Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-28

Accounts for His Deep Interest
WASHINGTON, d. c.. February 81
Representative Fitbian, Of illinois, one
Of the active ieuteuants Of Mr. Bland
in the silver debate, saws that the silver
men will block the appropriation bills
and bring every class Of legislation TO a
halt until the opposition 20 the pending
silver bill consents 10 let vote be
taken. Mt Fithian said in a speech
yester, that the silver men would be
justified .n such course but to-day be
went further and said ehey would actu-
ally carry out the plan. He says it ap-
plies 10 an Of the great appropriation
bills for carrying on the government
and the local measures for public build
ings, rivers and harbOrs and general
improvements. 10 will apply also 20
general measures OF legislation, such as
the bankruptcy bin or banking meas
ures now on the calendar awaiting a
hearing.
NIr. Fithian was asked N the Com
mlttee on Rules could not bring in a
special rule giving the appropriation
bills the right OF way. He said that
rule would have 20 be passed by the
House, and be intim2tsd that the silver
men were strong enough 20 defeat the
plan. He is confident that they can
bring all legislation 90 a standstill until
the silver oill is voted upon.
Again to-day Mr. Bland was unable
10 muster quorum on his motion TO
close debate on the seigniorage bin so
be allowed the debate 20 run on without
Limit
Mr.. Pence's speech Of yesterday in
which be struck right and left az his
colleagues in the House, cut promi-
uent figure in to-day's proceedings.
Mr.. Pence's references 90 Mr.. Hainer
had been incorrectly reported and ris-
ing 20 question OF privilege, he took
occasion 20 apologize for the personsli-
ties he had indulged 10, but Mr.. Cooper,
of Indiana, was not satisfied and gave
him severe scoring. Immediately after
the reading Of she journal Mr.. Pence,
Of Colorado. rose 90 a personal exp'ana-
tion. When the House adjourned last
night, said be, 1T had refused on mo-
tion 90 permit me Co proceed with an
exclamation I was making" When
be arose this morning he
was amazed 90 ind in news
paper an erroneous statement Of his re-
marks which be understood had been
sent out 20 q number of papers by the
United Press news agency. lie se0t 20
the clerks desk and had read this state
ment which made him say that be
charged Mr. Hainer with being fuller
OF beer than comprehension OF ideas.
What he had said was, 'fuiIer OF beard
than OF ideas"
lie had Immediately written a letter OF
apology which be sent TO the clerks
desk and had read. Acting
under the advice of friends
who be knew we're experienced
I'm such matters he said he thought
he owed 8 more explicit apology TO the
gentleman from Nebraska. What be
said was said in the heat of the debate
following a direct charge that he had
said he desired 90 see this dill defeated.
Ell should also say" he continued,
'that I'm other utterances l believe /
have gone beyond the language that
siould be- used In a legislative body.
FOr such OF them as might by any con-
strnction be deemed parliamentary,
7 cheeriulIy and gladly apologize aud
I now ask unanimous consent shat the
coIoouv between Mr.. Hainer and my
self last night be stricken from the per
manent record.
There was no objection and it was so
ordered.
MIR. Cooper Indlana) rose TO a ques-
tion of privilege % call Mr.. Pence 10
account for the reflections cast upon
him yesterday.
"I should differ from him on any sub
iect under any circumstances with the
greatest degree of reluctance, said Mr..
Cooper, "but sincerely believe that
the gentlemau's utterances and conduct
ON this door are prompted oy an inter
est which has overwhelmed him, aud
that m he would stop and think where
he has placed himself and where he Is
going. be would speedily retrace his
ten Heis interested largely in silver
mines. He has stocks I'm silver
mines. and if he will read
the statutes of Congress and the
laws of bis country, he will learn that
no has no right Co vote upon this posi-
zion much less 90 speak upon it. He
hasa direct personal and pecuniary In
ter ln the result Of this legislation,
and If he would exercise that degree of
caution, of modesty, of common decency
that ought 90 commend itself 20 man
having a financial interest in the result
of pending legislation, be would hesi-
tate before be attacked the motives OF
other gentlemen, honorable men who
are serving their country as they be-
leve. instead Of their own personal
gaiu.
MIR. Geissenhaner Dem, y. J.D
asked unanimous consent 90 consider a
hin GO save the armament OF the
wrecked Kearsarge Mr. Cummings,
Chairman of the Naval Committee,
stated that be had to-day received a
letter from the Secretary OF the Navy,
stating that 10 the wreck OF the kear-
sarge was 20 be saved prompt action by
Congress was necessary, but Mr.. Bland
objected and moved thut the House go
into committee of the whole 70 con-
slider the seigaiOrage BILL His efforts
20 get a vote on closing debate showed
no quorum, and after discussion on the
silver bill In the committee Of the
whole, the House adjourned.
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