Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-11


Once or Congress Should Ad-
journ and Go Home.
WASHINGTON, August 10.-This was
the first Gay in the Senoa,e since the
tariG vas sent a second time TO confer
ence that there was any unusual inter
est ia the proceedings. Senator Hill,
who has been the central figure 10 sew
eral dramatic scenes during the tariff
debate, vas again in the van Of the
fray. His resolution directing the tariff
conferees TO report the difficulties and
cause Of the failure to agree, was SEN
sation. 1t was almost adopted be-
fore the Senators fully realized
It's Importance. The eOnferees were
aware OF il and were will
ing it should be adopted, BY parlia-
mentary tactics vote was prevented on
the resolution either as presented by
Senator Hill or in the form urged by
Senator Aldrich. Enough was deyei-
oped, however, to show the temper OF
the Senate cOnferees Senator Vest
hoped that IL would pass so that the
calcium light might be turned on, and
b. be given an opportunity 20 "reiute
the Infamous lies that have been told
about the conferees on the part OF the
Senate" Senator Harris was willing
that the
CONFERENCE SHOULD HAVE AN AIRING
but wanted Il done 10 q strict paria-
mentary way. The conservative Sen
atorS were anxious that the conierees
should tell all. aud upon this point they,
for a time, followed the lead Of Mr.. Hill.
BsSMEillful management, those who did
potW8nt rupture az once prevented
ths Impending conflict Al two o'clock
the resolution went over, and the Re-
publican managers who were assisting
10 make trouble saw that the Demo-
cy4ts we're uniting 30 prevcut tke storm
and would not risk another vote 10
keskp the resolution before the Senate.
4 II remainder Of the session was de-
VoteA TO the consideration OF the Chinese
treaty. The Senate adjourned at 4:30
until tomorrow, although the peace
makers endeavored 10 have no session
until Monday. The prospects are that
tomorrow will be a lively day.
After q few unimpOFtaOt matters had
been disposed Of, Mr.. Gray moved an
executive session, evidently being aware
OF Mr.. Hilrs intention TO offer the reso-
lutions which came later. The motion
was defeated, 81 70 81.
Mr.. Hill then sprung a nine upon the
Senate by introducing
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
"ReSolUCd, That the conferees on the
part of the Senate, who are now cOnSid-
sFing the differences betWeen the two
houses o. House bill 4S64, being an act
entitled "An act 10 reduce taxation, 10
provide revenue for the government
and for other purposes" be and they
are hereby requested 10 report 10 the
Senate IL they are likely 10 come 10 an
agreement, and IL not, 10 report 10 the
Senate the principal items OF disagree
ment, so that the Senate may take ac-
ton thereon"
The resolution took the breath away
from Senators, so that il was on the
point OF paSSage-the ayes aud NAYS
having voted when Mr.. Harris recov
cred from his surprise and explained
the stains OF the Olll.
Mr.. Harris, as one Of the confereeS,
stated that no agreement had been
reached. There were serious differ
ences Of opinion in regard 70 az least
three items in the blll-SUgar, coal and
iron ore.
Mr.. Sherman inquired Of Mr.. Harris
whether In his opinion the tariff bill
was before the Senate
Mr. Harris replied 10 his determined
way that most decidedly il was not now
before the Senate for action. He was.
be said. simply making statement of
facts 20 the Senate.
The Conference Committee had sub
mitted no report nor would il under
take 10 do so until the Senator from
Ohio (Mr ShermGn) and his Republican
colleagues on the conference were in
yted 20 pass upon it.
MIR. Sherman stated that as there was
no conference report before the Senate
the resolution of Senator Hill was pre-
m5.Fre aod
e SHOULD THEREFORE OBJECT
70 the consideration Of the resolution. |
This announcement was greeted with /
Republican cries OF disapproval.
Several Senators made efforts to shut /
OF further consideration Of the reSOlu- I
tiOn till tomorrow by asking that il be 4
90 ared out OF order because it was not 4
Wrnane, and by citing various rules. I
Some 70 the point and many far from it. I
The Vice President ruled that the resp
luton must 20 over for one dav As il
had nOt receivee unanimous consentand
was not privileged.
Mr.. Aldricb, Of Rhode Island than
executed flank movement by cailing
up q resolution heretofore offered bv
Senator Allen. Tue resolution was m
important, but ii gave Mr. Aldrich the
floor, and he claimed the Allen resolu.
tion was morning business. Mr.. GRAY
was on his feet. he wanted an execn. I
tive session. The crowds that had
thronged the galleries, the members of /
the House who had come over to see
the battle, all left the chamber Con. /
sid rable time was consumed by the
Vice President laying before the Senate /
a largs amount Of House business. but
Mr.. Aldrich held his place and smiled |
a. the press gallery.
BE moved TO strike out all after the
word resolved, and insert the modified
resolution Of Mr.. Hill.
Mr.. Berry. Dem. ARK. made the point