The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-01-26
ouK WASHINGTON LETTER.
y. C., Jan, 20, 1885,, The

~sv rca0fnR or tae oil consu ned about two
hours and the debate on II, under tho ave
minutes rule. began about two o clock aud
continued until half past fve, at which time
q recess was taken until the night session.
Incidents Of the liveliest character crowded
one on the other in such rapid and turbu-,
lent succession that pand demonium seemed
to reign supreme. Tho incessant hammer
ing OF the chairman's gavel and the loud
appeals for order were list in the applause
on the floor and the shouts in the galleries,
as successive incidents called for the ap-
proval Of either side.
MIR. Reid aud his ieutenants kept up an
harrassing warfare and seized every oppor-
tuuiiy to embtrrass the Democrats aud to
incite the dissatisfied members of tho party
TO oren revolt. Sarcasm and severest per-
sonalities were INDUCED in. The gauntlet
would SO lrcely be thrown down before it
was eagerly grasped by the other side.
elimination and recrimination, taunts and
thrests, lachrymose entreaty and emo
tional protest were hurled one after the
other as suited the mood of the speaker.
Late in the afternoon The burly form of
the gifted orator and bril- liant statesman
from the Empire state emerged from the
crowd in rear Of the desks and came down
one of the Eastern aisles 10 take part in the
scramble of debate. In twinkliug tho
umph, as they observed the great leader
coming into the arena, to accept the defiant
challenges of The Republican minority. The
glory he achieved on Saturday had put
them on their mettle. From this time until
the falling Of the gavel for the recess, he
bore the brunt of the battle, and was the CEN
trail figure in the conflict Scarce had he
fired his first shot before broadside after
broadside was poured upon him from the
Republican side by the bosses, lieutenants
rank and file Of the opponents of Tariff
reform THESE uvius disabled the great
leader himself, discomfitted by the eloquent
Cochran, came slowly and with less conf
dent stride down one Of the western aisles
and sought recognition. 1t was evident that
his party felt that their leader, Mr.. Reed,
woulI overmatch the young New Yorker.
With all the irony and sarcasm that he could
muster he sailed into Mr.. Cochran. But his
foe proved worthy Of his steel aud in his
reply demolished the fine spun theories Of
Mr.. Reed and turned all of his severe irony
and bitter sarcasms fell upon him, while the
Democrats on the floor aud in the galleries
went wild with delight. The crossing of
swords by these two great leaders was
most fitting and brilliant ending of a most
exciting day. Notwithstanding their differ
ences in politics, Mr.. Reed and Mr.: Cochran
are warm pei sonal friends.
The people of this magniGcently beautiful
city of the Protestant faith are busily pre-.
pairing for Sc les of meetings to be held by
Messrs. Moody and 'Sankey, previous to
their departure for London, Eug!and :"
, ::!:Ssha c:::y :mvy have been invited by the
protestant clergy irrespective Of church
affiliations. The meetings will begin here
the first week in February aud continue for
one month. Much interest is manifested
and many prominent people and public Off
cia's are aiding the work, among them is
vicc-President Stevens. choir of fifteen
hundred voices has been organized 70 furnish
music.
1t is probable that Mr.. Hatch will intro
duce another Anti Option bill at this session.
The features Of The new bill probably will
differ very materially from the one he hal
bef're the last Congress, which died in con-
ference. He has been in consultation wi II
the Interna. Revenue authorizes ani gov
ernmeut Staticians. While it may not be as
prohibative in its operations rs tho other
it will strike directly at Bucket Shops and
wild cat speculations.
A bill has been intr, duced to protect hon
est industries from uriust aud ruiuous COM
&c tion of convict made goods transported
from one State or Territory into another.
Mr.. McLaurin presented the petiten Of
citizens of Etiingham. s. G.. protesting
against the passage Of the Wilson Bill. Also
resolutions calling on the Secretaries (each)
of the Navy, War. Agricu' ture. Interior,
Treasury and the Postmaster General for
information regarding employees in their
several departments charged to South Car
lima. My information is that there is a
large number of employees in the depart
ments charged TO South Carolina who do not
belong to and have neither home or interest
L T..
coming from our State These resolutions
will get at information which is very hard
to obtain otherwise, and will be Of great
interest to our people and prove profit
able to other States and probably be
adop'ed by other members Of the House.
Mr.. McLaucn deserves the thanks Of the
people of South Carolioa for his activity
and watchiulness in their Interests.
a few nights ago MIR. Sperry, from Con-
necicut, in his tecch OH the Wilson hill,
made illusions to South Carolina, which
somewhat stirred The usually calm and mild
hammered Mr. Talbert up to resentment
lie replied TO the geptleman's remarks in
such i"rcible and eoqueut llnguage as to
call forth such long continued applause that
considerable time elapsed bef1re Mr.. Sperry
was abe to continue. The pleasant part Of
the matter is that 10 Ii gentlemen are Demo-
cats and good friends. The crowded ga.-
lcrics enjoyed the tilt between the Speakers,
and their sympathies were evidently with
the 'gent eman from South Carolins"
Mr. Talhert is n very close and attcntive
listener and ever ready to defend his State
from any and all attacks whenever and by
whomsoeyer they may he made.
Senator Butler his returned from his re-
cent trip to South Carolina, and was on the
floor of the House yesterday.
Calt. Shell is looking well and his popu-
lirity seems to have increase since it has
become known here that he has decided to
retire from political life.
Messrs. Strait aud Latimcr are in their
seats every day watching the curse Of The
Tariff debate.
The committee arc at work on the Inter-
nal Revenue B Il, and The result of their
labprs will soon be reported to the House.
Tie Income Tax bill will probloly stir up a
lively debt'. Able aud strong arguments
are being pre-! ared on both sides of the
question.
The sugar amendments come up on Mon
dry next, and active preparations are being