The record-union., 1895-01-09
Special to the REcoRp-UNIoN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The first busi-
ness in the House to-day was a resolution
from the Committee on Rules authorizing
the appropriations Committee to insert a
clause in the sundry civil appropriation
bill authorizing the transfer of the mill
tary prison at Fort Leavenworth, kas.,
from the jurisdiction of the War Depart
ment to the Department of Justice. Op-
position was made by Broderick (Rep.)
of Kansas, who asserted the question had
been before the Military Committee, and
he contended the House was entitled TO a
report on the proposed change, for which
he saw no reason. The plan was ex-
planned by Curtis (Rep.) of New York,
who contended that soldiers sent to
prison for minor offenses were subjected
TO evil association.
The resolution, after some debate, was
adopted, l56 to l25.
The debate on the currency bill being
resumed, Beltzhoover (Dem.) of Penn
sylvania gave notice OF an amendment
1t proposes a section to enable the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury to fund treasury
notes which may remain IN circulation
after the lst of August, 1895, which were
issued under the Act OF February %,
1869, July IL, 1862, March 3, 1868, and July
II, 1890, by issuing bonds to an amount
not exceeding 5000, 900, 900, redeemable at
the pleasure Of the United States after
five years, and payable twenty-five years
from date with interest at 3 per cent. and
payable semi-annually in gold. The
bonds are TO be of such denominations,
not less than 500 as the Secretary may
determine and TO be sold at not less than
par for gold or for treasury notes.
The members focked around Sibley
(Dem.) of Pennsylvania when he began a
characteristic address against the bill.
He was applauded when he said: IF
ever rebuke was needed to one who has
attempted TO trample down the preroga-
tives OF the people, 1t Is needed for him
who has attempted to uSurp this entire
Government TO himself. The time has
come when there should be something
more than brains, belly and brass TO this
Government.
"He referred to George III. and said
it had been given out that any one who
voted against the bill would incur the
displeasure of kings. Four days after
the repeal of the Sherman Act members
had told him they had been promised
revenue collectorships II they would vote
for repeal"
The gentleman makes a very broad
assertion" said Coombs (Dem.) of New
York, and asked Slbley to mention
names.
~ went three days ago to member
and asked him to allow me the privilege
Oi CaI44nS ntlIl uD B6I0, ItpAleu EOIDISy.
He said: MIR. Sibley, you Will place me
in bad position with my constituents
but" continued SIbley, within ten feet
OF me sits man who heard him make the
statement that he had been offered
Federal office for his vote"
But do you consider it fair,' asked
COombs, with perceptible tremor in his
voice, ITO make so grave a charge
against the Administration and not have
names and places in order 10 permit de-
fense?"
Every man is the guardian of his own
conscience" declared Sibley. Already
the padlocks have been on my lips too
long and l intend to throw them otf.''
"N hen were padiocks put on your
lips?'' interjected OUthwaite (Dem.) of
Ohio.
There was great confusion and excite
ment following the question.
~ have not thrown them off before,n
continued SIbley, because L hoped to
see the Administration redeem its prom
ises, but / did not wish to utter rebuk @
when there was hope of an honest per-
formance."
Outhwaite had pushed forward, and
again uttered the question, ''Who put
padlocks on your Iips?'
Sibley hesltated a moment, and with
increased earnestness said: Let me tell
the gentleman | am not talking to-day
with men who believe in going to he'll in
a hand-cart instead of heaven supported
by truth. Let me tell him also that l am
not addressing men who believe more in
a bobtail flush than contrite heartn
y shout OF applause and laughter
greeted this statement.
Sibley proceeded TO relate the expert
ence OF DIonysius when ne was again iu-
terrupted by Cultivate. WAS it Dlony-
sius who put a paddock on your lips ?''
Sibley made no reply and proceeded to
address himself to the details OF the pend
ing bill.
Sibley was frequently interrupted by
questions, but lie demurred from an
swerlng because he had been given
notice, he said, that his time would not
De extended, although mot man spoke
in favor OF the gold trust of tie world
who was not given unlimited time"
Pence lPop.J OF Colorado ask ed that he
be permitted to finish, but Cultivate OBJ
jected.
1--WE saw your distinguished Executive
after the election of 1872" Sibley con-
tinued, "hie himself away for recreation.
Where on earth did he go? 10 the classic
shores of Hog Island. The Bible says
that when they are set ut liberty each
man will go to his own place. Where did
he go? 10 BuZZard's Bay. And ever
since the old ship of state has been bump
ing her nose in;o Hog Island and founder
ing III the water OF BuZE,Ed's Bay with
prosperity but a cable length away"
There was panic being preclpitated
by the vultures OF the banks" Sibley
shouted. beside which the last panic
was gentle zephyr To a shrieking cy-
clone" lie had figures which he had
prepared last June, and which with the
Solicitation of friends he had refrained
from using, showing that banks and
trusts could not pay eighty cents on the
dollar. The Administration has so car
ried out the declaration that the parity OF
all kinds OF money would be maintained,
that all other kinds but gold had become
mere promissory notes for payments OF
gold.
Speaking of his Democratic principles,
Sibey said that If he got into what he
supposed was a mahOgony wagon and
found it was veneered Eastwood, being
driven over rocky road by an mex pc
rieuced driver, he would jump out and
would not care much whittier he landed.
He drew picturesque sketch OF Demo-
Gratis sitting around banquet halls to-
night worshiping at the shrine OF Andrew
jackson and talking theories as dlherent
from his as is the throne of hades from
the Iruit OF the tree of life. And II An
drew Jackson's spirit were 10 appear 1t
would, he concluded, kick over the table
and Danish those apostles in disgust.
Cox tDem.J of Tennessee followed with
cheerful argument in favor OF the bill.
Johnson OF Ohio made a short speech
in opposition. Johnson sketchci q
ncheme by which dishonest man, man