The Washington times., 1894-08-12
He Did Not Throw Light On the House
Conferees' WrOngdOing.
HILL CRIES STAND AND DELIVER
Wants the Tariff Bill Delivered to the secre-
tary of the Senate in Case Of Disagree
ment - Republicans Abetted - Senators
Exchange Sharp sallies Of Wit.
Yesterday was 1zzle in the Senate.


conferees, and especially their duplicity, were
to be exposed "by calcium lights" was not
included in the programme after all.
The fate OF the bill was decided well enough,
but not in tho exciting way that everybody
had expected. The result was that several
thousand considerably disappointed people
left the Capitol at O'Clock, when the Senate
went into executive session, and after that the
usual Saturday afternoon dullness prevailed.
Senator Hill. however, again did the unex-
pected. He got up serenely as soon as the
early business was disposed of and the way
cleared for "House bill 1864" and moved to
insert the following amendment to his reso-
luton Of yesterday asking the eonferees to
report progress:
'.Resolved, That the conferees on the part
Of the Senate, who are now considering the
differences between the two Houses on House
bill 1864, being an act entitled An act to re-
duce taxation, to provide revenue for the
government. and for other purposes be
directed to report to the Senate II they are
likely to come to an agreement, and, II not.
to report the principal articles OF disagree
ment, delivering said bill to the secretary Of
the Senate for the further action OF the Senate
thereon"
the startling provision that the conferees
should deliver the bill to the secretary of the
Senate.
.On that cali for the yeas and nays"
said Senator Hill when the reading OF the
amendment was concluded.
81 would suggest" interected Senator
GRAY THAT an amendment of such import
ance should be explained by the senator from
New York"
II will be glad to enlighten the Senator
on that point replied Senator Hill.
HILLS ExAsPERATISG WAY.
The New York Senator, with that exaspera-
ting, cold way In which he always says in
tensely disagreeable things, then told his
Democratic brethren what they were only
too well aware Of, that there was a question
as to whether the tariff bill was now in the
hands OF the House or the Senate. "While |
believe there is no doubt but that 1t is in the
custody Of the Senate said Senator Hill, II
think it is lust as well to declare ourselves
now and insist on the rights of the Senate. ="
Senator Aldrich, the Republican leader.
who knew all about this little plan, and the
half dozen Republican Senators-among them
Quay, Manderson, Plat;, Lodge, and Hale-
who had had a quiet little conference in Sem
ator Manderson's corner committee room on
the gallery floor during the morning, smiled
quietly at this. Evidently all wds working
well.
Senator Gray protested. "In the favorite
language OF the Senator from New York. he
replied, Il don't see any reason to cross
bridge until you get TO it, This sally pro-
voked hearty laugh at Senator Hill, who
Joined in it with good nature.
Then Senator Gray asked whether the Sen
ator from New York thought anybody was
likely to steal the bill or try to get the man
ual possession Of it. docs the Senator want
1t placed under Yale lock and key?' he
asked, rather provoked.
After some further uninteresting wrangles
over the parliamentary question Senator Frye
stated that he had been informed by the
clerk of the Senate that the bill was actually
In possession of the clerk of the Senate.
.'And have been informed by the clerk OF
the Senate that the bill is actually in posses
sion of the clerk of the House." chimed in
Senator Cockrell, amid an outburst OF laugh
ter.
"There seems to be considerable difficulty
in locating the bill" broke in Senator Chand-
Ter, "and wish to suggest that possibly it
might be found up at the White House"
This witty remark was greeted with loud and
prolonged laughter.
II will say to the Senator from New Hamp-
SHIRE" replied Senator Faulkner. who hap
pened to be on his feet, THAT although the
bill is not at the White House yet it will be
there very soon to receive the signature of
the President" This quick turn was loudly
and earnestly appauded.
FAULKNER's REroRT COURTEOUS.
"Let me ask" continued Senator Chandler,
"what form the bill is to be in when it goes
to the White House?"
1T will be in such form,n said Mr.. Faulk-
ner, with vim, "as majority of the Demo-
cratic Congress may agree upon, and L can
say with equal confidence that it will go to
the President without the approval of the
Senator from New Hampshire
II can only hope" added Mr.. Chandler
'that the other side will hasten the departure
of the bill for the White House Us much as
possible
''Such a remark comes with very bad grace
from the Senator from New Hampshire, who
has kept us here listening to all the remarks
that his ingenuity or that of those about him
could suggest" answered Senator Faulkner.
This closed the humorous turn, which the
audience evidently relished keenly.
Senator Turpie then arose and made a
speech with but little startling in it except
suggestion that the conferees should resign, a
suggestion which no one on the floor seemed
| to take seriously.
Il have misgivings as to the source of this
resolution" said he. warming up and looking
at Senator Hill. 1T comes from the Senator
from New York. Is he a friend of this bill2
He has openly publicly informed US that he
is opposed to this measure. He has voted
against it. have the greatest esteem for the
phrase that the Senator has made historic-I
am Il Democrat'-but / have not the same
esteem for his latest phrase, 4 am Demo-
crat-without the income tax"
Then Senator Turpie said it would be
great and historic sin if the conferees dis
agreed. 81 think the proper time has come
to propose that tine Senate conferees resign.
They have failed to agree. There they stand.
Why should they not welcome relief and give
way to others?'
Senator White was on his feet when Mr..
Turpie sat down, to oppose such course.
He also feared the passage OF the Hill resolu-
tion would kill all tariff legislation.
1t was now nearing 2 O'Clock, the hour
when the Hill resolution would. il not dis
posed of. go over under the rules. But the
Democratic Senators were sufficiently tired
of the situation to get Senator Cockrell to
move an executive session at 1:50 p. m. If it
carried, well and good. II not, the ten min
utes would be consumed in the roll call and
the tariff bill would again be in quiet haven
over Monday, after a good buffeting by the
waves.
The Chair announced the vote on the exec
utive session as a tie, 35-35, whereupon "the
Chair throws the casting vote in the affirm
ative," said the Vice President. amid num-
blings of relief on the Democratic side.
Mrs. Ingersoll's Funeral.
The funeral OF Mrs. Emma B. Ingersoll, who
died on Friday last at the residence Of her
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