New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-14
RENEWAL Of TIE DEBATE.
PROCEEDINGS IN TIE SENATE 60 on JUST As
If NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY
HAD HAPPENED

at IL a. M and apparently with than
quorum Of Senator's present. An Indication OF the
continuance Of the struggle over silver was fuT-
nishcd by the entrance OF Mr.. Stewart with
large bundle OF books and papers under his arm
lie moved down from his own desk ana took
one Of the front seats on the Democratic sIde oi
the chamber. evidently prepared 10 continue MS
speech OF last night. Mr.. voorhees, was in his
seat. calm. but alert \ communication from
the Secretary of the Treasury was presented In
response Mr. Aliens resolution inquiring as
to moneys borrowed by the Government since
March. 1885. The answer was that 10 money
had been borrowed.
In presenting a petition from North Carolina
for the repeal of the Sherman act Mr.. Vance
said that it was respectable. bat it'll" he'ated.
As it was the only on OF the kind presented from
his State, he called especial attention to Ii.
MIR. VEST OFFERS \ SUBSTITUTE
Mr. Vest Dem. MOI gave notice Of an amend
mcnt which he would offer as Il substitute LOT
the Silver Purchase Repeal bill. 1t CONSISTS OF
seven sections the first being a repeal oil the
purchase clause OF the Sherman act. 1t authorizes
the issue of coin certificates for the uncoinei
bullion consisting OF seisnorage on the silver
heretofore purchased. 1t provides for the coinage
of silver whch may be deposited by us owners
and which is the product Of United states MINES at
the rate OF 100000 Z month. up to the limit o.
$500 900 This coinage is TO he fairy proper
tionate among the silver-proluclng states and
Territories Holders standard silver dollars may
have them exchanged into certificates Authority
IS to be given the Secretary of the treasury
TO refuse payment of the gold ION any OBLIGATION
OF the United States when hs is satisfied that
the gold IS applied for with view 10 eSporta-
ton 4 Joint committee Of the Houses is
TO examine into the financial and monetary con
dion Of the Government and people OF the United
States The ~ per cent tax on state banks Is TO
be repealed
Mr. Allen Pop Neb) gave notice OF an amend
ment for the free coinage Of silver.
Mr. Dolph Osep Ore) offered a resolution as to
n change of rules in reference to compelling the
attendance of absent Senators. ana 1t went over ti
tomorrow In connection with it he said that
he had been nsrepresented and miauHuers'oou
in the press dispatches giving his remarks the
other night. when he said he would stay III Nh'
Senate as long as Il quorum could be obtained
but when IL could not be obtained, he would go
home lie had stayed for thirty hours. but had
not remained in the chamber all last night because
ittwas physically Impossible for him 10 30 50 h"'
now he was ready to stay as long as he was
physically able.
Al 1c0 MIR Voorhees, made the usual motion
that the Senate take up the Silver Purchase Re-
peal bill The hill taken up ana MT. stewart
CRep New took up his speech. after ie" pre-
lminary remarks. at the point wher" he h"u l'i'
off at a. N. And the debate was renewed Just
as if nothing had occurred 10 break IN upon H.
MORE QUORUM CoMrEhIINi
he Of quorum connecting NdH 'N'H'' w.
the day by Mr. Pe,tierew Gsep., :. -. who inter
rnnted the sneech al l2eo with 4 suggestion 81
no quorum Mr. Stewart appeared 70 be rather
ANNOYED at being cut OF la what lie proD"pF
considered one OF his good points, bu' Had - SUD
nit The call showed that hfty-four Senators were
present--eleven more than quorum 'hd more
than present ~ any tme !rs'tt""S' "'i' -"''
Stewart started again.
Taking the Chicago platform rs his text. ne
commented upon II. phrase by phrase ana "'p '"'
same with Mr.. Clevelands letter 81 acceptance
Then he Appealed to Mr. VOORHEES, 70 incorporate III
legislation the principles of the Democratic pi"'-
form, as Endorsed by the President That Senator
had in sueeches during former sessions expressed
ca well the sentiments OF the Senators from The
silver states, that they all indorsed MN IL "os'
sentiments and would stand by them - we emu
lie CNr Voorhees, had often Inspired nm az 4
sort of fountain head on tie subject 81 'N''
money The true principles had gushed out OF MA
withou, apyarent effort. Mr. Stewart then went
on 10 o,lote from some Of Mr.. Voorhees, speeches
and to culogize the views expressed In thch.
Mr. carey d.ep. Ore) asked whether Mr.. Stew
art desired be understood aS saying '""' ~
would accept no compromise except "'o VIM"
would provide for the free and unlimited coinage
Of silver. m ,
.Does the Senator wish to ca;cchise me-" asked
Mr.. Stewart.
Il simply want TO understand you
Il DO no, propose to vote for any bill that limits
the life of silver. quick uea'h - P''I'''"' W
a lingering existence"
TIE UNION PACIFIC EECEIVEESHI'.
Al = u M Mr. Stewart yielded the floor tenn
porariIy to Mr. Henderson N;ep. Ncbp. who offered
a resolution instructinG the Committee on Pacilc
Railroads to investigate and report whether the
Mon Pacific Railroad Company has passed into
the hands Of a receiver, and If So by what action
and under what circumstances. and what steps II
any, are necessary TO protect the interests 81 inc
United States and secure the Indebtedness Of the
company TO the Government.
Mr. Brice Dem. OhioJ. chairman Of Inc racine
Railroads Committee said that he had had during
the last few days consultations with the law on
GERS Of the Government the AttorneyGeneral and
solicitor-Gencral He had called their attention
IN the irnminencv Of a receivcrship for the Union
Pacific and TO the necessity OF protecting the IN
terest of the Government. 50 that receivers Ger
tincates for the payment of the floating debt OF
the companv should not bc issued 10 take preco-
dcnce Of the Government lion. The Aitorn"N-Gen-
erals office and the Solicitor Generals Office lad
had the matter under consideration. but there was
an insuficiency of legal force in thos" Offices, and
there was an insufficient appropriation at their
command TO enable them to employ outside coun-
sci He suggested that the resolution lie over for
the present.
Mr. Manderson suggested difficulty to the
right OF the Committee on Pacific Railroads 10
authorize the employment of counsel. lie added
that he had learned by telegraph that 5. II. H.
Clark late president Of the Union Pacific, had been
apponted receiver After further cooquy
the resolution went over for the present.
FINAL. SCENES IN THE DEADLOCK.
AN ALMOST PATHETIC SPECTACLE, ENLIVENED
BY Tits BETWEEN MEssES. HILL