The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-19
1T MAKES THE PEOPLE WEARY.

appropriation OF 100000 for public print
Ing. Chairman Cockrell of the ApprUpria-
tions Committee saying it was absolutely
necessary or public printing would come
10 stop this evening.
Dolph. in reporting adversely the gen.
eTal land grant forfeiture bill. expressed
his belief that Congress bad not the power
to forfeit these lands, but the right to
them was vested in the Tailroa ads. Even
If Congress had the power TO forfeit them
it would be unjust and ineouitable to the
railroad companies. Berry of Arkansas
said the majority in the committee for re-
porting the bill adversely was but one.
Five members, including himself. had
voted for its passage. In order to get The
bill on the calendar one member had
changed his vote and had consent ted to
an adverse report for that purpose. He
declared that the Senate ought to pass the
bill. and said the railroads were not en-
titled 10 one foot of the land.
On motion of Carey of Wyoming the
Senate passed a bill to perfect the title of
the townsite of Yuma.
Gallinger OF New Hampshire presented
a resolution inviting the annexation of
Canada. Gallinger said il was written by
Si1Ouk dufO VI q tdI UNION,
member for nine years of the Domin ion
Parliament and now connected with a
New York paper. He asked reference of
the resolution TO the Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
Lodge Intro duced resolution calling Oh
the President for correspondence on the
extraditi0n case of General EZeta and asked
for its present consideration, but Gray of
Delaware objected.
Hill of New York then made a speech
favoring changes in the rules of the SEN
ate TO expedite business. He said: 1.-The
sentiment of the country manifested
through the press, the rostrum and other
avenues by which public opinion is usually
communicated seems to desire the adoption
OF some new method of procedure here
whereby necessary legislation may be IA
cilitated; the sessions of Congress may be
materially shortened and the best interests
of the country, so interviewer with or
largely affected by Congressional action, may
be more seriously preserved in their nor
nal condition. Demand for a change is not
limited by any party environments, it is
not sought merely to secure partisan ad-
vantages; it does not challenge either the
patriotism or the integrity OF the Senate
itself, but it reflects the deep conviction
that time is unnecessarily wasted, that
useful legislation is at times unreasonably
restricted.
II assert that the privilege of unlimited
debate in legislative body is Inconsistent
with and destructive of the right and
power of legislation. Such a condition of
affairs naturally forces compromises and
concessions of doubtful proprie.y as a
condition Of any legislation before per-
mitted. 1t is an open secret, or at least it
is largely believed. that during the recent
tariff debate many concessions were made
and amendments accepted to the bill for
the very purpose of avoiding interninable
debate which was threatened by and pro-
posed by some Of the minority. 1t is be-
lieVed that the present affords an oppor-
tunity for the accomplishment of the
proposed innovation, especially where
there is not pending IN the Senate any
general political measure upon which TN
usual interest is conferred and demanding
protracted discussions. 1t is wise to an
tieipats the future and folly TO shut UT
eyes to the signs of the times. 1t is as
certain as anything in political affairs can
be that If our Republican friends OBTAIN
COulAO VI IuiS OUOy u6SlIc 10 enact
important legislation to carry out their
principles. they will boldly amend the
rules to enable them to do it promptly,
and their reluctance to join with US now
in framing reason able rules to regulate
debate leads to the suspicion that they
intend something altogether more radical
and sweeping than anything we have sup
posed. The path of safety lies in mod
crate and conservative action now while
the opportunity remains to us Of satisfy
ing the demands of the people, who have
become impatient at our delays and dis
gusted at our inability to act promptly at
critical points.
besides there is another view of our
duty which presents itself and which
ought not TO be ignored. The President.
in his report, has seen fit to recommend
certain legislation pertaining to the tariff
few material notifications of the exist
ing law. l believe that these recommen-
cations are entitled to consideration. But
spirit Of lethargy seems to have crept
over this body, creating the general i'm
preston that nothing is to be enacted at
this session of a political nature, or al
least nothing to which the minority does
not consent l am strenuously opposed to
any such policy of inaction."
The Senator also argued 10 favor of
counting quorum. and closed by declaring
that no silly cry of gag law" should pre-
vent amendment to the rule.
There was some discussion of the change
of rules by Hoar and Aldrich, but at 2
o'clock the Nicaragua canal bill was taken
up. Before Turpie of Indiana resumed
his sneenh Harris of rrennassao oovo
notice that tomorrow he would call up the
bill for military park at Shiloh.
Without aiting the conclusion of Tur-
pies speech, the Senate, at 4: Isl NJ, went
into executive session, and at 4 20 P. NJ.
adjourned.
SPEAKING ABOUT CURRENCY.
The House Now Has the Carlisle