The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-05-01
PSppERr DEBATE IN TIE SENATE.
Denosr.ts N.seea NJ the Rsp-siie..s TO
show Their Hsss In the T.ris Mn.

Denosrat. N.sesa ~ th. Rsp-siis... ID
show Their Hs.s In the Tsris mn.
WASHINGTON, April 3o.-Thsrs were exactly
seven Senators standing up At the opening
prayer this morning. and after the reading oil
Saturdays journal the absence Of = quorum
Was suggested. The roll call was called. and
three more than . quorum. were found 10 be
present
Mr.. Henderson tRep.. Neb.) presented . pro-
test from loan and building association Of
Omaha against the provision In the income
tax section Of the Tariff bill that would affect
such associations. Il Was referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. wolcott tBep.. Coll then started one OF
those lively discussions on the Tariff bill
which marked the sessions OF Friday and
Saturday last
Ever since the Tariff bill was reported"
said Mr.. Wolcott. some Of Us on this side OF
the chamber have atailsd ourselves OF every
opportunity given us to vote In favor OF takin z
up the Tariff bill We have voted. and some
OF US shall undoubtedly continue to vote. for
earlier hours Of meeting. II the majority SO
desire. and for later hours. II the majority SO
desire. Knowing that the majority must be in
control Of the bill We have done this. not be-
cause We believe that the bill Is q good one.
for We believe that Il IL. In some respects, the
worst possible bill that could become O law,
but because We believe that some le gisiation
10 Infinitely bsttsr than doubt and uncertainty
on the question. We have endeavored to add
our presence TO the counting OF = quorum. and
We shall vote 10 cooperate with those in the
majority In reaching . vote at the earliest pos
sibls moment This being SO. I rise to ask the
senator from Tennessee !Mr. Harris, IL II is
or not this n re I'm on which Wa sbsIi " he
caIl.d mon 40 yots Hsr. IA a biiI ranor,sJ
By the Tinans. COMMITTEES. Every section DD %uss
be dependent and nter-dopendont on other
ssetions. IL We cut of revenue by changing
scope and harmony Of your bill, II this bin ia
20 D: tn. bin on which your party Ia to stand;
II this bill II to furnish you the revenue for
which Alone you institute tsrin. with pos
Idle lnoiasnsA pIo.eouon. - ~ NOT extremely
tnsseou, suu, n MI, 'hs Snow,ease
tnaeoommittse amendments Will be offered that
n hs. ss:a sss .n nd and
the Income Tar nyovision IA 20 bo om a s.n,.tad
or changed that the Sugar Trust i. to receive
cent pound; that sDsslic d, Satis. sTe % Be-
that then. with the Income tax cut out. the bill
that We should be called upon to vote for sec
Won after section II the knowlodgo rests within
mem Der Of It. that there are changes con,em-
plated Understood the Sen al or from Tonnes
the other ,s =, day to deny That
settled are entitled TO know whether or not
upon 70 vote.
Mr. Hnrrls-I stated to the Senate on Satur-
cay cay. , snd I am resdy TO restate Il here and
Ing opinions. and am willing 70 make moIifi-
cations where they are absolutely necessary
what those amendments are to be am not
prepared 70 tell the Senate 1 am now pre-
pared 70 c toll me senator that whenever the
any specific am ndme emit shall Insist upon its
e.. and laid
tinize II and be prepared to express his judg-
msrt upon 4: 49,,
With the knowledge resting 10
lheir breast that there are to be amendments
sectiensi Is 4 not the only, fair and the only
APE prisht tnirg ior the com mittae to take back
Mr., Harris-Ths Senator from Colorado
would by his suggestion. revolutionize the
@ S.es sfS S Ss
IN any deiIberativs body. Neither the Senator
rom COLORADO nor myself: nor any other sena;;
I1r x can AZ x to tordny Mnas amendments he vii
Dill before we complete its consideration.
Mr.. Teller lRep- Col. lit Is not q question as
@ yhst the Senator from Tennessee Is willing |
% 90. put a. 70 what ne expects TO be done.
Does the Senator expect the Finance Com init |
90 70 nrtng Up emsndments to the various |
'ehsdpiss o. me Dill
Mr.. hArns-l am not prepared TO say what |
he committee will do I have very clearly de- |
J ned my own views and my own position. and |
VIII Say % the Senators from Colorado and to |
ne otnor side OF TIE chamber that II they Will |
abandon intsrminable and Improbable de-
1ats. ana iet Us get 90 wn 70 the practical dues-
Jon on yea and nay record. We will make
'ome pr9eresn
Mr.. Alurien lhep- II l. said that tt was evil |
lent that the majority OF the Finance Commit
% wAs As Tar from agreement as to the terms
= the 2, 9iii as u vas three months age i was
ide
ME Harris-House bill 4S6t Is the bill which
nS Sensts u asksd 20 consider, Laughter
M. Aidrien-fes. with amendments that are
2 ~ s1gaested by the Democratic members
me finance committees. And until We know
ne teneral seneme which Is 10 be proposed TO
Y there can Do no intelliRent discussion.
MT Hill DEM n; r. ked that as par
lAmentAry qpeston the FINANCE Com mittee.
lAvina reported the Dill 70 the Senate. had no
nots ute 70 the Presentation OF amendments |