The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-08-22

Democratic Senators Want to Talk on
Finance Committee A fairs.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-As soon a.
the reading of the journal Of the sem
ate was completed. Senator Harris, on
behalf of the democratic steering com.
mittee, moved that the senator from
California (White) be appointed to the
vacancy on the finance committee
caused by the death of Senator Vance.
Senator Chandler interposed objec-
lions. Senator Harris made point Of
order that his motion was privileged
because it looked to organization of the
senate.
Senator Chandler remarked sarcas-
tically that it was little late TO begin
the organization of the senate. He
called attention to the fact that the
vacancy on the finance committee had
lasted for mouths. aud it was proposed
now to fill 1t at the very close of the
session.
Senator Harris declared holly that it
was with profound astonlshment that
he heard an objection from the other
side. In the Is years he had been a
member of that body, no matter what
party was in power, the majority
named ut will the members OF the sew
eral committees of the senate aud Go
voice was heard in objection. The
course of Senator Chandler he con-
demned as most revolutionary.
Senator Chandler declared it came
with Ill grace from Senator Harris to
condemn u request made under rules
of which lie (Harris) was such q
master.
Hill Wants Fair Play.
Then Senator Hill got the floor and
Immediately plunged into criticism of
the legislation which the filling of the
vacancy was designed 10 expedite. So
far as bills placing coal, iron ore and
sugar on the free list were concerned,
he voted, he said. for them when they
were legitinlately before the senate,
and he was not trying to escape from
record.
Senator Hill said he stood ready to
vote again to place them on the free
list. None of his democratic associates
had opposed placing these articles on
the free list when the tariff bill was be-
fore the senate, because they had been
bound by caucus agreement. But II
twain he had certain amendments TO
offer. He wanted the income tax pro-
vision repealed, and the finance COM
mittee had been governed by liberty OF
judgment and conscience before it
would have reported adversely on the
income tax. and now there was an at.
tempt to pack the committee to secure
an adverse report on this amendment.
Heretofore in the filing of vacancies
the steering committee first consulted
the caucus Of their democratic col.
leagues. Why was q different course
to be pursued now? He suggested that
the resolution 20 over until the demo
Gratis consult on the subject. There
had been series of blunders through.
out the tariff controversy. If it was
the policy to have the sugar duty re.
tanned there ought 10 have been a con-
sultation before an attempt Was made
to place 1t on the free list. In the
spirit Of harmony he would suggest Il
conference, and that this matter be al
lowed to go over so democratic con.
ference might be held to determine
what was best to dc.
Everything Went Over.
Senator Harris then put his motion
In the shape Of resolution, and asked
that 1t be allowed to go over. Senator
Geary objected to its Introduction TN.
til the other morning business was dis.
posed Of Senator Harris resolution
finally went over under the rules.
Senator Murphy of New York pre-
sented resolution (Which. being Oh.
jected to. ais, went over) declaring In