The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-16
Mr.. Hartcr, of Ohio. Have YOU consulted


THE SPEAKER QUESTIONED.
Mr.. Harter. Of Ohio: Have YOU consulted
Nr. Blaiue?n
Mr.. Walker: "You can consult with Mr..
Blaine as much as YOU please. | choose the
men that consult Laughter.
Nlr. Livingston. Of Georgia Farmers Ali
anc8l. said this was what he objected 10 in
the American Protective Association. He
wanted TO buy his spectGcles where he could
buy them cheapest.
AIr. Walker retorted Then God deliver
me from your disposition. / want to buy Of
Americans and 70 protect the American arti-
san and iaborer.'
Referring & the question Of watches he pro-
duced p Jurgensen watch which cost S4Cj in
1861 which he claimedwas the very best manu-
iactuTo of Watch ever made. This was when
the premium on gold was very high. Now
better watch could be bought for $40 than
watch during the war He exhibited his
watch and placed y on bis desk during the
debate. winch was frequently interrupted by
blr Cram, OF Texas Mr.. Johnson, OF lndi-
ana. took the time piece and when Mr. Wal
ker looked for 1t loud laughter ensued.
Mr.. Rockwell, 0s New York. said that he
had watch which he purchased twenty-five
years ago which kept Just as good time Us he
Jufgensen watch OF Mr.. Walkers. The .at.or
replied: "Oh. yes. IL is the same Old story,
every baby that Is born is handsome and bet
ter tnan any other baby laughter
Mr.. Scott. Of Illinois. followed and attacked
the Mckinley law. He argued that the sugar
bounty provision was inexpedient as public
measure as taking from tho treasury the peO-
pies money and paying II to private enter
Prise.
Mr. Chipman of Michigan. referred to the
speech of Mr.. Reed lost week IN which the
latter defended his action IN counting a
quorum. tie was sur erisel when the gentle
Iaf up lf 4H 81
loved monopoly, who believed that the rev9-
nues OF the State were but perquislte for
him aud his special followers.
IIHD's RULING ATTACKED.
If Charles Il. were alive to-day he would
be found on the other side Of the chamber
with the Republicans. The decision Of the
Supreme Court justified no such claim as that
made by the gentleman from Name. They
had not decided and never would decide that
The presiding officer Of this body had a right
to count a quorum. They did not even APP
Ur0aeh such a doctrine. The Supreme Court
disclaimed the right of ;he power OF the
Speaker 10 count a quorum. The counting
OF quorum by Ar. Reed WAS an unconstltu-
tional act ho system was fraueht with
danger and was resOrted 10 70 md out now
each man voted.
Mr. Doekery. Of Missouri. stated That he
had introduced bill providing for free sat
binding tWine. tin plate and wool. Inc
Ways and Means Committee had reported
measures practically the same in elect. For
seveuty-fiye years the development Of manu-
featuring industries WAS healthy. while agri-
cultural pursuits were remuneriivs under
lust laws wealth was fairly distributed and
trusts were unknown. Upon the ruins OF the
civil war a system of human slavery had been
built which was operating - the detr'ment OF
agriculture and which would lead If uu-
checked t. its ultimate overthrow. The TO-
10 a.. for ua "a "a n
agriculture. was falacious The reciprocity
plan was not less absurd. Mr.. Blaine S idea
was that reciprocity should lie restricted 10
countries south of the United States.
1he committee then rose and tho House adj
iOurned until tomorrow.