Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-09

whenever that cry was raised ne regard
ed IL as the cry of stop thief.' IL was
always raised by some one who was nee-
ing with stolen goods. Dsaughter) The
Republican senators ought 10 nave sald
something about IL the other day when
they were voting from 80 70 lo per cent,
and rice were too high. They were mel.
ther OF them revenue duties. Both OF
them ought to be reduced. They ought
not to exceed . or per cent, bui bI,,
as they could get 1t, doing the best they
could with 1t. The bill was not simply a
bill TO reduce duties on rice, IL was Dill
TO reduce duties on woolien ana cotton
cratic senator's had TO submit TO some
high dutles-like those on Sumatra To-
bacco and rice.
For the remainder Of the days session
there was a constant interchange OF po-
litical and personal attacks between sena-
tors on opposite sides OF The chamber,
which cansed much % amusement TO s tne
iences to Mr. Mills for the ''humiliating
and exasperating condition In which the
Senator from Texas found himself. The
Democratic party. he said, was under in
dictment II was being hunted" Like
a fugitive from Justice II was appealing
10 the Republican side Ito let up on II.
But Democratic senator's would nave 10
understand that they belonged TO a hunt
cd party; and the Republican side OF the
chamber would not stay It's hand one
moment until the other side had got
much more tired than II was now.
Mr. Berry made some bitter remark
about Mr. Hoar having. In violation or
the agreement, spoken twice to the same
amendment. and Mr: Hoar resented ~;
Grass Ignorance OF the man who talked
In that way"
Then Mr.. Berry renewed his charge that
the Massachusetts Senator had "delibe,,
rately. wilfully, and knowingly" violated
the agreement.
After more Of this sort OF talk the
Senate began to take some action on the
bill The rice paragraph was agreed TO.
and then came paragraph 1874. butter
ard substitutes therefor" The House bill
fixed II at cents pound, ana the FL
nance Committee agreed to leave 1t at
Cheese. in the next paragraph qs5), was
changed from y per cent. ad valorem 10
cents a pound. Mr.. Jones offered an
amendment TO insert as new paragraph
milk. 3 cents a gallon" but he with
drew IT,
b The paragraphs on milk. beans. etc.
096 lg7. and 1881, were severally agreed
upon. Mr. Jones withdrawing his pro-
broom-corn. cabbages, cider, eggs. and
yolks OF eggs.
Mr.. Plat moved to put eggs on the
dutiable list at the rate Of cents dozen.
Mr.. Platts amendment was rejected, and
then, 1t 6l5, the Sena', adjourned.
House of Representatives.
The resolution introduced by the Com
mittee on Ventilation providing for the
adoption OF temporary change in the
methods Of ventilation Of the House wing,
involving an expenditure OF 500 month.
was called up by Mr.. Shell (DemocraD. OF
South Carolina, chairman Of the commit
tee. and the House went into Committee
o,n19 o. rne Whole' oyer oyer me SbJect,ons OF the
sideraton. Mr.. Shell explained the condi-
ton Of the vaults and basement Of the
Capitol. as found by the committee and
reported a few days ago, which. in brief,
IS that II is dangerous to the life and
health OF the occupants Of the halls Of
Congress.
Architect Clark, in charge OF the Capt.
tol building. came in for good deal of
sharp criticism in the course OF the de-
bate. Mr.. Walker. Of Massachusetty, de-
nOunced him as thoroughly incompetent.
Mr.. Holman made Objection to the bill on
the plea Of economy. Finally the resolu-
tion was reported favoraby 10 the House
and agreed to.
Mr. Weadock OemocraD, of Michigan,
replied to the arraignment Of the Indian
Bureau and the system Of contract schools
made yesterday by his colleague Mr..
Linton. lie said the speech OF Mr.. Lin
tons was that of a representative of "A
secret organization, the A. Z. A., and
he proceeded at length to show the
methods Of this society. He had read
numerous circulars issued by the a. z. a.
In the course Of the last campaign In
fairness Mr.. Weadock said he must say
that while the \. r. A. generally acted
with the Republicans, IT sought once in
n while to ally itself with the Democrats.
IT was not. he said. a question of politics
with him, but Of the integrity of the in
stitutions OF the country and OF the
preservation of the rights OF the people
under them b
In conclusion Nr. Weadoek said: This
is NOT 3 Aq,;es,fon OF Catholic or feF0tess
ant. This Is not question OF party,
whether Republican or Democratic. This
Is an organization which, under the alb
surd guise of patriotism, relying for its
success upon ignorance and fraud end
forgery and moral prejudice. seeks TO
set one class of people In this country
against another, and | have spoken to-
day for the purpose of putting this fact
before the American people, believing that
If there be anything wrong and anything
illegal, anything un-American, the best
and quickest way to show II up and 70
kill II is to turn upon II the bright light
of public discussion. ! believe that this
country cannot be maintained I'm peace
and prosperity with any one class OF peo-
pie set against another. We should all
be united. whether we belong to this or
that Church, or To no Church. Whatever
our religion or our politics may be. We
should be united for the purpos.. or main
tanning this government in all its institu-
tions and all its integrity.
THE GREEN FLAG.
1.-THE gentleman (Mr Linton) talks about
foreign flag. There is no man who
thinks as do who fears any foreign flag.
IL there is "A man here who was at Frede-
ricksburg | will leave II TO him 10 say
whether he was not glad to see the green
flag coming TO the aid Of the beleaguered
Union forces No matter on what battle
field, no matter in what arena, In public
life. on the bench, or at the bar. we are
willing to take our lot ana part with you.
We are American citizens. This H. oar
country. We helped to maintain II, and God
willing, We shall always help to maintain II.
and Il every man in this country, IN this
organization, or any other organization,
will 20 as far as We Will i'm defence OF its
institutions. YOU will never have any union
OF Church and state. and destruction viii
never come upon this the greatest ana
the freest and the best country on earth.
Now let us unite to keep IL so, and frown
down such organizations al this that seek
to make it otherwise.
MIR. Slckles Democrat, Of New York: l
am with you on the green nag. i saw IL
there. .
The discussion then came down to the
provisions Of the bill and pending an un-
successful attempt 10 reach an agreement
respecting the limit OF ceDate OH certain
parts Of the measure. the chairman was
directed that the reading OF the bill by
paragraph for amendment BE- proceeded
with. the committee rose, ana at i:o3
o'clock took "A recess until O'Clock,
The suspension for this date OF the re-
ouirement that night sessions OF the
House shall expire by limitation at 1888.
putting It within the power OF the House
TO sit until the presence of quorum was
acquired. had no effect on the attendance.
There were less than three score mem
hers present on the first bill brought
10 a vote the result showed no quorum,
and call of the House was made This
disclosed the presence OF lis members:
The committee rose, and the names OF
the abeentees were reported to the House.
Without attempting TO enforce the at
tendance of absentees, the House. at lO:O
O'Clock. adjourned until tomorrow, hay-
ing accomplished no business whatever.
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