The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-18
The Iowan Goaded Into Scoring the
Populist by the Latter's Reflections
ON the Formers Work
MR.. ALLEN CALLED TO ORDER
For ACCUSING MIR. GEAR OF HAVING
UTTERED FALsEH0OD.
Time OF the House Occupied I'm Dis
Claims and Talking Politics.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE debate on
the bond resolution proceeded to-day. Mr..
Hill continuing, in opposition. his speech
which is not yet completed. Nr.
Hoar supported the proposed bond
| investigation. The debate Is PROV
ing attractive to the public. thee galleries
being crowded throughout to-day. An ex-
citing episode occurred late in the day con-
corning Pacific railroad affairs. AR. Gear.
chairman of the Pacific railroad committee.
presented bill proposing an adjustment OF
| the railroad debt. This led Mr.. Allen, the
| Nebraska Popul:st. to criticise the committee
for alleged partiality to Coils p. Hunrng-
| ton and his lobby" A bitter personal alter
cation between Mr.. Gear and Mr. Allen fol-
| lowed. during which Mr.. Allen declared
that Mr.. Gear had uttered a falsehood con-
cerning General Weaver. of Iowa. Mr.
| Hoar called Mr.. Allen TO order and de-
manded that his words be taken down. Mr..
Allen was obliged to take his seat. but on
motion by Mr.. Faulkner. was allowed TO
| proceed in order
To avoid struggle for precedence at the
| opening of the session the Senate. on motion
OF Mr.. Cannon. took I'D the resolution d.
recting the Secretary of the Interior to open
| the Uncompahgre Indian reservation without
| further delay, the understanding being that
| the bond investigation should come up at
o'clock as unfinished business. After Mr..
Brown had spoken for the resolution he
| sought to secure a vote but Mr.. German
asked that action be deferred owing to the
absence Of Mr.. Villas, who desired TO be
heard. This brought on a warm coloquy.
| Mr.. Aldrich saic it must be clear that there
| was something behind" these efforts at de-
lay and this persistence In putting on votes: :
| intimation coming from distinguished Sem
ator on the other side of the chamber that
| delays In public business were occurring.
I'VE surrendered control gracefully as
| possible to the other side," said Mr.. German.
''and we. had hoped business would be
wonder that the Senators in control have not
mapped out some wel-defined policy
Mr.. Wolcott protested against making the
Utah resolutions ''the foor-ball Of party poll
tics" 1t had dragged for three weeks when
1t ought not to have takeE two hours.
understands" said Mr.. Aldrich. In response
to Mr.. German. that neither of tbs. great
Mr.. German insisted that the control q
Does that control permit a .tarif! bill to
6s nrGugh, nSa 1 IN and passed nere e. asked M MT
Mr.. Villas then proceeded with a speech op-
HILL RESUMES HIS SPEECH.
AT O'Clock the bond resolution was
brought UP and Mr.. Hill resumed his speech
in opposition The galleries were crowded in
anticipation Of q renewal Of the sensational
features developed in the first installment or
Mr.. Hills speech. He had before him sew
eral volumes. including Senator Sherman's
memoirs.
Before Mr.. Hill had risen to his feet Mr..
walthall moved that when the Senate adj
journ IL be until Monday, and despite 0p-
position II was carried IS to Is.
Referring to the Wilson bill. Mr.. Hill said
he had sought TO change some OF the ex-
however, ns eatuses as 0 measure a Of tar refor
That BILL he went on, ''as conceded by
its friends and enemies. does not produce
government. j wish my party had framed a
bill so fair, so reasonable, SO conservative
that no question could have been been raised . as -
extreme councils had not prevailed then, as
they are trying to prevail now" Mr. Hi
meet government expenses. bonds were I'M
party should at least defend the course OF
the President and Secretary OF the Treasury
In issuing bonds II was not for the Demo-
cratic party TO join in the political assault
Of Populist and Republican Senator'S against
When, at one point. Mr.. Hill was inter
rupted by the remark Of Mr.. Allen that the
Democratic party was dead. the New York
declaring that Il would live on to Uphold
its principles. regardless OF the action OF q
few misguided men The Senator declared
that If this investigation was made the ad-
ministration would emerge from II without
a stain and to the discomforture OF those
of Secretary Carlise's conspicuous ability
The Secretary had argued the question fair
ly from his standpoint He had never de-
scended to abuse the silver men. His re-
ut CHICAGO
for those against him. Are the friends OF
silver TO answer that great speech with
written on its face? Speaking of President
Cleveiands message concerning bonds. Mr.
Hill said 1t was made necessary by Con-
gress which spent its time making speeches
against syndicates while refusing 10 pass
laws to end those syndicates
IN Mr. & Hi yie1eeH ror led Inc re m onImsped Side
debate ard closed Mr.. HIS remarks Tor the
day.
Mr.. Gear, chairman Of the committee on
Pacific railroads. presented a committee sub
srftute Cor all bills proposing a settlement
OF the Pacific railroad debts
Mr.. Allen thereupon called attention to the
NOTORIOUS fact that Coils p. Huntington
and his lobby had been here to Influence
legislation, yet no invitation had been sent
TO the patrons of the roads.
Mr. Gear hotly replied that Senator Allen
had no right 10 impusn the Hiotists OF lAe
com rnittee or himself its chairman. IL was
not necessary the committee should send for
Tom Dick and Harry all over the country.
Mr.. Allen said he had seen Coils II. Hunt
fngton and his lobbyists occupying all the
seats in the committee room and 'iordtng IL
over the committee.
Mr.. Gear, with flushed face, said he would
not suggest whether the Nebraska senator
represenfed or misrepresented the great state
Of Nebraska He had known him for thirty
years and knew the sort OF political aftflia-
tions he was used TO.
This brought Mr.. Allen forward In an ex-
PLANTATION OF his party affiliations he had
voted for Lincoln and Grant. When Mr. Al
len spoke OF his voting I'm 1892 for General
Weaver for President a sensational episode
was precipitated Mr.. Gear interrupted 10
state that General Weaver stood for the con-
nscation OF railroad property. the telegraph
and telephone. and the issuance OF paper 10
pay for II.
Mr. Allen responded with a glowing eulogy
OF General Weaver, whereupon Mr. Gear
broke out in a loud laugh and retreated 10
the cloak rooms.
Mr.. Allen protested against this rude
"euffaw" declaring that. while brought up
among the coyotes he was taught better
manners than that And the Senator can
not stand there and utter falsehoods and 50
unwhipped." proceeded Mr.. Allen.
Mr. Hoar Immediately interrupted. calling
Mr. Allen TO order and demanding that his
words be taken down. This Is the parlia-