New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-19
TAKING A CLASSICAL TURN.

S M ioritw 81 the Democrats in the Senate
were ready TO support-to repeal NOT only tnc pu,
chasing clause of the sherman act ou' the "'o''
u Mr. i Frye asked: "will you let US vote on that
yes" replied Mr. Morgan. with emphasis.
Now" queried Mr. Frye. with twinkle IN MS
"Now." responded Mr.. Morgan, with greater en-
phasis than ever -. ...... {, ,,.o. .,,,,c "
but a bluff which Mr.: Morgan knew perfectly
well would not be seen.
SMASHING THE BANKING SYSTEM.
Later on Mr. Morgan exhibited "A Clearing House
&C rticate for % cents issued by the Clearing House
of birmingham. Ala. This "illogica' shinplaster
furnished the Alabama Senator with topic Tor
another hour. In the course OF It he Hade a
violent assault upon the National banking system
ing the fragments TO be picked up by MS admir-
flushing from this to other topics: he boldly .ls
accused the friends Of repeal OF obstructing ne
business of the Senate Who asked he. rs !!
that obstructs the business OF the Senate except
the committees which lock their doors and pigeon
hole bills and amendemnts. and say you sha no.
1egsate on any sunset 10 bS on Finance
which has OF late been compelled to shelve the
though it caused the Kansas Senator 10 move more
closely TO the front where the galleries could get
better look at him.
WAKING Up Mr.. MILLS.
Mr.. Morgan. after two hours of talking. mad
become rather weary and more testy than usual
Put he woke up the wrong man when he referred
to Mr. Mills Of Texas. the 'mouihpiece OF
some one TIL, "S,ge Of Corscana" came up 10
the scratch Ike a samecock Il am ny own
speak my own mind. and am responsible only to
my people" For a moment the ordinarily imper-
his suavest manner ne suggested
You mouthpiece. them ann,
"Ill take care Of myself, hotIy rcphed Mr''M
II was another one Of those Incidents which for
the last week or two have marked the increase in
hp between
lions. Mr German looked perceptlhN hhNoyeu.
To- restore order in the galleries. which were hs
peaceful as the floor below Was agitated WIN sup
Toward the close of his argument Mr. Morgan
drftcd into discussion OF the ineIilI .na hsd
been imported from Great Britain by ~" senator
from New York This gave the irreprfslbc Mr.
stewart an opportunity TO make a Characteristic
remark.
THE "GOLD-BTGS' AGAIN.
az o, mo suegest TO the Senator from Alabama"
said he that closure was not introduced into the
British Parliament until after the god-bugs got
in power
OF course there was chorus OF Laughter
Every body is funny but us" was evidently the
thought Of the white bearded Senator from G Me-
gusted that so original and mpoftamt eH 81
ton e the h Isl Of se With so much vo
and with so little appreciation OF rs signihSnncr,
r G0se 1 wh Of the %ho OF The s
man act arguing that It would compel The frsn ,is
S CO. TsRea As seSS Whole his alignment e. nq,
of the expectations which had been enter,aned uy
tack made upon him by Senator l'ill II was genef-
ally considered wanting In spirit ana de,S ION.
bours and at It's close Mr. Voorhees, was recognized
to move to lay the table the motion nnu" py
presence OF senator Allen on. Monday last. Mr.,
Duboi. to address the Chair nqt sat do Dn
debatable The silver men tried at first TO compel
the presence OF voting quorum but SEEING ,na'
they could not succeed rose to record ther names
The vote was forty-hve yeas to three nays
MR.. DUBOIss FAvORITE ATTITUDE.
Mr. Dubois. who was evidently prepared TO fill
in any gap that might occur in the debate to-day.
has OF late come into prominence. not by taking
as did his friend from Nebraska Mr.. Allen. for mr.
teen consecutive hours but by remaining In his seat
As he sits all day long in his favoiite atutun.'
leaning well back in his chair. his left arm rest
head stuck between hi. shoulders. rarely opening
he is Victim Of the chewing habit he presents
picture at once novel and entertaining Though IN
hia dark eyes furiiveiy sweep the chamber every
minute and there is little that escapes them win
q boyish look. pale skin and features unmarked
as yet by time, he suggests a clerk that has
dropped into Senator's seat. awaiting his en-
the popular mind associates with the figure of
[ ntcd States Senator. Indifferent as he has shown
he is member he Is still more so in regard TO his
dress The old-tme Senator clings with reverence
to broadcoth and II not that. TO dark, long tailed
coats al least but the Senator from Idaho habit
ually wears old tweed suit frequently the worse
for wear and which often seems nj war with the
stifYened bosom of his white shirt He has
seat in the amen row T on the e6 Mepunc@n sne
municative. enjoys the reputation of Improving upon
MIR. TELLER MAKES A FEW REMARKS.
1t has been said that Mr.. Dubois was prepared
to fiji the breach, but Mr.. Teller jumped in just in
time. for the purpose. as he said, OF making
few remarks on the proposition to approve the
journal OF Mondays proceedings Mr. Hoar made
the point Of order that under the rules. and ac-
cording to universal parliamentary practice the
journal stood approved pso facto after being read
gested but MIR. Teller was equal, OF course. 10
the point Of order, and at once proceeded to draft
a dummy amendment in writing -.,. D.,
listen to Mr. Harris Of Tennessee. who looked
more wise more owi,iNe porG Ike h ana" ah "n
the Senate would be like ship wrecked on the
is the valuation which the Tennessee Senator places
upon his accomplishments, and some Of his col
TO humor him in his hauclnation. But to-day ne
was more than ordinarily grabbed and there were
cratic ranks when he rose to address the senate
with arms folded deliantly across his chest and
and after having talked vaiiantiy for some time
and saying absolutely nothing. he relapsed into
Mr.. Teller occupied the attention OF the Senate
for a fe;y short hours. ostensibly for the pur-
pose OF discussing the wisdom OF his amendment
TO the journal but really 10 declare once more.
what he has declared so often before. that no re-
peal OF the Sherman law Is to take place II he
can help 1t. either now or at any future time. un-
less he should become convinced that majority
OF the people" expressing their Will at the polls
should so decree It,. iIe made the charge that
obstruction 10 the orderly conduct OF the business
OF the Senate proceeded. not from the enemies OF
repeal. but from its so-called friends. They he
said had never furnished quorum during the
long sessions OF last week. On the contrary, they
had been compelled to rely upon the friends OF
silver TO complete quorum In his opinion. there
was no ma ority In the Senate In favor Of re-
peal. There certainly was not a majority OF the
American people favorng the decentralization OF
silver The vote OF the House OF Representatives
be considered az absolutely OF no value az test
OF the public feeling on the matter.
A SPAT WITH MR. MCPHERSON.
There vas also a heated colloquy between Mr..