The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-01

minis.ration seemed to possess tho untortu-
nnre faculty of orarreling with foreign M
tions and entirely Wiling 70 involve the nation
in war. When the nanun lad passed through
another war the liberties o. tho working peo-
pie would be thing Of tie past ana their
servitudc 70 the money power and protective
interests would be perpetual and ignominious.
Mr. Norton. Of Missouri, icllOYed with
bret speech in favor OF the measure.
Mr.. Grout Rep. of Vermont. opposed the
bill and said il the country WAS inflicted
with the cnrse of free wo the sheep indus
try would be destroyel and sheep would only
be raised to bo slaughtered.
Mr.. Herman Rep. of Oregon. spoke in
similar vein. and reviewed tho history of 'he
wool question Free wool would cripple the
sheen industry: would bring upon the coun-
try serious disaster.
lIr. Youmans (Democrot, ot Mich'gan.
favored the bill and attacked the Mckinley
law.
Mr. Stout Democrat). Of Michigan. a'so
favored the bill and attacked the protection
ist theory OF the Republicans.
M. McMillin. OF Tennessee. said that IN or
der 10 have the consideration OF the lariif
bill under discussion be would ask the House
10 take recess at $50 until 8 o clock to-nlght.
Agreed TO.
He asked thet tho House meet at II o'clock
tomorrow morning Objection was made
and the request was withdrawn.
EVENING SESSION.
There were on even dozen members on the
floor when Mr. McRae. of Arkansas who nad
been designated by the Speaker 10 preside
called the House 70 order tonight In lhe
galleries were a hundred or more spectators
the attendance being confined principally 10
men who found the warmth and iight Oh
the hall preferable 20 the darkness and rain
outside When the Republican caucus. which
was being held in the senate chamber. was
over a dozen or moro Republican members
came over. and their advent somewhat re-
leved the emptiness OF the chamber.
After speeches IN support OF the OIL by Mr
Greenleaf, of New York. and Mr.. Jarrett, OK
Indiana Mr. Miliken was recognized aud re-
piled to certain charges which had been made
against the administration OF the foreign
affairs department of the present administra-
tlOn. 90
Mr.. Milliken then took up the tariff cues
ton. and after brief argument IN opposition
TO the bill under consideration yielded to Mr..
Pendleton, of w. Va. ,
Mr.. Pendleton replied to Mr.. Milllken and
resented the charge of cowardice which had
been made against Secretary Bayard. lie
said that he was sorry 10 hear the gentleman
from Maine apply such an epithet "a cow
ardcen 10 the administration OF Secretary
Bayard and President Cleveland. lie was
sure that IL the gentleman had been IN his
usual amiable mood he would not make an
attack such as he had because no one knew
| better than ne the high character, reputation
and standing Mr. Bayard enjoyed;
Mr.. Miiliken at this point said that II MS
utterances had hurt the feelings of any OF his
friends on that side of the House he woul
withdraw it and call it a hesitatIng policy.
Mr.. Pendleton then took up the tariff, and
during his remarks heated colloquy occurred
between Mr.. Boutelle. OF Maine, and him.
self. Mr.. Pendleton took ofiense at
Mr.. Boutele's manner in interruptine
him TO ask o question. and said that II
was uncivil. discourteous and ungentlemanly.
He called upon the Chair to prevent Mr. Bou
telle from indulging IN such insolence. whlch
ne said. always characterized his utterances
upon the floor.
The Chair called both gentlemen to order
and Mr.. Pendet0n resumed his interrupted
speech. at the conclusion Of which the House
| adjourned at 1910 o'clock.