The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-02
CRANKS In THE HOUSE.
THESE ARE SILVER GRAMS AND
ARE HARMLESS.
Bryan. snodgras. and Bland Endsavor to
Obstruct the Inevitable Repeal Bill.
Bonds Successor.
inns BuHEAU. RArIEY BUILDING.
WAsHlNaToS. November |. 1898. I

adopted by the House by vote Of 1873 to
o.
When the hour Of noon arrived to-day the
presence I'm the chamber Of such repre-
sentatiyes as Reed Cochran, Bland,
Tracey and others who have for the most
mart been absent since the passage Of the
repeal bin was enacted showed that
This important question was again to be
the measure Of the day.
1T is strange in Congress that no meas
ure. however Thoroughly endorsed by the
ueople and srLuorted by majority al
y,avs brings 10 the front some crank and
disnIavs before the public some foolishness
which tends TO lessen the high regard
which the people Of the country should
hold for Corlress and 10 stamp some men
fCrever as tiiners instead Of legislators.
The Introduction OF the Senate amend
ment TO the House repeal bill cnis morn
ing showed up two men 10 be smaller than
the English sparrow wlen one OF them at
least had posed as an eagle or an owl.
Congressman Bryan, OF Nebraska re-
pudigted by the Democratic party Of his
State, although a man On some real
ability. gave every evidence this morning
of his unntness for the prominent position
ln the populist party along with General
Weaver. Mrs Lease and Others: and Mr..
SnOdgrass, Of Tennessee, who has always
been ana unknown quantity In the national
LEGISLATURE, ably seconded him in making
both ridiculous before the House. For
one hour they made proposition after pro-
position TO adjourn. 90 take a recess, APP
point telcrs and vote by yeas and nays.
I'm the last two propositions, however,
they were not supported by over 10 or 20
members, and consequently could only
make motions to adjourn, take y recess and
appoint tellers one after another, which
were defeated by an overwhelming ma.
iOrity. and which, before the hour was
passed, resulted in their becoming the
laughing stock with their little following
of ten of the members of the House.
Thousands Of people IN the gallery who
are supposed to consider the House Of
Representatives as an intelligent and
capable body, must has been thoroughly
impressed with the fact that among The
number there are classcs some people VINO
are absolutely unqualified for the dis
charge of such duties and I'm whom
neither confidence nor security could De
roposci.
Speaker Crisp's Good Work.
this matter, which was no more than
simple putting of the question on Mr.. VIII
sons request for the previous question,
demonstrated to the House that he was
a man far beyond the ordinary legislator
I'm sasacty and nerve, and more than
peer of even Mr.. Reed himself as Speaker
of this unwieldy and inconsiderate body.
For one hour Mr.. Crisp patiently put
the motions, which characterized the
ridiculous attitudes OF Mr. Bryan and
Alr. Snodgrass, and t7m all over the
House came shouts of put the question,
and a number requested that the Com
mittee on Rules bring I'm Immediately
rule 90 cut off the farce which was being
enacted, and 90 try and draw a curtain
between the disclosure TO the people of
how absolutely silly two men could be.
The Committee on Rules did not leave
the chamber, and Speaker Crisp. In his
own inimitable way, retained MS Boou
nature and his levelheddedness, ana had
always the matter well 90 hand, and dur
ing a little lull, after an hour OF inslncere
and ridiculous propositions ne suddenly
put the question, upon the request LOT
the previous question. and upon the yeas
and nays being taken, he quickly an
nounced the vote and declared the propo-
sitiou carried before the two cranks VINO
had opposed any procedure in the House
could collect their wits. Thus, without
resort to a declaration Of diliatOry mo-
tions or a cloture rule presented to the
House. and I'm a way which has brought
forth the applause of all the members
present. excepting the two he rendered
a decision against. and accomplished the
purpose for which he was greatly credlleu
bv both sides Of the House. After near
ing the previous question, a debate OF
thirty minutes ensued which. under the
rules. is permissible. Silver Dollar blahu
occupying fifteen minutes and Mr.. wilson
the patron of the bin, the balance OF the
time. This time was parcelled out ana
gave an opportunity for several men TO
make limited speeches.
Reed. DirefuI Predictions.
Mr. Reed took occasion to make diretul
predictions for the future Of the Demo
cratic party, In that the repeal Oh the
Sherman law was not responsible LOT
the present condition Of things ana MI
Bland predicted the most horrible cataS-
troubles upon the country Tor the re-
peal This opportunity also gave bpieii
aid oDpOrtunitv for another eXhiDltloh Vi
assinine propensity upon me par u
loud-mouthed Mr. WILSON, Of washington
who had DISTINGUISHED himself on previous
occasions by the absolute rldlcuiOe9i,'a9 17.tt9
of his propositions and speeches.. nei
General Tracey. Of New YORK VINO e"iN
fstIv advocated the BILL closeu HlS
marks Mr. Wilson initiated III iy"I'
shrill voice the sound Of a CUCKOO, Ieie
rue of course. 10 the speech OH =.
Morgan. in which, IN reference "
the Presidents influence upon men -
of Congress, he said: 'lne ciOcH -
White Touse has struck, ana In'o0
cuckoos in the Senate POKE ou'
rr,.,,..,,.- the sentiment ia favor OF con-
o,,,reuoe i'm the Senate Amendment AOi
,,,,,orditionaI repeal was Nirtualiy
ME oud ITS massage could not De oD-
st,,.te1 bv fantastic tricks and curious
.a,,sre ,f anv members Of the House OF
-r.s,nresantatiyes .. and the bin was passed
,r,.i- l,u ,-i1 novy go 90 the President
ord both houses of Congress are reh-Feu
from any further consideration OF IT,
II is what the President has requested
and. of course. viii Doe duly made ii"
when DC reaches his hanas. .,.o
AS 10 the matter of adJouIhineH'' 'iei
seems no doubt that both the senate anu
House are strongly ir laNoI ol 'ne
stlon. and it is likely that at ieast ~
Saturday night the adjournment OF 'ile
extraordinary session viii take place OF
mar "a recess AT least viii be taken untii
the latter days Of November.
How the Virgiolans Voted.
on Mr.. Blands motion to amend an. anu
eend the Voorhees amendment TO the COM
rittee on Coinage. Weights and Measures
the Virginia and North Carolina members
voted as follows: go,
Ayes-Messrs. AleAahuer,
Rranch Crawford. Edmonds, Grady, Hen
derson. Jones. Marshall, Meredith. Swan
son. and Tyler. MI,
Nays-AIessrs. Bum. seattle ana ducN-
or. absent Nessrs. O'Ferrall and Wise
hotb paired. The amendment was losl