The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-23

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mlttee had struck out the Senate amend
hent hiking the rank at that OF lieu
| tenaht-colonel instead of brigadier-gen-
| eral Mr.. Bate moved TO recommit the
Dill 10 the conference committee but that
motion was defeated. So the law on that
, point remains unchanged.
Inc Consular and Diplomatic Appro-
| priahon bill was then taken up. but
without any action upon IT the Senate
! az <:3o again proceeded TO the considera-
! tlon OF executive business The doors
remained closed til $40 =. NJ, when the
Senate adjourned.
| House Of Representatives
me incidents Of the night session were
similar TO those which occur on every oc-
caSlon. wit and humorous repartee were
| prevalent, but occasionally a harsh word
uttered either Intentionally or unin-
| tentionally would stir up strife among
members, and lend a somewhat dramatic
| euect TO the proceedings, or rather TO the
lack OF proceedings Under the guise of
| questions of personal privilege, a number
| OF gentlemen aVailed themselves OF the
| opportunity 10 state their views on the
Car coupler bill. and acrimonious colo
| Quies were not infrequent. but. taken as
| whole, the session gave rise to no con-
| tnuoEs bad feeling, and as the hours pass
| ed away the members became less aR-
I y.
wee sma hours Mr. Allen Of Mississippi.
made one of his Characteristic humorous
speeches, mainly directed towards the
| occupant OF the chair Mr.. Bailey, of
| Texas II was appreciated by the mem
bers who were in attendance. for it was
| in his best vein. but at the same time ex-
| cited some resentment. In fact the re-
/ sentiment was 50 strong that subsequent
| ~ Mr. Grain moved that il be expunged
h. .I.ga
! Then Mr.. Grain asked unanimous consent
that all proceedings Of the night relating
| TO excuses be expunged from the Re
cord To this Mr.. Tracey (N. - OBJ
| jected. but there was a general feeling
| tina the proceedings of the day were not
credtable 10 the national House of Rep
sentatives. But the fight is a stubborn
| one, more stubborn because il is not po-
! litical. The advocates of the Car Coupler
| bin showed a stern determination 10 pass
/ the measure. and their opponents put up
! equally as strong a face against It's en-
actment. Finally. at $50 o'clock the
| House adjourned
! There was a private agreement that Mr.
Wise should be recognized Monday 10
suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Morning Session.
| Not more than two dozen members were
| in attendance when the House met TINS
morning. Mr.. Kilgore, before the reading
Of the journal made point OF no quo
rum present. Pending the roll call, Mr.
| Kilgore withdrew the point, ana the
| Journal was read.
ON motion of Mr.. Jones Va). the
Senate bin was passed appropriating I'LL
o0o (out of appropriations heretofore made)
| for the construction of a wharf by which
| access can be had TO the monument des-
ignating the birthplace Of George wash
| ington. ..,-. -,
After the disposal of GONE routine busi-
ness Mr.. Henderson was recognlzeu 10
move that the House 20 into Committee
of the Whole for the consideration oi
the postofnce Appropriation bill IN
stap,tv Mr. Hatch was on his feet antag~
onizing Mr. Henderson motion WIN
the Anti-Option bill.
Mr. Hatch raised the question OF con-
aideration AGAINST the Appropriation bill,
desiring that the Anti-Option bill thouio
! be taken up. ,.,
Nv Henderson's motion was successful
yeas. fA; nays Gland the House IN com
| ynittee resumed the consideration OF the
postofice Appropriation bill. The pend
inc motion was that made by MIR. Kyle
| Dem. Mss) striking out the clause
,ngkipg an appropriation for special mail
facilities The motion was lost Ine Dill
was then reported to the House.
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the hill be fecommitted to the Committee
on Postoffces and Post-Roads, with in
etruettons to report it back. striking out
the special facilities clause. AIR. DICK
ersoD's motion was lost-yeas, n; nays
l22. The Postofflce Appropriation bill was
then passed.
lis massage was the signal for another
narliamentarv struggle for the floor. Mr.
peel of Arkansas, claiming recognition
of The House in behalf Of the Indian APP
oyonriation bill and Mr.. Hatch desiring
10 move TO so into Committee OF the
Whole for the purpose OF taking up the
Anticipation bill.
Mr.. Peel was first recognized ana on
rising vote carried his motion by vote
Of l02 70 81.
Mr.. Hatch demanded the yeas and nays
which were ordered. after Mr.. Hatch. by
a parliamentary inquiry, had elected the
Information that # Mr.. Peel's motion was
voted down he would be recognized TO
move 20 take up the Anti-Option Dill
The result was: Yeas. 10; nays ts' so
the House went into Committee or the
Whole on the Indian Appropriation bill.
The House broke into a roar OF laughter,
and "Deacon" White, formerly member
Of Congress, who had come from New
YORK TO watch the hght over the Anti
Ontion bill. and was on the floor. shook
with glee when the Speaker called MI
Hatch TO the chair as pres1ulhS olhCeI'
Mr. Hatch was reluctant to take the
eavei but yielded. after few words OF
nrivate explanation from Mr.. Crisp. Gen
eral debate was limited TO three hours
and Mfr. Peel, chairman of the committee
spoke in explanation Of the Dill. The
members Of the House were worn out ana
tagged from last nights session
MANY Of them left the building after
general debate began, and those who re-
mained. with a few exceptions, took only
. very ianguid interest in the proceedings:
Finally general debate was closed ana
MIR. Outhwaite submitted the conference
report on the Army Appropriation DILL
in order that ID might be printed.
After Mr. Hooker had unsuccesstully
endeavored TO get unanimous consent to
a bin for the relief Of Mississippian'
and announced his solemn purpose 10
he a thorn in the side Of every member
who wanted any legislation until TINS
hin was passed. the House, at a;lo' ad-
journed. ..x.oo,,,,
Tho all-night session aad a damaging
effect upon the various committees whch
we're 10 meet this morning. not one OF
them being able 20 muster quorum
inNfSti-