The morning call., 1892-05-26

dignity of barber. The civilized world
was interested in knowing what was COM
ing from the freedom Of these people.
Holman made point or order against
Houk's amendment, which was sustained.
johnson of Indiana replied to what he
characterized "the remarkable speech" OF
Henderson. The President OF the United
States, said he, had. during his entire life,
been the firm, answering and consistent
friend Of the c0lored race. 1t ought not to
be forgotten that the President had stood in
favor OF a just measure OF national relief
which, if passed by Congress, would have
provided fer the supervision of national
elections whereby the colored people of the
South would have the right TO cast their
votes and have them counted. The PTesl-
dent had stood for the measure known as
the force bilP' when men with less courage
had failed TO stand up for the pledges of the
Republican party. The alusiOn to the furce
bill brought number of Democrats to their
feet with questions, but the only one heard
was that propounded by Richardson IF Ten
neSSee as to whether the President was in
favor of the force bill now.
johnson replied that the President WAS
in favor Of any system OF constitutional
legislation that would guarantee 10 the low
lest man OF the South the right TO cast MS
vote without fear, favor or intimidation.
He proceeded in vehement language to de-
nOunce the treatment of the negro by the
Democratic party in tie South, aud as ne
WAS as yehementIy c0ntTadlcted by num-
ber0t Southern members the House became
a perfect bedlam. Some Democrat made a
reference to 1876, whereupon johnson pro-
ceeded TO review the Hayes -Tiiden cOntrO-
verSy. The confusion then became intense.
Finally McMillin rose to point Of order,
and johnson was directed to addres SIS his re-
marks TO tie bill.
Hooker of Mississippi denied that the
Ia pg fhf.C Co pf ha
negro. There never had been any discord
save when caIpet-baggeTs and aliens came
down there and stirred it up.
Cheatham of North Carolina. the only
cOlored man in tic House. regretted that
the debate had taken political turn. The
coi0red people should have this appropria-
tion. He wanted to see the Democrats and
Republicans cGme together TO help the negro
and do something for him.
Dockery Of Missouri offered an amend
ment reducing the salary of the director
general of the Worlds Fair to $1,000 and
the secretary to $1,000; also providing that
not more than one meeting OF the National
Commissioners or lady managers be held
during 1898, and delegating their powers TO
the board of control. Agreed to.
Johnston of South Carolina offered an
amendment providing that no part of the
appropriation be available unless the doors
Of the exposition be closed on Sunday.
Hooker Of Mississippi offered as an amend
ment to Johnston's amendment a provso
that in no event shall the exhibit made by
the Government be open to the public on
Sunday.
Stone of Pennsylvania offered as substi-
tute for the amendments a prOviso that
before any money appropriated by the bill is
paid the managers of the exposition shall
file an agreement to close the exposition on
Sundays. HOoker'S amendment was agreed
to.
Atkinson Of Pennsylvania offered as an
amendment TO the substitute provsO that
no part Of the appropriation be available
until the board Of managers give a salts
factory assurance that there will be no
intoxicating liquors sold on the grounds.
Agreed to.
The committee then rose, leaving Johns
toms amendment as amended and Stones
amendment as amended undisposed Of.
The House then adjourned.