The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-11
SENATE IN A MIDDLE.
Dodges Hills Resolution--Turpi
Wants COnferrces to Resign.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE Senate
Chamber was the storm centre of the
tariff conflict to-day. Early in the day
eager crowds thronged the Hobbies
leading to the Senate galleries. and
struggled for points OF vantage for the
expected debate on Senator Hills reso-
luton. directing the Senate tariff con-
ferrees to report on the situation.
All the public galleries were filled,
and the crowds overlooked into the cor
ridors outside The private galleries
were also taxed to their full capacity,
with the exception of those reserved for
the Executive household and the diplo-
mats. which stood out conspicuous for
their emptiness in the fringe of faces
which filled the chamber.
Upon the floor of the Senate the calm
as OF an ordinary day prevailed. Sena-
tor Hill was one OF the earliest to take
his seat In the rear Of the chamber
Senator Vest. OF MISSOURI. who was
scheduled for sensational disclosure
of tariff conference affairs, serenely
read a newspaper, and then, as the rori-
tine matters were disposed Of leaned
back and awaited the approaching con-
fiict. There was the usual prelude Of
formal business which received scant
attention.
AS 1t proceeded the floor of the cham
her rapidly filled with members Of the
House OF Representatives. Mr.. Bur-
rows, Of Michigan, took a seat near
Senator Aldrich. and Messrs, Bynum,
Tarsney and other Democratic mem
bers OF the Ways and Means Commit
tna ,to
At 1890 Senator Hill arose and asked
that his resolution introduced yester-
day be considered. He gave way, how
ever. to Senator Chandler, who asked
that the resolution for an investiga ton
Of the alleged irregularities In the re-
cent Alabama election 80 over until
next Monday.
There YVES some objection and dis.
cuss!on, whereupon the Senator with.
drew his resolution and Immediately
reoffered it. which carries It over.
| The decks were thus cleared for the
tariff conflict.
Senator Hill was on his feet, and
there was a hush through the chamber
The Clerk read the Hill resolution
Then the Senator In a calm and quiet
manner said that the parliamentary sit
uation was such that he would presen,
an amendment to his resolution in
structng the Senate conferrecs to re-
turn the Tariff bill to the custody Of
/ the Secretary OF the Senate.
The amendment made the resolution
read as follows:
Resolved. That the contsrrees on the part @
the Senate. who arc now considering the differ
ences between the two houses on House bill
1884. being an act entitled IAN act to reduc
taxation to provide revenue for the Government
and for other Government purposes" be directs
to report to the Senate II they aro likely /
come to an agreement, and II not to report tn
principal items OF Disagreement. delivering sal
bill to the Secretary OF the Senate for the furthe
action Of the Senate thereon.
ION that l call for the yeas and nays.
said Mr. Hill as the Clerk conclude,
the reading of the amendment.
Il would suggest" interjected Mr.
Gray. that an amendment OF such i'm
portance should be explained by tn
Senator from New York"
: II will be glad 10 enlghten the Sen
ator on that point" said Mr. Hill, VIII
went on 10 say that there was doub
among parliamentarians as to the statu
OF the Tariff bill. He would not 20 int
: the claims made as to where the bi
is at" but he deemed 1t wise that II
exact locality be fixed, by delivering tn
bill to the Secretary of the Senate.
He did not know what the conferree
felt oh this subject whether they be
4 lieved the bill would naturally remain 4
the Senate, In case a disagreement wa
reported But In any event, II was q
vital Importance to fix the status of tn
bill In the event OF disagreement.
Senator Gray said he doubted tn
, propriety OF the amendment. To quot
. favorite phrase Of the New York Ser
ator. 1t was not necessary to cross
!. bridge until It was reached. There wa
] no need Of anticipating a disagreement
Senator Turpie Dem, Ind came int
E the discussion with a prepared speed
: He said he was opposed to the res,
luton. as II sought to kill the bill 8
laboriously framed.
Il also have misgivlngs as to III
. source Of this resolution" said h,
warming up and looking At Senate
HILL 1T comes from the Senator frol