Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-14
CONGRESS.
First Division on Party Lines-Alllance
Men Vote with the Republicans.
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WASHINGTON. January 13.-SENATF.-Mr.
Jones, Of Nevada, appeared IN the Senate
to-day and took the oath for his new term,
so that to-day every State in the Union
was fully represented.
bin was reported from the committee ana
placed on the calendar approprlating $4,000
TO com plete the public building at Pensacola,
Fla, as originally designed.
Nj. Gordon made q personal statement in ex-
plantation OF his absence from the sessions OF the
Committee ON Coast Defences. IL was to the ef-
feet that ne had seen In the Record the name OF
Mr.. German as a member OF that committee in
stead OF his own. lie now discovered that that
was an error, and he would hereafter attend the
meetings OF that committee. In the same con-
nection he said that II he had been In the com
mittee he would have voted against the bill re-
ported yesterday providing for coast deiences.
Although II was a bill OF great Importance and
one that deserved much consideration, he should
have felt constrained In the present condition OF
The country and the people to vote against 1t.
no wAR-cLouDs AT PRESENT.
There were, he thought, no war-clOtds visible
to give unusual concern or alarm. The country
was In much more danger from the burdens OF
taxation than from any invasion by foreign
foe Ii occurred to him, therefore, that II would
be wiser first to relieve the people from the
present exactions OF taxation, and then In the
future 10 look 20 remote and contingent dangers
from outside.
The Senate bill TO prevent the misbranding Of
food and food products was reported and placed
on the calendar.
The resolution offered last Monday by Mr..
Mitchell, instructing the judiciary Committee TO
inquire and report what legislation is necessary
10 relieve the Court of Claims in the transaction
OF its business, and 10 expedite such business,
was taken up and after long discussion was re-
ferred TO the Judiciary Committee.
On motion OF Mr.. Stewart, the Dill TO provide
for the free coinage Of gold and silver bullion
was referred TO the Finance Committee.
The Senate then, after brief executive SEES
sion, at +. NJ. adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Committees on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce and Rivers and Harbors were au-
thorized TO sit during the sessions OF the House
On motion Of Mr., Bland, OF Missouri resolu-
ton was adopted calling on the Secretary oil the
treasury for Information rs 10 whether at any
time since the 40 per cent. bonds became due
there has been sufficient funds In the Treasury
TO pay tho same; and IL so. by what authority
he has assumed TO continue such bonds at 2 per
cent. and why the same were not paid at the
time they were due.
THE GOLD RESERVE.
Among the bills introduced and referred were
the following: By MIR. Watson, OF Georgia. to
cover into the Treasury the $100,000,O00 OF
gold reserve now held for the redemption OF
United States notes; by Mr.. Morse, OF Massa-
chusetts, for the appointment OF clerks 10 Rep
resentatives.
THE LATE Mr.. B0rK.
Saturday the 30th instant was set apart for
tho delivery OF eulogics In respect 10 the late
Leonidss {. Houk, of Tennessee.
SATURDAY. next WAS set apart for consideration
OF the bill with reference 10 the public printing
and binding and the distribution OF public docu-
men.s.
MIR. Lewis. Of Alabama. introduced bill to
repeal the law creating q sinking fund.
AGAINST SUBSIDIES AND BoUSTIEs.
Mr. Holman asked unanimous consent for the
immediate consideration OF resolution de-
ciaring II 10 be the Judgment OF the House that
the granting Of subsidies or bountles by Con-
gress IA money, public land or bonds, or by en-
dorsement, or by pledge OF the public credit, to
promote special private industries or enter
prises, independent OF the constitutional power
OF Congress, is unjust and impolitic,
and 10 manifest conflict with the spirit
Of republican institutions. II Is further
resolved that in view OF the present
condition OF the Treasury, and because efficient
ana honest government can only be assured by
tho frugal expenditure OF public money. while
unnecessary aud lavish expenditure under any
and all conditions leads inevitably 70 venal and
corrupt methods In public Affairs, no money
Qnght 10 BE- appropriated by Congress from the
public Treasury except such as Is manifestly me-
cessary 70 carry on the several departments fru-
galy, efrlciently, and honestly administered.
MI: Holman demanded tho previous question,
and Mr.. Myers, of louisiana, moved reference
Of tho resolution 70 the Committee on Ways and
Means Lost-56 TO l55.
Mr. Henderson. Of Iowa. inquired whether de-
bate would be in order after the previous cues
The Speaker pro tenn replied that Il would
NOT, in his opinion.
SARCASM PROM REED.
Mr.. Reed, OF Maine, corroborated this opinion,
and added with sarcasm : "And this House will
cease 10 DO deliberative body"
Quently been hurled against himself caused the
house, Democrats and Republican,, 10 break
into q roar Of laughter. Mr.. Holman, however.
insisted on his demand for the previous ques-
s:on, and ss the Democrats rose to supper. him
from the Republicans The previous question
was ordered-yeas. 1854; nays. 80.
PARTY LINES
This was the first question coming before the
House this session when party lines were strict
~ drawn, the Democrats voting Ia the afiirma.
Alliance Ain men voted With the Republicans. Il
WAS then agreed that two hours DO allowed each
sido for debate upon tho resolution.
THE THIRD PARTY.
Mr.. Simpson. Of Kansas, inquired whether
that would give two hours 70 tho Peoples party,
for there we're thrce parties In tho House.
woaid BE- controlled BY Mr.. Henderson ana Nj.
Holman.
"a NICE. PLEASANT TINE" TO-DAY.
Mr.. Breckinrdge, Of Kentucky, remarked that
u Was now growing late and suggested that tho
House adjourn and snake . nice, pleasant day
q II tomorrow" iLaushtor.] And the House
Tho prospects are that the discussion win
take 8 wide range ana viii involve the question
Of the financial condition Of tho Treasury.
A Preacher the Best Farmer.
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