Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-01-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

Washington, Jan. 8.-The first busi-
ness called up in the house to-day was
resolution from the committee on rules
authorizing the appropriation committee
to insert clause iii the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill authorizing the transfer
Of the military prison at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kas., from the jurisdiction of the
war department to the department of
justice. 1t was adopted 156 to 125.
Debate on tho currency bill being re-
sumed, Mr.. Beltzhoover Dem. Pa gave
notice of an amendment.
It proposes to enable the secretary of
the treasury to fund the treasury notes
which may remain in circulation after the
1st of August, 1896, which were issued
under the act of February rs, 1865; July
IL, 1862; March 3, 1868, and July IA, 1890,
by issuing bonds to an amount not ex-
ceeding $5OO,O0O,O0O, redeemable at the
pleasure of the United States after five
years, payable twenty-five years from
date, with interest at per cent, payable
semi-annually in gold. The bonds are to
be of such den ominations, not less than
$50, as the secretary may determine and
treasury notes.
Members focked around Mr.. Sibley
Dem. Pa.) when he began characteris-
tic address against the bill. He was ap-
plauded when he saiu4 'If ever rebuke
was needed to one who has attempted to
trample down the prerogatives of the
people it is needed for him who has at
tempted to usurp this entire government
to himself. The time has come when
there should be something moro than
brains, belly and brass to run this gov
ernment."
He said it had been given out that any
one who voted against the bill would in.
cur the displeasure of the king. Four
days after the repeal of the Sherman act
mem bers had told him they had been
promised revenue collectorships if they
would vote for repeal.
"The gentleman makes a very broad
assertion" said Mr.. Coombs Dem. N. W,
and he asked Mr.. Sibley to mention
names.
81 went three days ago to member
and asked him to allow me the privilege
of calling him up here,' replied Sibley.
"He said: Mr.. 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
offices for his vote.''
"But do you consider it fair,' asked
Coombs. with perceptible tremor In his
voice, "to make so grave charge against
the administration and not give names
and places in order to permit defense?"
"Every man is the guardian of his own
conscience" declared Sibley. "Already
the padlocks have been on my lips too
long and intend to throw them off,"
"When were padlocks pat on your
lips?" interjected Outhwaite Dem. Ohio).
There was great confusion and excite
ment following this question. II have
not thrown them off BEFORE" continued
Sibley, "because I hoped to see the ad-
ministration redeem its promises, and I
did not care to utter a rebuke when there
was hope of honest performance"
Outhwaite had pushed forward and
again uttered the question, "Who put
the paddock on your lips?"
Sibley hesitated moment, and then
with increased earnestness, said: "Let
me tell the gentleman that am talking
to-day with men who believe in going to
hell in hand cart instead of Heaven
supported by the truth. Let me tell him
also that am not addressing men who
believe more in bob tail flush than a
contrite heart" shout of applause and
laughter greeted this statement and
Sibley proceeded to relate the experience
of Dyonisius when he was again inter-
rupted by Mr.. Cultivate: "Was it Dyoni-
sus who put the paddock on your lips?"
Sibley made no reply and proceeded to
address himself to the details of the
pending bill.