The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-09
A DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
Decided Majority Vote for the Bili-Mr'
Harrison and His Campaign Difficulties.
The Silver Bill and Its Chances.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 8-tSpecial.I- j
The Democrats won another well-deserved
victory IN the House to-day by passing the
Tin-P.ate bill. reducing the Mckinley tsrih
tax to per cent. as it existed before the
passage of the Mckinley bill. The Republ-
cans started out in the morning to flibuster'
in the hope of preventing the consideration
OF the bill. But despite their earnest efforts
to obstruct, by preventing the approving OF
the Journal, they were moved down by over
200 Democrats. and the Journal was approved.
IL being suspension day no more dilatory
motions were permissible and the debate
began.
Mr. Payne Of New York. made a character
istic Republican speech against the bill IL
which he resurrected all the threadbare argu-
ments Of his party. Mr.. Mcblilih, of len
nessee, replied tersely and vigorously. During
his remarks he took occasion to refer TO the
troubles at Homestead. and in neat way
showed how false were the promises Of higher
wages made by the champions OF the
Mckinley robber tariff This brought little
Dalzel 10 his feet, who TO the genera
amazemeut declared that the question o.
wages had nothing whatever to do win
Homestead troubles. He was laughed d0Wnn on
and the bill put to vote 1t psssed-2O,
yeas. So nays. Besides reducing the tax 70
per cent. the b II provides that IN two years
tin plate shall come in free.
The Silver-Lead Ore bill, putting silver,
lead ore on the free list. then came up, ana
after short debate passed by vote OF 100
TO 62.
THE QUESTION OF ADJOURNMENT.
Amember of the Appropriations Committee
said to-day that there was no reason why, u
the Silver bill passed next week, Congress
should not adjourn at the end OF the folioN-
ing week He said that oil the appropriate
bills could be passed by that time. and he an
ticipated no trouble with the Senate owe. 'n'
conference reports. While this may De true,
the prevailing belief is that no adJournhen'
will be had until after the first of next MONTH
TBE SILVER BILL.
Colonel TAYLOR. Of Chicago. a member OF
the Coinage Committee, said tonight that the
committed would doubtless report the stew
art bill TO the House tomorrow. An oIuet
will be asked and granted for some cay neAs
week, so that there is at last good prospect
of the famous bill being decided one way OK
the other in the very near future. Ihe anu
silver meI made canvass of the House 20
day. and they confidently predict that the
bin will be defeated by a majority OF at least
10 and probably 20.
HARRISON FINDS FRIEND.
President Harrison believes that at last b,
has found somebody who Is willing 70 lehu
the Republican hosts into battle. IL ls
AIohener. his tried and trusted Indiana ileno.
The President hoped yesterday that Senator
Proctor would consent 10 serve, and Nhlie
the Senator did not refuse. he mani
tested such a reluctance the President
concluded 10 drop him, cease
negotiating with any more conservative
leaders. and apply to Michener, who has been
tried aud not found wanting. He wanted
Michener some time ago. but Michener re-
fused. First, because he did not care 10 gave
up his lucrative private business; second. be-
cause he did not suppose that there would be
any difficulty in securing a chairman. Ho
now sees the difficulty aud the general
fear of EVERYONE ksked, that TO conduct the
campaign would oe tantamoupt 10 leading
forlOrn hope so he bas consented 20 serve on
condition that the President will, If before
the time for announcing his choice he finds
some one equally desirable who will serve,
take that at present unknown individual IN
stead. The proDab litles arc that the Presi-
dent will find no such person. Tom Carter.
too, has shown himself so unwilling 10 serve
that the President has looked around and de-
termined 10 have ex-Congressman McComas
of Maryland, elected secretary. Such Is the
situation al present The information comes
10 THE TINES correspondent from one Of the
men who received II from the President by
wire.
A SURPRISE.
The announcement of the executive com
mittee without the name of Campbell on IL
has occasioned some surprise. it being fully
expected that he would bo member. Ii ~
regarded as not altogether improbable that
after the organization of the committee
Campbell will either take the place Of Tanner,
who may resign. or be added TO the COM
nittee. lt seems that the President was very
much impressed with Tanner fortnight
ago, when Tanner by invitation called
on him TO explain the situation In
Illinois and that it WAS due 70 that impression
that Tanner owes his selection. The commit
tee is regarded here as u fairsh lot. Ii has
nothing to condemn and with the exception
OF Clarkson nothing to call forth any particular
commendation. The Republicans say that
under the circumstances II is as good as could
be expected. while the Democrats express ii
frank Willingness 20 60 into the campaign
with such leaders in charge Of the enemy.
The Senate.
MIR. Hill Dem. n. Y offered bill chang
ing the date Of tho dedication of the Worlds
Columbion Exposition at Chicago from tho
18th to the 2lst of October. 1892. He said the
latter date WAS really the correct date OF the
discovery of America according to our pres
ent calendar; the 18th OF October was accord