The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05

to authorize the construction Of a railroad
bridge across the st. Mary's river be-
tween the States of Florida and Georgia
Memorial proceedings in memory OF Mr..
Gamble Is. d., Mr.. Ford (Mich) and Mr.
Stackhouse g. c., late members OF the
House OF Representatives. were begun at
4 =. NJ, and after eulogies on each Of
tho dead Representatives the customary
resolutions were agreed to- and the Sem
ate adjourned till Monday next at II A. NJ.
House eofRepresentatives. Of
In the House this morning Mr.. Hatch
reported back the Anti-Option bin with
Senate amendments and IT was referred
to the Committee Of the Whole. The same
refer ence was made of the Agricultural
Appropriation bill, which was also re-
ported by Mr. Hatch. The House then.
in Committee Of the Whole. Air. Hatch
in the Chair, proceeded to the consdera-
tion Of the Diplomatic and Consular APP
preparation bill.
There was no general debate, and the
bill was read for amendments.
Mr.. Herman (Ore) occupied the time OF
the House for half a minute on an
amendment abolishing the position OF
consul-general at Honolulu. Hawaii. He
presented this amendment, he said I'm
view Of the fact that in a short time
there would be no necessity for consul
StIti dl dl IlCBOluiu Ills stare was deep
| ly interested in the situation of affairs,
and its Legislature had adopted resolu-
tions. which he had read in favor OF an
nexaton. Having emphasized this feeling
he withdrew the amendment.
The reading OF the bill was completed.
Then the committee was the stage-set-
ting OF a scene which Is unparalleled in
the annals Of Congress.
Unknown TO Mr.. Blount (the chairman
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associates on the floor had determined to
do him honor. and they did so. No man
retiring from public life ever left 1t with
such an expression Of deep regret as does
Mr.. Blount, who at the end of the pres
ent session ends service Of twenty years
In the House
Mr.. Holman was the first to honor him.
He spoke OF the ability which had been
shown by Mr.. Blount as legislator and
patriot and said: Il know that there is
general regret-I know there is on the
part of the gentlemen here-that the dis
tinguished gentleman now retlres from
legislative duties voluntarily, and seeks
the peace OF his own firesde and home.
| feel assured that I speak the general
sentiment of every member when / say
that the retirement OF Mr.. BlOunt from
his high position in Congress takes from
legislative duties one of the most con-
StltullDuS ilbIl ltHlSldlRiS anu
gentlemen who ever figured in our affairs.
And feel assured that he will carry with
him the respect, confidence and esteem
of every gentleman who comprises this
great House and that the general wish
will follow him for his future happiness
and prosperity" (Applause.)
MIR. Hit (Rep., Iis), speaking for the
minority, indorsed every word Holman
had uttered. He had served with the hon.
orable. able and distinguished gentleman
from Georgia for ten years, and he could
not see the time approach for his retire
menf without saying word in regard 10
the patriotism, ability and broad views
which had controlled the action of the
gentleman in the House. In his con-
sideration of public questions Mr.. Blount
had been a patriot and not a partisan.
(Applause). A foreigner I'm the galleries
would not know whether the gentleman
was a Democrat or a Republican. Cap
plause.)
Mr.. Bland said that he remembered
we'll when he met Mr.. Blount in the
Forty-third Congress. He (Mr. 3lanD
was then a young man; he hoped he was
SO still. Qaughter1 The gentleman from
Georgia. like himself. was not much
younger than he was now, for that with
a shade Of sadness) was twenty years ago
From that time 10 the present they had
served lUSttueT IN III FlOuNc. luty ildu
seen many exciting scenes. They had
been called upon 10 pass judgment on
many measures, and he was pleased TO
say that on most Of these occasions his
vote had been indorsed by the good judg
ment Of the gentleman from Georgia. He
trusted that the future would find Oppor-
tunity to avail itself OF the ability and
patriotism Of the gentleman from Geor-
gia. (ApplaUse)
Mr.. ONeill (Rep.. Pa said that he had
one fault TO find with Mr. Blount. He was
amazed that "A man OF the gentleman's
youth Qaughter) would voluntarily re-
linquish a seat in the House OF Repre-
sentatlves Of the United States. Qaugh-
teri
Mr.. Springer added his tribute OF re-
spect. Mr.. Blount left the House with
the regret OF all. and II was TO be hoped
that the country would hereafter find
necessity for his services.
Mr.. McCreary desired to place on record
his tribute Of resuect and admiration for
the chairman of the Foreign Affairs COM
n ittee.
Mr.. BoUnt was visibly moved when he
rose to respond to the expression of the
friendly feeling OF his colleagues He
paid a glowing tribute 10 the memory Of
Samuel J. Randall and 10 the speakers
WHO ndu NONOTeu nlHl II desired
fame" concluded MIR. Blount. IF my
heart was fired with ambition in this
presence, | wish 10 say that In the last
few minutes there has been written
chapter in the history Of this House
which brings TO me and my wife
and children at home and 10 my friends
who have followed me a sense of its con-
sequence which will outlast and out
weigh any office i'm the gift of the State
or Federal Government" (Applause.)
As MIR. Blount took his seat, he as
warmly and earnestly applauded. and he
was Cor the remainder OF the day the re-
cipient Of congratulations for teing the
first member of the House who has ever
received such tribute of regard and
esteem from his colleagues.
After this episode the committee rose.
and the bill was passed.
The Military Academy Appropriation
bill was then passed without division.
Public business was then suspended 10
enable the House TO pay tribute 10 the
late j. w Kendall Of Kentucky.
After remarks by Messrs. McCreary.
Paynter, Caruth. Bum, c. w. Stone. OF
Pennsylvania; Mckinney, Smith OF
Illinois. Viewer, Wilson OF Kentucky
and Belknap. the House at 1855 o'clock.
out of respect 10 the memory Of the de-
ceased. adjourned.