The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
IT WAS A SURRENDER
THE ACTION OF THE HOUSE A COM.
PLETE BACk-DOWN.

LII VAS "A SU UhkENUEh
THE ACTION OF THE HOUSE COM
PLETE BACk-DOWN.
1t Yields Internationally to the
Senate-The Bills Placing Iron,
Coal and Sugar ON the Free List
VIII Die In the Senate.
Washington, Aug. IA. - When the
house met, five minutes after the Demo-
cratic caucus adjourned, there were
more members ON the floor than ut any
time since the tariff bill was passed.
The anxious public, who thronged the
corridors before the doors We're thrown
open, crowded into the galleries in an
ticipation of the final scene i'll the long
tariff battle. The greatest confusion cN-
listed on the floor. Members were
standing about in excited groups. dis.
cussing the situation, the general ull-
Outstanding being that resolutions to
agree to the senate amendments, and,
probably to consider the bills for free
coal, iron, sugar and barbcl wire,
would bc brought in. The rules COM
mittce has prepared and reported for
immediate sonsidcration Of the senate
tariff bill, to be followed by the sep
arate bills for sugar, coal, iron ore and
barbed wire.
Mr.. Catchings was recognized and
presented the report providing for the
passage of the tariff bill. The report
also provided for passing the other bills
named in the caucus resolution.
Mr.. Reed made preliminary Objcc-
tion to the procedure, claiming the tar
iii bill was not before the house, and
indicated tic Republicans intention to
fight the bill and report III every prop.
er manner.
Crisp held that the resolution was in
order and before the house. The pre-
vious question was ordered without di-
vision. Upon the announcement of the
vote Chairman Wilson Immediately
submitted i'll writing the motion pro-
vi,led for in the order adopted.
Mr.. Reed made the point of order
that the bill was not before the house.
The bill had been brought in during
the roll-cah and the speaker pointed TO
it, Mr.. Reed sat down disconsolatcly
and MIR. Wilson took the floor. He
spoke calmly, but eloqucntly, the Demo-
Gratis crowding about him and listening
intently to his every word. Again and
again the N Ilausc broke :orth. Mr..
Reed, the leader Of the opposition,
then took the floor The gentleman
from Maine aroused his followers to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm. Mr.. Coch'
ran (Dcn,., N. V, was given the closest
attention by the eXpcctant galleries.
and was ut times enthusiastically ap-
plaudcd from either side Of the cham
Der as his sledgc-llammcr blows were
dealt ut the Mckinley law or the senate
bill. Mr. Cochran was deeply IN
earnest aud his protest against the con-
summation Ct the tariff legislation re-
called his famous speech of protest u:
the Chicago convention.
REPRESENTATIVE Tarsney (Dem., MOI
followed in II bitter attack on the SEN
ate bill. He said the highest authority
in the Democratic party had stigma
tt2ed the bill as filled with pcrtidy and
dishonor "Gn this Characterization
heartily concur" said Mr.. Tarsney,
land feeling thus it would be a person
al disllonor for me to vote for this bill.
and shall not do So"
There was hearty Republican ap-
plause ut tll.. announcement Of MIR.
Tarsncy, which was the more signiti-
cant in view of his membership Oh the
ways and means committee.
Speaker Crisp was recognized amid
much applause. AS he was about TO
begin an animated conflict arose over
the right of Mr. Reed to close the de-
bate. Mr.. Tracy, who was in the chair,
informed Mr. Reed that he had four
minutes. And l ill use it in my own
timc," said Mr. Reed. You can't use
It," responded the chairman, ''in clos
ing debate. If you wish to be recog-
nizcd now, you may proceed. l Will
not recognize you to close the debate.
ut is quite fitting" said Mr.. Reed,
that this refusal to recognize this sluc
should be a part of this spectacle"
"The gentleman should know" Speak.
or Crisp said, that the affirmative OF
the proposition closes a debate" Mr..
Crisp then resumed his speech.
Mr.. Wilson then demanded Il vote on
the senate bill. Ayes and nays were
then ordered. The Democrats voting
against tNC iEOtloh WSiC. c.AA ".A
(N. ", Covert IN. ", Davy Q4a.),
Dumphy IN. ", Everett (Mass). Cor
man tAlich.), Hendrix (N. ~, Johnson
(Ohio), Meyer Na), Price Q.a.), Tars-
ncy Q.ay, Warner u. w. The Popu-
lists voted for the motion. Mr.. Pence
Pop., Colo) stated that ii his col
leagues, Messrs. Simpson, McKcighan
and Boon, who were sick, had been
present, they would have voted aye.
Mr.. Wilson then immediately arose
and offered the first of the separate
list bills III accordance with the resolu-
ton adopted by the caucus. 1t pro-
vided for the free admission upon Its
passing Of bituminOus coal, shalc, slack
and coke.
The bill was passcd-1G0 to 14.
Answering present, 1. Twenty-One
Democrats voted against the bill as
follows: Anderson wv. Va), Bark
head (Ala.), BoatDer H.a.), Burns (Mo).
Grain CrcxD, Darry N-a). benson
(Ala) Edmunds tva.), Epes (va.),
krebs Pal, McKaig Md,, Oates
(Ala.), Reilly Pa.,, Robbins (Ala.)
Swanson (Va.). Tucker Wa), Tyler
lva.), Wise Wa,). Weadock (Mich.),
Wheeler (Al;.), Wolvert-e (PaD Mr..
Wilson then presented the ii placing
iron on the free list Mr.. t~' son said
lie did not wish to consume any time.
Mr.. Blair 0tep., N. H.) demanded
that Mr. Wilson give the names "f
such Republican senators as had re-
linquishcd tie opposition to the tariff
bill on condition that their interests
in the bill were looked after. Mr.. Will
son said he had heard the charge, but
could give no names. Representative
Cannon U.cp., I'D spoke against tho
bill, the Democrats not claiming their
time AS soon us he concluded, the
bill was passed.
Mr.. Wilson next presented the bill
for free barbcd wire. The vote to place
barbcd wire on the free list was ayes
1877. noes 81. The following Demo.
Gratis voted against free barbed wire:
Graham IN. W, Reilly Q'a.), Sperry
Conn.), Stevens (Afass.). Republicans
voting for it were: Wilson (Wash.).
Pickler IS. T. Marsh Nll), Lucas Is.