New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-01
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

Washington April 3C.-There We're exactly seven
Senator's Standing W at the opening prayer this
morning. ana after the reading of Saturdays Jour
nal the absence OF quorum was suggested. The
roll was called. and with some little delay. forty
six Senators-three more than quorum-were found
10 be present.
In presenting a protest from a loan and building
association OF Omaha. Neb, against the provision
in the income tax section OF the Tariff bill that
would affect such associations. Mr.. Henderson Rep.,
NebJ said as that bin had been reported. all me
MORALS in reference 20 1t should be laid on the
table But there were indications and actual as
surances that the Tariff bill was yet under con-
sidera;on by the Finance Committee and that II
was proposed 10 make very radical and sweeping
amendments TO II. he thought that this protest
should be referred - the committee.
No suggestion in reply to Mr.. Henderson was
made by the chairman OF the Finance Committee
or by any Of the majority members OF It who were
present. and the protest was accordingly referred
to the Committee Finance.
A slight parliamentary ENHANCEMENT arose out or
the presentation by the ice-President OF a joint
resolution increasing the clerical force OF the Ii
brary Of Congress, which had been received from
the House OF Representatives amended There was
much cursory discussion OF 1t. which was eventu-
ally broken In upon by Mr.. Wolcott NRep, cob.
who started one OF those lively discussions on the
Tariff bill which marked the sessions OF Friday and
Saturday last;
Ever since the Tariff bill reported. said
Mr. Wolcott. some of this side OF the cham
Der have availed ourselves Of every opportunity
given Us 70 vote in favor OF taking up the Tarih
bill We have voted and some Of us shall IN
doub,edly continue TO vote, for earlier hours or
meeting II the majority desire, and for later
hours II the majority desire. Knowing that
the majority must be in control OF the bill. we have
done mis- and not because believe that the bill
is good one-for we believe that 1t is. In some re-
spects the worst possible biz that could become a
,to ana loQis LAT
Infinitely better than doubt and uncertainty on the
question.
SEEKING FOR A LITTLE LIGHT.
I'VE have endeavOred - add our presence 10 the
counting OF a QUORUM we shall vote 10 cooperate
with those IN the majority In reaching vote at
the earliest possible moment. This being 3d. l
TO ask the Senator from Tennessee (Mr Harrls)
Il Is not fair 10 US that lie should INFORM US
whether or not this is the bill on which we shaii
be called upon 20 vote. Here Is a bill reported by
the Finance Committee. Every section must be de-
pendent and in;er-dependent other sections lf
We cut of revenue by changing the duty on one
article you alter the whole scope and harmony or
your bill II this bill IS TO be the bill on whlch
your party stand: II this bill is 70 furnish you
the revenue for which alone you institute a tariff
Nth possible incidental protection. Is II not ex-
rerely unfair 10 us 10 ask us now 10 vote on sec
TINS Of the bill having in your mind the knowl-
e-ge that committee amendments Will be offered
sa Will entirely change its scope and character
1T has been widely and openly asserted that the
hcone-tax provision is TO be emascuated or
eaanged that the Sugar Trust is to receive an add