The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-01
RICHMOND. VA. FRIDAY MARCH 1895.

IL. y hyena tndt was seeking 10 tedi
a woman limb from limb might just as
well turn round and say that 1t took no
pleasure in the attack and | would be-
ueve the hyena Just as quickly as / would
believe the Senator from New Hamp-
shire. 0,aulshter). Have you forgot
ten what took place in 1916? Have you
forgotten wh 1t party !. was that cheat
ed Samuel j. Tilden out of the presi-
dencv. to which he vas elected by a
nonuIar majority? Do you recollect the
conduct OF our friend Chandler when he
went 70 Florida TO steal that State from
she Democracy and give IL TO the Re-
publican party? (Some applause in the
gallery.
"He is the last man in tho world TO make
charges against the Democratic party.
l hate a hypocrite beyond all other men.
/ do not like the man who stands up and
says. II am holier than thou" The Sem
ator from New Hampshire need not de-
ceive himself His party has not come
here TO stay. The Democratic party is
the party of the people, the party Of the
Constitution, the party which believes in
equal rights and equal privileges in hon
est elections and IN fair play.
THAT party, though now temporarily IN
the minority, will certainly rise again,
and probably much quicker than the Sem
ator from New Hampshire imagnes.
applause in the galleries).
ME-. MARTINS BITTER REPLY.
Mr. Martin Dem, Kan) rose to reply
TO Mr.. Chandler, but was advised by Mr..
Cockrell to pay No attention to MT.
Chandler's paper pellets
He declined, however, to act on that adj
vice, and proceeded to speak in the Bit
terest tones and harshest words of MIR.
Chandler. If the statements which he
had heard Of that Senator were true or
half true, instead Of representing the
magnificent Commonwealth of New
HAMPSHIRE I'm the Senate Of the United
States. he should be in the penitentiary."
Mr.. Martin spoke also of the political
contest in 1876, ald Of Mr.. Chambers con-
nection with what he called the attempt
10 steal and plunder the vote of every
doubtful State in the Union.
New Hampshire, Mr.. Martin continued,
used to be represented in the Senate by
men OF splendid intellect; but 1.-THE eagle
had been driven from it's nest and a
bIzZard had taken the eagles place and
Vomited forth its filth on every occasion"
Mr.. Martin was not permitted to con-
tinue. lie was called TO order and for
some time there was much confusion and
disorder; but finally Mr.. Martin Withdrew
his Objectionable words "out OF respect
to the Senate" but he still retained his
own opinion respecting the subject.
Q.aughter)
II was nearly midnight when this sort
of controversy came TO an end. and the
pending bill was open TO amendment.
Most of the amendments that We're
offered were Objectionable to Mr.. Cock
rel in charge of the bill, but for the
sake Of getting on with the business, he
allowed them 10 be adopted-with the in
tentiOn. evidently, of having them all
defeated IN conference
Finally the bill was passed. and the
Senate, at half an hour after midnight,
adjourned till Friday at IL \. NJ.
liou'e o, Representatives,.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-Although this
day had been set apart by unanimous con-
sent Of the House for the consideration
and disposition Of measures relating 10
the affairs of the District Of Columbia,
it was d quarter after 4 o'clock before
MIR. Heard. chairman of the committee.
succeeded I'm getting the first bill before
the House. Before that hour there had
been several matters under consideration
which required roll-call for their dsposi-
ti0n, thus occupying much time. The first
OF these was the report Of the cOnferrees
on the diplomatic and consular apLropra-
tiOn bill that they We're still unable to
agree upon the item inserted by the Sen
ate. authorizing the construction Of a
cable to Hawaii, and appropriating 500, 900
TO begin the work. BY vote of $50 TO ll5
the House voted TO still insist upon its
disagreement TO that additional expense,
and the same COnferrees were appointed
for a further conference.
The Republicans and Populists voted to
concur. the Democrats generally against.
The following Democrats however. united
with the advocates of the cable: Bartlett
q. ", Black OGa.), Campbell CN. ",
Cannon CaD, cOckrell CTeX), Coffen
WyoD. English CCaL), Geary (Cal) Har-
r!s KanD, Ikirt CO.., Mcguire (Cal),
Ryan (N. ", Stevens Mass.), and Whit
ing AIich).
PENSION BILL VETOED,
The message OF the President vetoing
the bill 10 repeal a special pension act In
favor of Hiram X. Rhea, and authorizing
the Secretary of the Interior to place him
on the roll under the provisions Of the
general law requiring a yea and nay vote
to dispose of IT, Mr.. Martin ODem., Ind
moved to pass the bill, the objections Of
the President TO the contrary nOtwth-
standing" but the House refused-yeas
o. nays 15t.
Stu another roll call was had on the
question Of dispJsing of the contested
election case Of Williams against Settle,
from the Fifth district Of North Carolina.
Mr.. Brown Dem, Ind, chairman of the
Elections Committee, asked the House to
determine whether or not it would con-
slider the matter, and the House deter
mlned-yeas l05 nays 145-that 1t would
not consider the election case.
II Favor OF FPEs.
Mr.. Lawson Dem. Ga.) presented the
report of the Committee on Elections in
the contest of Goode against Epes. from
the Fourth district OF Virginia, in favor
of the sitting member. Leave was given
the minority TO file their views.
Senate amendments 10 the bill making
it unlawful for any unauthorized person
TO wear the insignia OF the Red Cross,
were agreed TO. and II now goes 10 the
President for his approval.
The bill 10 protect forest reservations,
which the Senate amended by the sub
stitution Of an entirely new proposition,
was referred 10 the Committee on Public
Lands. which IS equivalent 10 a defeat.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Senate bills were passed regulating the
ascertainment OF the net tonnage of ves-
sells. so as 10 include the deductions made
in British vessels, and put American ves-
sells on the same basis as they are.
At 5:45 =. NJ. after passing one District
OF Columbia bill, the HOUSE adjourned
until noon tomorrow.
Five Ieaths From Smal-Pox.