New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-08

A memorable debate ARCS. over the question 81
founding civic university. The measure Wa,
speedily lIlle,l. but like Blnquo, ghost. has since
arisen again before the mcmb r.. The blow siruch
by Representative Coylr Wis perhaps the fatal one.
7c boldly stated Wa, great temptation to
place gIO.O0OOOO ain the hands Of FIVE competent
educator, appointed 10y the President
The debate on woman, suffrage bruugh; about a
pla, Of Icrartcc. Representative Liciiicr obtaining
recognition from the chair shoucd 10 opponent :
1t is very well ia that woman &, IVY clneng
to the OAK but what an; You going TO do about In"
thousands ~ women who have oak 10 cling 70 ~
senator Pope scored the man who hzily depends
Oh his wiie's eXcrion,.
In the debate the sunday closing Of the Worlds
Fair the hc was developed that the two prime pal
opponents ministers sons. THIS one 81
the most brilliant sessions Of The season. marked 10y
flashes Of Wit and keen rrparce blended with al
mruble argument. affecting the constiiu'ionality Of
the measure and defending personal and religious
liberty These considerations doubtless did much 10
H. sure the final defeat Of the measure, greatly TO
the surprise Of visitors in the galleries"
Representative Pouch against extending the
term of the President OF the United state, years,
declaring forcbly. the President has power than
any king ruling over monarchy" The bill to
pension civil servant, OF the Government proved I'M
popular with the young Congressman. one OF whom
asked for the fgamcr Of the bill. President Wickes
officer Of the Senate 70 the chair. and taking the floor
put in Il brief plea for the But the Congress
was plainly not In a mood 10 increase the pension
list The fate OF the bin was sealed when twelve
ycar-old Representative Morton declared that our
existing pension Est exceeds the total cost Of the
entire German Army"
Senator Brudcn and Representative Burke made
strong points in the debate on the resolution In
vitc the rulers Of the south American Republics to
a Pan American Congress bill 10 prohibit Chinese
Polish and Italian immigration ably argued In the
negative 10y senator Chick and Representatives Pouch
and Mott while Representative Fradcnburg predicted
that upon the passage Of the measure retaliation
would follow and Americans would be- excluded from
foreign countries. In the course Of debate he was
called upon to TO peting storm Of questions
from Senator Chick and members OF the House, but
"the great opposcr" came through trlumphanty.
The special order Of business providing for roll
call OF the States proved Of interest each mem
Der responding with running commentary upon the
history and achievements OF the state represented
New officers were elected. and plan for the closing
Congress discussed.
At the close Of each session II IS the practice OF
President Wickes to review the work Of the session
and 10 make criticisms. suggesting also arguments
that might have been used. In the heat % deo%'f
the members are held TO strict parliamentary usage.
This does not however. prevent the exercise Of every
recognized method emLarrass md defeat "a member
OF the opposition. The animation and spirit OF
session must be seen 10 be thoroughly appreciated
The president does not have his undisputcd way
In all matters: many Of tho young Congressman are
quick 10 and to seize upon any unguarded point
and strnitway rise to point OF order Nor arc they
unfamiliar with the operation OF the previous Qucs
ton when 1t Is desirable 10 end a debate. ibis
growing ability 10 cope with difficulties and to WIN
through Parliamentary skin Is noticeable
Resides President wickes, who presldes at the JOINT
sessions OF the Senate and House, the present Officers
are President Of the Senate. VI. H. Chick. Of oregon
speaker Of the House. S. 5. Benedict, OF Virginia !
Sergeant at--\rms r.. Fradenburgh, Of Mississippi,
Clerk. W. II. Pouch. Of Ohio; Treasurer d. Clark Oh
Illinois. and the twin pages Percy and Floyd Houston
The Cabinet Is composed Of members chosen by PrsN
dent Wickes from his home and consisis Oh