, 1892-03-11
CONGRESSIONAL ARENA
The Democrats Stampede the
Mckinley Law Again.
Ex-Czar Reed BUSHES Frantic
ally to the Rescue.
No fractional Fight in Old
Democracy's Ranks.
They Will Put Their Oppo-
nents to Flight



the debates on the Mckinley bill two
years ago. Then it was obvious that
whatever measure passed the house would
be concurred in by the senate and signed
by the president, therefore every success
i've step was bitterly contested by the
democrats. This year the republican
minority of the house is confronted with
no such probabilities. That the measures
reported by the ways and means commit
tee will pass the house is conceded. but
that none will receive the sanction of the
senate is also conceded probable by the
republicans. Hence the ~improbability of
the tariff bills ever becoming laws natu-
rally detracts from the deep interest that
would otherwise be manifested by the
house in these measures, and makes their
consideration somewhat of a perfunctory
proceeding.
In his opening remarks Turner blasted
whstever hopes there may have been that
the discussions would apper In the demo-
cratic ranks as to the Springer policy of
separate bills, by stating that while he
had favored a general bill he deferred to
the men for whose Judgment he had the
ueepeSt Tt5DtCt anu WUulu urge Will al
his efforts and ability the bills now pend
ing before the house. This delicate COM
pliment to Chairman Springer and his
colleagues from one who was in the past
such a warm advocate of the Mills tariff
policy was warmly appreciated by the
democratic side and was freely applauded.
Turner then turned his attention to the
criticism of Speaker Reeds rulings in the
last congress. denying the recent decision
of the supreme court indicated those
rulings.
When Walker of Massachusetts rose to
defend the ex-speaker. Turner catechised
him to the manifest annoyance OF Reed.
who occupied a seat some distance from
Turner.
Reed intimated to Walker he would
reply to the criticisms at the proper time,
suggesting that he be permitted to do so.
Reed wishing to reply to the criticisms,
expressed the opinion that his action was
thoroughly vindicated by the decision OF
the supreme court, The question was
whether he violated his duty in
counting the members present who were
in the chamber. never before the decision
of the court had any admission been made
that it was at present a quorum and not
the action of the quorum that the consti.
tuition demanded.
Turner replied: THE gentleman from
the question and had been wrong on both
sides. democratic laughter.
Reed retorted that he had been correct
and consistent.
Turner said he always had the highest
respect for the gentleman from Maine; he
differed from him in his administration of
the chair, but had no intention to of
fend the gentleman in his criticism of
such administration.
Reed had no doubt, he said. in regard
to the good will existing between the gen.
tIeman Uurner) and himself. Continuing
Reed argued that under the constitution
the present quorum was sufficient for the
TRANSACTION of business. The gentleman
from Georgia had seen fit to refer to tho
last election. How often in the history
OF the world had the righteous gone tenn
~porarily to the wall. [Great laughter.
Mr.. Patterson of Tennessee made an
argument in support of the bill and
inveighed against the protection policy of
the republican party. which, he asserted,
was detrimental TO the interests of the
negro laborers of the south; denounced
the force bill as the most infamous of all
infamous measures, and congratulated the
country that the republican party itself
was now Ashamed of having advocated it.
The farmers of the south and west were
dissatisfied with the present condition of
affairs and were clamoring for a reduction
OF taxation.
At the conclusion Of Patterson's speech
the committee rose and the house ad-
journed.
senate.
WASHINGTON. March 10.-A bill to
change the name of the collection depart
ment of Wilmington, Cali, to hat of
Los Angeles was reported from the com
mittee and placed on the calendar.
A resolution instructing the committee
on privileges and elections to inquire into
and report upon the manner of electing
United States senators, heretofore Of
fered by Morgan, was agreed to. A reso-
luton was also agreed to calling on the
president for the correspondence regard
ing the Venezuela award, since 1890.
a resolution by Teller was also agreed
to, calling on the secretary of the treasury
for information as to the amount of the
treasury notes issued under the provisions
of the act of July, 1890; the amount of
silver dollars coined under that act; the
amount of silver bullion now in the treas
ury purchased under the act, and for va
rious other information. notably. whether
the silver dollars or certificates had been
redeemed or exchanged for gold, and If so
to what amount.
A bill making Laredo, Tex, a sub post
of entry was passed.
A bill providing for the erection of pub
lie buildings in towns and cities where
the postofice receipts exceed 50, 900 annu-
ally, was taken up but before any action
was taken the senate went into executive
session. on the conclusion of which it ad-
journed.
Don't fail to try Jack Frost"