Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-14
Sounds the War Cry of the
Democratic Leaders.
A Declaration Against Subsi-
dies and Bounties.
The Government Must be Frugally
and Honestly Administered.
-Four Hours Debate ON the Subject to
be Had-Ex-speaker Reed Makes
. Funny Remark-W ashing-
ton Notes.
Associated Press Dispatches.


WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-The war cry
of the Democratic leaders in the house
was sounded by Representative Holman,
today, and il it is echoed by. the DEM
ocratic majority tomorrow, the policy
of the party in the coming elections
will be firmly established.
Without warning to the Republican
side of the house, Chairman Holman
of the appropriations committee pre-
sented a resolution declaring it to be
the Judgment of the house that the
granting of subsidies or bounties by
congress, in public moneys. bonds, or
by the pledge of public credit, to pro-
mote special private industries or euter-
prises, independent of the constitutional
power of congress, is unjust, impolitic
and in manifest conflict with the spirit
of Republican institutions.
The resolution further declares that
In view of the present condition of the
treasury, and because efficient and hon.
est government can only be assured by
the frugal expenditure of public money,
while unnecessary and lavish expendi-
tures lead inevitably to venal and cor
rupt methods, no money ought, to be
appropriated by congress, except such
aa is manifestly necessary to carry on
the several departments, frugally, eff
ciently and honestly administered.
Holman demanded the previous ques-
tion on the adoption of the resolution.
Meyers of louisiana moved it's refer
ence to the committee on ways and
meaps. Lost.
Henderson of Iowa and various other
Republicans asked opportunity for de-
bate, and McKenna OF California in
sisted that the resolution, if adhered to,
would result in the defeat of all appro-
priation bills of any character, except
such as referred to departmental af-
fairs.
Henderson inquired if debate would
DO IN oider after the previous question
was ordered.
The speaker pro tenn was of the opin-
ion that it would not.
ssAnd this house will cease to be de-
Lucrative body" said Mr.. Reed, of
Maine-a repetition of the charge which
had been 80 frequently hurled against
himself-which caused the house, Dem
0crafs and Republicans alike, to break
into roar OF laughter.
The yeas and nays on the previous
question resulted: Yeas, 154; nays, 80.
Holman then asked unanimous con-
sent 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 Demo
cratic parties.
rid x.,,,oI, 1o,,rb kor tbo anaobo~ eo Il
he assumed the division of time would
be between those in favor of and those
opposing tine resolution.
On suggestion of Breckinridge, of Ken
fncky, debate went over until tomorrow.
After routine business was disposed
of, number of resolutions to grant
various committees leave to sit during
sessions of the house were offered and
adopted.
On motion OF Bland of Missouri a
resolution was adopted calling on the
secretary of the treasury for informa-
tion as to whether at any time since the
Az per cent bonds became due, there
had been sufficient funds in the treasury
to pay the same; and if go. by whose
authority he assumed to continue such
bonds at 2 per cent, and why the same
we're not paid at the time they were
dine.
Stone of Kentucky offered resolu-
tion, which was agreed to, calling on the
secretary OF the treasury for tabular
statement Of all goods imported into
Porto Rico and San Domingo republic
since the reciprocal treaty went into
effect; also calling on the secretary of
state for copies of all communications
between the United States and those
countries, as we'll as Cuba. Salvador and
Brazil, on the subject of reciprocity.
Lewis of Alabama introduced bill to
repeal the law creating sinking fund.
Watson OF Georgia introduced bill to
cover into the treasury the $100. 900, 900
gold reserve now held for the redemp-
tion of United States notes.
Cutting of California introduced bill
for the construction of revenue cutter
for use at San Francisco.
Caminetti of California introduced a
bill declaring Stockton, Sacramento and
Marysyille, Cal, ports of delivery.