The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08

the House went into Committee OF the
Whole TO consider the resolution pro.
vldsng for the appointment OF Joiht
committee to Investigate the rank pay,
and matters relating to the personnel OF
cr,ntoves ln the navy. Yesterday Wheh
mis- resolution was being discussed the
consideration morning hour EXPIRED WINE
an cTort was being made 10 recure
ouorurn. By unanimous consent the re-
port Of the Naval Affairs Committee
was read.
,,iaces as tcllers Go ascertain the pres
ence Of a quorum the question being
on the motion that the committee rise
and report the resolution TO the House
with the recommendation that 1t pass.
The vote by tellers resulted 15O yeas
10 nays. and the clerk WAS desired TO
call the roll. which resulted Ia securing
the presence Of 90 members. But the
consideration morning hour expired az
this point and the bankruptcy bill was
taken up.
Nr. Bailey spoke in opposition to the
measure and announced his intention
u offer a sube itutc for IT which would
De brief. comprehensive, and Inexpensive
providing for voun ary bankruptcy go,
Mr. Oates spoke in favor OF the Dil,
and I'm the course OF his remarks quoted
from the speech made az tlnst the blli
bv AR. Denaon. Of Alabama. iul month
in which the latter snid that the only
relief which might benefit the debt-iid-
f4r people of his section would be tfe
free coinage Of silver. Mr.. Oates old
not think the free coinage OF silver
would benefit the poor. as they would not
have the equivalent 10 exchange for sh-
YER
Mr. benson. nterrupting, said That the
price Of cotton and commodities would
ba advanced. wages raised and an in
creased metallic circulation distributed
where il was most needed.
4 mild free coinage discussion followed
between the Alabama congressman. the
point % difference being the ratio, Mr..
Oates saving that when a silver dollar
was coined he wanted IL 20 be worth a
dollar. The sentiment I'm Alabama was
lsrgely IN favor Of free coinage, and ne
himself favored it. but only in way
which would be beneficial.
Mr. Oates. returning TO the bill, replied
at length to the statements Of Mr.. benson,
which he said were both extreme and Vi
Imperative
TO Mr.. Denson's assertion that this bill
would drive the nail I'm the coffin OF lib-
Crty he quoti.d Madame RCWlands dying
exclamation: go liberty. what crimes
have been committed in thy name
The present bill he said was the mildest
and most humane bankruptcy bill which
had ever been presented fer the consid-
Grafton Of Congress. The Federal Consu-
tuition authorized the enactment OF such
legislation.
At the corcuson Of his remarks Mr..
oates gave rotice that when the bin is
taken up tomorrow it will be under the
ave-minutc general debate rlle.
At 4;50 o'clock the House adjourned I'll
II O'Clock ton orrOw.
The senate.
on motion Of Mr.. German, IL was re-
solved that when the Senate adjourn to-
day II be tn Monday next.
Mr. Morrill, offered a resolution referring
TO the Committee on Finance all parts OF
the Presidents message relating TO the
tariff. internal revenue and income tax.
together with that relating to those who,
1t is said. after a hard struggle for tariff
reform. arc solemnly pledged 10 it," and
he gave notice that on Wednesday next
he would submit some remarks thereon.
Mr.. Hill gave notice that on Monday
next, Immediately after the morning busi-
ness. he would move to take up for con-
sideration the bill for the repeal Of the
Federal election laws He should ask, he
Senate bll reported from the judiciary
Committee In the same connection Mr..
Hoar gave notice that he would move 70
refer the bin TO the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections. And he said that
the bin as reported from the judiciary
Committee had never had the considera-
tion and approval Of any Of the Repubh-
can members Of that committee.
A private relief bill, appropriating 5000
I...a to. 70 In
trict of Columbia during the late war,
being the farm on which Fort Sedgwick
was erected, gave rise to a discussion
which was continued for over an hour;
and finally the bill was passed-yeas, 80;
nays, II.
Three other private bills were passed,
including one granting a pension of 500
a month TO the widow Of General John
NJ Corse.
The Senate then, after an executive
session. at 4:30 =. NJ adjourned until
Monday next.