Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-23
morning. Mr.. KiIeore. before Che readinr


of the journal. made the point of order OF
no quorum present. Pending the roll
call. however, Mr.. kilgore withdrew the
point and the journal was read.
On motion of Mr.. Jones, of Virginia,
the Senate bill was passed appropristing
S11, 900 tout OF appropriations heretofore
made) for the construction OF q wharf by
which access can be had TO the monument
designating the birthplace OF George
Washington.
After the disposition of some routine
business Mr.. Henderson was recognized 10
move that the House go into Committee OF
the Whole for the consideration of the
post-ofice appropriation bill. Instantly
Dir. Hatch was on his feet antagoriZing
Mr.. Henderson's motion with the anti-op-
ton bill. Mr.. Hatch raised the question
of consideration against the appropriation
bill, desiring that the anti-optlon bill
should be taken up. But Mr. Henderson's
motion was successful-yeas, lu nays,
Gland the House IN committee resumed
the consideration OF the post-oflice appro-
priation bill. The pending motion was
that made by Mr.. Kyle Democratl, OF
Mississippi. striking out the clause making
an appropriation orspecial mail facilities.
This motion was lost. The bill was then
reported TO the House.
Sir. Dickerson (Democrat), Of Ken.
tucky. moved that the bill be recommitted
to tho Committee on Post-Ofhces and
Post-Rohds, with Instructions TO report 1t
back striking out the epecial-faclhtles
clause. Mr. Dickerson's motion was lost
yeas, n; nays, l22. The post-Otice ap-
preparation bill was then passed.
It's passage was the signal for another
parliamentary struggle for the floor. Mr.
Peel Of Arkansas claiming recognition OF
the House in behalf of the Indian appro-
priatlon bill. and Mr.. Hatch desiring TO 90
into Committee Of the Whole for the pur-
pose OF taking up the ant,-option bill.
Mr. Peel was first recognized, aud on
rising RS vote caS'ed his motion by vote OIL
Mr.. Hatch demanded the yeas and nays,
which were ordered, after MIR. Hatch by
C parliamentary inquiry, bad elected the
information that If Mr. PesPs motion was
voted down, he would be recognized to
move to take up the anti-optlon bill. The
result was: Yeas. 1875; nays,. 10. 80 the
House went into Committee OF the whole
on the Indian Appropriation bill.
The House broke into roar of laughter
and Deacon" White, form erly a member
OF Congress. who had come from New
York to watch tho fight over the anti
option bill. and was on thu floor, shook
with glee when the Speaker called Mr.
Mr.. Hatch was reluctant to take the
gayel, but yielded after few words OF
from Mr. Crisp. Cen
eral debate was limited 20 three hours, and
llr. Peel, chairman of the committee,
spoke ia explanation of the bill. The men,
bers OF the House were worn out and Tag
Ced from last nights session. Many OF
them left the building after general debate
began, and those who renamed, with q
L. ,fr-a la No q
interest in tho proceedings. Finally gen.
eral debate was closed and Mr.. Cultivate
submitted the conference report on the
army Appropriation bill, IN order that 1t
might be printed.
Alter Nj Hooker had unsuccesstully en-
deayored to get unanimous consent to q
bill for the relief of Il Mlsslssippan, and
had announced his solemn purpose 10 be a
thorn IN the side OF every Otter member
who wanted any legislation until this bill
was passed. the House. at 5:l5 o'clock, adj
lourned.
TUESDAYS ALL-NIGHr SESSION.
The incidents of tho night eession last
night were similar To those which occur
on every sucn occasion. Wit and humOr-
ous repartee were prevalent, bus OCCASION
ally harsh word. uttered either inten-
tlOnally or unlntentIonally, would stir up
strife among the members aad lend a
somewhat dramatic effect 20 tho proceed
Ings. or rather 10 the lack Of proceedings.
Under the Euise of questions OF personal
privilege a number OF gentlemen avaIled
themselves of the opportunity TO state
their views on the car-cOupler bull, and
acrimonious colloquies were not infre.
quent, but, taken a. a whole, tho session
gave rise 10 no continuous pal feeling
AID as the hours passed away The mem-
bers became less aggressive aud more
sleepy.
Towards the wee sma' hours Mr.. Allen
Of Mississippi, made one OF his character
istlc humorous speeches, mainly directed
towards the occupant of the chair, hir
Bailey, OF Iexa-. IL was appreciated by
the members who we're IN attendance, tOi
it was in his best vein, but at tho same
time excited some resentment. in fact, tht
resentment was 50 strong tnaG sub5e-
quently MIR. Cram moved that the re-
marks be expunged from the Rcord, bu
objection was made. Then blr Grain asked
unanimous consent tha, all proceedings o.
the night relating TO excuses be erpunged
from the Record. To this Mr.. Tracey. OF
New York, objected, but there was a geno-
raj feeling that the proceedings OF the day
were not credltab.o to the national House
OF representatives,.
But the fight was a stubborn one. more
stubborn because not political. Tho adj
vocates OF the car-cOupler bill showed q
stern determination TO pass the measure
and their opponents put up equally a:
strong face against Its enactment
Finally. at $50 O'Clock, the House ad
iourned. There was private agreement
that llr. Wise should be recognized Mon
dag TO move TO suspend tue Iules and pas:
the I'LL.