Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-23
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Some Opposition to Taking a Holiday
Recess.
BRYAN ON THE CURRENCY MEASURE.
He Thinks 1t Simply Another Step In the
Direction of Gold Monometal'isn-
Other Objections.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December e
SENATE.-A very slight and weak oo-
struction was raised in the Senate to-day
against the concurrent resolution proVlu-
ING for q Christmas recess. Mr.. George,
of Mississippi, objected to its considera-
ton. and stated very earnestly the
grounds Of his objection. These were
that after the recess there would be but
two months of the session left, ana that
there were many very Important matters
which required to be taken up, ana winch
would give rise TO great deal Oh us
cussion. He specified the Nicaragua cahai
bill The bankruptcy BILL the currency re-
form bill. and all the great approprid-
tion bills-one of them containing the
proyision which would be bitterly con-
tested for the collection or the income
tax. In view of the imbecility OF the
Senate rules. which prevented the COM
Melting Of action on any matter when
opposed by even very small minority
he thought the Senate should not expose
itself to a failure OF the appropriation
as to he ircome-tax.
The holiday sentiment proved to be ir-
reslstible, however, and Mr.. George let
down the bars and permitted the resolu-
ton TO be concurred IN.
Mr.. Morgan indicated a desire to reply
10 Mr.. Turpie's three-days' speech against
the Nicaragua canal bill. but said that he
would not impose on the good nature or
the senators to-day. and would let the
matter stand as II is till after the holi-
days.
Mr.. Lodge offered resolution, which
went over, instructing the Secretary OF
the Navy to inform the Senate why all
limited States ships OF war have been
Withdrawn from the Hawaiian Islands.
and whether in view of the interests OF
the United States and Of citizens OF the
United States In those Islands, snip
of-war of the United States should not
have been stationed and retained at HOMO
lulu.
brief executive session was held,
and then the Senate, at las. adjourned
until Thursday. January 81.
House Of Representatives
The currency and banking Dill now
pending before the House suffered IN the
discussion to-day in respect OF the NUMBER
~ its advocates as compared with those
sneaker In favor of the bill-Mr. Coomps
Democrat), of New York-and he more
strongly advocated postponement or the
establishment of an entirely new system
of banking and currency in this country
until conditions are changed.
There were three speeches against the
bul. MIR. Bell DemocraD. OF Texas, eH
PRESSED the opinion that the issue or
ereenhacks in place Of national-bank cir
euIations as RAPIDLY as II was retired
would AFFORD relief. Mr.. Bowers (Repubh-
cam said that any party which enacted
legislation resulting in the destruction OF
the notwithstanding system and It's cir
culation would be ground TO powder. Inc
iss,,e OF bonds OF small denominations 10
retire the greenbacks would aid in reiiev-
ing present conditions.
Mr. BRYAN spoke for two hours, making
a general attack on the bill, which ne
denounced as q reputation OF the princi-
niles OF democratic government. Before
the discussion Of the bill was entered
upon. several private bills were passed
nv unanimous consent-Mr. English
noemocrat). Of New Jersey, being COM
nlaisant 10 the extent OF four OF these
measures, when he demanded inc resu-
lar order. .s .na
A. $40 O'Clock. the House. under 'ns