The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-25

% Aitt NHAe 10 urge AAtAl AbtE itoHhiNA ~ w.
against il, as il would prove detrimental TO the
interests OF the pensioners. This circular Mr..
Bland characterized as a bulldozng document.
Ii was an effort TO intimidate members and was
part OF the bulld0Zug tactics Of the millionaire
the tactics which had always becn.carred on
IN opposition TO the measure which would give
4 free silver 10 the country. lie denounced II ms
unfair and unbecOming the dignity of a member
1 10 practice The silver question was ono that
would not down. The House was compelled TO
settle In. and the sooner il was done the better.
The majority Of the unterrifcd Democracy ot
the House WAS in favor Of the free coinage blll,
and no bullGozing could swcrye IL from ITS
purpose.
Mr. Harter lOhio, d. rose TO respond, lint Mr..
Smith, Of Arizona, claimed the fooT and was
recognized by the Chair
Mr. Harter, however, appealed to the Chair
man that IL was but fair 20 him that he should
be allowed 70 reply TO personal attack Inc
I committee WAS IN great confusion and Mr. mar
ter's appeal was in vain until Mr.. Cultivate
tOhiO, d. came 10 his relief with the declara-
ton that never before in his experience bad
gentleman been denied an opportunity TO reply
TO a personal attack
After good deal Of diminishing between the
gentlemen who desired 20 talk on silver aud
those who wished to proceed with the business
on hand, Mr.. lIater was granted ten minutes
in which 10 speak and Mr.. Bland five minutes
in which TO reply.
Mr. Hartcr admitted the authorship OF the
circular letter. The gentleman from Mssoari
CIR Bland) had spoken Of il as a buildoziug
circular 10 mon who were afraid TO have the
expression of their opinions made public Such
a circular m gut seem 20 be bulldoznR but 10
men who entertained opinions which they were
willing TO maintain under all circumstances he
could not see how the epithet was applicable.
IL was fair and proper that the people of the
country. who were not familiar with tho legis-
lation that Was proposed by Congress, should
receive information.
The gentleman from Missouri had referred
TO him rs armilionaire. He was not million
aire nor was he the owner OF any National
bank, lie was more or a farmer than WAS the
gentleman from Missouri. lie was as good a
Democrat as the gentleman. He was opposed
10 class legislation, whether IL came under the
head OF protective tart fl or under the head Of
protection 10 silver producers at the expense
Of the whole country. lie was as much opposed
TO giving the silver bullion producers the earn
ings Of the people as he was TO giving them 10
the manufacturers.
Turning 10 Mr.. Simpson kansas, Farmers
Alliance he said that the corn Of Kansas should
be made legal tender, aud not the silver OF
Colorado.
Mr.. Bland, Of Missouri then sent 20 the
Clerks desk the Congressional Directory ana
had Mr.. Harter's biography read amidst great
laughter. lie was mentioned as q member OF
the Golden Club, OF London; the Reform Club,
Of New York; the Young Mems Democratic
Club, Of Cincinnati, and other organizations.
Mr.. Bland denied that he was not Demo
crat. He had never voted any other ticket in
his life. The gentleman from Ohio Mr.. Har-
teri holds with John sherman on the silver
question.
Mr. Harter replied: "No, sir; John sher-
man holds with me-" Great laughter
Mr.. Harter then said: There is no differ
ence between the gold and silver dollar. have
no gold except this" pulling out his gold watch
and shaking il at Mr.. Bland. who whipped out
large silver watch and offered 10 exchange
with him. Loud laughter and applause all
over the House.
After further debate and without action on
the bill tue House adjourned at 5:l5 p. N.
FRIDAY. FEB. 10.
The Vice. President laid before the Senate a
communication from the Secretary Of the
Treasury in answer 10 a Senate resolution, TAX
ing strong ground against the proposed trans
fer Of the Revenue Marine Service from the
Treasury to the Navy Department. The Sec.
rotary recommends the creation Of retired
list for the Revenue Marine Service. il was
referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs,
with a suggestion from Mr. COckrell that the
communication receive the committees pray
erful consideration.
Mr.. Higgins offered a resolution requesting
the President az not incompatible with the
public interests 20 inform the Senate OF the pro-
ceedings recently had between representatives
Of the Dominion Of Canada and the British
Government and the United States Govern
ment as TO arrangements for reciprocal trade
with Canada. lie asks its immediate consid.
Grafton.
Mr.. Sherman suggested that the resolution
should FIRST receive tho scrutiny Of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, and he moved its
reference TO that committee. The resolution
was SO referred
Among the bills passed was one TO facilitate
the settlement Of claims for arrears OF pay and
bounty.
The consideration Of the bill on the calendar
70 provide permanent system Of highways in
that part OF the District Of Columbia lying out
side the city Of Washington. and particularly
the reference authorizing the issue Of bonds,
opened up the way FOR discussion on finance
generally.
Without reaching a conclusion on the bin
The senate, az j:l5 ,. m, adjourned until Tues
day, Feb. %.
Tho House was called TO order by Mr.. Kerr,
the Clerk, who read a communication from the
Speaker, stating that he was too Ill to attend,
and designating Nr. McAlillin (Teun., d. 10
act as Speaker pro TEN.
yiding for the printing Of 5000 additional
copies Of both the majority and minority
reports Of the Committee on Coinage Weights
aud Measures on the free coinage bill, which
was adopted.
The House then went into Committee OF the
Whole on the private calendar. On the FIRST
bill, one appropriating 1900 for the relief Of
the First Methodist Church at Jackson Tenn
point Of no quorum was raised. After some
time spent in hunting Tor quorum, the point
was Withdrawn.
On the bill for the relief OF A. J. Duncan, Of
Tennessee, another silver discussion resulted
between Mr. Bland NO, ID. and Mr.. Harter
/ o., d. which lasted for over an hour After
an exceedingly long wranPie the Chair heard
I the suggestion from a member that 10 was time
the authority Of the House was cxcrted TO put
a stop 70 IL, when Mr. Burrows Mich, r. iron
4 icaily hoped there 40 uld DC no such exhibition
4 Of tyranny as that
Without reaching a conclusion on the bin,
/ the committee rose aud the House al p. Ia.
adjourned until Tuesday, Feb. %.
Defended Hls Honor.
Edward Parker Deacon, an American citizen,