The herald., 1896-02-01

always something to be gained. hut never
realized, the glittering bauble has lifted OH
afar before the fatuous pursuit which the
public has so long conducted, yet alwaysto
disappear, save in the pleasing speech of
silver advocates, while the realities of gain
could be matched by the other and master
ing purpose"
He declared from the beginning practi-
cal bimetallism had never been proposed
to congress. lie declared that Senator
Teller and Wolcott, as champions OF sill
yer, had based their contentious upon
protective foundation.
Referring to the claims of the debtor
class, saying that at best they asked 10
have something taken by law from one
class for another class, he claimed that
free coinage law would be especially hard
upon pensioners-an unspeakable and un-
paralieled outrage. Indeed, such piece
of legislation would be, 10 sum up, gem
uine shame.
Mr.. Villas speech was vivid word pic
tIlre of Democracy, menaced on the one
hand by federalism rejuvenated in the lie-
publican party and on the her hand thal
"portentou5 cloud of party never known
in the days of Democratic justice, charged
with wild, fantastic theories of social dis
order and wilder schemes of remedy,
threatening, should it grow apace, no one
can foretell what violence or social temp
est.
"This party will continue on its great
career, yielding neither on one side nor The
other to the reactionary forces of old abb
solutisrn or the red fires of anarchy"
AS Mr.. Villas proceeded there were occa-
sional sharp exchanges between him and
other senators.
Mr.. Mitchell interiected question as to
the bond transaction of last year. Villas
justified the course taken under the exigen-
cies of the time, while Mitchell denomi-
mated the course of the bond purchasers in
buying on the theory of silver payments
and yet demanding and expecting gold
payments as "bunco game"
The talk of the gold issue last year
brought Tiilman of South Carolina to his
feet for the first time since his T. cent SEN
satonal speech. Mr.. Villas had readily
yielded to several senators, but in response
to Mr.. Tillman's request to put question
the Wisconsin senator abruptly declined to
yield further, saying it interrupted the
course of his argument. There was mo-
mentary awkward pause, with Mr. Till
man still on his feet, and then Mr.. Villas
yielded the question.
What was the price of bonds on the
market on the day of the bond sale:"
asked Mr.. Tillman.
II decline to chase down that will-o'-the-
wisp," responded Mr.. Villas. II have al
ready answered that and refer the sena-
tor to the records"
l
facts right here?" persisted Mr.. Tillman.
mo" answered Mr.. Villas, "having heard
the question | do not care to be diverted
from my present argument by pursuing
these incident inquiries"
''Then you decline to answer it?' asked
Mr.. Tillman as he sat down, and Mr.. Villas
Mr.. Villas closed shortly before o'clock
and skirmshing at once began to fix time
for voting on the bill.
Mr.. Harris, Democrat. of Tennessee, who
has been associated with Mr.. Jones. of Ar
kansas. in the direction of the matter, with
of manner urged that time
be fixed for taking the vote.
Mr.. Jones in the meantime had entered
the chamber and hurried to a place beside
Mr.. Harris.
"1et the agreement include vote at .
o'clock tomorrow suggested Mr.. Jones to
his colleague.
Yes said Mr.. Harris, 1.-THE proposition
vote at O'clock"
There was momentary pau without
objection being made. and the vice-pres-
dent. who was in the chair, put the ques-
ton. "ls there any objection?'
Mr.. Hill had risen.
"There is no question:" said he. "as to
the precise meaning and effect of this prop
ostion.'
Mr.. Hill did not seek to combat Mr.. Har-
stdteIllSUt. Dut duOpteu Ills UlOSl Ce eF-
entail manner in urging that Senator Har-
ris extend the understanding so that it
would permit not only motion to post
pone or to lay on the table but also to take
up another bill.
Mr.. Harris seemed disposed to yield.
MY only DESIRE" said he, ''is to reach
vote at o'clock tomorrow without refer.
ence to incidental stops, and | shall have
no objection TO the proposition of the SEN
ator from New York so long as we are en-
abled to reach a vote at that hour.
Hill added that such motions as might
be offered would be made before 2 o'clock.
mot only that" said Mr.. Harris, "put
the taking of the yeas and nays on them
will be for o'clock"
This brought about an understanding for
the first time, and the presiding officer,
without waiting to invite further difference,
announced that unanimous consent was
given to the agreement.
The main feature of the agreement was
that the vote should be taken at pm.
Saturday, with Hill reserving the right to
motions TO indefinitely postpone, lay on
the table or take up another bill before
that hour. Incidental to this we're the pro-
positions for a recess from 4 to o'clock
today. another recess until IL am. tomor-
row, then the five minute rule of debate,
except in the case of Morrill,. and a vote at
9 o'clock.
proceeded, with Mr.. Bates democrat of
Tennessee) addressing the senate in favor
of the silver amendment.
Mr.. Pascoe democrat of Florida) fol-
lowed Mr. Bates in support of the silver
amendment.
At 4 o'clock Mr.. Pascoe yielded for the
recess, which had been agreed to, until
z 80 tonight.
THE EVENING SESSION
When the senate session was resumed at
z 80 there were twelve senators present.
but this number gradually swelled to
twenty-five as the evening progressed. Mr..
Pascoe concluded his speech begun during
the afternoon.
Mr.. Palmer of Illinois gave notice of an
amendment to the pending measure, de-
claring it to be the policy of the United
States to maintain the parity between gold
and silver dollars and to maintain the
equal power of gold and silver in the mar
kets and in the payment of debts and di-
recting the treasury to exercise the vested
discretion in the judgment of the secretary
to better advantage and promote the policy
thus declared.
Mr. Caffery of Louisiana spoke in oppo-
stion to the silver amendment.
AT the conclusion of Whites speech the
senate took recess until IL a. IN. tomor-
row.