Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-11
FIGHT IN PROSPECT.
LIVELY FILieUsTeRING ON THE sIL-
YER QUESTION LOOKED FOR.
rhs rrse-CoInsgs and -Frss-Coiusge
Democrats 10 Join Battle on the
Bland Bill.
rBy telegraph TO tho pispatch.l

WARRINGTON. d. O., February l0.-lt IS
the opinion of many well-informed men,
her. of the House that lively fight Is in
prospect in the House over the silver
question. II Is thought likely that there
will be a repetition Of the flibustering
tactics which have made interesting more
than one parliamentary struggle IN the
House over important measures. The
free-coipage men, by their action In the
House today and by the prompt intro
duction of the Bland resolution asking
that n silver bill be made speciai
continuing order of the House, show that
II is their intention to vigorously press the
bill to a vote. The anti-free-c coinage Demo-
Gratis arc az strongly opposed as ever 10 the
consideration Of the bill and will do all IN
their power to defeat il by any means AZ
their command. An effort will be made to
DELAY its consideration as long as possible.
but It is realized that it must come before
the House before very great whiie.
NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK TO LEAD.
When il does come up, unless the ques-
tion can be settled by the substitution ior 'he
hill Of an international monetary conference, OF
some other measure that Will lsli SNORT VI
complaining the objects o. the Bland Dial, u ~
probable that a fibustofing fight VIII be maze
on IL under the lead OF the New England ana
New York Democrats. aided by scattering OUT
SIDE support. IL Is thought by soine OF mem
that the free-coinage bill may be beaten. On
the other hand. the iree-coinage men are confl-
dent of their strength and their ability to make
a successful eight. There Is n very strong feei-
ing in favor OF the speedy disposition OF the sli-
yer question. and sentiment favorable 70 the
issue being brought TO close as soon as the ini-
portance OF the subject Will permit.
Congressional.
In the Federal Senate yesterday MIR.
Vance offered resolution, which was re-
ferred, TO pay sl,200 to MIR. Davidson, the con-
testant for Mr.. Calls seat In the Senate.
The Joint resolution cs 10 the payment 10 the
State OF West Virginia OF her proportion OF the
direct tax was again taken up In the morning
hour. when Mr.. Frye called attention 10 tne uis-
regard Of the rule limiting debate 10 nve MIN
utes, and said that knowing the capacity Tor
debate OF thu Senators from the two Virginias
(Nessrs Daniel and Faulkner, the discussion
would be apt 10 occupy the morning hour Ior tne
remainder OF the session. He. therefore, gave
notes that he would object 10 us continuatioh
after to-day.
Mr. Faulkner spoke for about an hour In advo-
cacy OF the Joint resolution, arguing on tho law
and tho merits Of the case, and replying 10 Inc
argument Of Mr.. Daniel in opposition to II. lie
sincerely hoped that the senate would rot si1e-
track the Joint resolution by referring IT tas Mr..
Daniel proposed) to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Barbour replied to Mr.. Faulkner aud said
that the case was not 80 plain as MI. + q ilkner
tried to make II appear. IL seemed 10 hun that
the state Of West Virginia was honorsbiy pound
10 share the burdens Of the parent state. lie
did not care To 20 into the question OF why she
did not do IL. She had assumed a just proportion
OF the debt OF Virginia prior 20 1861, but she had
not contributed dollar TO IL. lie thought that
she should at least let the small amount OF
Sl53 600 (her proportion OF the direct tax 90 10
the credit OF the State OF Virginia.
Mr.. Allison inquired how mucn was the DEBT OF
Virginia to the United States.
Mr. Barbour gave the figure at about 81, 6OO,-
600, including interest since 1851.
Mr.. Allison inquired further whether the state
OF West Virginia acknowledged any habllity
other eIuitably or otherwise for any portion OF
that debt or whether she regarded herself as
absolutely excluded from any obligation for II.
Mr. Faulkner replied that the state OF West
Virginia recognized any liability resulting from
the separation OF West Virginia from Virginia.
West Virginia had accepted independent soye-
reignity, and that was an acceptance OF all tho
conditions presented in the ordinance OF separa-
ton. Whenever tho settlement was made the
issuing OF bonds for the payment OF It's Liabilities
to the state Of Virginia, but not TO creditor.
The discussion was interrupted at = o'clock,
when tue printing bill came up as unfinished
business. Sir. faulkner made an e1ort 70 have
the West Virginia bill made the special order
after the p hitting bill, but Mr.. Padd ok objected
strenuously. as the pure food bill occupied That
position. The West virginia OIL went over WIN
In the House Mr.. Catcnings, nom the Com
mittee on Rules, reported resolution Tor the
appoint ment of select committee OF five menl-
hers 10 investigate the methods OF business In
tine Bureau of Pensions. Mr.. Enloe offered an
amendment extending the scope OF the inquiry
20 as to include the methods followed by the
Board OF Pension Appeals. In advocating his
amendment Air. Enloe criticised the aoininstra-
ton OF the Pension Otfice and reiterated the
charles against the Commissioner and his son
which he mado last Congress and upon which
an Investigation was then based. The amend
ment was agreed to and tho resolution RI
amended adopted.
Mr. Bland, from the Committee on Coinage,
Weights, and Measures, reported bill for tue
free coinage of gold and silver and for tho issue
OF coin notes. The minority was given leave q
file a minority report not later than Monday
next. Mr.. Bland wished the bill placed upon the
House calendar, but MIR. Dingley made the
point that tho bill must inevitably involve al
expense upon the Treasury and snould 60 TO the
Committee OF the Whole. Mr.. Bland said thai
there was no charge made upon the Treasury
The Speaker held the matter In aDeyance
stating that he would examine the rule upon The
subject but finally concluded to place the bill
upon the calendar.
In the morning hour Mr.. Bynum asked ant
obtained consent 10 withdraw from present con-
sheraton the bill coming over from YESTERDAY
abolishlng the minimum punishment for viola
ton OF the internal revenue laws.