St. Paul daily globe., 1893-09-15

to muster TO its support a solid Renuh-
fican vote. The conditions that made
the passage of the Wilson bill necessary
are rapidly passing away. There NAV
De revulSion of public feeling that
VIII aefeat the administration, as it
would have been defeated couple of
weeks ago had it not been for the patri :
0tic action of the Republican minority.
tApplause.
MT. McMillin. flushed and excited. re-
paed to Gen. GroSyenor. "You can do
your worst" he shouted angrily. pound
lHg MS desk. This bill will be reported
ana passed. if not tomorrow. then next
daV; or the next, or next week. but re-
peal It we will-make no mistake about
IL. Loud applause from the Democratic
side.
why don't you bring in Democratic
malority?" inquired Wilson, of Wash
lngton.
We will bring it in." replied Mr.. Nc
Miliin, land then we won't ask your
ald. You might as we'll try to stem the
torrent OF Niagara as to prevent us
from passing this bill.''
rise to second the appeal of the
gentleman from Ohio to keep all party
tee!ing out" said John Allen of MiSsiS-
Slppi, the wit of the house, in his slow.
drawing. Southern accent. Instantly
the members began crowGing about him
ana the galleries leaned over to catch
his words.
II have devoted all my time since |
came to congress" he continued. pour
ing Oil on the troubled waters. Laugh
ter.I Ii there is member of the house
Wtiose record justifies him in appealing
Ior noIl-partisan action here, that man is
Ii, trrnGVpnnr nf yvl III
laughter. l Thought the proposition
was whether or not we should have a
quorum. Some gentlemen seem to think
that is
A PARTY QUESTION.
"fhe tactics some of our friends want
us 10 pursue reminds me of the story
foid of distinguished cavalry colonel
whom knew during the war. On one
occasion lie was leading gallant re-
treat laughter when some member OF
his command began firing at bis pur-
suers. Stop firing yelled the dis
tlngulshed colonel, it just makes me
madder.
I'VE are now told" continued Mr..
Allen, making the application of his
story. THAT we should stop firing. as it
only makes the Republicans mad ana
savage. and only pass such legislation as
P'SuoCo tICuf. tbcuSifb tlldb Was Wldb
we were sent here for-to fire at 'em.
However," he concluded. waving his
hand deprecatingly. "in view of the dis
tresSed condition of the country and
the millions who are out of work, L want
TO join with Gen. GrOsvenor liz protest
ing against anything like partiSanShip."
Mr. McRae. of arkansas, denounced
as false the statement that the admins
tration was opposed to- going ahead
with the Tucker bill. WOE oe it unto
that member of the administration, !"
said he, .'who consents to such a pro-
granme. Yon may be III with any set
of nien to take away the money of the
people, but l believe every Democrat
wants to give to every body the right to
vote, and l appeal. TO every Democrat,
North. South, East and West, 10 get
together. 1t is our duty. The Wilson
bill was put behind us. Why should
We hesitate when the peoples liberties
are in peril"
This sally was greeted with Demo,
cratic applause and Republican jeers.
After SONS ffurtber@ remark frsnI Bur
rows and Mi. GfUsvefi0r liiB notion was
put and carried, and then the house
adj0nrned.