fair.
NO POLICY IN ADVANCE or PLATFORM.
Mr.. Castle, OF Minnesota (Democrat), de-
MED the night OF any Democrat on the floor
OF the House TO pronounce policy for the
party IN advance of the party platform.
They could speak for their own States, but
he objected to their speaking for his State,
or for the party, when II had never pro-
nounced on II. He represented peo-
Pile who had been Democrats III and ont of
season. HIS people. be said, were opposed
TO this bill. because it proposed 60 make
Fat money pure and simple.
Mr.. Thomas Dunn English. OF New Jer-
sew. then addressed the House. standing
ir front Of the Speakers desk and facing
the members who gathered around him.
He said he occupied q different position
from either side Of the House. He had no
fear Of an influx Of foreign silver. But he
was opposed to the bill because II was
bill % throw more ragged notes upon the
cOuntry--tO pile up silver IN the treasury,
and not TO place 1t in the hands Of the
people His strongest reason for opposing
II was that it was a subsidy TO the silver
kings of the West. and as q Democrat be
was opposed TO anv subsidy, sugar-cOat the
bill as you would. He also opposed the
bill in behalf Of the planters of the South
and the farmers of the West, to whom IT
wouid bring disaster aud financial ruin.
Ia conclusion Mr.. English said he was
the Oldest man but one IN the House and
Democrat of ffty-three years standing, and
now in his old age he found himself read
ont of the party by gentleman (Hatchj
who had gone dallying with the Farmers
Alliance.
SARCASM.
Mr.. Abner Taylor (Bepubliean), Of Illi-
nois. was recognized and sent up 20 the
clerks desk and had read Il proposed sub
stltute measure intended to ridIcule the
pending bill.
reading was concluded, Mr.. Wheeler. Of
Alabama. arose and said 1t was very funny,
but that IL was because It was proposed
that any man who owed 81, 900 should pay
to his creditor $1,000 that the Democratic
party was here recognizing the people and
endeavOring 10 change the conditions
which had brought about 50 much misery.
Mr.. Land (Republican). Of Minnesota,
said the bill should not be made a party
question, but inOsmucb as 1t had been
made a party and a sectional question he
doubted whether it would be wholesome
TO PISS such measure Mr.. Sweet Re
publican, of Idaho, announced himself IN
favor OF free coinage and the bill.
AHARBINGEB OF DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
Mr.. Patterson. Of Tennessee Democrat,
said he should support the bill, but dis
sented from the remarks OF Alr. Hatcb 10
read men out of the party. lie recognized
the Democratic movement IN New England
as the narbinger of victory IN November
next. Applause. He desired TO say that
when the Chicago convention met the
great question which would be put before
tbe American people would be that of un-
inst. uneuual. unlawful unconstitutional,
and oppressive taxation. lkenewed ap-
Ilause. ,.
Mr. Smith (Repubhcan) Of Illinois, depre-
Gated the consideration OF the measure
from a party standpoint. We nave an era
of prosperity Satisfactory 10 the people.
lie should vote against the blll.
III Mis- uOM Oif AbAANAN " - ~ ''NN'N ~
which time the debate had been eXtended)
ma Mr.. Butler. OF Iowa ODemOcraD, being
recognized. closed the debate by saying
fLat when the act of 1873 had brought the
farrnerg Of the country into condition OF
sufferluc. the gentleman from Illinois MIR.
FaylorI. q millionaire. arose and WITH a
comical substitute for the bill added insult
20 injury and mocked the farmers III their
suffering.
TIE PREVIOUS QUESTION.
A. MIR. Butler sat down, Mr.. Bland, the
norsistent advocate of the bill, was recog-
uized bv the Speaker. and III quiet tone
nj voice and an absence OF the nervous
moss which was evident in the subdued, IN
distinguishablo, but an-peryadlng NOISE
around him, demanded the previous ques-
ton on the pending bill.
Mr.. Burrows, like half the members of
tbe House. was on his feet, but he was
there not from anxiety, but as his party's
spokesman. 80, u.
The Chair recognized him, and Mr.. Bur
rows IN d calm, deliberate manner moved
to lay the ueuding bill on the table, SAID
tLot motion took precedence OF the mo-
tion at the eentlomau from Missouri (Air.
Blaudl and demanded the yeas and nays
ON ms motion.
The Char Mr.. Cnsp), without denying
or concedng the assumption Of Mr.; bur
rows that his motion had precedence,
SAID: -.,... 80,
the question whether oi not thAt molloh
taxes PRECEDENCE
glr. burrows was prepared for the in
ouiry. and read from Rule l6, clause 4,
civlng the order III which motions may be
made.
TEST VOTE.
The Chair. on the reading Of the rule
Immediately decided IN favor OF Mr.. Bur
rows. and then, amid intense excitement,
the Clerk began 10 call the roll on Mr.
Burrows's motion. which brought the
question 10 q square test vote. lbe ex-
element became still more intense as the
c.ll progressed, and the members plainly
showed It IN the restless manner IN whieh
hey moved about and crowded 10 the
snqce i'm front of the Speakers desk.
Private information gwen out that the
vote stood yeas 1iS, nays l41, excited
every member, and the alsles were
as the Clerk proceeded to reca-
pitulato the vote.
THE BILL ALMOST DEFEATED.
The recapitulation being completed, the
Sneaker rose from his chair TO announce
me result, but, before doing SO. directed
uN Aiffh 10 tAli LIZ IHAilNs AN N'N. -
called Mr.. Crisp. of Georgia" and Mr..
Crisp. Of Georgia" availing himself OF his
right as a representative. cast his vote IN
he negative. amid the deaiening applause
of the advocates Of the measure.
Mr. Bland. OF Missouri. not aware that
this vote saved his measure from imme-
date annihilation, changed hls vote from
be negative 10 the affirmative IN order
tbat he might have an opportunity TO move
a reconsideration, but being advised IN a
moment that the motion was defeated oy
a tie vote. again changed TO the negative.
Mir Enloe, OF Tennessee (Democrat).
with his hat on. hastily strobe into the
House. AID said he desired to have his
vote recorded.
The speaker: "Was the gentleman, in
the House during the roll-cail ana failed to
hear his name calledY"
MIR Tnloe was compelled TO respond IN
,hs NEGATIVE. The Speaker was inexorable,
and said the gentleman could not vote,
NJr Tuloe Welding and announcing that
he had Just come IN from an investigating