The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-22
AN ALL MIG ST sEssIoN.
The Houss Gets Into One Of It's Old
Time Fits OF CraDkiness.

Time Fits OF CraDkiness.
WAsHINGTHS, Feb. 21.-The House in
committee to-day resumed consideration of
the postofice appropriation bill The pend
ing section was that sppropriating 1896 ,6l4
for necessary and special facilities of trunk
lines from Springfield, Mass, via New
York and Washington, to Atlanta and
New Orleans. Mr. Dickerson offered an
amendment striking out the names Of the
terminal points.
Mr.. Mallory supported the provision OF
bill. Ii was not intended to aid railroads in
need OF assistance, but it was for the pur-
pose OF carrying out the objects Of the post
office in regard to the expedition Of foreign
mails TO and from Havana.
Mr.. Hooker defended the appropriation
made in the bill. The giving OF special
facilities to the railroads proposed was in
the same line as the increase Of the free de-
livery system.
The people Of the United States did not
wish that any backward step should be
taken. Since the inauguration Of this sys-
tenn OF special facilities the carriage Of mail
matter had largely increased.
Mr. Wise said that while he was not op-
posed to the appropriation, he was not in
favor OF 1t as it was now made He would
man from Mississippi Mr. KYLE 10 strike
out the paragraph, but he wanted it UNDER
stood that he was not the representative Of
any railroad. He did not care where this
appropriation went-whether TO one line or
enother-and he was therefore in favor of
the amendment OF the gentleman from Ken
eucky.
Mr.. Blount, speaking in support of the
motion to strike out the appropriation. said
that among the masses OF the people there
was desire for special mail facilities. 1t
was voice from the south, north east and
west which spoke deep and loud. That
voice was for retrenchment of the public
expenditures and reduction OF the taxa
ton which was impoverishing the country.
The proposition now made was to give to a
railroad system which was already receiv-
ing more than 100000, $4,000 addi-
tional. He protested against it.
Mr.. Dickerson's amendment was rejected
yeas 40, nays so.
On motion Of Mr.. Dingley an amendment
was adopted providing that noue of the APP
preparations for special mail facilities
should be expended unless the Postmaster
General should deem such expenditure nee
essary In order to promote the postal service
The hour fixed for the consideration of
the car coupler bill having arrived, tine COM
mittee rose, and Mr.. Wise moved that the
Senate amendments thereto be concurred ip.
Ftliousterlng against the bill at once be.
gan, led by MIR. Richardson Of Tennessee.
After some time Mr. Wise demanded the
previous question on the concurring in the
Senate amendment. This was agree to by
a vote OF 1874 to "a.
Progress went no further, however, for
the time, parliamentary maneuvers pre-
venting.
Various filibustering motions were voted
upon and no quorum appearing, at Gas
aaiI ~ kn
quorum appearing. Several attempts were
made to reach compromise. Ali failed,
however. The House then settled itself
down to wait for the sergeant-at-srms
to bring 10 absentees. At 1880 O'Clock the
prospects looked favorable for an all night
session.
UNABLE TO GIT QUORUM.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, A. M.-Shortly
after midnight the speaker stated that the
sergeent-at-arms was unable to execute the
order OF the House to arrest absentees.
The serReanE-at-arms has been unable, on
account OF the dangerous condition of the
streets, to secure vehicles from livery
stables- In view Of this statement Mr.
Morse OF Massachusetts moved an adjourn
ment, but the motion was voted down.
At a. IN. the monotony of the proceed
ings was broken by personal controversy
between Messrs. Watson of Georgia. Cum
mings OF New York. and Richardson of
Tennessee growing out of Mr.. Watson's
criticism OF the railroad influence in con-
Rress. MIR. Richardson resented what he
regarded as reflection upon himself and
read copious extracts of switchmen's. testi-
mouy to demonstrate the faulty character
of the bill
At O'clock q. m, there is no prospect of
an early adjournment and the House has
contentedIy settled itself down to an all
night session.
why is Flint so liberal with himself and
30 stiDgy with his Wife,"