Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
MIR. HILL CONTINUES.
lie Does Not Conclude. However, his
ADti-Populist Speech.
DrLAroaIxEss OF THE SENATE
Protest Against 1t from Republicans
side--No Obstruction ON the Part
OF the Observation-Disclosures
wrangle.

WASHINGTON, u. G., April H.
sENATE.-Mr, Hill continued. without
concluding. this afternoon. the speech he
commenced yesterday against the pas
sage OF the PETER resolution to inyesti-
ministration. Mr.. Hill saved his strength
for a protracted speech by having
read at the Clerks desk the various
laws relative to the redemption of green
backs. and quotations from President
Cievelsnd's messages on the financial
question. He still has much material In
reserve, and may continue for two or
three days. especially II he secures such
assistance as he had this afternoon.
In the diplomatic gallery there were
several representatives Of that corps.
Mr.. Hill has evidently prepared for
siege. On his desk lay printed copy oil
the report OF the recent Sugar Trust
investigation, various bound copies Of the
Record, and other documents relating
to senatorial Investigations. Prominent
among the books was a copy Of Senator
Sherman's "reminiscences.
AS Mr.. Hill was about to yield to
motion for an executive session. Mr..
Gear reported the bill for the refunding
OF the Pacific bond-aided railroad securi-
ties. This led to an alteration be-
tween Mr.. Gear Chairman OF the COM
mittee) and Mr.. Allen, the Populist
senator from Nebraska, in which warm
words were used on both sides. Mr..
Gears statements were characterized
by Mr. Allen as false. Mr.. Allen was
called TO order. and his words were read
H. dnQlr nf W
was permitted to proceed In order. Mr..
Aliens later remarks consisted OF tri-
butte to the recent candidate OF his party
for the presidency. ]. b. Weaver. and
defence of the principles OF the party,
which Mr. Gear had attacked.
Mr.. Hoar, who expects to leave the
city tomorrow, spoke briefly In favor
of the PETER investigation resolution. and
criticised the remarks of Mr.. Hill as
being more In place on the stump than
In the Senate chamber. The senate
then. after a short executive session ad-
iourned, at $50 o'clock, until Monday
next.
The proposition to adjourn over to-mor-
row was antagonized by Mr.. Chandler
and others. and the vote upon Ii was 30
to Is.
SENATE DILATORINESS.
Earlier In the day. upon a proposition
to postpone action on resolution direct
ing the opening up OF Utah Indian
reservation. the Republicans had pro-
tested against the dilatoriness of the Sen
ate. Mr.. Aldrlch remarked that there
must be some purpose back OF the con-
slant attempts TO delay business. III
| there was II might as well be developed
now as at any other time.
Mr.. German disclaimed any such pur-
| nose. The Democratic side OF the cham
Der had surrendered, he said. as grace
| fully as possible to the combine" on the
| other side, and had looked forward TO
the expediting Of business. There had
| been no delay on his side; no obstruction
IN any manner; but Democratic sena-
| tors had noticed with wonder that the
| distinguished Senator from Rhode Island
| and his colleagues had not marked out
some well-deflned programme to be foi-
| lowed The Democratic senator's, ne
added, were ready TO agree to any pro-
per programme for the conduct OF pusi-
ness.
Mr.. Aldrich said 1t was we'll known that
| neither party had majority IN the
Senate: and as TO a programme, ne
would propose one now. That was &c
dispose of all matters that were now
pending unfinished, go that the couh'
| try might be relieved on That was tht
nroper world of further session OF Con
gress. ,,,s ,.
no obstruction Of legislation on the Demo
cratic side. Neither would any uhdu'
haste be permitted, so that gentlemen
might be eff for the summer season, oil
for .'other matters" Laughter)
House of Representatives
This was an old-fashioned field-day II
! the House Of Representatives, VIII
radical variation. 1t was private-oiii
| dav under the rules, when bills 10 pay
claims arising out of the war, which II
the mast have afforded opportunity ant
excuse for fighting the battles OF th'
,yar between the States over again, Wer'
under consideration. To-day. however
the contest was waged largely by Repuo
pcan members, who advocated the pay
roent of the bills reported by the co,li
mittee on War Claims. and those wh'
favored postponing. and some OF .h'
statements were startling in their pi'tei
ness. , oho;r,,,,
Nr Nahon. OF Pennsylvania, CHAIRMAN
% tho committee, was asked by MT
ninglev Republican). Of Maine. II IN
oonn,ittee was satisfied OF the justice
"a correctness OF a claim for the pay
80. ~ which bill had been reported
Renlving. Mr. Mahon reviewed inc ac'io'
~ Congress on these claims, their re
,erance TO the Court OF claims ~
examination. and finding OF facts am
nassionately declared that congress ousn
10 nav the claims recommehueu " 80,
court or abolish the court, SO .haI III
neonie might know what TO expect "a
ssaoiared that the government was
areat robber OF Its private citizens' am
eessar,ea that he would rather nave
o,',,ar owe him a thousand dollars tna'
paup creditor OF the United States 10
that amount. ,,> - n,assachu
Mr. walker Republican), OF Massacnu
W. &c almost violent In his denun
ss, ~ the policy which prescribed IN
navment Of these claims. p'anas 80.
p pa' aec,ared that no robber born on I'M
ph,ne ever equalled the Government
re limited States In It's robbery Oh hohes
ci,Izens He attacked the leaders Oh IN
tin,sa charging them with purposely pre-
..anttny the consideration OF bills Tor IN
,s,,ment of lust claims. asserting ina
pp~;raord,nary rulings Of the CHAIR u'
Committee OF the whole. were resor,e'
~ 20 Aid In carrying out that pohcy.
CLAIMS FROM THE SOUTH.
Messrs. Mccall Republican), OF Ten
pessee, and Evans Republican). or Ken
tucky. appealed TO the House 70 pa,
the claims Of loyal men from the s0u'l
ana Mr. Ray Republican), OF New forA
charged that to enter upon the paymen
of them would compel the next ADMINS
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