Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-11

adopted--as ! hope Il will-to state Tor
myself oil that has occurred in relation 10
this bIll and to put a stop to the inta-
nous lies that are beirw circulated IN
relation 60 the Democratic conferrees on
the part OF the Senate"
Mr.. Aldrich, one OF the Republican
conferrecs. made an adroit move 10 Keep
the matter before the Senate to-day py
Offering n substitute for Senator Aliens
resolution--presented week ago-to dis
charge the Finance Committee from con-
sidcration OF his bill FOR the RELIEF or
the several States Of the Union, the
substitute being an instruction TO the
Senate tariff conferrecs TO report DIS
agreement. What was then left OF the
morning hour was dissipated in the argu-
ment OF points Of order on the substi-
tute. and then the Senate went into cx-
ecutive session, and at f:3o adjourned until
tomorrow.
House Of Representatives.
Representative and Governor-elect
Oates, of Alabama, reappeared on the
floor OF the House to-day. after an abb
sence OF six weeks. He was enthusiasts
ticaily received by his political associates
and warmly greeted by his political OPP
ponents. with whom he Is personal
favoritc His return was signalized by
the appearance OF a basket OF handsome
orchids and roses on his desk.
The session OF the House was almost
wholly taken up with the consideration OF
the first conference report on the sundry
civil appropriation bill The principal sub
tect of discussion vas the appropriation
to enable the government TO make an ex-
hibt at the Atlanta exposition, which af-
forded an opportunity for several bridge
the-bloody -chasm speeches that were
applauded warmly. The vote on the
amendment showed that the House. three
TO one favored making the appropria-
ton. but wanted II to be IN the form OF
the House bill on that subject. The Sem
ate amendments to the bill Increased the
total OF the appropriations by SI07,s2.
The confcrrees agreed TO recommend that
the Senate rccede from amendments car
rylng 81. 67O.31o. and that the House agree
10 amendments carrying N.4l6' 8s2. On
amendments carrying f62l OSo the confer
rees could not agreed. Among these
amendments was that TO purchase n site
for the Government Printing Office.
statement embodyng the principal
changes made In the bill by the confer
rees was given by Mr.. Savers and the
report was agreed to. On motion OF Mr.
Savers the House voted TO insist upon It's
disagreement TO the amendments still IN
dispute, except those relating 20 the APP
propriation in behalf of the Atlanta eX-
position and the purchase of site for
the Government Printing-Ofiice
ATLANTA EXPOSITION.
In respect 10 the Atlanta exposition
appropriation. the House voted 10 insist
upon its disagreement thereto Mr. can
non moved that the House conferrees be
instructed to propose 10 the Senate con-
ferrees. in lieu Of that provision in the
bill. tho substance of the bill reported
10 the House June 4th by the Com
mittec on Appropriations, appropriating
| 500 900 in aid Of the exposition. The mo-
ton was discussed by Mesers Cannon.
Murray Repubican), OF South Carolina
Coombs Democrat, OF New York;
Sickles DemocraD. Of New YORK; Cogs-
well RepBblican). Of Massachusetts. ana
Bryan DemocraD. of Nebraska, all oil
whom spoke in enthusiastic terms or the
enterprise OF the people of Atlanta in pro-
jecting the exposition. and expressing
their qualification at being apie 10 vote
for the appropriation.
Mr.. Williams offered as substitute ior
Mr. Cannon's motion a motion That
the House conferrees be instructed
to continue 70 disagree TO the SEN
ate amendment or 10 any propo-
sition to make an appropriation I'D
aid of the Atlanta exposition. he san
that as a member Of the Committee on
Appropriations. and of the dominant
party. responsible for the business Oh 'he
House he was opposed 10 the issuing OF
interest-bearing bonds in order that the
government might 20 into the show bust
ness now or hereafter.
MIR. Dockery joined his colleague in OPP
posing the proposition to vote ala TO the
exposition Mr.. Pence PopulisO, Coio-
RADIO. expressed regret that the obJecuoh
TO the appropriation should have come
from a representative of his own genera
ion and ne. too. a young Republican
from Southern Illinois, the State i'll whlc.'
Chicago is located. the city winch mas
been the recipient Of the most laNis"
liberality of Congress. That gentleman
(Alr. Williams) had referred TO the prooa-
bnity that II this Appropriation shouin DC
made. other cities-Omaha, Denver, san
Erancisco-might ask similar favors.
THAT may happen, Mr.. Speaker SAID
Mr.. Pence. but these cities of the west
viii not manifest ingratitude for the
favor" ,,.,
The question was further discussed
favorably by Messrs. Grosvenor Wepubii-
cam. Ohio; Everett Democrat Massa-
chusetts, and Livingston uDemocrap'
Georgia, and in opposition by Mr.. ohou-
grass Democrat, Tennessee
MIR. Williamss substitute for Mr.. can
mons motion, opposing any appropild'
lion whatever, was defeated on diVi-
sion-A 10 49, The yeas and nays were
ordered, resultlng-yeas, %; mays a.
Mr.. Cannon's motion was then agreed 'o
without division
Several other items of Disagreement
were discussed until o'clock, wheh
without disposing of the report. the House
took a recess until o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
A, tho evening session of the House M
business whatever was transacted owing
| IN the absence Of a quorum. and all oi
the session up TO 1890 was srent IN mn
bustering. The House then ADJOURNED.